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  • SHARK SKWAL I3 JET HELMET

    SHARK SKWAL I3 JET HELMET

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    The new Skwal i3 Jet is an open-face helmet that has an active brake light, designed without the need for Bluetooth or wires – an inbuilt triaxial accelerometer activates the red LEDs on the rear when braking. There’re three modes to choose from, the integrated battery charges via a USB-C cable, and it’s even got…

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  • REPLICA H-D OBSOLETE DECALS

    REPLICA H-D OBSOLETE DECALS

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    The enthusiasts of Rust Is Gold Co. in Belgium have spared time nor effort nor expense to make a huge range of accurate-as-possible reproductions of long since obsolete original tank emblems. The material used’s not necessarily the same as the original, but the colors and designs are. They’re of outstanding quality (not the el -chaeapo…

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  • OLD PAN STYLE BUDDY SEATS

    OLD PAN STYLE BUDDY SEATS

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    These old-style seat post-mounted buddy seats are exact repros of the old two-up-style saddles fitted to H-D Panheads, and they feature steel base-plates and the finest grade of genuine cowhide available, and fits three and four-speed Big Twins, Flathead 45 solos and Servi-Cars, and customs. Get yours from anywhere that stocks the Zodiac range, or…

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  • Review: Merlin Axe Hydro waterproof Kevlar riding shirt

    Review: Merlin Axe Hydro waterproof Kevlar riding shirt

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    I’m about a month in now with this excellent Axe Hydro waterproof and Kevlar riding shirt, and while I haven’t done that much riding in the rain (mainly ‘cos riding in the rain’s no fun no matter how good your gear is), I did get caught in a wee shower on a run and, while…

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  • SHARK OXO FLIP-FRONT HELMET

    SHARK OXO FLIP-FRONT HELMET

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    One of the best helmets I’ve ever had was the now sadly unavailable Shark Evoline flip-front; Shark’s techno-update take on the classic up-and-over flip-front design. It was a more modern, more padded, quieter, and nowhere near as prone to steam up or get water droplets run down the inside of the visor version of the…

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  • NEW KIT: Denim Motorcycle Jacket

    NEW KIT: Denim Motorcycle Jacket

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    Introducing the new DL-JM-13 denim motorcycle jacket by Louis Moto’s Detlev Louis Louis Moto exclusive brand Detlev Louis is excited to reveal the new DL-JM-13 denim motorcycle jacket, designed for riders demanding both fashion and functionality. The DL-JM-13 is available now in the UK exclusively online at Louis Moto – Europe’s number-one motorcycle clothing and…

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  • Merlin Axe Hydro Waterproof Kevlar Riding Shirt

    Merlin Axe Hydro Waterproof Kevlar Riding Shirt

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    Building on the success of their Axe protective shirt, the Axe Hydro’s a waterproof Kevlar causal riding shirt that’s the perfect solution to wet/cold weather riding. It has a fully taped and sealed Reissa membrane, providing a premium level of waterproof/breathable performance, that sits between the premium 330gsm outer flannel and a lightweight thermal lining,…

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  • ROADSKIN: Ladies’ Armoured Motorcycle Jacket

    ROADSKIN: Ladies’ Armoured Motorcycle Jacket

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    Roadskin® is excited to unveil the latest evolution of their best-selling Maximite® motorcycle protective hoodie, the Easyrider II. Originally designed for men, this version has been explicitly tailored for female motorcyclists; this refined and redesigned version promises to meet the unique needs of women riders by combining safety, style, and comfort. The Easyrider II builds…

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  • KIT: Anti-Grinder lock

    KIT: Anti-Grinder lock

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    From £249.99 / www.hiplok.com  Hi-tech British lockmaker Hiplok has now got its full range on sale. The firm has developed special ‘angle grinder-proof’ ceramic/steel materials, and its locks claim to outlast several grinder discs and battery packs on the cordless power tools used by professional thieves. There are various D-lock and ground anchor options available…

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  • WORKSHOP ESSENTIALS: Stop & Go mini air compressor

    WORKSHOP ESSENTIALS: Stop & Go mini air compressor

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    Ross Mowbray / £46.80 / www.partseurope.eu While there’s nothing wrong with an old-fashioned foot pump, it’s far easier to plug in a compressor and let it do the hard graft of blowing up your tyres.  Technically, this is a portable jobbie; powered using a 12V lighter adaptor plug or by clipping the included alligator clips…

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