Touring-Bike Gear - Touring Buyer's Guide

Road Music
For some riders, the sound of a V-Twin engine and the rush of the wind are all the soundtrack needed out on the road. A few others, however, might miss the stereo that tends to come with most cages. Now you can get the best of both worlds with 2 Wheel Tunes, a universal kit that comes with two speakers, a mount, an amp, and all the hardware needed to install the system. It is available in chrome or powdercoat, and will work with just about any MP3 player.For more information, contact 2 Wheel Tunes at (866) 4-A-RADIO, or visit www.2wheeltunes.com.

Ready to Rumble
The new S&S slip-on mufflers for Harley-Davidson touring models are designed to increase power without excessive noise, produce a pleasing low rumble, and are constructed of dual-wall polished stainless steel to prevent bluing. Offset mounts allow mufflers to align with saddlebags and complement the appearance of a touring bike. "Low noise" baffles are also available.For more information, contact S&S Cycle at (608) 627-1497, or visit www.sscycle.com.

Bears Among Us
Do you have a big hole in your shoe's heel, or is your pant leg shredded from an open primary? Maybe you should think about getting these neat heel guards that bolt to the primary and cover the belt at the drive pulley. BBC offers five designs, ranging from a solid plate to a diamond-plate guard. They come chromed and bolt up in minutes.For more information, contact Big Bear Choppers at (909) 878-4340, or visit www.bigbearchoppers.com.

Stirrup To Ride
Faarken Biker Stirrups offer style and function by securing the cuffs of loose-fitting jeans or slacks, preventing them from blowing up the boot while cruising. Elastic and adjustable to fit all sizes, they are sold in pairs, with additional styles available. The Ranger Star model is shown here. Faarken can also laser-engrave any company or club logo or cast custom conchos.For more information, contact Faarken at (508) 949-8380 or visit www.faarken.com.