CORTECH
Accelerator Gloves
In a crash, the natural response is to put your hands down first to cushion the fall. Cortech's Accelerator Gloves can help prevent injuries to the hands with their top-grain leather upper construction, airprene knuckles and wrist panels.A washable stretch-leather surface with thumb and palm gel patches ensure your gloves remain comfortable and clean (provided you wash them). We'll be sporting some of these soon ourselves.
$59.99 www.cortechperformance.com
PRO-ONE
Warrior Blades
Stock clutch and brake levers are plain ugly, and racing levers just don't bling. Pro-One's Warrior Blades will help add a cutting-edge style to your bike though. With a sharp, knife-like design,the billet aluminum levers are available in either chrome or anodized black.
$149.95 / (800) 884-4173
www.pro-one.com
EAGLE ONE
Nano Wash And Wax
Riding season is here and who has time to clean their bike? Now you can at least shorten that situation with Nano Wash and Wax. This cleaning solution contains nano-sized carnauba wax particles that penetrate the surface to wash away dirt and grime while at the same time restoring luster and shine. It also protects against dulling, fading and oxidation.
$6.99 / (877) 682-6994
www.eagleone.com
CHATTERBOX
GMRS X1
It's frustrating when you want to tell your buddy something while riding. Instead of made-up sign language why not get a Bluetooth-capable voice communication system? Chatterbox has joined the revolution with GMRS X1. In addition to a 5-mile range for voice communication, the X1 allows you to wirelessly connect your Bluetooth cell phone or music device when flying solo. Its water-resistant casing also features an illuminated LCD display, voice activation and a built-in intercom for communicating with a passenger. Cool stuff.
$399.99 / (888) 452-2269
www.chatterboxusa.com
SHIFT
Lowdown Street Jean
Finally, riding pants that look like a normal pair of jeans. The Shift Lodown Street Jean fits the bill, but with Kevlar reinforcement added for abrasion resistance. A few key placed stretch panels allow for more mobility and comfort so that you'll remain safe in a crash without looking like too much of a dweeb (we can't help what you see in the mirror).
$69.95 / (888) 826-5143
www.shiftracing.com
SCOTSS
Steering Damper
Got a case of the shakes? If you're riding hard you will, and those stock dampers just won't cut it. Scotts' steering damper is designed to help stabilize the front of your motorcycle so the rear will track straighter-allowing the rest of the suspension to work the way it was designed. Scotts' dampers also feature fully adjustable sweep controls, high-speed valves and tighter valving tolerances to further help reduce headshake.
$449.95 / (818) 248-6747
www.scottsperformance.com