Motorcycle Equipment News and Reviews
RoadCarvin' Labs discovers, tests and reviews motorcycle equipment from mundane to strange and exotic.
Tivoli Model One Table Radio
The Tivoli Audio M1CLA Henry Kloss Model One AM / FM Table Radio, Classic / Walnut is an amazing table radio. Perfect for your workbench next to your tool box and should go well with any scooter in your garage. Great for your after-ride cleaning session!
Dimensions are 8.375" W x 4.5" H x 5.25" D and the weight is 3.94 lbs. The radio has one 3" full range driver and a bass port that gives great sound for a small table radio. The radio has a good internal antenna and also has connections for external FM and AM antennas. The Aux input can be used to connect an MP3 or CD player. The Aux input will be summed into mono. A variety of color combinations are available. The radio comes with a 9' power cord and an external FM antenna. I really enjoy listening to sports on AM, the quality sounds as good as FM. The list price is $119.99. For more information on the Model One radio or other models check out tivoliaudio.com. Click here to continue...
Canon Mini Tripod
The Canon Mini Tripod 7 makes an excellent stocking stuffer. The tripod is only 5.9" folded and 3.5oz (100g). The tripod is 5" at its lowest height and 7" at the maximum height. This tripod will support up to 1.5lbs. which is perfect for compact digital cameras, and mini DV cameras. I purchased mine at bhphotovideo.com for $16.95.
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CRG - Constructors Racing Group Levers
I just received a set of controls from CRG - Constructors Racing Group for evaluation. The levers are the black models and standard length. I will be installing and testing these on my CBR954RR as soon as possible.
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Canon Powershot G7
For the motorcyclist/photographer, a new digital camera is always a good choice. The Canon PowerShot G7 10MP Digital Camera with 6x Image-Stabilized Optical Zoom should give the discriminating biker everything he or she wants in a small-format camera. Click here to continue...
- 10MP w/6x optical zoom
- 2.5" LCD for clear previews of photos and readable controls for settings.
- 35mm equivelent 28mm-210mm f2.8-f4.8
- DIGIC III processor w/ face recognition
- Uses SD Memory cards
- Lithium Ion battery
- ISO setting to 1600 for use in dark conditions
Meguiars Mirror Glaze Clear Plastic Cleaner and Polish
Meguiars makes the best clear plastic polish and cleaner - bar none.
The cleaner (part # M1708) and polish (part # M1008) are the perfect combination to keep windscreens, helmet visors, taillight lenses, or any other acrylic plastic clean and scratch-free. Removes or reduces spider-webbing. I've used this stuff for decades.
Pro Honda Spray Cleaner Polish
I used to buy this stuff by the case - this stuff makes it a snap to keep your paint shiny and clean while on the road or for a quick clean up after a Sunday ride. Works for cars, too - any painted surface.
Brush or blow off any heavy dust, spray on the cleaner, wipe it off and buff with a clean soft cloth, and your bike will look like you just waxed it. Awesome!
Sadly, this product has been discontinued - but now it's available from the original manufacturer! Click here to continue...
Automated Chain Oilers
What's that you say? You still tooling around on a chain-equipped motorcycle? Tired of having to oil your motorcycle drive chain it when it starts rusting?
Cheer up, bub! We've got the answer for you!
Thanks to modern technology, there are several automatic motorcycle drive chain oilers available for the lazy (ahem, busy) bike owner: Scottoiler and the Hawke Oiler. Click here to continue...
Throttlemeister Cruise Control

Give your wrist a rest!
The Throttlemeister cruise control can help relieve the stress on a sore wrist.
I've used these on my Honda '94 VFR 750 and '98 CBR1100XX for years.
These are the best throttle-lock type cruise control devices available. The fit and finish is absolutely flawless.
They are made of finely machined stainless steel, and are a work of art for your motorcycle.
Available for many makes and models.
Battery Tender Battery Charger

You cannot go wrong with this gem. It will pay for itself in a single season.
Plug it in, and stop worrying whether your bike will start in spring. Save money by not having to replace dead batteries that won't hold a charge any more.
The beauty of the Battery Tender is that it maintains an even charge, by turning on when needed, and off when not. I've not had to buy a new battery for any of my bikes since buying and using my two Battery Tenders. Click here to continue...
Canon Powershot S80 Digital Camera
The Canon S80 is the flagship of the Powershot line. It is a compact camera that has just about every feature one can think of and 8MP resolution. Even though this is a small point and shoot format camera the build quality and feel is top notch as you would expect from Canon.
The included software installs easily and works well. I especially like the PhotoStitch program that allows you create images from multiple photos. This program even works if you forget to use the Stitch Assist function of the camera. I have used this to create panoramic images for this web site. Click here to continue...



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