Touring-Bike Gear - Touring Buyer's Guide

Back In Black
Hein Gericke is back in black and leather for 2007. The new apparel in the Hein Gericke collection combines the same innovation, high quality, and comfort the brand has been known for over the past three decades with its cruiser-inspired designs, like the all-new men's Carson jacket. The Carson jacket will keep you feeling cool with its TFL cool-leather construction. The brown leather is treated with a special process to reflect sunlight, so you'll be less likely to overheat, even in warm weather. Perforated leather behind the rear zippered vents allows for additional warm-weather comfort. Combination zippered vent/cargo pockets in the front also provide storage and ventilation.To locate a Hein Gericke dealer near you, contact Fairchild Sports at (888) 313-2510, or visit www.heingericke-usa.com.

In The Saddle
Saddlemen's Pro Tour seat features a deep sculpted bucket for the rider, with a narrower, fender-hugging pillion that fits the bike just right. The one-piece seat design installs just like stock but includes a rigid ABS seat pan made to fit the bike's contours perfectly. Inside, the rider's saddle features SaddleGel, a visco-elastic silicon gel that reduces vibration and fatigue and makes every trip more enjoyable. SaddleGel will never harden, leak, freeze, or distort in any way-it's guaranteed for life.For more information, contact your local Drag Specialties dealer, or visit www.saddlemen.com.

All European-Like
The Fjord H2OUT is Spidi's top-of-the-line cowhide all-weather touring glove. Featuring the same H2OUT system that is utilized in the company's jackets, suits, and pants, the Fjord offers a level of protection, comfort, and warmth that other gloves can only dream about. Spidi's own "Super Fabric" is utilized on the knuckles as well as all high-wear areas or areas susceptible to crash damage. Prima Loft waterproof and breathable insulation is utilized throughout. A light padding is used on the palm, as is a durable side-of-the-hand protection system. A dual Velcro wrist-and-cuff closure system completes the cowhide construction of the Fjord. Reflective Reflex piping finishes off the package. With all of these factors, the Fjord H2OUT still has the stylish look that Spidi brings to all of its products.For more information, contact Spidi at (619) 401-4108, or visit www.motonation.com.

Bombs Away
Icon has done it again with the introduction of its Bombshell boot for women. It offers high-fashion style, with a hefty dose of attitude thrown in. It has an internal padded ankle and insole for comfort and protection. A functional wedge heel helps to keep the heel placement where it should be, on the footpeg. This boot is as comfortable off the bike as it is on the bike. It boasts a four-buckle design, metal heel plate, oil-resistant sole, easy zip-on and -off closure, a shifter- and pipe-protective wrap, and is available in sizes five through 10, including half sizes.For more information, contact your local Drag Specialties dealer, or visit www.rideicon.com.

Neat Little Number
This hot new combo from Billet Boys will ensure that your bike is seen wherever you happen to ride. The custom LED light module from Billet Boys features the brightest tail- and brake light on the market. The LED light modules come fully wired and assembled. They fit inside the stock fender light housing. The Billet Boys fender-tip LED light modules fit all FLST and FLH models. The Billet Boys fender-tip LED light modules are fabricated from high-quality epoxy-glass circuit boards and mil-spec light-emitting diodes (LEDs). All Billet Boys LED modules are wired with factory-type connectors for true plug-and-go convenience.For more information, contact Billet Boys at (510) 471-3026, or visit www.billetboys.com.