2007 Product Preview
What's hot for 2007? Beyond the next chrome doo-dad, the
next walkie talkie cell phone gadget or the next radar detector
here's a few things we've come across that make sense for riders to
add to their arsenal.
 Unique
Checks
If you’ve ever had your bank screw up a set of checks, you’ve
probably wondered – ‘is there someone out there who can make checks
other than the bank.’ The answer is yes, and then it gets even better
. At Unique Products you can get checks made using your own
photographs as the background. Now when I write checks I'm reminded
of my trip to Utah with Eastside Harley-Davidson, that trip I did
with the journalist group through Washington, the time Bruce Scott
and I pre-routed the Dualsport Northwest Rally and that Ducati I
photographed on the Maryhill Loops Road. Simply submit four
photos when you’re ordering and watch them in the preview to be sure
it’s how you like them. Some editing of your photos will be required
to insure they appear proportionally on the check (edit them to 538w
x 216h pixels to be exact). All that for about the same price
you’re paying for checks now.
$19.95 for 150 checks
www.uniquechecks.com
.jpg) Otter Box Water-resistant Laptop Carrier
Are you a daily commuter who goes to and from work with a laptop?
Then you know how hard it is to keep it dry when the rain shows up.
Otter Box has been building waterproof cases for camera gear and
electronics for a while now so we figured it was only a matter of
time before they put this out. Available now to accommodate screens
up to 15” with a larger version for screens up to 17” on the way.
$169.95 (medium size case)
www.otterbox.com
 Sole
Custom Foot Beds
Ever looked at the flimsy insole that comes in most motorcycle
boots? If you need arch support in your shoes, you no doubt have
tried the Spencos, Doctor Scholls and Superfeets of the world. But
none of them fit too well into motorcycle boots and don’t conform to
the true shape of your arch. Now a Canadian company, Sole, has come
up with a foot bed that will conform to your arch and is slim
enough to fit into your boot. Simply place the foot beds into an oven
(not a microwave) at 200 degrees to warm them up, slip them into
your boots and relax for 15 minutes while they form to the shape of
your arch. They hold their shape forever more unless you decide to
re-shapes them which can be done up to six times.
$34.95
Available from the
Sound RIDER! store
 LoJack
The most successful automobile recovery system in the country is
available now for motorcycles in the Northwest. After a simple
installation, the LoJack transmitter sends out a signal and allows
law enforcement to locate your bikes whereabouts when reported
stolen. It’s not cheap, but if your bike is worth keeping it may be
the best insurance you’ve got.
$795 including installation
Available from
Lynnwood Cycle Barn and Downtown Harley-Davidson
 New
Jackets
First Gear and Olympia have come to market with their newest in
jackets. FG’s Kilamanjaro has been updated solving the few
annoyances of the past and upgrading the overall shell and liner.
Olympia, which to this point has been a player in the glove market, is
now introducing a line of riding apparel that includes the very neon
AST (All Season Touring) jacket.
$289.95 each
www.firstgear-usa.com or visit
Cycle Barn
www.olympiamotosports.com or visit
South Sound BMW
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