New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
Roland Sands Design Vintage Conversion Kit
If you’re looking for an alternative look for your late-model Harley-Davidson Softail, Roland Sands Design has just the ticket. Available exclusively through Drag Specialties, the RSD Softail Vintage Conversion Kit comprises gas tank ($1200), rear fender ($900), handlebar ($400), sprung seat ($600) and gas cap ($90), all intended to redefine the term “body kit.” Parts are sold unpainted. Drag Specialties, P.O. Box 5222, Janesville, WI 53547; 608/758-1111; www.drag specialties.com
AXIO MotoGP HardPacks
MotoGP your thing? AXIO has created two limited-edition HardPacks based on the tote-all Swift model-one commemo-rating Repsol Honda rider Nicky Hayden’s 2006 world title; the other bears the slick red-and-white graphics of the Ducati-backed Pramac d’Antin effort. Suggested retail price is $170. AXIO LLC, 135 Liverpool Dr. #D, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007; 760/557-0123; www.axio-usa.com
Puig Racing Screens
Better wind protection, improved aerodynamics and a stellar-looking sportbike? That’s asking for a lot. Good thing Puig double-height windscreens are developed using a “virtual” wind tunnel, resulting in better-than-stock aerodynamics while preserving the aggressive original styling cues of the bike. Offered in a wide selection of colors, the screens a manufactured of 3mm high-impact acrylic and shaded at the bottom to cover back-of-instrument cable and wires. Weighing less and offering even better optical clarity, 2mm racing versions are also available. Prices start at $80. OFD Racing, 4805 Calle Alto, Camarillo, CA 93012; 877/428-9633; www.puigusa.com
Mac Tools Buffing Kit
Got the right tools for the job? Mac Tools can help, at least as far as polishing goes. The Spot Buffing Kit ($40) includes four pads-two wool for heavy buffing and blending; two foam for fine and final work-and a hook-andloop backing plate for quick pad changes. % Mac Tools, 505 N. Cleveland Ave. #200, Westerville, OH 43082; 800/622-8665; www.mactools.com
Mustang DayTripper Seat
Hide low and look cool without getting saddle sore. That’s the idea behind the DayTripper, a one-piece seat that incorporates Mustang’s advanced comfort technology. The result is a lean, contoured shape that’s good for both rider and passenger. Detailed stitch work makes for a real head-turner while the soft, synthetic cover resists sun, wind and rain. Prices start at $299 for most Harley-Davidson Big Twins and Sportsters. Metric applications coming soon. Mustang Motorcycle Products, Inc., P.O. Box 29, Terryville, CT 06786; 800/243-1392; www.mustang seats.com
Moose Racing Radiator Guards
Let’s face it: Flimsy original-equipment offroad radiators need protection. Designed for late-model Hondas, KTMs and Yamahas, Moose Racing’s new heavy-duty, 4mm-thick aluminum guards feature black-anodized supports. Suggested retail price of $85 includes mounting hardware and instructions. Moose Racing, P.O. Box 5222, Janesville, Wl 53547; . 608/758-1111; A www.moose racing.com
Shop.CycleWorld.com
Your one-stop virtual shopping mall for cool books, calendars, caps, DVDs, T-shirts, coffee mugs, magnets, models, note cards and other motorcycle-related gifts, not to mention m A Cycle World back issues and binders (the CW rr mJrm logo embossed in gold, no less)? That would be S our recent*y upgraded sister website, shop.cycleworld.com. Newly added to the ever-expanding collection: Twist T-shirts ($15), Art of the Chopper II ($45), MotoGP Season Review 2006/MotoGP " Technology ($50) and The Doctor, The Tornado and The t Kentucky Kid ($25). Cycle World Magazine, Dept. N, P.O. Box 1757, Newport Beach, CA 92660; 800/914-5656; shop.cycleworld.com www.cycleworld.com
Amp Research Bed X-Tender
Do you wish your truck bed was longer to more easily accommodate bikes and gear, or keep smaller items secure with the tailgate closed? AMP Research's patented tailgate enclosure, the Bed X-Tender, is now tougher than ever and even easier to fit. Designed for a wide range of compact, midand full-size pickups, effectively adding up to 18 inches to the bed, the 6063 T-6 aluminum-tube structure is available with a silveror black-powdercoated finish and features glass-reinforced nylon uprights and QuickLatch mounts, the latter allowing installation or removal from any angle. Prices start at $250. AMP Research, 2552 McGaw Ave., Irvine, CA 92614; 949/221-0023; www.amp-research.com
Master Lock Quantum Cuff
Forty bucks gets you a lock that does it all. Master Lock's Quantum Cuff ($40) combines the protection and strength of the original, heat-treated, pick-resistant Cuff with the added reach and flexibility offered by a 6foot, vinyl-covered, braided-steel cable. Now, securing your bike to a sign post or parking meter is easier than ever. Master Lock Company LLC, 137 W. Forest Hill Ave., Oak Creek, WI 53154; 800/308-9244; www.masterlock.com
Ada ptiv Technologies TPX Radar and Laser Detection System
Adapt a car-oriented radar detector to your bike? Not necessary! The TPX Motorcycle Radar and Laser Detection System ($300) was developed specifically for use on bikes, with an upwardangled LCD display, oversized, glove-friendly buttons and designed-in resistance to engine vibration and inclement weather. Packaged with your choice of a wireless headset or a wireless visual alert, the palm-size unit uses custom mounts that allow it to fit most motorcycles. Adaptiv Technologies LLC, 459 Columbus Ave. #709, New York, NY 10024; 646/722-0253; www.radarforbikes.com
