What’s up people? This is for you shutterbugs out there. The film below was shot by Sandro using the Nikon D800. It’s dubbed, “Joy Ride.” Check it out.

All the new films seem to feature the BMW S1000RR. Man, we’ve got to get one!

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Hey what’s going on guys? During the International Motorcycle Show we met up with the importers of the UCLEAR HBC-100 Helmet communicator without boom microphones. They were cool enough to let us test a unit.

What’s cool about these is that no matter where you are, the patented DSP technology continues to suppress ambient noise and provides clean and clear conversation like talking face to face. They claim that even at speeds up to 238KM/h, the UCLEAR HBC-100 allows riders to communicate with unsurpassed quality. Check it out.

As you saw, the unique speaker design delivers HiFi grade music entertainment like your home audio equipment. Riding a motorcycle has never been more enjoyable.

The UCLEAR-HBC100 is also designed to be splash, rain, dust and snow resistant. It continues to perform in different environments.

Come back next time as we give the unit a thorough test!

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Hey guys, Jon here again. Ducati, the world’s most attractive motorcycles, and iSkin, a global leader in premium tech lifestyle accessories, have combined forces to produce a masterful symphony of performance, style and craftsmanship. The iSkin + Ducati product line was borne from the desires of performance-inspired techies the world over.

The Lifestyle collection provides protection for your portable computer, iPad, tablet, iPhone 4/4S and like devices of the same dimensions. Most of the products bear the Ducati colors of red, black and white.

Some notable products include the Sling, an innovative messenger body for your iPad, iPad 2 or for tablet and like netbook of the same dimensions; Jimmy, with spacious sections to contain your tablet and other devices; the Summit, gives an urban style to your iPad and iPad 2 and allowing transport all inside of the padded and light nylon; the Lil Keeper, the version more Small, that it adds a touch of “fashion” to the cares for cameras compacts and iPhone 4/4S. Besides it will be soon available a new line of elegant extremist cares-thin for the last models of iPhone and BlackBerry.

The whole Collection is already available on the site iSkin.com/Dukedoms and a selection is available also on the site shop.ducatis.com. In the next months to come, they will be available in the better shops around the world.

Be sure to check out Ducatist for more Ducati fun.

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We’ve been putting our Scala Rider Q2 MultiSet Pro though the paces over the last couple months. While the device has worked great as a Bluetooth headset when paired with a cell phone, we still hadn’t tried using the Scala the way I suspect most riders will—as an intercom between two motorcycles.

But finally we managed to get three of the IPM staff and their motorcycles together in place to put the Scala to the test. The first step was to sync the two headsets with each other, which was a snap—just put both devices in “discoverable” mode, press the “control” button, and you’re good to go. (Check out the video for syncing the Scala with a cell phone for a step-by-step, the process is essentially the same.)

Once synced, we were ready to hit the road. The Scala does offer voice activation, but for this first test, we opted to leave them in “manual” mode. All it took to start our conversation was a press of the control button.

The Scala isn’t too loud. Lets just get that out of the way. Even with the volume turned up to the max, it’s far from blowing your eardrums out. While I found the volume adequate, my fellow road tester Paul struggled intermittently with the low volume, although subsequent testing will be required to determine whether it was an issue with the headset, the helmet, or operator error. One thing that did make a difference, though, was the headset’s dynamic volume, which gets louder as the ambient wind and road noise gets increases.

After riding around for hours in foggy San Francisco, we found that the Scala’s range was about one city block before the reception started to deteriorate. Range was marginally improved outside of the city, but once you get more than a couple hundred yards apart from each other, and you’ll have to press the control button again to restart the conversation once you’re back in range.

That’s all for this time, but keep it tuned here as we continue to put our headsets through their paces.

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Hey guys, Graham here with another update on our trusty Sena SMH-10 Bluetooth motorcycle headset.

When you’re in the middle of tearing up the twisties and get a phone call, the last thing you’d want to do is take your hand off the handlebars to answer it—even if answering the with your hand only takes one push of a button. But what if that call you get just as you’re grabbing third gear and blasting onto a straightway is an important one you just have to take?

Fortunately, the Sena once again has you covered, thanks to the SMH-10’s voice activation. Once the voice activation is turned on—as described in the video above—all you need to do is speak loudly when you receive an incoming phone call, and the Sena takes care of the rest.

It worked great in the IPM garage, as the video illustrates, but what about out on the road, where the constant wind and engine noise can easily throw voice control? Well, finally someone called me while I was riding with the headset on, so I got to put it to the test.

And, to my slight surprise, the voice activation worked perfectly. Ok, well almost perfectly. If you just say “Hello?” in a normal voice, like you would to answer your phone, it’s too quite for the headset to pick up over the racket of the motorcycle. But after the first “hello” did do the trick, I positively shouted it the second time. Just what the doctor ordered, it seems, as my phone call was immediately connected.

I have to admit, while using a headset to communicate between your biker friends when you’re all out on a ride is great, I was initially skeptical about needing to use my phone while I was riding—after all, many of us ride to get away from the annoyances of life.

But after three months with different headsets now, I’m hooked. Truly, I seldom answer when I’m on the road—riding a motorcycle is takes a lot more focus than driving a car—but I still love know that I’ve received a phone call or a text so that I can make sure to check it out the next time I stop for a break.

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Hey guys, Graham here with a quick tutorial update on the Scala Rider Q2 Multi Set Pro.

One of the features that sets this Scala apart from other helmet headsets that it has a built in FM radio in addition to all the other Bluetooth functions.

To put the Scala in radio mode, just hold the “MC” button (the farther toward the back of the two) for three seconds. Once the radio is switched on, the volume is still controlled as usual via the two buttons on the back of the headset.

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These two buttons also double as the tuner for the radio—just hold either button for three seconds to change the radio station up or down.

The Scala can also store six favorite stations. Tap the MC button to cycle between the preset stations. After finding a radio station you like, press the MC button within 20 seconds of tuning in to set it as a favorite.

But of course, the radio’s musical selection is pretty weak these days, but luckily the Scala can also wirelessly stream music from any Bluetooth-enabled mp3 player (or phone).

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As our regular readers may have noticed, we’ve been on a bit of a Bluetooth headset kick here at Inline Performance Magazine, and today is no different.

But this time, we have a new toy to play with: The Scala Rider Q2 Multi Set Pro wireless motorcycle headset. The Multi Set Pro can be used as a hands-free headset for any Bluetooth enabled device as well as an intercom between riders.

Of course, before we could do anything else, we had to open up the box and check out our new toy. The Multi Set Pro is sold in sets of two headsets, and also comes with two wall chargers and two trick little pouches that fit on your belt to carry the headsets in when you’re away from your motorcycle. Also included are a couple of 3.5mm headphone-style cables to connect non-Bluetooth music players to the headsets, as well as hardware for mounting the headsets using either clamps (the recommended method we prefer) or double-sided adhesive tape. All this will set you back about 250 dollars.

Conveniently, the two headsets are already synced with each other, so if you only want to use the Multi Set Pro as a rider-to-rider intercom, all you need is buddy to wear the second headset and you’re good to go.

When using the Multi Set Pro as a hands-free headset, though, you’ll have to sync it to your phone—or other Bluetooth-enabled device like a GPS or MP3 player—first. Put the headset into “discoverable” mode by pressing and holding the control button until the light alternately flashes red and blue. With the headset now ready to sync, go back to your phone and access the Bluetooth menu. The exact process varies from phone to phone, but it’s no different than syncing any other Bluetooth device—if your phone asks for a security code, enter 0000.

Once synced, the Scala Rider Q2 Multi Set Pro not only allows you to take phone calls while riding, it also allows you to wirelessly stream music from your phone or MP3 player. One some devices, like an iPod or iPhone, for example, you can even pause or skip tracks, all from the headset and while on the fly.

That’s all for this installment, but stay tuned for next time when we explore the Multi Set Pro’s FM radio features.

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Hey guys, Graham here again, and today I will be showing you how to sync the SENA SMH-10 headset to your cellphone. Since I have an Apple iPhone 3GS, I will be using that. I will also be using Alex’s iPhone 4 in this demonstration.

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Last week for our essential stuff section, we gave you an overview of the Sena SMH-10 Bluetooth headset.

The SMH-10 is really a multi-use device: It can be paired with other headsets to work as an intercom between riders, it can be used as a headset for hands-free calling with pretty much any cell phone, and finally, it can simply be used as in-helmet headphones, either wirelessly using Bluetooth or using the included 3.5mm headphone cable and jack.

For this first segment of our test, I stuck to using the SMH-10 as headphones—allowing me to wirelessly play music and stream turn-by-turn GPS directions directly inside my helmet.

The first step was to sync the SMH-10 to my cell phone, an Apple iPhone 3gs. Sena provides step-by-step instructions, and once I’d put the SMH-10 into “sync” mode it was a snap. Once synced, the SMH-10 (and presumably your phone) “remember” each other so that you don’t need to sync up every time you want to use the headset.

Syncing with my bike-mounted GPS unit—an older Garmin Nuvi 660—was just as easy.

Prior to getting the SMH-10, I’d gotten in the habit of riding with headphones so that I could play music or listen to radio station streaming to my phone (hooray for unlimited data plans!). So stepping up to the SMH-10 felt like a huge upgrade. No wires to connect or tangle, all I had to do was switch the headset on and press play and voila—instant music in my helmet!

Once underway, the SMH-10’s wheel controller makes it easy to adjust volume while on the fly—turn the wheel backwards to increase the volume and forwards to decrease it. The headset makes a beep to let you know when you’ve reached the maximum volume. My daily rider is our project XT-600 Yamaha, which is neither especially loud nor especially quiet, and the SMH-10’s highest volume setting was loud enough, but only just. If I’d been riding a big American bike with open pipes or even an uncorked sportbike, I definitely would have needed the volume to increase further.

My favorite feature of the SMH-10—at least so far—is that it allows you to skip tracks while listening to music. All it takes is pushing and then twisting the control wheel to skip forward or back. This might not seem like much, but trust me, it’s a big improvement over just using an iPod and headphones. Unless you have a death wish, digging around in your jacket pocket to find your iPod and then skip a track while en route is a horrible idea.

Using the SMH-10 to receive turn-by-turn instructions from the GPS unit also worked just as promised, although personally I found it more obnoxious than helpful—no fault of the SMH-10, but I simply don’t need to hear where to go when the map in front of me already makes it clear. While glancing down at the map does indeed take your eyes off the road, in the case of my Garmin, the turn-by-turn voice guidance isn’t really enough to rely on, so either way you’ll be looking down at the map.

So all in all, a good first report for the SMH-10, but keep it tuned till next week for the next section of the test—using the SMH-10 not just as a passive listening device, but also making phone calls and talking with other riders.

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Hey guys, Graham here with more great gear for our Essential Stuff section.

Anyone who has regularly commuted on a motorcycle will be quick to tell you the highlights—easy parking, less time stuck in traffic, and the freedom to use California’s carpool lanes, just to name a few. But for someone who is used to the cushy luxuries of commuting in a car, making the daily journey to work or school on a motorcycle can feel like quite a Spartan experience: No radio, no phone, no music, just you and the machine.

Fortunately, Sena addresses all those concerns and more with their SMH10, a Bluetooth-enabled stereo headset and intercom designed specifically for motorcycles. The SMH10 retails for around $220, which might seem a bit steep, but you do get a lot of extras in the box. Your two bills get you two headset and speaker units, two wall chargers, two car/cigarette lighter chargers, all the necessary cords and plugs, and hardware for several mounting options.

When used as an intercom, the SMH10 allows for 2-way communication between up to four other headset-equipped riders or passengers. Additionally, the device can be used as a hands free headset for any Bluetooth-enabled mobile device, including nearly any modern cell phone and many GPS navigation units. How cool would it be to have turn-by-turn directions right inside your helmet? Finally, for older devices that aren’t Bluetooth-ready, the SMH10 can connect to any device with a standard 3.5mm stereo headphone jack. If you can listen to it using headphones, you can listen to it right in your helmet with the SMH10.

The SMH10 is designed to mount on the left side of most motorcycle helmets. The standard mounting option, which we used, works by clamping onto the hard external shell of the helmet. By clamping on instead of using an adhesive pad, the SMH10 can be removed or easily remounted on another helmet. The downside of this mounting method is that it requires you to pull the foam padding away from the hard shell of the helmet in order to slide the clamp between the two, and it takes a surprising amount of force. I had no reservations about doing this to my old and battered test helmet, but I might think twice if my helmet was top-of-the-line and brand-new. Fortunately, for those that don’t want to mess around with clamping, Sena includes a stick-on mount as well.

Whichever mounting option you chose for the headset, the speakers mount inside the helmet using their Velcro backings, which makes it easy to get the speakers in just the right spot—close to your ears, but not interfering with the fit of the helmet. Less easy, however, was figuring out a space for the microphone pick-up. The pick-up is on a long and flexible wire, which should make placement easy, but on my relatively tight-fitting test helmet, there wasn’t enough room between my mouth and the front of the helmet to squeeze the microphone in without it literally being pressed against my lips. We’ll have to wait for our full road test to see if this is a problem or not when using the headset.

You’ll have to tune in next week for more as we put the SMH10 through its paces and try out all of its features, but an quick run-through gave us something to look forward to: The SMH10 was easy to sync, intuitive to use, and comfortable in the helmet.

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If you ride motorcycles, sooner or later the day is going to come when you want to record yourself riding. Maybe it’s because you need the world to see you tearing it up on the back roads or flying down the freeway at triple digit speeds. Or maybe it’s because you’re going riding with some beginners and want to make sure you catch any crashes on tape. Regardless of your reasons, you need a helmet camera.

Here at Inline Performance, we have an arsenal of cameras and mounting equipment, but when it comes to simplicity and ease of use, it’s hard to beat our Contour HD camera. While fancier cameras like GoPros offer more features, the Contour’s compact size and simple, one button operation make it an ideal choice for a helmet cam.

Mounting a camera on the curved, smooth surface of a motorcycle helmet would be a challenge, was it not for Contour’s purpose-built motorcycle helmet mounts. The mounts retail for just under twenty bucks, and have a slight curve built into them so they fit flush against the curved sides of the helmet. Contour offers mounts with the proper curvature for either the left or right side of the helmet, so make sure you know in advance which side the camera will be on before you buy.

Attaching the mounts to the helmet couldn’t be simpler. Make sure the surface of the helmet is clean, peel the backing of the double-sided tape on the mount, and firmly press it into place on the helmet. Just make sure that the mount is lined up right because the adhesive that Contour uses is extremely strong—once the mount is in place, it’s there for good. (We put the camera on the mount before we stuck it on the helmet, just to be sure our alignment was correct.)

Contour recommends allowing the mount to sit for 24 hours before use, and this is probably a wise idea, considering that a camera falling off your helmet is not only an expensive lesson, but also a potential hazard for any riders behind.

Of course, we were too impatient to wait a whole day, especially with a brand new loaner GSX-R 600 from Suzuki sitting in the garage. We’re happy to report that the mount worked perfectly, even at higher speeds. Even better, because the Contour HD camera makes beeping sounds to indicate when it’s recording, starting and stopping the camera with the helmet still on your head is a snap.

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Hey what’s going on guys? For today’s session of Essential Stuff, i will be showing you the Contour HD Carrying Case.

With this nifty little accessory, you’ll be able to pack your Contour Video Camera, up to 4 micro SD cards, an extra battery, and a USB cable with you wherever you go.

This compact but durable case is the perfect compliment to make sure your wearable video camera and accessories never get lost in your gear bag.

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Hey guys, Jon here again. Today the good folks over at Sena sent over their SMH10 Bluetooth v2.1 Class 1 Stereo Headset with long-range Bluetooth Intercom designed specifically for motorcycles Dual Pack.

With the SMH10, you can call hands-free on your Bluetooth mobile phone, listen to stereo music or voice instructions of GPS navigation by Bluetooth wirelessly, and have intercom conversations in full duplex with a passenger or other motorcycle riders.

Today, I will just be showing you how to set it up. Check it out.

Thanks to the latest Bluetooth v2.1 and the advanced digital processing technology, the SMH10 offers the best sound quality for both incoming and outgoing sound in its class. Also, the easy-to-access and intuitive button operations make the SMH10 a perfect companion for motorcycles.

Stay tuned for more videos as I show you how each function works. See you next time. Be sure to reserve your copy of the 2011 print edition of Inline Performance Magazine HERE.

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Hey what’s going on guys? Today’s edition of Essential Stuff is brought to you by the folks over at EVOTEK engineering. After seeing our review of the iPhone Bike Console by Tirga Technologies earlier this year, they sent over the 4Lock, confident it is a better alternative. Check it out.

So, as you saw, the 4Lock iPhone case was designed to easily open and close with just one finger and thumb. And the key feature is that there is no risk of disconnecting the device while doing so. That’s Italian ingenuity for you.

The 4Lock ensures that plugging and unplugging the device is a quick and simple move.

The 4Lock is relatively inexpensive as none of their products costs more than $50.00. There are a number of different mounts that you can also purchase for when you are not on your bike. Please check out their website for more information and to purchase their products.

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Welcome to another session of Essential Stuff. Today I will be continuing in our showcase of cool accessories from the good folks at VholdR for the ContourHD camcorder. Check out this video of their Universal Mount Adaptor.

With this nifty little accessory, you will be able to mount your ContourHD or VholdR Wearable Camcorder onto your favorite camera mounts. The Universal Mount Adapter includes trails on both sides, has a “female” 1/4″-20 screw on the bottom to screw your camera to any mounts or tripods that have their own male ¼”-20 screw.

Be sure to check out their site for more cool accessories. Now get out there and make some videos!

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Welcome to another session of Essential Stuff. The good folks at VholdR sent us a nifty little accessory for the ContourHD. The New Handle Bar Mount puts your ContourHD or VholdR Wearable Camcorder in the middle of the action. Check it out!

So you have to put your camcorder on its side, but what I forgot to mention in the video is that you can rotate the lens 90 degrees, and then slide it onto the top of the mount. No need to mess with it digitally.

And like I said, tighten the mount down to fit any standard 29mm handle bars or whatever, and with 360 degrees of rotation, you can shoot at any angle.

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What’s going on guys? Welcome to a special session of Essential Stuff. As you will see, this post is categorized in multiple sections of our site.

Today, I mounted the Contour HD 1080p Camcorder onto my helmet and took the KTM RC8 out for a bit of light thrashing. I mostly want to test out the video and sound quality of the camcorder. Check out the video.

I am sure you noticed that the HD did not disappoint. The video came out clear and crisp. Although one YouTuber commented that we should upload the video in HD. Once I figure out how to do that using iMovie, I will!

The one thing I have a problem with is the wind noise. Now I know that this is something that every portable camcorder has, but I had only wished I guess. No worries though. As you may have noticed, I just turned down the volume when I edited the video, so it wasn’t that bad.

I will also be testing the camcorder out next time using the handlebar/ clip-on mount. It will be placed behind the windshield so that may get rid of the wind noise and bring out the v-twin rumble. Watch out for that soon.

Well that’s it for this time. Be sure to log on to KTM Boards for more information. Stay tuned.

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Welcome to another session of Essential Stuff. Today I will be giving you an overview of the Contour HD 1080P Camcorder sent to us by the good folks over at VholdR.

As you will see in the video, they sent over a number of attachments along with the camcorder, so we will be doing a series of videos and posts for each attachment.

Three cool features about the Contour HD 1080P before we get to the video: It is currently the smallest and lightest HD Wearable Camcorder in the world, fitting in the palm of your hand and weighing 4.3 ounces. The ContourHD1080P offers three frame rates to record in. Now the fastest action will be ready to replay in slow motion. And finally, the armored body is water-resistant; its anodized aluminum body withstands dust, dirt, mud, and snow. It’s also shock, vibration and impact resistant.

Check it out!

Stay tuned and watch out for our reviews on the goggle, windshield, handlebar, and helmet attachments. We will also be uploading videos shot with each attachment as well.

For those of you with the camcorder, don’t forget to upload and share them on VholdR.com!

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Hey guys, welcome to another segment of IPM’s Essential Stuff. Today, we are going to be showing you the Nano Speaker Accessory (also known as the SoundTREK 1000 Speaker on their website) from the good folks over at Tigra Technology.

You may remember from a couple of months back, we did a review on the Tigra iPhone Bike Console, and we mentioned this speaker attachment. Well, the good folks at Tigra were so impressed with our review, they granted our request to test out these speakers. Check them out!

These speakers were intended to be installed on bicycles; the steering stem to be exact. But like the Tigra iPhone Bike Console, they are just as versatile. You can mount these just about anywhere that has a one inch diameter tube. Well, you guessed it, we mounted this badboy onto the handlebars of our Triumph Street Triple.

If you are not an iPhone user, never fear. The SoundTREK 1000 is compatible with many other music devices with 3.5mm stereo plugs. The speakers are even water resistant, so you can use them rain or shine.

Well, that’s it for this time. Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to check out Tigra Technology’s website for more of their innovative products!

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Hey, what’s going on guys? Welcome to another session of Essential Stuff. Today, the good folks over at Risk Racing sent us a couple pairs of their new Palm Protectors to review. Check it out!

Like I mentioned in the video, the Palm Protectors are mainly for motocross and trail riders who develop more blisters than us street riders. Believe it or not, the rough terrain can tear up the hands of even the strongest riders.

The Palm Protectors are a very thin, protective layer offering full coverage protection of the palm as well as the saddle area between the index finger and thumb. They also aid in reducing the dreaded “Arm Pump” by absorbing vibration transferred through the handlebars.

Worn under the gloves, I could hardly even notice the ultra thin Palm Protectors, but I did recognize the vibration reduction and much needed protection against blisters. Motocross racers, trail riders, and road racers alike can benefit from the Palm Protectors.

At $7.99 a pair via Risk Racing, you really can’t argue. Would you rather sit out rides till your palms heal? Or spend a bit of pocket change for some nifty protectors and push harder and further than your riding buddies? “Nuff said, right?

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Hi guys, welcome to another session of Essential Stuff! Today, i will be showing you my CHROME Citizen Messenger bag.

I should have reviewed this bag eight years ago when I first got it but Essential Stuff had yet to exist! So, after using it everyday for the past eight years, I think I’m pretty qualified to give it a decent review. Check it out!

I really can’t say anything bad about this bag. I have used it rain or shine everyday. From going to school to work, I have used it with every kind of outfit. It goes with anything!

It has kept my books and now my work documents dry in the worst of storms. i have even crashed in it before, and it has stood up to the fall. I don’t think anything short of a direct knifing to it could rip the strap or puncture the bag.

CHROME bags now come in all sorts of color combinations and sizes, so go and get one for yourself!

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What’s up guys? Welcome to another session of Essential Stuff. Now, I know we usually review aftermarket parts and accessories but KTM has added a nifty factory item in their PowerParts Accessory catalog for 2010.

The RoadLok Security’s anti-theft system is a model-specific locking system for motorcycles. RoadLoK Security is a developer and manufacturer of and has produced a co-branded anti-theft system for KTM’s cutting-edge street bikes.

Supermoto, Super Duke and RC8 owners can now secure their motorcycles with RoadLoK’s patented locking system which, unlike disc locks, padlocks, or chains, completely immobilizes the vehicle without causing damage.

The lock, which is claimed to be fail-safe, features KTM branding and their signature bright orange color.

Eric Xavier, RoadLoK Security’s Managing Director, said, “KTM is one of the finest brands in the industry, and we’re truly honored to have the opportunity to secure their premium motorcycles.”

The device attaches permanently to the back of the right-hand radial caliper, and uses a pin system to secure the disc.

Brian VanKoevering, KTM North America’s PowerParts Product Development Manager, said, “We were looking to offer a security device that does not negatively affect the performance or aesthetics of the motorcycle.”

KTM owners may be eligible for an insurance discount when they lock their bike with a RoadLok system.

It will cost around $329.99, and is featured in KTM’s 2010 PowerParts Accessory catalog.

Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to check out KTM Boards for more information!

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Hey guys, welcome to another segment of IPM’s Essential Stuff. Today, we are going to be showing you the iPhone Bike Console from the good folks over at Tigra Technology.

The Tigra Bike Console for the iPhone is a high quality bike mount made for bicyclists. But we figured that any vehicle with handlebars could utilize this nifty accessory. Check out how we mounted it on our Triumph Street Triple.

As you saw in the video, the Bike Console features removable shock resistant inserts for the iPhone and swivels 360° allowing you to view your device in landscape or portrait view (or upside down in our case). It’s the perfect companion for your iPhone when riding. Fits the iPhone 3G and 3GS.

Stay tuned and we will give you a follow up review after we test it out for a few weeks. But at $49.99 MSRP, it’s worth the try already.

Be sure to check out Tigra Technology‘s website or more of their cool products. We have our eye on the SoundTREK 1000 speaker attachment!

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How’s it going guys? This is my first instructional video, so hope you enjoy it! Honoring the promise of the last Scala video, here are the concise directions to attach your Scala Rider Multiset Q2 system to your phone so you can converse while riding. Check it out.

Stay tuned next time and I will show you how to connect the Scala Rider Multiset Q2 system to your MP3 player, and hook your helmet up with some beats from the AM/FM radio.

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Hi guys! Another cool gadget SME sent over to IPM, is a camera tank mount for the Speed Triple. Consistent with the quality of their swingarm sliders, this bracket is as sturdy as it is well made.

Made out of aluminum, the mount can pretty much accommodate any camera with a compatible screw. The installation involves swapping out the bolts around the front of the gas gap and softly clamping down the bracket to the tank. Take note of which screws belong where as they vary in size for the Speed Triple. I suggest keeping the original screws with your travel kit in case you want to remove the bracket on the fly. To avoid nicking the paint at the slip of the hand,  keep a soft towel or scrap t-shirt around the tank.

Once the bracket is set in place, you can attach the provided camera bracket plate to whatever camera you’re using. I haven’t figured out what the Velcro was intended for, and the instructions neglect to mention the function, but I’m sure there’s a good reason. The camera bolts on securely to the bracket, but I would prefer if there was a quick release option, otherwise the process of getting the equipment on and off frequently can be cumbersome.

Some bike enthusiasts that like to keep their wheels streamlined might disagree with me, but I actually like the way the bracket makes it look like my bike has an antenna. I’m looking forward to recording my favorite roads and it looks like SME left the possibility of attaching other types of brackets that could hold a GPS unit. Hopefully, I’ll be able to keep me eyes on the road!

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What’s going on guys? The good folks over at Cardo Systems sent us their nifty Scala Rider system for an IPM review. You can buy these separately, but they sent us the multiset for easier review options.

The Scala Rider Q2 MultiSet offers intercom communication between two pre-paired headsets for a distance of up to 500m/1,640 feet. They allow bikers to receive GPS voice instructions, communicate with other bikers or with the passenger on the back seat, conduct calls on their mobile phones and even listen to music from their MP3 players or to the embedded FM radio. Check it out!

Stay tuned next time and I will show you how to pair the system to your mobile phone to receive incoming calls by voice command and initiate calls by one-button push and voice command. In addition, I will show you how to pair it to other Scala Rider Q2 Headsets. That way you can communicate with up to two other Scala Rider Q2 headsets. See you next time!

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What’s up guys? Time for another winter gear review. Is your visor always fogging up in the morning or just all the time during the winters? Well, Respro have come up with a uniquely practical concept that’s 99.9% effective and is a superb value for your money.

It works with full face helmets, is easily fitted and once in place, never has to be removed except for the occasional machine wash. It requires no maintenance. You simply fit it and forget it. If you are still lifting up your visor at traffic lights, then get a Foggy mask. The mask is integrated into the helmet and by sealing across the nose and cheek area, it creates an independent breathing chamber which ensures that your breath does not come in contact with the visor. Check it out!

The result is no visor fogging and no restriction to breathing. It’s brilliant in all weather conditions and even in heavy rain and icy cold conditions the visor stays clear This item works with most full-face helmets, however, it will not work with the flip up style helmets.

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What’s happening guys? I’m here today for another motorcycle related book review. Check out FLAT OUT, The Race for the Motorcycle World Land Speed Record.

It is available now at your favorite internet retailer or, ask for it by name at your local bookstore. Last minute shoppers, I’m looking at you! If you want an autographed copy, however, you’ll have to send Rocky an email through his website here.

This is Rocky Robinson’s first nonfiction book, and is intended to put you in the driver’s seat of one of, if not the fastest motorcycle ever built. Ever wonder what it’s like to go faster than anyone else has ever gone? Try 350 mph!

The intensity is real. From his early days of racing motorcycles on half-mile and mile ovals on 750cc V-twin motorcycles, to land speed racing and crossing the pond to the Land Down Under, where his best run resulted in a blown engine, coasting through the timing lights with the rods snapped, the motor bleeding oil into it’s enclosed bodywork—threatening to ignite into a blistering inferno. This pass was made in March of 2000, and is still the fastest recorded speed anyone has traveled on two wheels in Lake Gairdner, Australia.

The ups and downs of racing for big buck sponsors, whose money does funny things to those whose job it is to keep you safe and pointed in the right direction. This story digs deep into the sport’s past and tells of plans for the future. It tells of fallen heroes and of lost friendships all in the name of proving who’s fastest.

It’s about second chances—and not taking them lightly. In order to come out on top in this type of sport you’ve got to want it and be willing to sacrifice everything to achieve nothing more than a printout on a piece of paper. But that paper carries a lot of weight, because only one person can be the recipient. And at that very moment, he has no equal.

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So, we did a review on a Bluetooth enabled helmet a few days ago. So another attention stealer while riding is listening to music. I personally don’t, but hey, whatever floats your boat. Give me the soundtrack from a finely tuned engine any day. But for those of you who can’t live without your tunes, check this out.

Should a catastrophe occur while cruising at a heady rate of speed, you can rest assured that your cherished iPod-now skittling down the road-is safely contained within Pro Armor‘s robust ProVault case. Precision-machined from 6061 billet aluminum and polished to a luxurious finish, the $69.95 ProVault is one attractive piece of protection. A unique slide and lock system requires no tools to open and close, and maintains the case’s structural integrity in the event of impact or crushing forces. Mounting systems are available for a diverse range of vehicles.

Great stocking stuffers for your music loving friends and family!

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Our culture has always been infatuated by widely-recognized or famous people who command high degrees of public and media attention. Our newsstands are cluttered with rags that probe into every aspect of celebrity life. And, we all can’t help but read about it!

It is, of course, no wonder that sooner or later, our people (motorcycle enthusiasts, of course!) jumped on the bandwagon of mainstream coverage. This is nothing new either. From James Dean’s motorcycle to the Aprilia in Transformers, we have kept an eye out for media cameos of our favorite rides.

So now it brings us to the book in question. “MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles” is actually a dynamic and engaging exhibit displayed at the AMA’s Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum.

However, for those of us who can’t make it to the Museum in person, the official book of the exhibit is the next best thing — and would make the perfect holiday gift for the motorcyclist. Curator David Morris has compiled hundreds of pictures and talked with dozens of celebrities whose bikes are featured, including Pat Boone, Arlen Ness, Neil Peart, Francesco Quinn, Roland Sands and many more. The in-depth stories will draw you in, proving this is much more than just a book of pretty pictures. Get it here.

Without giving away too much of the book, this richly illustrated 168-page companion to the exhibit presents a comprehensive examination of the relationship between celebrities and motorcycling. In addition to exploring celebrities’ fascination with motorcycle culture, the book delves into the impact of celebrity culture on the motorcycle industry.

So, go on, get a copy for that motorcycle enthusiast in your life. Just in time for the holidays too!

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