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arms. Waterproof and breathable, the Drift has a removable thermal lining, CE elbow and shoulder protectors, Dual Storm Flaps on YKK zippers, Air Vent System, velcro cuff closure, sleeve tension control, adjustable waist belt, plenty of pockets, and 3M Scotchlite refl ective piping. Available in traditional black in sizes S to 7XL. $339, distributor Forbes & Davies

5 TCX AURA WOMEN’S BOOTS Aladies foot is entirely different from a man’s in both shape and size; therefore it is vital that a woman chooses a boot made spe-

cifi cally for that fi t. The all-new TCX Aura Women’s boot offer all the style, comfort and performance you would ever want. Aura features: extra soft full grain leather uppers, waterproof lining, leather shift pad, thermo contoured shin plate, reinforced heel and toe counter. Using a zip + velcro band with rear leather elastic band for a better calf adjustment. The anatomic foot pad is replaceable for superior comfort and it has a touring sole with specifi c grip area and higher heel (27mm). Black in colour. Size ranging from 35 – 42. $379 from Northern Accessories.

1 IPERSPORT SILENCERS Giannelli of Italy has designed an all new silencer range called the Ipersport. With its revo-lutionary asymmetrical diamond shape the Ipersport is an excellent symbiosis between aesthetics and performance. During development and prototyping, at-tention was given to weight reduction, the quality of the materials and the durability of the product. Ipersport is fully handmade using titanium, carbon and aluminium, with stainless steel models also available. The unique end-cap features an extractable dB-killer, so the silencer can be used on the street or at the track. Shown here fi tted to a Kawasaki 250 Ninja. Aluminium slip-on street legal EU ch.9 with mid pipe $799. Titanium slip-on street legal EU ch.9 with mid pipe (carbon fi bre endcap) RRP $1199. Available from all Piaggio/Vespa dealers.

2 GIANNELLI IPERSCOOTER SILENCER Michael Beckhaus passes me the keys to the Vespa 250GTS and drops a wry wink. ‘See how yah go with this one’ he says and walks me to the black beauty standing by the rear door at Triumph NZ HQ. The fi rst turn of the key and stab of the starter button brings to life a more vibrant exhaust note than you usually get from a standard Vespa. The level of sound is not loud by any means, however is much more purposeful. As performance enhancements go the Gian-nelli silencer looks slick and refi ned, adding to the overall look of the scooter. Although the midrange throttle feels to have gained from the addition, the fuel injection system is very effi cient so any improvement in power or economy is a plus. The quality of engineering, with the best materials avail-able, ensure the life of the Giannelli system will match the life of the scooter Giannelli Iperscooter for Vespa GTS 250 and 300 Super $699. Available from all Piaggio/Vespa dealers.

3 ZEUS 380 HELMET The Zeus 380 is a lightweight composite, thermo injected ABS alloy, open face helmet. Finished in high gloss paint, the 380 comes with a de-tachable peak and side domes for fi tting a front visor. The 380 features twin top front air vents to keep the rider comfortable and cool. Completed with a seat belt fastened chin strap the 380 is the ideal helmet for the rider who likes to feel the wind on their face when riding. Sizes: XS-2XL in white, wine red, red, black. $179 from Nationwide Accessories

4 NEO DRIFT JACKET Part of NEO’s next generation textile jacket range, the Drift combines classic styling with the latest materials. Features Cordura 600D with 1680D Nylon Matt construction plus leather reinforced shoulders, chest and

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elbows, external pro knee sliders, special foam in the back and the outer leg, tail bone padding and safety seams. The aerodynamic hump helps reduces the amount of drag from the rear of the helmet at high speeds as well as ventilation. Bionic high endurance stretch nylon and Airfl ow mesh lines the inside of the suit making it breathable which adds to the riders comfort. Men’s sizes 48 to 60, ladies S to XL in Blue/White/Black. Around $1300, distributed by Darbi Accessories.

5 VENTURA-BIKE PACK SYSTEMS If you need to be able to carry your gear without disturbance to your riding or a hassle to yourself, fi t one of these systems

and you will never experience either. All Ventura Bike-Pack Systems are Custom-Made to fi t your bike. Simple as that. The Ventura Bike-Pack System is now available for Suzuki C109R Boulevard (VLR1800) (08-09), Yamaha YZF-R125 ‘Y’ (2009), Ducati 1198, 1198S (2009) 848 (08-09), Suzuki GSX-R 600K8-K9 (08-09) GSX-R 750K8-K9 (08-09), Ducati Hypermotard 1100, 1100S (07-09), Hyosung GT250, R EFI GT650, R EFI (2010), Hyosung GT 250R, GT 650R (06-09), Hyosung GV650 Aquila (05-09), Hyosung GV250 Aquila (05-09), Kawasaki Concours 14 (ZG1400 A7F – A9F) (07-09), Ducati 1100 Multist-rada (07-09) 1100S Multistrada (07-09 www.dold.co.nz Available at most dealers.

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1 TSUBAKI OMEGA CHAIN For over eighty years, Tsubaki has been devoted to improving the quality of roller chain, and in so doing has become the world’s lead-ing manufacturer of chain products. The company now supplies chain in a huge variety of tyres, sizes and materials to meet diverse demands in a wide range of applications and maintains a long standing reputation for quality and reliability around the world. The OMEGA chain offers you an affordable sealed O-ring chain with optimal performance. $132-$174 from Nationwide Accessories.

2 2010 SHARK S900 FROST KAS HELMET This “Glow in the Dark” helmet from the new Shark S900 range featuring a unique design, aggressive and perfectly balanced. S900 thermoplastic injected shell has an integrated 2.2mm sunshield with double “Total Vision” treatment. A removable and washable inside padding, quick visor exchange and quick release chinstrap. The luminescent design brings you cool graphics during the day and your helmet glows at night allowing others to see you. The photo-luminescent ink reloads with light within 30 minutes and re-issues it for up to 2 hours. When you ride in the city or in an area with nightlights, the ink reloads and you are seen during your ride. This photo-luminescent ink is guaranteed non-toxic and non-irradiating. $499 from Northern Accessories.

3 MUC-OFF CHAIN DOC The all-new Muc-Off Chain Doc banishes grime from all motorcycle chains with minimal effort to vastly increase chain life and power effi ciency. It clips over the chain and its innovative rotary brushes with the new high performance Dry Chain Cleaner bring your chain back to life and makes it sparkle again! The kit comes complete with a 400ml can of New Muc-Off Dry High Performance Chain Cleaner, Chain Doc device and a FREE trial size can of Muc-Off Dry PTFE Chain Lube, making it ready for cleaning and lubing straight out of the box! It’s so simple to use, mess free and works in seconds. Suitable for all chain widths. $119, distributor Forbes & Davies

4 BERIK HIFLOW SPORTS 1pc RACE SUIT A high class Berik Race Suit at an affordable price. Berik Hifl ow race suit is ergonomically design for race conditions, or when you’re just out for a ride. Laser perforated leather areas offers full ventilation to keep you cool in summer. Neoprene cuff reduces the thickness of the cuff which allows gloves to be easily worn over the suit. Its advanced cutting at the knee offers increased fl exibility and strength when riding. The suit is equipped with CE protection in the shoulders and

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Silver/Grey graphic and Matt Black in sizes XS to XL. From $505, distributor Forbes & Davies

6 NEO BLADE BOOT Rider Apparel specialist NEO, have recently added these very cool touring boots to their range for 2010. As with their clothing line up, quality and value go hand in hand with the new Blade Boot. They come with all the good stuff including Lorica construction, Reissa waterproof membrane, reinforced shin and ankle, zipper and velcro closure, gear pad protection, and anti-slip sole. Available now where good motor boots are sold, in Euro sizes 39 to 48. $179, distributor: Forbes & Davies

7 RST RIFT TEXTILE JACKET & PANTS Nationwide Accessories are proud to introduce new clothing collection from RST. RST provides protective motor-cycle clothing to road users and profession-al racers. Features include 600D polyester Maxtex and 1680D ballistic nylon shell; KNOX Flexiform C.e. approved armour in shoulders and elbows; front intake and rear exhaust vents, zip free comfort cuff con-struction; SLIK zips used throughout includ-ing 360 degree attachment zip; waterproof and breathable SINAQUA membrane and front storm fl ap. Jacket: sizes 38-54, $249. Pants: 30-38, also available in short leg, $199. Distributor: Nationwide Accessories.

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1 DNA AIR FILTERS DNA fi lters are designed to replace stock foam fi lters without any modifi cations. The DNA high performance air fi lter is a high quality next generation multilayer cotton gauze oil impregnated air fi lter which features a very large fi ltering area, combined with 4 layers of high quality DNA Surgical nafta cotton and impregnated in DNA special air fi lter oil. The result is high air fl ow and extended service periods that will satisfy even the most demanding customers. Distributed by Northern Accessories.

2 OXFORD SCREAMER ALARM LOCK Attack activated alarm lock with 100db siren, 2 keys, 7mm locking pin and pouch. Easy to operate in just 4 steps; 1. Open up lock with key 2. Fit over brake disc 3. Push key cylinder to lock 4. Press button within 15 seconds to activate alarm. Can be locked up and stored without activating the alarm siren. $59.95 from Northern Accessories.

3 AGV K-4 HELMET K-4 stands out as the most versatile of the AGV range as it is suitable both for motorbikes and scooters. The shell is made from Fibreglass ACF (Advanced Composite Fibre) with air intakes and rear extractors.Dry-Lex with hygienic treatment is used for inside padding which is removable and washable (excluding neckroll). Visor is clear, anti-scratch and anti-fog polycar-bonate with Street 8 visor Shield Mecha-nism plus XQRS (Extra Quick Release System): shield replacement without tools in few seconds. Micro-metric adjustment buckle for strap. Sizes: S - XXL in Gecko White, Vyrus Green, Vyrus Red, Vyrus Blue, White, Silver Black Gloss. $449 from Nationwide Accessories.

4 PIPERCROSS MOTORCYCLE AIR FILTERS With Race Spec®. Unique to Pipercross, are race specifi cation air fi l-ter foam is designed to maximise airfl ow and performance. Only for use on the race circuit, the race spec fi lter requires fuelling modifi cations to take advantage of the increased airfl ow and to prevent engine damage. From $147, distributed by Nationwide Accessories.

5 AIROH FORCE HELMET Con-structed from light and durable thermo-plastic, the Force features an integrated sun visor (eliminating the need to change from clear to tint visors), an anti-fog and anti-scratch visor, removable washable comfort liner, multiple intake venting, rear air extractors, removable breath defl ec-tor, micrometric retention system, and ECE22.05 safety rating. The Force can also be fi tted with an optional bluetooth and rider to rider communication kit or MP3. The Force is available in a Black/

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1 PIRELLI ANGEL TYRES A new generation of sport touring compound: maximum safety feel-ing on wet / cold conditions without compromising dry grip. Innovative tread design offers mileage while maintaining an appealing tread design. Visual appearance of the tread changes in the fi rst stage of tire life to refl ect the double soul of the product. New front and rear profi le tailored to the new gen-eration of sport touring bikes: neutral and smooth handling in all maneuvers. Price on application, distributed by Nationwide Accessories.

2 REPSOL ANTI-FREEZE CONCENTRATE Special formulation that protects the cooling system of the motor against the freezing in winter and overheating in summer. It prevents damage in the engine by cooling with the refrigeration liquid, as well preventing corrosion of the cooling circuit, avoiding the formation of deposits. 1Litre $26, distributed by Nationwide Accessories.

3 FORMA DIAMOND BOOT Forma’s lady touring boot, the Diamond, features a full grain leather upper, Drytex waterproof lining, shin and ankle TPU moulded plastic protections, gear pad protection, velcro and zip closure, and anti-slip rub-ber sole. Superb Italian style, combining protection and great comfort at a very reasonable price. Avail-able now in Euro sizes 35-42. $309. Distributor: Forbes & Davies

4 BERIK AIRFLOW LEATHER JACKET This stylish leather jacket from Berik is Laser per-forated on parts of the leather fabric which offers full ventilation on hot summer days. The jacket is lined with Airfl ow mesh for the riders comfort .CE approved armor in the elbow and shoulder for pro-tection and refl ective fabric for extra safety Men’s sizes 50 to 60, ladies S to XL in black. $600, distributed by Darbi Accessories

5 PACSAFE LIDSAFE Sick of lugging your helmet around once you arrive at your destination? Want to keep your expensive helmet safe from both thieves and the elements? The LidSafe Hel-met Security Bag from Pacsafe features a slash-proof, high-tensile stainless steel mesh construc-tion which locks a helmet to a bike or other secure fi xture. The plastic coated wire mesh is layered between a waterproof outer liner and a soft inner material to offer protection from theft, damage, and the weather. A worthwhile investment for your helmet. $79, distributor Forbes & Davies.

6 UGLY FISH RS5066 GLASSES Designed specifi cally for motorcyclists, the Ugly Fish range of eyewear offer supreme comfort and protection on and off the bike. The RS5066 feature anti-fog, anti-scratch and impact resistant lenses along with shatterproof TR90 frames allowing them to meet the AS NZ 1337-1992 Safety Standard. The RS5066 also comes with detachable inner foam padding for added eye protection – particularly good if you wear an open face lid. Available from all good bike shops, the Riderz RS5066 comes in Matt Black frame with Smoke lens or Matt Black frame with Silver lens. $79, distributor Forbes & Davies.

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KTM ACCESSORIES

1 AKRAPOVIC STICKER KIT For all KTM dirt bikes (EXC/SX) from 2008 to 2010 (excludes minis and 690 enduro). $329.

2 GRAPHIC KIT ORANGE CHROM-BLACK KTM is proud to introduce the”B crome” printing proc-ess produced by Blackbird exclusive for KTM. It is a new printing technol-ogy, so far never used in the motorcycle fi eld, “B crome” is absolutely new. These new KTM graphic kits combine the “B crome” technology with the “crystal” material. So they very durable and extraor-dinarily bright (like a coloured mirror) so far impossible for an off road bike. Fits all dirt bikes (EXC/SX) from 2008 to 2010 (excludes minis and 690 enduro). $329.

3 FRONT BRAKE DISC GUARD The most innovative brake disc guard available on the market. The unique fi tting system with one central adapter removes the axle spacer. This allows wheel change without removing the disc guard. $123.

4 REAR BRAKE RESERVOIR EX-TENDER This item adds capacity to your rear brake reservoir. The cooling fi ns help dissipate heat and help you avoid brake fade. If aftermarket exhaust systems are used it is possible that you cannot mount the extender. $53.

5 SOFT TIE DOWNS WITH CLIPS

Our KTM Tie-Downs feature built-in soft tie loops that allow you to secure your KTM without scratching your handlebars. These extra wide webbing units feature a clip hook on one end, plus high quality friction lock fasteners. KTM Orange/black with distinctive KTM Racing markings. $110. Soft tie downs with hooks are also available. These tie-down straps have soft ties built in, so you don’t scratch your bars. KTM orange/black with distinctive KTM Racing markings. $103

6 SOFT TIES These tough KTM soft ties allow you to strap down your bike without scratching your handlebars or tank. Built from a durable ballistic nylon, they have a 615 LB weight capacity. Dimen-sions: 1.5” x 6’. $31.

When Leatt Brace fi rst established their dominance in the neck protection market around the world, and in particular New Zealand, I jumped right in and purchased my own neck protection system. You can never predict with 100% accuracy what’s going to happen when you are racing off-road so wearing every piece of limb protection available is super impor-tant to me. More to the point on a recent photo shoot mission I narrowly avoided monumental damage to my neck by wearing my Leatt brace.

The mechanics of the crash were simple; whilst scrubbing a jump the bike hooked up and shot out from underneath my legs leaving me to fl ap in the air like a baby Thrush on its maiden fl ight.

When I descended back to earth my head smashed directly into the backside of a braking bump with the full force of my body behind it and a good 40 km/h of air-speed. The force cracked the helmet and compressed it onto my Leatt brace which compressed the Leatt over my shoulders.

The carbon support structure within my Leatt Moto GPX Sport snapped under the force of the impact, doing a magnifi -cent job of saving my neck (literally! Ed).

Long story, short, the brace did its job and in light of my story, Paris Your-oukelis, the managing director of Leatt Corporation New Zealand, replaced the snapped carbon parts of my Leatt Moto GPX Sport and even threw in a new pad and sticker kit.

Leatt really do have an outstanding product. Being completely customisable it can be rebuilt, painted and made to fi t anyone for any motorcycling application. Even more attractive is the stunningly new pad and decal kits which are about to land on New Zealand shores.

I have always vowed to never race with-out one, now after a close shave it’s a no brainer and should be for you also. For more information head over to www.leatt.co.nz.

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LEATT NECK BRACE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE

Ollie’s repaired, re-padded and re-stickered Leatt neck brace.

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1 PIRELLI SCORPION TRAIL Distributor: Nationwide Accessories

This new revolutionary tread pattern combines high performance with a very innovative look. With its patent-ed 0° steel belt technology on radial sizes will provides maximum stability and excellent handling on every kind of terrain even when fully loaded. Its latest generation of materials in new compound, provides maximum grip in all weather conditions, creating the ideal bal-ance between milage and grip.

2 MOTORBIKE WIDOW T-SHIRTS

Monica Birch, wife of international extreme enduro rider Chris Birch, has created a range of ‘Motorbike Widow’ t shirts! She says ‘I often take the piss out of Chris at races to keep him motivated (as well as keeping myself entertained!). There are so many designs out there for ‘riding’ women, but I am quite happy to just hang out it in the pits, so we came up with a few designs, and now all the ‘motorbike widows’ can have them!’ Currently available in three designs, they are printed on quality charcoal t shirts – not white, so they can take a bit of dirt, and not black, which is far too hot. Visit www.birchy.co.nz for more information. $50 each.

3 TSUBAKI MX PRO Distributor: Nationwide Accessories

This high quality NON O-ring chain has been manufactured for professional motorcycle mainly motocross /off road applications. The MX Pro features eliminated kinking and seizure in abrasive and muddy conditions through special treated pins and projected - shouldered bushings. Critical components are heat-treated and shot peened for greater durability. The MX Pro distinguishes itself by its gold coloured link plates. Prices range from $79 to $142.

4 Z-CARBON FRONT DISC GUARD Distributor: Northern Accessories

Protect your front brake disc from deep ruts, rocks and brush during your ride. Prevents mud and dirt from getting on the disc, so your brakes function properly in a muddy race. Slim and lightweight design will not affect the handling of the bike. Disc guard and bracket sold separately to allow a larger range of combinations. Note that specifi c mount kit is required to install the disc guards on your bike see application guide at www.dirtguide.co.nz

Been on the hunt for some top per-forming off-road socks lately? Found that every pair you buy seems to disintegrate around the heel or they’re just not long enough to ward off knee brace chafe?

Well Norma from StormMasters re-cently sent up a pair of Merino Padded and Merino Light extra-long thigh-high socks to wrap around my skinny white legs and they don’t disappoint. Made from a very durable blend of 80% Me-rino wool/20% Nylon yarn to keep you warm in winter and cool in summer, the also have Elastane woven through spe-cifi c areas of the sock to keep it fi rmly on the leg and provide added support.

The Merino Padded sock differs from the Merino Light as it has cushioned foot, arch and ankle support, and is pad-ded up the back of the leg. It’s perfect for boots that need that extra bit of cushioning or if your legs needed some padding behind the braces.

The Merino Light sock is a lightweight variant featuring the same cut and length without the added padding. It’s the perfect partner for closer fi tting boots that don’t require extra padding.

Both are super comfortable and are pre-washed and pre-shrunk so there is zero chance of shrinkage after the fi rst ride. Performance-wise the Merino wool blend does an absolute magic job

of wicking away sweat from the skin whilst protecting it from chafe.

The extra long length is also very handy to fold back over your knee braces or guards. During extreme enduro or motocross racing I couldn’t fault the performance of the socks and they didn’t show any sign of fraying in the ankle area.

Head over to www.stormmasters.co.nz for more information. Sizing is colour coded 2-5 (blue) 6-9 (red) 10-12 (grey) 13+ (green) with an online special of two pairs for $65 (padded) or $50 (light) with free delivery in NZ.

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1 VHOLDR ON BIKE CAMERA. Distributor: Northern AccessoriesContourHD is the world’s fi rst High Defi ni-tion Wearable Camcorder to shoot and share HD video. It has four HD settings (1080p, 960p, and two at 720p) with two frame rates (30fps and 60fps) and four confi gurable settings (metering, contrast, exposure, and microphone gain). With its all-in-one design ContourHD records hours of HD video to its own removable, internal memory card. Powered by a rechargeable battery you’ll get up to 4 hours HD video. A single on/off button makes VholdR simple to use, even with gloved hands. The in-cluded Easy Edit™ software makes it sim-ple to import your videos from the camera and edit them. Two models are available: ContourHD $499.ContourHD/1080 $599.

2 SHOT VORTEK HELMETS $279 Distributor: Nationwide AccessoriesOne-piece moto-cross helmet with MRFS multi-reinforced fi ber shell; shock-absorber chin bar insert; double-D retention system; ECE 2205 certifi ed, interior lining fully removable, washable and hypoallergenic; vented adjustable peak; rock defl ector; chin vents and rear exhaust vents; rubber

goggle retainer pads and aluminum peak screw. Matt or gloss varnish fi nish, varies by model. Weighs 1250 grams +/- 50gr. Sizes: XS/54-XXL/64 in Blue, Black, Gold..

3 KAWASAKI RIDING GLASSES

Light and comfortable with a fl exible nylon frame designed for all day comfort even under a helmet with six layer polycar-bonate, interchangeable anti-refl ection lenses. Comes with clear, smoked and driving lens’ that will iImprove contrast and reduce glare and are shatter and scratch re-sistant. Green $114, black $105. Available from your nearest Kawasaki dealer.

4 YOSHIMURA RMZ450 2008-2010 RS4 EXHAUST

As the offi cial exhaust of the Rockstar Makita Suzuki Yoshimura Supercross/Mo-tocross team, this exhaust was designed with one thing in mind, winning races. The RS-4 is a unique design with predicated power, a side benefi t of a quiet earthy exhaust note that speaks volumes for performance. It was an obvious choice for the RM-Z450. This full system comes with a stainless steel header and mid-pipe, aluminium muffl er sleeve, installation hard-

ware, and detailed instructions.Stainless systems come with a 96db sound insert/USFS approved spark arrestor installed in the muffl er. Optional 94db and 99db sound inserts available separately.Stainless/Alloy Slip On $449 AUD Stainless/Alloy Full Sys-tem $699 AUD. Free freight to N.Z. on all orders over $200 AUD. Available through www.bgw.com.au

5 BEL-RAY THUMPER 4-STROKE RACING MOTOR OIL $30/1L. $70/4L Distributor: Northern Accessories

A premium multi-grade synthetic blend motor oil for the large displacement, single cylinder, 4-stroke motorcycles that are burning up Motocross and Supermotard tracks around the globe. Bel-Ray Thumper Racing Oil is designed for the most punish-ing conditions, it features reduced high temperature oil consumption, protec-tion against high-temperature viscosity breakdown and high shear and fuel dilution. Exclusive Bel-Ray anti-wear additives for extended engine life. SAE 20W-50 for use in engine or engine/gearbox systems found in single cylinder multi-valve 4-stroke racing engines, suitable for air-cooled and liquid-cooled engines

Sick and tired of searing my fi ngers, lacerating my palms and ripping fi nger nails off I had pretty much given up on trying to re-sharpen worn out off-road tyres.

However a glimmer of hope came in the form of this amazing tool called a Knobby Knife. Made in Tennessee USA this ingenious little device im-mediately changed my life. With my KLX450 waiting on its stand in the garage, alongside half a dozen old tyres I plugged my new Knobby Knife tool in, waited about seven minutes for it to heat up, then made my fi rst cut.

It took a few minutes to master my technique, but having gauged how hard to push, and when to curl at the end of your cut, everything fell into place and my fi rst tire was done in 25 minutes.

As I chewed out the tyres my knife cutting skills technique sharpened into a 20 knobby slaughter-fest and by the end of the pile I managed a blistering 15 minutes. It sure does beat heating up hacksaws, or Stanley knifes and is a hell-of-a-lot safer.

The Knobby Knife is built tough with a heavy wooden handle covered in a

dense gauge foam grip for insulation. The heating element is seriously large and the knife cuts through rubber like butter with minimal pressure with the blade itself made from hardened steel.

I have sharpened my favourite off-road practice knobbies three times now allowing more time out riding the trails. If you don’t have one of these tools, and you get annoyed with how quickly a new tyre looses its edge rendering it useless for racing but perfect for prac-tice then get yourself a Knobby Knife.

Available to all Kiwi Rider magazine readers for a special price of $129.95. Contact Customlight Engineering 0-3-341 7175 or www.customlight.co.nz for ordering and more info.

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KNOBBY KNIFE WORDS: Jonathan HaywardPIC: Knobby Knife

The Knobby Knife…like a hot knife through butter!