D3O LP2 Pro armor is available in shoulder, knee, hip and elbow shapes.
UK-based armor specialist D3O has released its latest in motorcycle rider protection, the LP2 Pro range. This lightweight and highly breathable armor is certified to CE Level 2 in ambient wet, hot and cold conditions, meaning it protects you even in temperatures ranging from 14 degrees (not that many of us want to ride when it’s that cold!) to 104 degrees. LP2 Pro armor is available in knee, hip, elbow and shoulder shapes, with prices starting at $34.99.
Rugged, dependable and built for expedition conditions, the CyclePump Expedition ($115-130) fills your tire in two to three minutes. It connects in-line with a CyclePump EZAir Gauge ($25-40) so you can monitor pressures as you inflate. It’s available with two brass chuck options, straight or 90-degree, and four power options, a BMW-style plug with cigarette lighter adaptor, a 2-prong SAE connector and small alligator clips that attach to your battery.
CruzTools RoadTech H3 toolkit for Harley-Davidson.
If you want the most comprehensive toolkit for your Harley-Davidson, look no further than the CruzTools RoadTech H3 ($109.95). It includes combination wrenches, an adjustable wrench, locking pliers, a tire gauge, hex and star wrenches, a 6-in-1 screwdriver, threadlocker, mechanic’s wire, cable ties, a spark plug socket and a mini ratchet and socket set. CruzTools also offers Softail-specific toolkits, as well as those for many other metric and off-road bikes.
Beach’s Motorcycle Adventures offers several tours in the European Alps.
Breathtaking vistas, brilliant roads and motorcycle-friendly amenities make the European Alps the top destination for many riders. Beach’s Motorcycle Adventures has been touring Europe since 1972, and crafts fine-tuned adventures for enthusiastic riders and passengers, such as the Classic Alpine Adventure, Swiss Splendor or Alpine Adventure East. See website for complete tour options including destinations, rental bikes, scheduling and pricing.
Spectro Performance Oils’ Spectro Shine is a silicone-based spray-on cleaner/polish that gives your motorcycle, ATV, UTV, scooter, automobile, snowmobile or watercraft a showroom finish. It creates a protective barrier that keeps road grime, bugs, grease, dust, dirt and mud from sticking to polished surfaces. For the best results, first clean your vehicle with Spectro Motorcycle Wash and then finish with Spectro Shine. An 18-ounce can retails for $10.99.
Arai RAM-X in Aluminum Silver. Image courtesy Arai.
The RAM-X is a new premium open-face touring helmet from Arai, which means no corners were cut and protection is number one. Under the composite shell is a one-piece, multi-density EPS liner that is designed to best absorb and distribute the force of an impact. Arai’s testing has shown that the smaller the impact area, the firmer the liner needs to be in order to absorb that impact. Therefore it used firm foam around the smallest impact areas of the forehead and the base of the head, the softest foam at the large crown area and medium density in between.
Inside is a removable/washable/sizeable liner and the RAM-X features the same free-flowing ventilation as the top-of-the-line Corsair-X race helmet. With all three top vents open, plus the two forehead vents, the RAM-X flows tons of air, thanks partly to the seven exhaust vents. The included Pinlock-ready face shield gives excellent coverage, with improved, easier-to-use shutter forehead vents, and the Pro Shade sun visor system is a clever alternative to an integrated drop-down sun shield. Put the Pro Shade in its fully upright position and it functions like the peak of an ADV helmet, partly closed it’s perfect for late afternoon sun and fully closed it covers almost as much of the clear shield as a regular full-face helmet visor. The RAM-X is available in several colors in sizes XS-2XL spread over three shell sizes, starting at $679.95.
