New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
FIRSTGEAR EXPEDITION JACKET AND PANTS
Firstgear by Hein Gericke's Hypertex Expedition System jacket and pants form the most versatile clothing system in motorcycling, claims Intersport Fashions West, Inc. (333 S. Anita Dr., Suite 1025, Orange, CA 92668; 800/495-5042). The feature-filled, $391 jacket is constructed from waterproofed, 500-denier cordura and fitted with Temperfoam body armor at the shoulders and elbows. A $10 back pad is optional. A zipper attaches the jacket to the insulated, $275 bib-style cordura pants, which are equipped with full-length zippers and armor at the knees. The Expedition jacket and pants are available in 38-52 chest and 28-46 waist sizes from motorcycle dealers.
READY PACK TOOL AND FIRST-AID KIT
The Ready Pack from Open Road (1609 West County Road 42, Suite 103, Burnsville, MN 55306; 612/8821087) is designed for on-the-road emergencies. For $90, you get a tire-repair kit, first-aid supplies and a selection of SAE or metric hand tools. A padded nylon travel case is included, and the tools come with a lifetime warranty. Total weight is said to be less than 7 pounds.
SHOEI SPECTRA SHIELDS
Iridium-tinted Spectra shields are now available from Shoei (333 S. Hope St., Suite 2550, Los Angeles, CA 90071; 213/628-0275). The anti-scratch, silicone-hardcoat shields are said to be optically correct and provide 100 percent ultraviolet A and B protection. Three models—CX-1 (RF-700, X-8 Air and X-9), C-10 (RF-200) and C-10A (Duo-Tec)—are offered, with a choice of blue or gold coating. Prices start at $51 from motorcycle dealers.
VELVETOUCH BRAKE PADS
Manufactured in the United States, Velvetouch sintered-bronze brake pads from S.K. Wellman (6180 Cochran Rd., Solon, OH 44139; 800/234-9558) are said to provide uncompromised stopping power in both wet and dry conditions. They are available for most late-model dirtbikes, with prices starting at $24 per caliper. For applications, contact your local motorcycle dealer.
MID USA ACCELERATOR SOFTWARE
Accelerator Software will accurately predict the horsepower and torque for any Evolution Big Twin, says MID USA (4937 Fyler, St. Louis, MO 63139; 314/351-3733). Designed to take the guesswork out of high-performance engine modifications, the $190 DOS-based software features gearing and engine-balancing programs and more than 200 camshaft grinds. What's more, animation lets the user view his engine in motion.
TORCO MPZ ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND CAM LUBES
Developed for use on all internal engine and transmission components, MPZ Assembly Lube ensures premium wear protection during start-up of new and rebuilt engines, says Torco (9916 Pioneer Blvd., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670; 310/942-8480). Also available is MPZ Cam Lube, a high-temp gel that won't run, drip or otherwise migrate off metal surfaces. Suggested retail for either product is $1.95 per tube from motorcycle dealers.
