We've spoken here before about helmet cameras, but this is very cool. Available tomorrow on Amazon, the Samsung SCX105L MPEG4 Sports Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom will do the job very nicely. The SC-X105 combines innovative design and pro-caliber video capture capabilities with Samsung's latest usability enhancements. The Instant Power ON option means that users never have … [Read more...]
Smartire tire monitor
This technology has been around a while for cars but I didn't know it was available for motorcycles. Smartire Systems has a tire pressure and temperature sensor for motorcycles that monitors both while you ride. The sensor is mounted inside the tire by using a band clamp on the wheel. Remount and rebalance, then install the digital display and you're ready. Could be a nice … [Read more...]
Hokey Spokes
They're made for bicycles but there's no reason you can't put Hokey Spokes on your motorcycle. These LED blades that attach to the wheel spell out messages or make designs as you ride. Hmm... Pimp my bike. Funny thing is, I think I saw a similar product at the SEMA show for cars mounted on some 22 inch or 26 inch wheels and they were thousands of dollars. These are $29.95. … [Read more...]
Bikelug collapsible trailer
This trailer looks pretty cool. It's the Bikelug collapsible trailer. It's fully collapsible and will carry a motorcycle weighing up to 1000 pounds. Trailer your bike to the shop then toss the trailer in your trunk. Or maybe you just bought a bike somewhere far away and don't want to drag an empty trailer all the way there. This would work. Just pull it out when you get there … [Read more...]
TomTom Rider
TomTom has come out with a new GPS, the TomTom Rider, which they say is designed specifically for motorcycles. It has all of the usual feature of their car units but is weatherproof as well. It has a lithium ion battery for about 5 hours of self powered use or it can run from the bike's battery. A Bluetooth headset can be used for spoken instructions. It looks like a nice … [Read more...]
Color Tires for Motorcycles
These have been available in Europe for a few years but they are now available in the US for those of you who have to get the look just right. Tomahawk superbike tires come in several colors so you can have those red tires for your Ducati or green for your Kawasaki. Like anything else, you have to get used to the look but after a while they'll probably look perfectly … [Read more...]