|
2006 Motorcycle Accessories
Page 2: More live reporting from the 2006 Powersports Dealer
Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Home |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
2005 Dealer Expo
|
All text and photos ©
webWorld International, LLC 2001-2007.
All rights reserved. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
2006 is shaping up to be the
"Year of the Motorcycle Helmet".
Here's our
review of the HJC Carbon,
using the AC-12 mold. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
| Brembo had a press
conference to introduce a new performance
division. It didn't start on time and
I didn't have time to spare. I snapped
a couple of photos: the one on the left is a
new Brembo caliper for custom bikes, but the
photo on the left is of more interest to
webBikeWorld visitors; a carbon rotor and
monobloc brake caliper from a MotoGP bike!
You don't see these down at your local
dealer... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
| You see all sorts of things
at this show, from ATVs to scooters to snow
bikes. Here's a cutaway of a
motorcycle wheel for those of you -- like me
-- who have never seen one. Courtesy
of Brembo. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
| Here's an interesting item
called the CargoBuckle. It uses a
5,000 lb. breaking strength seatbelt-type
strap. It can be bolted to the
motorcycle trailer bed. Press a button
to release the strap; press another to take
up the slack. The bitter handle on top
is used as a ratchet to tighten the strap.
To unload the bike, press a button and the
strap releases.
NEW!
See the webBikeWorld
review of the Cargo Buckle tie down system!
It's available as a standalone unit or as
a bolt-on, and it can also be mounted on a
track like the ones used in enclosed
trailers. It's also available with
several different types of hooks. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
| The Helmet Guardian is a
device that can be bolted to the license
plate holder on most bikes. Motorcycle
helmets, jackets or other accessories can be
locked to the device when the bike is
parked. It uses tamper-proof bolts
that can be unscrewed with a special adapter
that is supplied with the kit. It
comes with two keys and it's available in
black or chrome. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
| Three years ago, the Chinese
had a small section carved out of the vast
Indiana Convention Center and RCA Dome.
Last year, they had their own pavilion.
This year, the Chinese presence is huge.
There are literally dozens of Chinese
scooter manufacturers displaying their
wares, and their products have noticeably
higher quality each year. Something
has to give at some point; it just doesn't
seem possible that so many scooter
manufacturers can survive in the U.S.
market, especially with their strange (to us
anyway) sounding names. But there's no
doubt that the Chinese will become a major
force in motorcycling. After all, many
of our accessories are being made there,
including helmets, gloves, jackets and
pants. And they're moving into the
motorcycle market. I saw some very
interesting designs, including this 250cc
model and a couple of very nice looking
250cc bikes that were sort of a cross
between adventure-tourer, motocross and
supermoto. They looked like they would
be lots of fun to own and to ride. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
| Here's an interesting
Chinese made scooter mobility vehicle,
claimed to have a maximum speed of 40mph.
Paint on some flames and give it to Grandma! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Home |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
2005 Dealer Expo
|
|
