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Give RoadBikeMake sure your favorite biker is thefirst to receive the all-new RoadBike— Motorcycle Cruising swag by givingone of our brand-spanking-newhats this holiday season! Qualitymaterials and workmanshipensure that it will last for years.One size fits all. $15. Grease Rag,203/425-8777, www.GreaseRag.com.

Give ClarityNanofilm claims its new Clarity

Defog It anti-fog formula is so reliable that it’sused by the military worldwide to prevent fog-ging on mission-critical optics. In lab tests, alens coated with Clarity Defog It was heldover steam for 60 minutes — without fogging.In another test, lenses were moved betweenhot and cold environments 100 times — and never fogged. Sounds perfect for thatChristmas Day ride. Defog It towelettes,$7.49; cleaner and anti-fog liquid, $4.99.Nanofilm, 800/883-6266,www.NanofilmProducts.com.

Give BeautyPerfect for the bar, game

room, or just the garage, this pub mirrorand barstool are sure to garner someattention wherever they’re on display.Both items feature the likeness ofBetty, the ‘60s-inspired pin-up, ridingon a classic 1960 FLH Duo GlideHarley-Davidson. The framed 22" X 18"mirror features exclusive graphics, whilethe barstool has a chrome-plated,tubular steel frame and cushioned vinylseat with swivel base. It measures 30"in height. Mirror, $59.99; barstool,$79.99. California Car Cover,800/423-5525,www.CalCarCover.com.

Give Toasty TootsiesPowered via your bike’s 12-volt electrical system anddesigned to operate in all weather conditions, Tour Master’s

Synergy electric boot insoles make the ideal practical gift. The anti-bacterial fleece lining heats its entire surface area, from heel to toe, providing arch support, foot and ankle alignment, and heelshock absorption. Can be worn individually or connected to otherTour Master Synergy garments. Sizes 7-4XL. $49.99. Tour Master,www.TourMaster.com.

Give SpecsTAG Heuer Avant-Garde Eyewear has a new collection

of innovative sunglasses called Squadra that is ideal for under-the-helmet wear. A flexible titanium inside arm, covered by ahard outer elastomere with a soft-composite inner rubber, yieldsincredible fit, resilience, durability, and supreme comfort andhold. Squadra glasses also offer ophthalmic-quality clarity ofvision and superior levels of protection. The one-piece, shock-resistant shield offers uninterrupted vision and provides signifi-cant protection against wind and dangerous UV rays. Available infive shapes, in gray or brown. $350. TAG Heuer, 866/260-0460,www.TAGHeuer.com.

Give KnobsDisplay your motopride on your four-on-the-floor stick shifter.Dichrome makes custom shift knobs using any image or logoyou desire under a lens of crystal-clear glass. Motorcycle brands,club logos, company logos, car logos — the possibilities are unlimited.Available in five backing colors with 16 different thread pitch optionsin standard and metric. All Dichrome knobs carry a lifetime guarantee.$80. Dichrome, 877/937-4420, www.Dichrome.com.

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GiveHappiness

Mr. Happy turns any frown upside-down. Be ready with a kind word andlight pantomime for any downeroccasion — also good for cheeringup rain-sodden rally campsites orbolstering spirits during multidaybad-weather scenarios that haveeaten up most of a given vacation orride. Makes a great gift for anymotorcycle traveler. See where Mr.Happy’s been, and contribute to thefun at www.Aerostich.com/MrHappy— join the adventure and share yourphotos and travel experiences. $7.Aerostich, 800/222-1994,www.Aerostich.com.

Give SugarThis special-edition,licensed and num-bered, M&M motorcyclehelmet makes a fungift for any candy-loving rider. A photo-graph of animatedM&Ms was treated tothe same four-colorprocess that printsbooks and magazines,then ink-printed onthin, flexible decals,applied to the helmet,and clear-coated. Theselimited-edition helmets comewith verification of authenticity and are available in full-face modular and MX dirt styles. From $149. HelmetsInc., 800/827-7507, www.HelmetsInc.com.

Give ChatterThe XBi2 is a bike-to-bike wireless inter-

com that also comes equipped with Bluetooth. Itallows simultaneous communications between threeriders with up to 500 meters of range [1,640']. TheXBi2 lets you stream an audio signal from anysource that already comes equipped with Bluetooth,such as mobile telephones, MP3 players, GPS units,and even iPhones. After all, the whole point ofBluetooth is to eliminate that pesky cable that mostintercoms are dependent on for receiving audio sig-nals. The XBi2 will allow for 6 to 8 hours of true talktime and 48 hours of standby time on one charge.$229.95. Chatter Box USA, 888/452-2269,www.ChatterBoxUSA.com.

Give Bling Our friend Dallas Pridgen’s Outrider Jewelry is always cutting edge and super cool. Dallas

has a new line of stainless steel and sterling silver zipper pulls feature designs such as the Reaper,Speed Freak, and Jolly Rodger (shown). These pulls will make your old leather look good, and yourgood leather look great. Perfect for jackets or boots, they make inexpensive, yet stylish Christmas gifts.$19 to $40. Outrider Jewelry, 800/895-1244, www.OutriderJ.com.

Give SantaHit the road for a holiday joyride with Santa’s Cycle City. This hand-crafted, hand-painted illuminated tabletop Christmas tree showcases

more than 70 hand-painted, fully sculpted motorcycles, dozens of charac-ters, and 12 lighted biker village buildings topped with American flags anda sculpted pewter eagle, it includes a handsome wooden display base and brass name plaque. They make exciting holiday decor or thrilling,collectible biker gifts. One-year guarantee. 15" high. $150. BradfordExchange, 877/268-6638, www.BradfordExchange.com.

Give PowerEvery biker’s shop or garage canuse one of these. The dual-output,

12-volt 800 mA BT-TWIN 800 batterycharger has all the charge characteristicsof its cousins, the Battery Tender Juniorand the Waterproof 800. The housing isa replica of a V-twin engine, and aninternal sound chip mimics the sound ofa motorcycle starting when you connectthe charger to a battery. For your conven-ience (and fun!), there is also a buttonto let you activate the sound at any time.$119.95. Deltran, 386/736-7900,www.BatteryTender.com.

Give CareInstead of more stuff, how about giving something to clean and pro-tect the stuff we already have? Nikwax makes products for leather

(and a bunch of other fabrics) that will clean, condition, and waterproofyour favorite biker’s valuables. While the full line is great, the company’sLeather Cleaner and Leather Restorer make an ideal gift combination forany motorcyclist. The Leather Cleaner works for any full-grain, smoothleather item, including jackets and pants, while the Leather Restorer water-proofs, conditions, and restoressuppleness to leather, ensuringyou are dry and comfy regard-less of the weather. $12.65each. Nikwax, 800/563-3057,www.Nikwax.com.

Give A HookThese bike deco hangers arejust the thing for any biker’sgarage or shop. As functional asthey are cool, each coat rack islaser-cut from 10-gauge, cold-rolled steel, while the key racksare cut from 16-gauge steel. Available powdercoated in your choiceof black or silver; SoftBrake key and coat hangers are predrilled foreasy mounting. Key racks, $35; coat rack, $45. North CountyCustoms/Softbrake Inc., 714/680-0911, www.Softbrake.com.

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Give JuiceYamaha’s lightweight, fuel-efficient EF2000iS genera-

tor is a quiet, long-running device with a new retro-modern design. Weighing in at only 44 pounds,

this mighty-mite machine has enough powerto run fans, laptops, lights, or most anyother equipment for on-the-spot repairsand maintenance, allowing you to “set upshop” no matter the location. This smallgenerator can help save money and theenvironment. An EF2000iS can run for upto 10 hours on merely a gallon of gas.Additionally, the EF2000iS runs quieterand produces significantly less vibration

than a larger generator, making it versatilefor use anywhere. $1,099. Yamaha,

800/88-YAMAHA, www.Yamaha-Motor.com.

Give The WorldWhat better gift than travel?Edelweiss celebrates its 30thanniversary in 2010, and its newtour program reflects its status asthe world leader in motorcycle tour-ing. In North America, ride the entireWest Coast with the HighwayNumber 1 Tour or celebrate thegrand old South with the SmokyMountains Tour. European toursinclude the Grand Alps, Kings andCastles, Royal Alpine Vacation, andMOA Motorrad Days. Worldwide, thelineup features adventure tours inPatagonia, Kilimanjaro, and Siberia,while specialty tours include train-ing tours, Ride4Fun tours, andscooter tours. Finally, for the motor-cyclist who’s done it all, Edelweisspresents the Discover Our EarthExpedition, a nearly 40,000-mileride around the world (on your ownbike) that lasts eight months.Prices vary. Edelweiss Bike Travel,800/507-4459,www.EdelweissBike.com.

Give VersatilityThe new Super Tool 300 continues Leatherman’s long tradition of preparing boththe workingman and DIYers alike. Bigger, beefier pliers, removable wire cutters,and “clumping” (by pulling on only one tool, you get them all from the handle atonce, including the knives) are just some of the improvements. Better ergonomic fitis another: the handles are rounded for comfort and have cutouts on the side toeasily access blades while wearing bulky work gloves. The locks have also beenstrengthened to ensure full engagement. Comes with 25-year warranty. Silver, $84;black oxide, $97. Leatherman, 800/847-8665, www.Leatherman.com.

Give ArtArtist Larry Grossman’s print Hangin’ With ThePharaohs at Jenkin’s will take you back in time. Buthere’s the best part: Larry also offers the option ofcreating a custom picture just for you, whereby he’llput your car(s) and/or bike(s) and you (or whoever)into this scene. Larry’s other works of art utilize allkinds of other vintage elements, including trains,planes, diners, movie theaters, and more. 19" x 25".$30. Retrovisions, 818/907-8626,www.Retrovisions.com.

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Give MemoriesLooking for ultimate video quality and simple web-posting capabilities? VholdR’s ContourHD1080p isthe first helmet camera that allows you to shoot1080p video and then enables you to share it online.Use the Easy Edit software to pick resolution, set contrast, metering, exposure, and microphone gain.Records over three and a half hours of 1080p videoor up to eight hours of Contour HD to its own remov-able memory card. Mounts onto goggles, helmet, handlebars, vehicle, or anywhere else. This light (4.3 ounces), water-resistant, all-season camcorder with an anodized aluminum body withstands dust, dirt, mud, and snow. $329.99. VholdR, 866/397-6920, www.VholdR.com.

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Give TunesHow cool would this look next to your favoriterider’s bed? Officially licensed by Harley-Davidson, iHome’s 2.1 Harley-DavidsonHeadlight stereo speaker system with alarmclock for iPhone or iPod makes a killer gift.Designed with classic Harley-Davidson front-endstyling and sporting the signature Harley enginegrowl in place of a traditional alarm buzzer,Harley enthusiasts will look forward to waking upearly. Features include waking to iPhone, iPod, ormotorcycle sound, automatically charging youriPod or iPhone while docked; a full functionremote control, and auxiliary line-in jack.$129.99. iHome, www.iHomeAudio.com.

Give A Gift ThatLasts All YearGive your special rider the latestand greatest motorcycle stories, pho-tos, and news with a subscription to hisor her favorite mag. RoadBike is the premiermagazine for motorcycle cruising riders of alllevels and brands. Our focus is on real-worldcruisers and touring motorcycles, gear, skills, and destinations to bet-ter enjoy the ride. Get RoadBike before newsstand readers and save60 percent off the cover price. 12 issues, $23.95. RoadBike,877/693-3577, or subscribe online at www.RoadBikeMag.com.

Give QualityA lot of bikers carry a knife, but some of the junk on themarket is poorly made. For quality, look to Swiss Army.

Last year, the Swiss Army invited seven potential suppliers fromSwitzerland and other countries to compete for the exclusive con-tract to make a new Soldier’s knife, one of the renowned compa-ny’s classic products. Each candidate’s knife was subjected tofield testing by Swiss Army personnel, as well as independentlaboratory testing. The result? Many changes, including theergonomic, dual-density handle; one-hand, serrated, lockingblade; and the wood saw. But one thing remains the same: thename. That hasn’t changed in 118 years. $58. Victorinox/SwissArmy, 800/442-2706, www.SwissArmy.com.

Give Safety & ComfortReinforced with Kevlar, Diamond Gusset Defendermotorcycle jeans help riders stay safe and comfort-able on the road. Ordinary jeans are constructed with asingle center seam from front to back and up the legs;Diamond Gusset jeans incorporate a diamond-shapedpiece of material sewn into the crotch, allowing stress tobe redistributed for comfort, strength, and greater freedomof movement. Three separate areas of woven Kevlar sewnin at the hips, knees, and seat protect you from roadrash. Available in a variety of styles, colors, and sizes.$99.95. Diamond Gusset, 888/8-GUSSET,www.GussetClothing.com. RB

Give Socks, NatchNow, what would the holidays be without some brand-new socks?Alpinestars’ Men’s Kamikaze high crew socks are made of 85-per-

cent cotton/15-percent Spandex for a snug, comfortable fit. Anunder-the-calf sock with knitted-in A-stars logo and graphic,

ribbed forefoot, reinforced instep, and reinforced toebox, it comes in gray/black or white/black.

Alpinestars has a full line of not only ridingapparel, but also casual apparel like

hats and hoodies to help yourfavorite motorcyclist look stylish on or off the bike. $7.50.

Alpinestars, 323/325-9814, www.Alpinestars.com.