New Ideas Lockdown

NEW IDEAS LOCKDOWN

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Five ways to get anchored

Don Canet

❶ THROTTLE LOCK Give your right wrist a rest with the Kaoko Throttle Stabilizer ($99.99—$229.99) designed as a bar-end weight replacement with a variable-friction throttle lock. Its intuitive twist on/off operation serves as a damper for reducing throttle sensitivity, slop, or as cruise control. There are more than 160 models to match OEM bar-end weight and styles. → (855) 255-5550 twistedthrottle.com

❷ PHONE STAY Smartphones offer many uses, such as GPS navigation and music playback, that the modern motorcyclist may find beneficial mid-ride. The Ram Mount Tough Claw with X-Grip ($51.99) secures your device to the bars and offers convenient ball-pivot adjustment. Optional mounts abound, including a suction-cup and GoPro attachment. → (206)763-8361 rammount.com

❸ MOTO MOTION SECURITY The ABUS Granit Detecto X-Plus 8077 ($179.99) is made of special temper hardened steel and incorporates 3-D alarm sensor technology. Once armed and on the brake disc it will detect any motion, emitting a warning sound before the 100-decibel alarm fully triggers—a perfect reminder if you forget the lock is on your bike. → (623) 516-9933 abus.com

❹ THEFT-DETERRING HELMET HANGER Tired of toting your helmet around? The HelmetLok and T Bar ($32.50) is a carabiner-style lock with a programmable combo. The locking arm pivots outward, easing the task of clipping onto a handle-bar or frame tube. The included T Bar accessory is useful for attaching helmets with ratchet-strap mechanisms. → rockycreekdesigns.com

❺ KEYS TO THE VAULT Locks are all good so long as you don’t lose the key. The Icon 1000 Belt Loop Keychain ($35) keeps keys to the city safe and secure at the hip. The vintagestyle burnished leather strap fits over most belts and secures with a custom cast post-clasp featuring a quick-release trigger hook that allows quick access to your keys. ->(658) 758-1111 rideicon.com