Gator Skins Long Underwear

I don’t know about you, but I’m not one to let cold weather stop me from riding my motorcycle, so I am very concerned with my cold-weather gear performance. First, will it keep me warm? Second, can I still be light and flexible enough to mount my bike so I don’t need to buy a crane to drop me in the saddle? Earlier this season, when the temps were hovering around 30 degrees here in Wisconsin, I found a company called Gator Skins claiming to have just the cure for all my whining. Gator Skins owner “Fat Mike” sent me a package of what appeared to be metallic long underwear; I was a bit apprehensive but gave them a spin anyway. On a cold 35-degree morning, wearing a Gator Skins top, bottom, neck liner and glove liners underneath a light jacket, T-shirt, jeans and gloves, I left for my office, a mere 53 miles from home. I was impressed — they are so much warmer than regular long underwear, and they’re not bulky. Gator Skins technology was developed by DuPont researchers. The micro fabric is knitted from ultra microfibers that are incredibly thin, breathable and lighter than paper. Gator Skins allow some air to pass through while some fibers effectively hold onto warm air molecules. Gator Skins are also water-repellent, when properly fitted, due to the circuitous cross-sectional knitting and, according to Mike, they will not fray if punctured. They won’t shrink, either. Great for snowmobilers alike, Gator Skins are an economical way to offer your customers warm riding gear that won’t break the bank, which will only have them on the road and trails more each season. These products might make for great Christmas gifts, and Mike is looking for dealers.

+6-Inch Custom Springer Forks

Give your ride that “old school” look with a Drag Specialties +6-Inch Custom Springer Fork. These forks are an economical alternative to a shock-dampened type springer. They come fully assembled with an in-line top bracket without a built-in rake. They measure 37 inches from top bearing to axle and have a 1-inch outer diameter steering stem that is designed for Timken-type bearings. Both rear legs come threaded for right or left brakes. The forks require a wheel compatible with a ¾-inch outer diameter axle. The included ¾-inch outer diameter axle kit contains a brake mount pivot with thrust washer and hub spacers (custom spacers might be required depending on the wheel used). The forks measures 9¼ inches between the rockers and the riser mounts are on 4¾-inch centers and threaded ½-inch-20. These forks do no accept spotlight bars and have no fender mounts. They are available in chrome and black for 1984 to 2017 Big Twin and 1986 to 2003 XL models (except Dressers and Dyna Glides). The suggested retail price is $719.95 for black and $749.95 for chrome.