Rating: Eh, it works. Could be better. Serviceable. There's got to be something better. I probably wouldn't buy it again.


AirHawk large cruiser seat cushion

These used to be $200, and I had been waiting for the price to drop for years. I've only used it once, on the trip back from Daytona, but it relieved the pain I'd been dealing with all during Bike Week. It raises you in the seat about an inch. It doesn't slide on the seat at all, which was a major concern.

Cost: $150 From: Bike Week vendor, AirHawk

Scottoiler with dual nozzle

My chain and sprockets last 2x-3x as long, and I don't have to do anything except refill the chamber every other week. Stick with the original single nozzle, as the dual nozzle is too hard to mount and gets eaten when you change the tire. I ran out of the Scott oil and started using chainsaw oil, which turned out to be too light and it got everywhere and made a mess. I'd prefer the HawkeOiler now that I've had the chance to try them both.

Cost: $165 From: Scottoiler

MotoGP jacket

This is a good mesh summer-weight jacket with excellent CE-approved armor. It has an optional pocket vest that snaps on. It has a rain liner but it's very short, so don't depend on it keeping you dry on a sportbike. You also can't put on the rain liner and then zip it to the jacket since it has a single zipper that goes around the entire edge of the liner. The sleeves are large and have a tendency to rise up the wrists because the closure arrangement is poor. It will keep you protected-but-cool in the Florida heat, which is saying a lot. I can't find a manufacturer or model identification anywhere on it.

Cost: $300 From: Local BMW dealer

Five-Star rack for Givi bags

They fit, and they were easy to install, but they're a little ugly and have rusted a little bit. I bought them because I couldn't find out if Givi made a rack for the SV-650. I wanted the rear rack, so the SW-Motech quick-lock racks weren't an option.

Cost: $?? From: Riderhaus, now Twisted Throttle

Gerbing electric gloves

They keep your hands warm, but they're bulky, and you have to deal with a ton of wiring and search around to find wherever the thermostat disappeared while you're driving. I got mine custom-made during Daytona Bike Week so they actually fit. I still end up not wearing them, though.

Cost: $?? From: Gerbing