If you can’t take the heat
The Givi Muffler Heat Guard GI S290 is an
anodised aluminium shield to protect soft-sided
bags from your bike’s hot exhaust. It comes
with an adhesive fabric band that is resistant
to high temperatures to prevent contact
between the support and the exhaust, and
stop scratching. It’s a must-have accessory for
adventure riders who prefer to use soft bags.
Distributor: Eurobike Wholesale
Size: Small (length 150mm) or medium
(length 200mm). To be used with clamp
kits, available for different exhaust size
Price: from $75 Info: eurobike.co.nz
The Phantom’s kiss
Pirelli’s Phantom Sportscomp tyre is designed to offer a
classic style for the sporty rider. The tread pattern geometry
has been designed to look fashionable, as well as to work
well, and deliver light and precise handling, while the steel-
belted radial carcass construction is aimed at stability at
speed and, according to Pirelli, a feeling of safety.
Distributor: Nationwide Accessories
Price: from $250
Info: http://nwa.co.nz/product/catalogue/
street-road/phantom-sportscomp
All-weather fight club
The TCX ST Fighter is aimed at all-weather
performance street or track riding. Padded and
waterproof for comfort, with reinforcement and a
torsional control system, it’s fitted with replaceable
toe sliders, a polyurethane gearshift pad plus shin
and heel guards, a replaceable footbed and a newly-
designed grippy rubber sole. An elastic zip and Velcro
band ensure easy (and secure) fit and fastening.
Distributor: Northern Accessories Price: $499
Size style: EU 38-49 (US 5-14), Black/Fluoro Yellow
Info: http://www.roadguide.co.nz/products/684-
tcx_mens_road_and_sport_boots/11424-
tcx_st_fighter_waterproof_mens.aspx
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