Upgrade your Honda CB500X, NC700X or NC750X’s damping rod fork with a C4 Suspension Upgrade Kit from Ranger Point Precision. These kits, which are custom-tuned per customer specifications, dramatically improve compression and rebound damping control to rival a cartridge-style fork. They allow for fine-tuning from the top of each fork tube and even reduce unsprung weight by one pound. Pricing starts at $625; see website for complete fitment details.
Helite’s new Turtle 2 airbag vest lets you be seen and stay protected, and it’s now available in Hi-Viz Orange in addition to High-Viz Yellow and Black. The Turtle 2 works with any pre-existing gear, with no batteries to charge or modes to switch to; just click in and you’re ready with life-saving protection. It includes a dependable mechanical trigger system, reflective striping and an integrated CE level 2 back protector and is 100% reusable. Sizes from XS-XL+ for $679.
Don’t let rainy days get you down, with the new rain suit from Z1R. This waterproof, wind resistant, yet breathable two-piece suit includes a hood for when you’re off the bike, heat-resistant panels on the inner leg, 3M Scotchlite reflective piping and stirrups on the pant hems to keep them snugly down around your boots. Plus a quarter-length zipper eases getting them on and off. The Z1R rain suit is available in men’s sizes S-3XL and women’s sizes S-2XL for $89.95.
If cold weather doesn’t stop you from hitting the road or trail, you might like the new AT-21S adventure helmet from Gmax. This ECE/DOT-approved lid fastens with a quick-release buckle that’s easy to use with gloves on and includes a clear dual-layer shield, drop-down sun shield, removable/washable liner, breath box and chin curtain to keep out the cold air. The AT-21S is available in sizes XS-2XL in solid colors starting at $174.95, and in graphics starting at $284.95.
SW-Motech Legend luggage shown on a Harley-Davidson.
SW-Motech has released a new side bag designed for select Harley-Davidson Softail models, the Legend Gear LH. This eye-catching bag mounts quickly and securely on the fender (mount sold separately), and features a combination of textile and faux leather with diamond stitching pattern. It includes a carrying handle, a M.O.L.L.E. system for attaching additional bags and a locking lid, and is priced at $457.95 for the right, $490.95 for the left. See website for fitment details.
Tired of that hiss of escaping air each time you check your tire pressure, knowing you could be losing up to 2 lbs. each time? Eliminate the problem with the Slime Elite Digital Tire Gauge with Pressure Airlock Technology ($15.99). It locks in the air so there’s zero loss and an accurate reading every time. The gauge also features a big, bright LCD screen and an ergonomic design with built-in light, making the important task of checking tire pressure as easy as possible.
The new Motordrome jacket from Highway 21 borrows its name from the first motorcycle boardtrack race complex, built in Los Angeles in 1910. Made of premium leather, the Motordrome features dual chest vents, a generous conceal carry pocket and handwarmer pockets, YKK zippers throughout, a removable thermal liner and pockets for optional shoulder, elbow and back armor. The stylish Motordrome is available in black in men’s sizes S-4XL for $279.95.
Arai’s all-new Regent-X helmet is designed to isolate you from distractions by providing as much comfort and protection as possible. It features a new articulating cheek pad system and redesigned chinbar that make the helmet easier to put on/remove, and a new shell that’s reinforced at the forehead without adding thickness or weight. The Snell M2020-certified Regent-X has an Intermediate Oval shape and will be available in December starting at $559.95.
ScorpionEXO’s tough new Abrams riding shirt lives up to its name, with a combination of internal, abrasion-resistant Rhino-Mesh and 600D reinforcement panels at the shoulders and elbows, plus pockets for optional CE level 1 Sas-Tec Flex armor and a back protector pocket. Keeping you comfortable are adjustable under-arm vents and bicep and forearm straps to dial in fit. The Abrams has five external pockets plus a conceal carry pocket, and comes in men’s sizes S-5XL in Black or Gray (4XL and 5XL Black only) for $129.95.
Most tire repair kits are bulky and include several loose parts or tubes of glue that are easily lost, which is why Rocky Creek Designs created its new Motopressor Puncture Repair Tool ($46.33). This kit includes a 4-in-1 multi-tool that contains everything you need to repair your tire — pliers, rasp, insertion tool and knife — plus pre-vulcanized repair plugs that don’t require glue and create a patch-style repair on the inside of the tire, and the whole thing stores in a sheath small enough to fit in your pocket (5 x 3 x 2 inches).
