April 21, 2003 – Hot Products
Grab-Rite ATV Lock
Specifications — Two-part lock that universally mounts to any truck and ATV. One half of the lock permanently attaches to the truck bed the other half attaches to the front bumper of the quad.
Benefits — Eliminates the need for tie-down straps and protects rear truck window.
Price — $90.
Contact — Grab-rite, 33203 Highway 1019, Denham Springs, LA 70706; (225) 665-7578; www.grabrite.com.
Zub Wear Headwear
Specifications — A seam-free tubular garment.
Benefits — It is wickable, wind-resistant and breathable, and can be manipulated into a number of shapes for a variety of uses, such as: bandana, beanie, skull cap, scarf, headband, and balaclava.
Price — $12 to $15.
Contact — Zub Wear, P.O. Box 1978, Fayetteville, AR 72702; www.zubwear.com.
Toomey Racing TR-6 Exhaust system
Specifications — This exhaust system comes complete with pipes (available in either steel finish or polished show chrome), aluminum silencers, mounting hardware, Uni-Filter air filter, Uni-Filtered airbox vents, jetting, high-temp silicone pipe/stinger seals and detailed instructions with photos.
Benefits — The TR-6 Racing Exhaust System is designed to give Yamaha Banshees both a claimed eight horsepower increase in acceleration and a five horsepower at peak.
Price — Call for price.
Contact — Toomey Racing USA, Inc., 3019 Propeller Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446; (805) 239-8870; www.toomey.com.
Stomp Design StompGrip Traction Pad
Specifications — Clear resin pads, available in clear (which allows sponsors’ stickers underneath to be seen), blue tint, black and metal.
Benefits — Protects plastic and provides added traction and grip. The “spiny” design allows boots and legs to grip where needed for control.
Price — $90.
Contact — Stomp Design, P.O. Box 2744-252, Huntington Beach, CA 82547; (714) 994-9388; www.stompdesign.com.
Guest battery chargers
Specifications — Three main types of battery chargers: long-term storage, portable, and on-board.
Benefits — The long-term storage models claim to regulate current to equal the battery’s discharge rate, so the charger can be left on the battery indefinitely without overcharging. The reverse-polarity protected chargers have a two-year warranty..
Price — Call for price.
Contact — Guest Industrial, Marinco Industrial Group, 2655 Napa Valley Coporate Drive, Napa, CA 94558; (800) 767-8541; www.guestindustrial.com.
Pack Lite Motorcycle Cover
Specifications — Packs into 7 x 7 x 8 inches or less, comes in full or half cover.
Benefits — Provides superior protection for motorcycles from the elements.
Price — Call for price.
Contact — Covercraft Industries, Enterprise Blvd., Pauls Valley, OK, 73075; 800/426-8377; wwwpwr-sports.com.
Alpinestars Stunt Jacket
Specifications — Thick full-grain leather, available in four color combos in sizes 46 to 60.
Benefits — Sporty performance jacket with CE-approved armor and removable quilted vest.
Price — Call for price.
Contact — Alpinestars, 2780 W. 237th St., Torrance, Calif., 90505; 800/438-2577; www.alpinestars.com.
Pirelli Diablo
Corsa Tire
Specifications — Hypersport motorcycle tire in 120/70ZR-17; 180/55ZR-17 and 190/50ZR-17 sizes.
Benefits — Designed for 70% street, 30% trackday use on sportbikes.
Price — Call for price.
Contact — Pirelli Motorcycle Tire Div., P.O. Box 700, Rome, Ga., 30162; 706/368-5826; www.pirellimoto.com.
Meguiar’s Motorcycle Collection
Specifications — 13 cleaning products and 7 detailing accessories designed for motorcycles.
Benefits — Clean and restore motorcycles to like-new appearance.
Price — $99.95.
Contact — Meguiar’s, 17991 Mitchell South, Irtvine, Calif., 92614; 800/854-8073; www.meguiars.com.
TestMate Battery Tester
Specifications —TestMate is the first hand-held portable battery tester specifically developed for 12V motorcycle and similar batteries of from 2 to 30Ah (SAE) rated capacity, including sealed MF motorcycle batteries.
Benefits — Batteries of various different types of construction can be accurately tested for service-readiness and amount or percentage of SAE-rated CCA remaining, by way of two selectable programs.
Price — Call for price.
Contact — Motion Pro Inc., 650/594-9600; www.motionpro.com.