 Great
Gifts Under $1000
If you’re going to step out this year and do something nice for someone, let
us take you on a tour of some of the things on the market that made our heads
turn during a recent visit to a few shops.
Field Sheer Highland Suit
This one piece suit does it all at a price that’s right. It’s fully
waterproof, has armor in all the right places and it’s a breeze to slip in and
out of. Comes with a full liner that’s in two sections so you can opt to just
use the top or bottom to keep warm.
More details at:
http://fieldsheer.com
Available locally from
University Honda/Yamaha and other Fieldsheer dealers
Price: $329
Nelson-Rigg DLSB-500 Deluxe Saddlebag System and RTB-500 Rear Tote/Tail Bag
System
Undoubtably the finest textile saddlebag system around. We’ve tested this
rig over and over and found none better. Is compatible with many bikes, comes
with waterproof covers for each bag unit, plenty of storage space and it’s
modular so you can just use the side bags or the top bag solo.
More details at:
http://nelsonrigg.com
Available locally from
Seattle Cycle Center and other Nelson-Rigg dealers
Price: $209
Gerbing’s Heated Clothing
Riding in the Northwest year around is something some of us do. Some think
we’re crazy, but the fact is we wear heated clothing and enjoy hours on the road
wrapped in warm comfort. For those who say we’re sissy’s I ask ‘do you sleep
with an electric blanket at night?’ Gerbing’s makes the finest heated clothing
on the planet with tight weaves so every square inch of area keeps toasty.
Choose from jackets, vests, gloves, pants and even socks!
More details at
http://www.gerbing.com
Available locally from
Ride West BMW
Price: Gloves & Thermostat start at about $210
Scalextric Moto GP Slot Bike Sets
Slot bike sets featuring top Moto GP racers. Each comes with a set of hand
throttles and two bikes.
More details at:
http://www.scalextricmotogp.com
Available locally from Ducati Seattle
Price: $150 to $250 per set
Power Trip Leather & Textile gear
A full line of leather and textile gear just for cruisers and road warriors.
And the product is endorsed by the family of Orange County Choppers.
More details at:
http://power-trip.com/
Available locally from
Cycle Barn and other Power Trip Dealers
Price: Ranges from $100 to $300 per garment
Motorcycle Insurance
While it’s not required in Washington State, you’d be crazy to ride without
it. Allstate reports the average a rider with a good record can get full
coverage insurance starting between $400 and $600 a year. A small price to pay
if you hit a pedestrian or get involved in a wreck. No one can actually ‘give’
motorcycle insurance directly as a gift, but there’s nothing to stop you from
writing a check to that special someone and say ‘this is for your premium next
year.’
More details at
http://ridewest.com/insurance.htm
Available locally from
Ride West Insurance
Price: Average rider with a good record starts between $400 and $600. You cost
may vary
Kilimanjaro Jacket
It’s become the industry standard, the First Gear Kilimanjaro. Those who
have been burned by cheaper brands eventually come around to buying this superb
jacket that has all the bells and whistles at a price that’s right. And
recently First Gear came to market with the Kilimanjaro Air, a lighter weight
jacket that’s better suited for the summer months, but offers the needed
protection during monsoons as well.
More details at:
http://www.firstgear-usa.com/
Available locally from
Hinshaw’s Motorcycle Store and other First Gear dealers
Price: Standard Kilimajaro Jacket - $325, Kilimanjaro Air Jacket $269.
Matching venture gloves and pants available too
New Leo Vinci Pipes
Leo Vinci has long been synonymous with the sportbike and street fighter
crowd, but now they’re branching out into other arenas with a full line of pipes
for the off-road, dual sport and scooter markets! Staying true to tradition,
Leo Vinci pipes offer a pleasing sound, without all the excessive volume some
other after market pipes shove down your ears. With a little jetting you’re
likely to see some additional horsepower come about as well. Whether you ride a
Honda Silverwing, Suzuki RM or a Kawasaki KLX, or otherwise, Leo Vinci probably
has a pipe for you.
More details at: http://www.leovinci.com/
Available locally from:
Lake City Honda/Kawasaki and other Leo Vinci dealers
Price: $100 and up
Jetting and Dyno Services:
George Dean’s Seattle Cycle Service
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