April 5, 2010: Hot Products
Nostalgic Luggage
Specifications — With a range of sizes, Mustang’s new line of Nostalgic Luggage includes the Journey Bag, Jaunt Bag, Sunsetter Bag and Expandable, Throw-Over Saddlebags.
Benefits — Special features include expandable compartments, hidden shoulder straps for backpack use, large storage capacity, various mounting options, adjustable belts, universal straps and collapsible drink holders.
Suggested retail price — Starts at $119
Contact — 800/243-1392; mustangdealer.com
Air Cleaner
Specifications — The latest introduction from Wimmer Custom Cycle is an old school-look air cleaner with new school performance for E and G carburetors. Simply remove the teardrop cover and place filter adapter and new oversized filter in along with one of the new nine different faceplates.
Benefits — The CNC-machined billet intake is available in several finishes, including satin and wrinkle black along with satin nickel, which can be mixed and matched. The easy-to-service lifetime filter is available in four different colors, including red, blue, black and purple. Rain socks are available for nasty weather riding.
Suggested retail price — $225
Contact — 866/468-2925; www.wimmermachine.com; info@wimmermachine.com
Great Basin Saddlebag
Specifications — Fits virtually any motorcycle designed for passengers, including sport, sport touring, adventure touring and dual sport bikes. Highly resistant to sun, wind, rain and abrasion and constructed with a waterproof zipper and waterproof outer shell fabric, the Great Basin Saddlebag securely attaches to most stock motorcycles equipped with both passenger footrest brackets and a rear rack and/or passenger grab bars.
Benefits — No racks, mounts, braces or sub-frame modifications required. The Great Basin Saddlebag is a packing system that includes two interior pannier pods, two integrated 1.5-liter bottle pockets, two contoured stuff sacks and an integrated top case.
Suggested retail price — $399
Contact — 971-832-3164; www.giantloopmoto.com;
ride@giantloopmoto.com
Custom Grips
Specifications — These grips offer a custom touch to any MY ‘84-‘10 Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Carl Brouhard’s custom grips are die-cast and available with either chrome-plating or a black-anodized finish with natural aluminum accents.
Benefits — For more custom options, each finish is available with a choice of two styles of inserts: smooth rubber inserts for a classic look or knobby inserts that offer an enhanced grip.
Suggested retail price — $124.95
Contact — www.dragspecialties.com
Load Boss KT306 ATV tire
Specifications — Vision Wheel’s new Load Boss KT306 ATV tire is designed specifically for hard surfaces, be it packed dirt or limited road use. This makes it ideal for a various surfaces, including race tracks, factory floors and campgrounds. Turf-friendly “dog bone” tread design is even suitable for such sensitive terrains as golf courses.
Benefits — These rugged, six-ply tires are DOT approved for limited road use and are available in sizes 25 by 8-12 (rated 340 lb. at 7 psi) and 25 by 10-12 (rated 420 lb. at 7 psi) for many early and
late-model ATV applications.
Suggested retail price — 25×8-12 $74.95;
25×10-12 $99.95
Contact — www.parts-unlimited.com
Synergy Electric Heated Insole
Specifications — These insoles are designed to operate in all weather conditions from a vehicle’s 12-volt electrical system. It has anti-bacterial fleece lining for comfort and odor reduction. The alloy fiber wires provide even warmth. They’re available in shoe sizes: 7-14.
Benefits — The insoles heat the entire surface area from heel to toe. They provide arch support, foot and ankle alignment as well as heel shock absorption. They’re designed to be worn individually or connected to other Synergy garments.
Suggested retail price —
Contact company for
pricing details.
Contact — 800/421-7247; www.helmethouse.com
Boom! Tour-Pak Rear Speakers
Specifications — These two-way speakers have a separate, full-range element and grill-mounted tweeter that provides improved high-frequency response and cuts through road and wind noise. Increased speaker sensitivity provides louder output than original-equipment speakers at the same volume setting. The kit includes speakers, electronic crossovers and plug-and-play wiring connections.
Benefits — These speakers fit 2006-later Touring models equipped with the Advanced Audio Radio System, and Touring models equipped with Tour-Pak Mounted Speakers. They can be paired with Boom! Audio Fairing Speakers.
Suggested retail price — $149.95
Contact – 800/443-2153;
www.harley-davidson.com
