Touring-Bike Gear - Touring Buyer's Guide

Rest and Tour
The touring-bike crowd has been asking for their own version of PM foot controls for years, and with the amazing popularity of these bikes, PM has stepped up and created boards the way only PM can. The company's engineers used a machined aluminum base, gave it their own stylish shape, and topped it with a unique rubber pad. PM's traditional forward controls have always featured nicely sorted shift and brake arms, and this set is no different. On the shift side, the company utilized its already proven Contour pedals, and created supple, machined aluminum arms (which can be used toe/heel or toe only). The brake side gets a matched arm, and is topped with an easy-to-reach platform-style pedal with its own rubber pad. As you might expect, PM also created matched passenger boards for the rear. They're available in polished aluminum or chrome finish for most years of the H-D bagger line, as well as the Heritage Softail.For more information, contact Performance Machine at (714) 523-3000, or visit www.performancemachine.com

Clocks On Bikes
Merging form, fit, and function, Formotion's new Road King fork-cover clock is a timely addition for any Road King. The stainless-steel mount bolts directly onto the Road King using existing mounting holes, and features Formotion's highly-rated backlit clock. The assembly swivels to allow easy access to the fork lock, and snaps into place when you're ready to ride. The fork lock cover is as durable as it is attractive. Formotion's Signature Series clock has pushbutton back lighting for nighttime viewing, a Citizen movement, and is waterproof, not just water-resistant. The clock is bolted into the swivel base, so there's no need to worry about it falling out or turning up missing. This attractive new part is one of the prettiest pieces of jewelry and most useful accessories you can add to your prized Road King.For more information, contact Formotion at (415) 331-0400, or visit www.formotionproducts.com.

Room For More
Going on a trip but have no room to pack? Man, if only your bike had a nice rack to store things on. SAC Products is here to help you out: Its removable luggage rack goes on and off in a flash-use it when you need it! No springs, no screws, no clamps, no brackets, and no hassle.For more information, contact SAC at (877) 746-9722, or visit www.coolsac.com.

Bring It All
The new Stow-N-Go Bag from Buell Accessories is shaped specifically to fit below the seat of the Buell XB12X Ulysses. The bag has a rigid body to maintain its shape whether empty or full, and comes with a convenient elastic carrying handle. The clear exterior panel is ideal for carrying important documents such as vehicle registration or insurance papers, while interior mesh pockets and elastic holders organize storage of smaller items. The Stow-N-Go bag fits '06-and-up XB12X models.For more information, contact your local Buell dealer, or visit www.buell.com.

Form And Function
For good-looking, fully functional accessories, check out these stylish wind guards from the crew at Paughco. Designed specifically for serious touring and custom dresser machines, these guards provide comfort, protection, and a personal touch to any hog. Precision-stamped from high-grade sheetmetal, the wind guards bolt directly to a variety of FL, FLH, FLHR, FLHT, FLHS, and other popular models. Finished in Paughco's flawless show-quality chrome, the wind guards have been one of the company's most popular accessories for more than 30 years.For more information, contact Paughco at (775) 246-5738, or visit www.paughco.com.

Check You Out
Look good, be seen, and ride safe with Sumax's new saddlebags and bagger fenders featuring bright LED lighting. You'll find a pair of '39 Ford taillight glass lenses frenched right into the Sumax Big Ass Bags, which are lit up by 48 LEDs. All wiring is completely installed. You just run the wires from the bags to under your seat and plug in. Sumax provides you with a harness/module that allows you to plug right into your '97-and-up Harley harness. The lights feature run/stop/turn functions. The Bagger Fender has a RWD license-plate/light/chrome housing frenched right in. All wiring is installed, ready to plug into your harness. These combinations are available for all '97-and-newer FLHT touring models, including those with tour packs. Bags, fenders, and lights are available for all years of Softails.For more information, contact Sumax at (800) 654-5546, or visit www.sumax.com.