86 MOTORCYCLE CLASSICS September/October 2017
COOL
FINDS
Better bars
In addition to a comprehensive stock of
parts for Italian motorcycles including
Ducati and Moto Guzzi, Stein-Dinse also
keeps a huge selection of Italian-made
accessories on hand like these adjust-
able Tommaselli clip-on handlebars.
Available in a wide range of sizes to
fit different fork tube diameters, and
different styles including double- and
triple-jointed clip-ons, Tommaselli bars
are widely regarded as among the
best in the business. Stein-Dinse also
stocks Tommaselli grips, levers, switches
and more. Price varies ($146.36 as
shown). More info: stein-dinse.bizHead-up helmet display
If you’re looking to stay connected rid-
ing without having to take your eyes of
the road check out the NUVIZ Head-Up
Display. Designed specifically for motor-
cycle riders, the NUVIZ displays custom-
izable information in the rider’s line of
sight. Featuring an intuitive, eyes-on-the-
road handlebar controller and built-in
HD camera for both stills and video, the
NUVIZ brings together the important
functions of the rider’s navigation, com-
munication and media devices, allowing
the rider to stay connected, but not dis-
tracted. $699. More info: ridenuviz.comNew Stuff for Old Bikes
From Yamaha big-bore kits to head-up helmet displays,
here are six great products every classic bike fan should know about.
Big-bore Yamaha XS650
Yamaha XS650 fans looking for more
grunt out of their old twin should check
out the big-bore cylinder and piston
kit from Mikes XS. The cylinder casting
features substantially larger cooling fins
that extend out as far as the cylinder
head fins for enhanced cooling, while
the forged pistons feature MoS2-treated
skirts, an oil channel for enhanced piston
pin cooling and valve pockets for large
valves. The lightweight 9:1 pistons weigh
approximately 455 grams, or around
1 pound each. Fits 1974-1984 XS650
engines. $719.92. More info: mikesxs.netHonda CB750
starter clutches
Honda CB750 parts specialists Motorcycle
Yamiya in Japan have announced the
availability of their own reproduction
one-way starter clutch for K series Honda
CB750s. Factory replacements haven’t
been available for some time, leaving
owners to either rebuild their starter
clutch or buy used. The all-new Yamiya
unit is priced similar to the original Honda
part when it was still available. Shipped
without clutch rollers, caps and springs,
which are still readily available. $133.51
(at time of publication; shipping approxi-
mately $22). More info: yamiya750.comA better carb synchronizer
Moto Guzzi specialists MG Cycle have
the latest version of the Carbmate elec-
tronic carburetor and throttle body
synchronizer for synchronizing 2-cylin-
der engines. Extremely simple to use,
the Carbmate features an easy-to-read
“east-west” nine LED bar graph display
showing relative intake vacuum on each
cylinder, displaying the information as a
single value for easier visual identification.
A “zero” adjustment knob gives quick
pre-calibration and calibration resolution
is adjustable for finer tuning. Solid state
construction, mercury free and liquid
free. $115.92. More info: mgcycle.comMoto Guzzi charging upgrade
Owners of Moto Guzzi V700,
Ambassador, Eldorado and 850GTs
looking for better electrical output and
reliability have a new option thanks to
Scrambler Cycle’s new generator to
alternator conversion kit. The kit, which
requires no engine modifications of any
type, includes a 45 amp internally regu-
lated alternator, a new belt and all neces-
sary hardware. With NOS generators hard
to find and rebuilt units often running up
to $400, this is a cost-effective improve-
ment for your old loop frame Guzzi.
$260. More info: scramblercycle.com