New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
CYCLEDYN MOTORCYCLE DYNAMOMETER
Attention Super Lotto winners: Have a look-see at the CycleDyn dynamometer. Designed to measure rear-wheel horsepower and torque, the 1200-pound unit accommodates any motorcycle with a 48to 72-inch wheelbase. It's equipped with Windows 95based software, and can be operated from the saddle via remote-control keypad. Granted, at $14,500 the base CycleDyn Sport ain't cheap. (The top-of-the line Pro EC, which includes options for measuring additional data, costs a mind-boggling $31,450.) But talk about your ultimate garage accessory...
SuperFlow Corporation 3512 N. Tejon, Colorado Springs, CO 80907; 800/471-7701
FAST BY FERRACCI FAST BLEND COFFEE
To heck with all those foo-foo coffee houses, serious stuff is brewin' over at Fast By Ferracci. Catering to those jonesin' for java, the Italian company offers fresh-roasted whole coffee beans in 12-ounce retro-style oil cans, which are graced by racing photos of Eraldo Ferracci himself. A choice of two blends is available: 10/40weight Caffe Leggero or 20/50-weight Caffe Forte. Suggested retail price is $10 per can.
Fast By Ferracci, 1901 Davisville Rd., Willow Grove, PA 19090; 215/657-1276
HARLEY-DAVIDSON SHOEI HELMETS
Harley-Davidson and helmet manufacturer Shoei have combined their corporate efforts, and the results are pretty spiffy. First up is the $205 Torque, a half-shell helmet that features fiberglass construction, zip-out neck curtain and the Motor Company's 95th anniversary paint scheme. Then, there's the Road Classic, a three-quar ter-shell model. Priced at $225, it comes with an air scoop visor, brushed-nylon interior and anniversary colors. A full-face version is also available.
Harley-Davidson, 3700 W. Juneau Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53201; 800/LU V2RIDE
DYMAG CARBON-FIBER WHEELS
Yes, $4545 is a lot to spend on a set of wheels. But Dymag's carbon-fiber wheels are hardiy average. Approved for street use, the one-piece hollow-spoke hoops are 50 percent stronger than die-cast magnesium, and they're exceptionally lightweight. In fact, the front weighs just 4 pounds, while the rear tips the scales at 5.5 pounds. Furthermore, the rear wheel's modular magnesium hub can be modified to fit most any late-model sportbike.
Superbike Racing, 1702 Baytree Rd., Valdosta, GA 31602; 912/242-0666
RACE TECH GSX-R GOLD VALVE KIT
You say your late-model Suzuki GSX-R750 is a tad too twitchy for your taste? Try in stalling Race Tech's GSX-R Gold Valve Kit. Designed to improve straight-line stability, the $175 kit comes with two 10mm fork extenders, Gold Valves, O-rings and shims. An instructional manual and video are included. The fork extenders are also available separately for $25
Race Tech, 3227 Producer Way, #127, Pomona, CA 91 768, 909/594-7755
MARMOT THUNDER LIGHT PANTS
When Mother Nature rains on your parade, stay dry with Marmot's Thunderlight overpants. With fulllength side zippers and elasticized, snap-down cuffs, the lightweight Gore-Tex garment slips easily over riding gear. Further features include gusseted inseams, articulated knees, adjustable elasticized waist and detachable stuff sack. Available in SXXL sizes, the $239 pants come in black and black/yellow.
Marmot Mountain Ltd., 2321 Circadian Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95407; 707/544-4590
TAFFYNACKLES MAXIMUM SECURITY LOCKDOWN
Billed as "the missing link in the ultimate motorcycle security system," Maximum Security Lockdown is designed to work with all cables, chains and locks. Constructed from case-hardened steel and then chromed, the Australian-made device bolts to your garage floor, and comes in two sizes, the larger of which is said to accommodate the beefiest of cable and U-locks. Prices range from $119 to $169, and both units come complete with a base, three sleeve anchor bolts and a protective cap. A $15 adapter ring is optional.
Taffynackles Engineering, EQ. Box 10, Forster, NS~ 2428, 800/662-8628
