With over 1,260,000 rivets made since going into production not a single one has been reported broken-now that's reliability. Supersprox's lifetime guarantee means that the company stands behind its hybrid sprocket made with steel teeth and an aluminum hub. Now you can update your worn out sprocket for one with better style and performance.
$79.95
(512) 803-7200
www.supersproxusa.com

Give your style some attitude. Manufactured through multiple hand processes with creative expressions through art, each design is an effort to break through conformity to delivery a unique style.

One of the most beneficial upgrades you can make is with a set of aftermarket wheels. Not only is style dramatically improved, but so are the handling characteristics thanks to the lighter unsprung weight. Galespeed's forged aluminum hoops are stronger and lighter than stock, and come in a variety of colors to match your style. The wheel comes in either a five- or ten-spoke design and an AFAM sprocket is included.$1699/set
(817) 258-9241
www.acv.co.jp

With the lazy and hazy heat of summer almost gone, it's time to break out the cooler weather gear. When it comes to overall protection, nothing beats an all leather jacket for safety and protection from the weather and the road.

A helmet's graphics scheme says a lot about the person inside, and if the Deviant's paint is calling your name, you best answer. Keeping cool is easy with the quad-port ventilation system that offers four external and six internal ports, while a wraparound neck roll for reduced noise provides a quiet ride. For extra piece of mind, it's SNELL M2005 and DOT approved.
$269.99
(800) 635-6103
www.joerocket.com

Legendary USA SR2 Vest
Missing something for your club's Bike Night? Well, we've got a solution for you. Catching a bulletproof vest design wasn't the only thing Legendary USA had in mind for the new SR2 Vest. Its unique design provides protection from updrafts during forward riding to give you a more comfortable experience. Geared with adjustable hook-and-loop straps along the waist and the shoulders, the SR2 has two inside lined pockets, snap closures, heavier-grade cowhide leather for quality, heavy-duty threading for durability and long life, and a large back panel for representing your club's colors.
$109.95
www.legendaryusa.com
866-legendary

Aftermarket wheels come in a variety of styles and construction materials, but why? Is one better than the other? That really depends on your definition of "better." Most aftermarket wheels will dramatically up the ante of your bike's looks, and some (but not all) can shave as much as 10 pounds of unsprung weight compared to stock.

CTS Moto brake rotor
For some added style and better performance over stock rotors, CTS Moto offers a cool upgrade. With color coordinated carrier buttons these babies will spice up your ride and get you stopped in a hurry.
$799
www.ctsmoto.com

Skull Skins
Skull Skins allows you to change your helmet graphics without dumping crazy cash on a new lid. The breathable fabric covers protect your helmet from chips and scratches while giving a unique look. Custom designs are also an option-just check out the super-trick Web site for examples and options.
From $28.95
www.skullskins.net

Summer is officially here. With the riding season in full swing across the country, it's time to put away the winter apparel and break out the fair-weather riding gear. Road race style gloves are great on the track and for serious shredding, but for the occasional ride to the beach, bike night or BBQ, nothing feels better than a ventilated set of summer gloves whisking the heat and sweat from your hands.

Shinko 003 Stealth Tires
The 003 Stealth Radial is an affordable alternative to many higher priced high-performance tires on the market. Shinko claims the compound is ideal for drag and track applications, and we've seen them on quite a few drag bikes.Check local dealer for pricing
www.shinkotireusa.com

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Koso RX-2 Gauge
Ever have a hard time seeing your gauges at night? Looking for more than just the basic info that stock gauges offer? There's a solution. Koso's RX-2 has a unique lighting system that allows for various background lighting colors while also offering extra info. Along with the usual stuff like fuel, speed and RPM indicators, the RX-2 also displays the max top speed and RPM recorded, a shift light, water and oil temps, and a clock. It's a pretty unique way to spice up your style as well as performance ability.
$379.95
www.kosonorthamerica.com
(877) 777-0604

Aftermarket Sprockets Installed And RatedWant an inexpensive way to make your bike feel faster? One of the easiest and best dollar value add-ons available is an aftermarket sprocket.

Big horsepower numbers always look impressive on paper, but they don't necessarily indicate the best performance for a particular application. A 12-inch stretched Hayabusa with 400 turboed horsepower will work flawlessly at the strip, but on a twisty bit of road or track it'll likely be left in the dust by a 600cc sportbike with a squirt of nitrous-application is as important as the cold, hard numbers. SSB examines the various potent possibilities for making your ride rip.

Alpinestars Large Gear Bag
Using a Louis Vuitton bag to hold all of your riding gear will get you laughed out of the airport or the track. An Alpinestars gear bag can keep all your stuff together and still let everyone know you ride with style.
$110.95
www.alpinestars.com
(310) 891-0222

Rider: Tuan Thompson
Tuan Thompson works at an aircraft storage facility where he makes sure that all the avionics work for all of the planes that are sold. He's been riding motorcycles about eight years and considers himself mainly a canyon rider.

Merc Team Stage 3 Jacket
Summer's here and it's time to break out the warmweather riding gear. Icon's Merc team Stage 3 jackets are the perfect fit for hitting the hot pavement. Protection comes from removable elbow and shoulder armor and ribbed spandex panels allow for cool airflow. also helping keep the sweats away is a collarless neck.
$190.00
http://www.rideicon.com

Hours of wind-tunnel testing help make sportbike bodywork sleek and smooth, but those elegant designs are the result of pure physics. The more aerodynamic a bike's bodywork is, the lower the drag coefficient, and top speed all comes down to drag coefficient and surface area. As speed is increased, a lower drag coefficient will allow for both a higher top end and increase stability.

Vortex Cat 5 sprocket
Chrome is to show bikes as gold is to race bikes. If bling aint' yo thing, then perhaps the Gold Line of accessories from Vortex might be the look you are going for. The Cat 5 sprocket not only improves performance, but it glitters like a pimps tooth. $70.95
www.vortexracing.com

Drastik Plastix LED Strips
Drastik Plastix LED strips go where other lights have never gone before. Less than a few millimeters thick, the tiny strips have an adhesive backing to mount virtually anywhere.
$25.00
http://www.drastikplastix.com
(914) 316-3790

H2O Cycles Samurai Key
Being unique is "key" in the sportbike world, and H20 has just the ticket to spice your ride just that little bit more. When there just isn't anything left to customize, why not the key? Each Samurai key comes uncut and ready for your locksmith with a matching sword case.
$49.99
http://www.h2ocycles.com
(888) 952-5464

The theory behind sportbike design has always been to make a perfectly aerodynamic machine that is designed for racing and able to pierce through the air with minimal resistance. From the front fairing to the rear tail section everything has been carefully cut to slice though the wind more efficiently.

Now that you've spunked away all of your hard-earned money on a bike and insurance the funds have pretty much run dry for buying some cool parts. There is hope though. While you wait for the credit card to recover start with these important upgrades that you might not have considered. And the best part is that they're all quite affordable as well.