New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
Team Hawg Racing Lift
Gotta get your cruiser, dirtbike or sportbike off the ground? Then you need a Team Hawg Racing Lift. An alternative to traditional table lifts, the THR Lift leaves both front and rear wheels free for easy removal. Choose from the Trackside Pro ($200), the Smart Lift ($799) or the Cruz R Up lift ($450). The latter hydraulically takes any sub800-pound boulevard bike from 4 to 21 inches off the deck in less than 60 seconds.
Team Hawg Racing, 3082 Pescara PI., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762; 877/255-3955; www.teamhawgracing.com
RXR Organic Air Protector
Let’s face it: Motocross bikes are getting faster and the jumps are getting bigger. So you need more protection. The RXR Organic Air Protector ($200) gives you just that, without restricting movement. Tipping the scales at less than 2 pounds, the inflatable torso guard uses exclusive, patented Air Shock Absorber technology-think air bag for your body. In the event of a fall, air moves quickly between the various chambers to absorb impact energy before it reaches your body. Replacement bladders cost $70.
RXR Protect, P.O. Box 279, Glenmont, NY 12077; 877/797-4600; www.rxrprotect.com
CruzTools DMX2
Why wear a heavy fanny pack when you can mount your tools on your motorcycle? CruzTools’ DMX2 ($100) is a fully equipped toolkit that fits either the front or the rear fender of most dirtbikes. Compression straps and hook-and-loop tape secure the 500-denier nylon kit to a supplied bolt-on fender pad.
CruzTools, P.O. Box 250, Standard, CA 95373; 888/9098665; www.cruztools.com
Design Engineering Reflect-A-Cool
Beat engine and exhaust heat with Reflect-A-Cool. Designed to withstand direct continuous temperatures as high as 400 degrees Fahrenheit, the self-adhesive aluminum sheets are available in a range of sizes and can be trimmed to fit various shapes. Prices start at $11.
Design Engineering, Inc., 604 Moore Rd., Avon Lake, OH 44012; 800/264-9472; www.designengineering.com
Acewell Speedometers
Can't decipher the tiny, densely packed numbers on your speedometer and tachometer while on the fly? Acewell Speedometers’ high-tech multi-function design combines backlit, easy-to-read digital and analog bar graphics for road speed, rpm and temperature with a run timer that acts as a service reminder. Prices start at $109.
ElectroSport Industries, 3803 Oceanic Dr. #201, Oceanside, CA 92056; 888/369-8359; www.electrosport,com
Dowco Fastrax Sport & Adventure Luggage
Cross-country-compatible soft luggage? Dowco’s got you covered. Engineered by sport riders for sport riders, the ergonomically designed, universal-fit Fastrax tail bag ($110), tank bag ($120) and saddlebags ($170) are constructed from rugged 1680-denier polyester. Among the many features: nine-option color-coding system, audio/ electronic ports and waterproof zippers with lockable, molded pulls.
Dowco, Inc., 4230 Clipper Dr., Manitowoc, Wl 54220; 800/558-7755; www.dowcopowersports.com
Revision Eyewear
Since Revision Eyewear is designed to exceed military standards for ballistic protection, an errant rock tossed up by a passing 18-wheeler shouldn’t pose a vision problem. Choose from three styles: Sawfly Eyewear System ($60), Desert Locust Military Goggle ($70) or Bullet Ant Tactical Goggle ($70, shown). The latter has a slim profile that doesn’t interfere with snug-fitting open-face helmets. Prescription vision-correction lenses are available.
Revision Eyewear Ltd., 87 Holly Ct. Williston, VT 05495; 802/651-9889; www.revisioneyewear.com
Hearing Dynamics HD 2000 Pro In-Ear Headphones
Custom in-ear headphones are only as good as the molds from which they are produced. That’s why Hearing Dynamics relies on certified hearing professionals to make impressions for their customers. Result? Improved comfort, fit and reduced wind noise. Great for iPods, CD, DVD and MP3 players and satellite radios, the molded-vinyl, single-driver HD 2000 Pros ($250) are individually labeled for left and right ears, flush-fitting for in-helmet use, offer a wide frequency response and provide 25-decibel noise suppression. A corrosion-resistant 3.5mm plug is standard, and each pair comes with a protective zippered carrying case.
Hearing Dynamics LLC, 23 Milton SL, Cresskill, NJ 07626; 201/960-3714; www.hearingdynamicsusa.com
Skinners Helmet Covers
Personalize your helmet? Why not? Skinners helmet covers make it easy to quickly customize your lid. The patented creations have been tested at speeds up to 110 mph. More than 150 different designs are available, with prices ranging from $15-25.
Skinners, Inc., 5655 Lindero Canyon Blvd. #120, Westlake Village, CA 91362; 866/686-2600; www.buyskinners.com
Aero Design 3-Season Vegan Gloves
Looking for a lightweight textile alternative to traditional medium-gauntlet leather gloves? Aero Design, maker of the Aerostich Roadcrafter riding suit, suggests the all-black 3-Season Vegan ($67, S-XL sizes). Soft, synthetic materials provide all-day comfort, and attention to safety includes molded knuckle guards. A rubber faceshield squeegee is positioned atop the left thumb.
Aero Design & Mfg. Co., Inc., 8 S. 18th Ave. W., Duluth, MN 55806; 800/222-1994; www.aerostich.com
Peet Helmet DryPort
Say goodbye to wet boots, gloves and helmet liners. Peet’s electrically powered thermal convection dryers funnel warm air upward through ports to eliminate perspiration and odor. Choose from the Original Peet ($40), the Helmet DryPort ($15) or the Glove DryPort ($15). Or, buy ’em all!
Peet Shoe Dryer, Inc., 919 St. Maries River Rd., St. Maries, ID 83861; 800/222-7338; www.peetshoedryer.com
Street FX Electropods
If your straight-through exhaust no longer captures bystanders’ attention, accent lighting might do the trick. Street FX Electropods ($20) come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from strips that bend to fit practically any surface to compact shapes that are small enough to slip into the tiniest on-bike nook or cranny. Should you need to locate your bike at night, a wireless remote is available. Add a Bass Reactive Music Interface to synchronize the light show with music.
Buztronics, 4343 W. 62nd St., Indianapolis, IN 46268; 800/878-3413; www.streetfxseries.com □
