New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
Brass Balls Bobbers
Build your own bobber without ever getting your hands dirty. Brass Balls Bobbers, a division of Darwin Motorcycles, offers hand-made rigid customs for "the average Joe." Once you've logged on to the company's website, select one of three engine options—80-cubic-inch Harley-Davidson Evolution ($16,995), Indian Power Plus 100 ($19,500) or 93-cubic-inch S&S Shovel Generator ($21,500)—then add any options you might want. Price is updated automatically. Next step? Place your order!
Darwin Motorcycles, 501 E. 15th St. #102 B, Edmond, OK 73013; 405/388-8883; www.darwin motorcycles.com
SanDisk Extreme Ducati Edition Flash Drive and Memory Cards
Speed, style and innovation are the concepts behind SanDisk's new Extreme Ducati Edition line. Equipped with a functioning red "taillight," the glossy-red USB Flash Drive ($125) has a 4GB capacity and 20MB-per-second readlwrite speeds. Memory cards come in two forms: CompactFlash (4GB, $165; 8GB, $315) and SD Plus (4GB, $130). The latter features a snap-open connector that allows the user to plug the card di rectly into the USB port of a personal computer.
SanDisk Corp., 601 McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035; 408/801-1000; www.sandisk.com
MOMO Design Helmets
Put the high fashion of Italy's MOMO Design on your head. These DOT-approved helmets are manufactured by hand and weigh just over 2 pounds each. The polycarbonate shells have soft-touch rubberized finishes, while the "stay-cool" interiors feature hypoallergenic DuPont Terinda. Choose from the jet-pilot-inspired Fighter ($395) or the stainless-steel-trimmed Essenziale ($395).
Benchmark Helmets, 1531 Monrovia Ave., Newport Beach, CA 92663; 949/544-1735; www.benchmarkhelmets.com
Genuine Innovations Tire Repair & CO2 Inflation Kit
Have you ever found yourself on a lonely, lightly traveled road with a flat tire? There’s no need to worry if you have a Genuine Innovations Street Tire Repair & CO2 Inflation Kit ($55). Here’s what you get in the kit: a reusable Monster Air Chuck inflator, two 45-gram CO2 cartridges, assorted tools, patches with glue and a storage pouch.
Genuine Innovations, 2700 E. Bilby Rd., Tucson, AZ 85706; 800/340-1050; www.genuineinnovations.com
Turn A Bike ST
Need a safe way to spin your streetbike around? Turn A Bike’s ST ($175) will get the job done quickly and easily. Sixteen inches in diameter and weighing 6 pounds, the stainless-steel/plastic garage turntable is intended for use with bikes that weigh less than 1000 pounds and are equipped with centerstands.
Turn A Bike, 227 Bellevue Way NE #B376, Bellevue, WA 98004; 425/818-0502; www.turnabike.com
California Knives Original Auto Carbon Fiber
A new look for an old favorite aptly describes the hand-assembled Original California Knives Auto Carbon Fiber ($149). About the length of your index finger when closed, the stainless-steel-bladed knife features a central trigger for single-hand opening and closing. Have your name laser-etched onto the blade for an extra $7.50.
California Knives, 809 S. Santa Fe St., Visalia, CA 93292; 800/735-9060; www.californiaknives.com
Muc-Off Hydra-Tech Leather Wipes
Don’t let dirty leathers dull your colorful glow. Keep your pricey protective gear clean with Muc-Off Hydra-Tech Leather Wipes ($5). Intended for all natural and synthetic leather goods, except suede and nubuck, the wipes’ unique blend of oils, emollients and gentle cleansers nourishes and protects as it cleans.
Niks Industries, 8311 Chetle Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670; 562/945-1098; www.niksindustries.com
Marchald Foam Filters
From Italy comes the first advancement in foam air-filter elements in decades. Marchald filters are made of top-quality polyester that resists deterioration from gasoline, with two-layer construction using dense foam on the inside and a more open-cell foam on the outside. The entire outer surface is ribbed to increase available filtration area while maintaining the filter’s original overall size, and the inner mounting ring has a deep channel that prevents the element from slipping off its frame and allowing unfiltered air into the engine. The elements list for between $33 and $40 and are available to fit most Japanese, KTM and TM motocross and enduro models.
MotoX Erotica, 2598 Ballew CL, Marietta, GA 30062; 770/977-5171; www.motoxerotica.com
