New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
Alan Jones Art
Reigning AMA and World Superbike Champions Nicky Hayden and Cohn Edwards may have moved on to MotoGP, but artist Alan Jones has forever immortalized their title-winning efforts in full color Printed on heavy stock and signed by Jones, "The Kid" and "Relentless" go for $50 each. Art Works, 4 Bridle Ln., Nr. Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England WF4 4HN, 011-44-1924-278-576; www.art-works-uk.co.uk
Moto Lift
Going up? Give your back a break and your dirtbike the top-floor treatment with the Moto Lift. At its lowest level, the stand puts your bike at milkcrate height. Using the foot-actuated hydraulic pump raises it up to 35 inches, or waist-high. Pre-drilled for floor mounting, the powdercoated, all-metal unit comes with anodized frame downtube adaptor clamps and all necessary hardware. Suggested retail price is $570. Good Stuf Racing, 529 Penns Park Rd., Wrightstown, PA 18940; 215/598-8240; www.motolift.com
Master Lock Street Cuff
If you love it, lock it! Yes, thieving scumbags want to steal your motorcycle. Perhaps the Street Cuff, with its all-steel construction, nine-link chain and 3-inch shackles, will keep your ride safe. Rubber trim protects paint and brightwork, and should someone break the chains of love, the cuffs come with an up-to-$4000 guarantee. Get ’em in standard black ($100) or metallic “SS” finish ($180). Add a leather belt holster for $15. Master Lock Company, 2600 N. 32nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53210; 414/444-2800; www.masterlock.com
Hydrapak Air Scoop and Hip Sip
Stave off dehydration with the latest from Hydrapak. Just two of the company’s 14 products, the $50 Air Scoop and $50 Hip Sip hold up to 70 ounces of fluid, and feature such innovations as the EasyFlo shut-off bite valve and reversible EasyClean reservoir. Made from the same material used to produce baby bottle nipples, the former can be oriented in your mouth at any angle and still provide high water flow. The wide opening provided by the latter greatly aids cleaning and filling. Hydrapak, Inc., 2991 ShattuckAve. #202, Berkeley, CA 94705; 510/549-0559; www.hydrapak.com
Corsa Leathers
Never heard of Corsa? Nor us, but the Maryland-based outfit is ready to make its mark alongside the major players in the dead-cow biz with a line of roadrace-inspired jackets for both men and women. Sold in a variety of colors, some with licensed race-team logos sewn on, all jackets are constructed of 1.4mm grade-A leather, and feature padded armor and kevlar inserts. Pricing starts at $399. Pants and one-piece leather suits are also available, of corsa. The Corsa Group, 4980 Wyaconda Rd. #D, Rockville, MD 20852; 301/816-2810; www.corsa.com
Vance & Hines Power Shots
When it debuted two years ago, Harley-Davidson’s V-Rod rocked the motorcycle universe with its cool metallic styling and liquid-cooled V-Twin engine. But that muffler! Retailing for $589, V&H Power Shots feature slash-cut styling, removable baffles and 360-degree heat shields. Slip-on design makes for an easy installation. Vance & Hines Racing, 13861 Ros écrans Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670; 800/223-5952; www.vanceandhines.com
SPOT LIGHT
SixSixOne Protection
TOUGHEN UP! OR BETTER YET, BE SMART AND AVOID INJURY BY wearing protective gear from SixSixOne. Makers of all things padded, the company sells a broad range of chest/back/shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand and knee/shin products, all engineered to meet your crashing needs. The Defender roost deflector, for example, is molded with pockets that stand away from the body for enhanced protection and airflow. It’s available in yellow, red, blue or clear/black for $125. Look cool and be even cooler in the $50 Half Jacket, a gray/blue version of the under-jersey Straight Jacket roost guard. Boasting bio-foam construction and lycra-covered neck and arm openings, it has adjustable straps with quick-release buckles. For a mid-priced glove with many top-level features, look no farther than the Comp with its embossed, top-of-hand Thermaweld padding, synthetic-leather-and-mesh palm and velcro closure. Get ’em in red, blue or black in XS-XL sizes for $20. SixSixOne, Valencia Sport Group, 28307 , Industry Dr., Valencia, CA91355; V 661/257-2756; www.vsportgroup.com
