After launching our new design, we’ve finally revamped our store to integrate it into the site. We still have some content to add to the store, but the majority of the work is done…at least enough for you guys to use it. You’ll find the store categories in the categories box. We’ve also added a store search to the search box, so you can search for products in the store from any page.
There has been a bunch of little things here and there that we’ve done to improve on the new design…and we have a few more things on the list. Starting next week, we’ll be once concentrating on adding new content for the blog. We have a few really cool posts that we’re excited about, so look forward to that.
As always, your suggestions and feedback are appreciated.
We’re happy to announce that today we’ve launched the new look that has been in the works for a bit of time now! If you’re reading from our RSS feed, take a few seconds to check out the new look.
We’ve completely revamped the blog part of the site from the ground up. We were previously using a somewhat customized theme that was pretty common on the web…and honestly just didn’t work too well for this site. This time around we designed the site, coded it, and integrated into Wordpress ourselves. This way it’s all customized just for you!
There are still a few little things here and there that we’ll be modifying, so don’t be surprised to see a couple of changes over the next couple weeks. We’re also busy in the background working on revamping our store, so look for something on that soon.
If you have any feedback, we’re always all ears, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Feel free to play around with the site, see what you think, and if you find any bugs, let us know!
If you want to convert a large part of the rear of your 04-06 R1 bike to carbon fiber, look no further than the Carbon Fiber Works carbon fiber tire hugger with chain guard:
The part is made in the USA from strong, durable, light weight carbon fiber. It’s one piece that covers the section over the rear tire, as well as the chain.
If you’re going for the carbon fiber accents on your sports bike, a carbon fiber tank pad/protector is a must. Thankfully Ride Engineering makes just that:
The Ride Engineering carbon fiber tank protector is not just look alike CF, it’s made from real 2×2 weave. It fits most motorcycle tanks, and features a grey Ride Engineering logo on the top of it. I think I’m actually going to order one of these for Honda CBR600 F4i.
There is actually one review of this product from a customer on Motosport who gave it 5 stars:
“excellent tank protector. looks real good on the tank, it gives the bike a custom look to it..“
Alpinestars is one of my favorite brands out there, and they make great products for automotive and motorcycle enthusiasts. One of the great products they make are motorcycle gloves, and they have quite a variety of them…including ones that feature carbon fiber knuckle protection and other CF pieces. I’ll be going through the collection below:
Alpinestars Vega Drystar Gloves
MSRP: $99.99
- Leather and neoprene construction for all-weather riding
- Waterproof, breathable Drystar® membrane
- Thinsulate insulation
- Carbon fiber knuckle guards
- Dual wrist closures for a comfortable, secure fit
Buy These on eBay
See the official Alpinestars page
Alpinestars 3/4 Gloves
MSRP: $69.95
- Blending the best of a sports glove and a short glove, the 3/4 glove offers a high degree of comfort and ventilation
- Leather and synthetic suede construction
- Carbon Fiber knuckle protection
- Synthetic suede palm construction with reinforcements
- Wrist strap closure for a secure fit
- Perforated leather panels for added ventilation
Buy These on eBay
See the official Alpinestars page
Alpinestars Maze Gloves
MSRP: $69.95
- Full-grain leather construction.
- Compression molded body with EVA foam padding throughout top and thumb.
- Carbon fiber knuckle and finger protection, Velcro® closure, silicone compression molded finger protection.
Buy These on eBay
Buy These at Motosport
See the official Alpinestars page
Alpinestars Stella GP Plus Gloves
MSRP: $159.95
- Women-specific fit.
- Full grain leather construction.
- Carbon knuckle system provides excellent abrasion resistance and impact protection.
- Patented 3rd and 4th finger-bridge protects against finger roll and separation during impacts.
- Internal Schoeller Keprotec® palm and wrist flap reinforcements.
- Internal Kevlar® lining.
- External seams on the fingers.
- Dual wrist closures.
- Anatomically designed palm for superior grip and feel.
Buy These on eBay
Buy These at Motosport
See the official Alpinestars page
Alpinestars GP Plus Gloves
MSRP: $159.95
- Full-grain leather construction.
- Leather with Synthetic suede palm reinforcements for improved grip and protection.
- Carbon fiber knuckle protection.
- Rubber pad inserts to protect palm from abrasion.
- Velcro® cuff closure with TPR logo on upper wrist.
Buy These on eBay
Buy These at Motosport
See the official Alpinestars page
Alpinestars SP-1 Gloves
MSRP: $99.95
- Dual carbon protection on back of knuckles
- Kevlar and leather over fingers
- Kevlar ling
- Dual wrist closures
- Reinforced palm padding
- Kevlar on palm
- Flexible lateral wrist protection
- Kevlar and leather over back of hand and fingers
- Molded leather finger protection.
Buy These on eBay
See the official Alpinestars page
Alpinestars SPS Gloves
MSRP: $69.95
- Full-grain leather construction with carbon fiber protectors on the back of the hand.
- Palm protected with a second layer of leather and Kevlar®.
- Fingers have a second layer of fullgrain leather protection.
- Short cuff length with hook & loop closure.
Buy These on eBay
Buy These at Motosport
See the official Alpinestars page
When you’re customizing your bike, it’s the little things that can add up to make a big difference. One of the small modifications you can do are aftermarket bar ends that will help protect your bike. Made by Lockhart Phillips, these bar ends are made from anodized aluminum, but feature a carbon fiber inlay to give it a more exotic look.
There are two different versions, ones with a rubber mount, and ones without. They are pretty cheap, priced at $12.99 for the pair at the time of this writing. I think I paid something like that for an OEM replacement on one side for my bike.
In the past I’ve covered carbon fiber license plate frames, but they’ve been for a car. Since this month is carbon fiber motorcycle parts month, we’ll start off with a simple carbon fiber license plate frame for a motorcycle.
The frame is made by a company by the name of Carbon Fiber Works, they do a bunch of different carbon fiber parts for bikes…many of which we’ll be covering this month. It is constructed of strong, high gloss carbon fiber for durability and style.
I recommend purchasing it from MotoSport.com, it’s a great store online for bike parts. I’ve personally bought some stuff from my CBR600 F4i from them, and had a great experience. They even offer free Fedex 2-day shipping if you spend over $100, so make sure to check out the entire catalogue in case there is anything else you need.
Related Links
- Carbon Fiber Motorcycle License Plate Frame On MotoSport.com
- MotoSport.com
- Carbon Fiber Works
- Carbon Fiber Gear Carbon Fiber Store | Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Category
In May we’ll be covering a variety of carbon fiber motorcycle parts on this blog. From helmets to frame sliders, we’ll take a look at what’s out there. So if you’re a carbon fiber fan, and you ride a bike, stay tuned next month, we’ve got a lot of updates coming! For now check out these related carbon fiber motorcycle posts we’ve already made:
Carbon fiber technology is showing up everywhere, and hockey is one of those places. A new company by the name of Kynetyk Sports, LLC has come up with a great looking carbon fiber hockey stick.
There are quite a few benefits to this stick:
- Made from the lightest HTS aerospace grade carbon fiber with nano technology
- Uses solid foam core blade technology
- 3 to 1 shaft to blade weight ratio
- Shaft impact layer technology
- Corner reinforcement with Kevlar
- Heat Compression molding technology
- Taper flex shaft for optimal torque and shot response
- Sticky Grip technology
I’d like to hear from some of you hockey guys that have tried out this stick, what your thoughts are. If you’re looking to get one, the company seems to be selling direct on eBay for now. Pricing is in the $50-$150 range.
The sticks are available in left or right curve patterns, in 80 or 90 flex, and can be cut to height.
You can find more carbon fiber hockey gear in the hockey category of our store.
