Video Review: The World's Fastest Indian

“The World’s Fastest Indian” is the story of Burt Munro, the legendary motorcycle racer and speed-record holder, and his journey from his home in New Zealand to the Bonneville salt flats with his ancient Indian streamliner in tow. It ought to be a pretty good story, but somehow manages not to be.

Motomart: Suomy Apex Helmet

The Suomy Apex has specially designed ribs to channel air flow from the front of the helmet to the back and block aerodynamic turbulence for less noise. A new spoiler moves the turbulence “break point” behind and away from the shell. The Apex’s composite shell has stiffening ribs that enhance its overall sturdiness. Inside is a Coolmax Active liner that wicks away perspiration; the cheek pads can be removed and washed, and come in different thicknesses for fine-tuning the fit. The Apex carries ECE 22.05 and DOT certifications, and comes in a total of eight colors and graphics. 

Motomart: Kathmandu Jacket And Overpants By Firstgear

The Kathmandu jacket has a waterproof and breathable outer shell made of 420 denier ripstop nylon and 300 denier high-density nylon. It comes with CE armor in the elbows and shoulders, and an EVA dense foam back pad. There five vents for cooling, and 1.5-liter hydration bladder in a removable backpack is standard. Also standard is a 10-inch zipper that attaches to the Kathmandu overpants. MSRP is $319.95.

The Kathmandu overpants have a removable 2/3-length insulated liner, 9-inch rear leg zippers, and stretch fabric in the crotch, inner thighs, and the back of the knees. The outer shell is waterproof and breathable, and uses 420 denier ripstop nylon and 300 denier high-density nylon. Chamude (whatever that is) suede knee patches minimize tank scratching. The bib and suspenders are removable. MSRP is $199.95.

Video Review: Hard Miles 2, The 2009 Iron Butt Rally

The Iron Butt Rally is by its very nature impossible for spectators to follow. Not even the riders know where they’re headed on each leg before the route sheets are given out, and in order to beat them there and be on hand when they arrived you’d have to be better riders than they are—and if you were, you’d be riding the Rally yourself. Hard Miles 2 gets you as close as you’re ever going to get to a front-row seat at the 2009 Iron Butt Rally.

Retrobike Buyers Guide: New Stuff For Old Bikes

These days we’re seeing more and more enthusiasts restoring or refurbishing their old rides. With a little TLC and the right parts, what’s old can become new again. But where do you find those old—well, new—parts for your project?

Aerostich Electric Warmbib

Heated riding gear can't be beat in the winter, but if you ride a bike with limited alternator output, a typical electric vest can put a strain on your electrical system that could leave you with a dead battery when you need the spark the most. The Electric Warmbib from Aerostich covers just the front of your torso, and draws a mere 30 watts/2.5 amps, which should be well below the maximum juice available from even a single-cylinder dual-sport. It packs small in a built-in zippered pouch, and comes in two sizes depending on your height. Price is $67.

Roadgear Programmable Digital Tire Gauge

Unless you check your tire pressure often—and if you do, you’re in the minority—it’s easy to forget the recommended pressures. Bike manufacturers don’t always make them easy to find, either, putting the figures on a sticker on the frame, or the swingarm, sometimes even under the seat. Roadgear’s new Programmable Digital Tire Gauge lets you program the right pressure into the gauge itself and display it on the digital screen. The 90-degree gauge head rotates and has a light for nighttime illumination, and the body of the gauge has a non-slip surface. Available from Roadgear for $32.90.

Keihin FCR Carbs For Ducati

Say what you will about the superior performance and tuning capabilities of fuel injection—a bunch of wires and hoses just doesn’t look as cool as a set of carburetors. These Keihin mixers come pre-jetted in 39mm and 41mm sizes for 1992-2002 Ducati 750/900 Super Sport and Monster models. They come in kits that include the carbs, track-tuned velocity stacks or a K&N filter, dual throttle cables, fuel line, and a twist throttle if necessary. Get ‘em from your local dealer or from Sudco, which carries more Keihin and Mikuni eye candy than you can shake a carb stick at.

Spectrum Metal Flake Tank For Sportsters

Remember when a rattle-can paint job passed for customizing? Harley-Davidson does, and to make sure you do, too, H-D is offering to paint your Sportster tank in one of six metalflake colors—black, gold, violet rose, midnight navy, red, or root beer. The deal is available only for 2008-and-later Sportster Forty-Eight, Nightster, and Iron 883 models, and the $399.95 price tag is for paint only, either on a new tank or your current one; there’s a $99.95 stripping and priming charge for already-painted tanks. Your Harley dealer can get you more details.

Kickstand Kritters Sidestand Pads

Do you get hopping mad when your sidestand sinks into hot asphalt or soft dirt? The 4-inch disc insert in the Flattened Frog keeps your bike upright. The furry fabric is machine washable, or you can let it get dirty for the full roadkill effect. Also available in Splattered Squirrel; both are $19 each from Aerostich.

Aerostich Wheel Crate Workstand

Knees and concrete garage floors don't mix. But shop lifts are expensive and take up a lot of space. Aerostich has a better, less expensive way to go. The Wheel Crate Workstand uses an aluminum or steel ramp and a couple of heavy-duty plastic dairy crates to raise a bike 11 inches off the floor. When you're done, the whole thing breaks down and stands flat against the wall. It's made for bikes up to 500 pounds. The crates aren't included, but you can get them from Aerostich, too.