Product Showcase: Rain-Riding Readiness Part II

The family-owned business in Minnesota called Desert Dawgs has a new Fog Dawg that attaches to engine guards and protects feet the rider from road spray, cold updrafts. The Fog Dawgs have place to add fog lights, or, if you don't need fog lights, you can add helmet locks or a drink holder. They are model-specific and include pockets for storage. They won't interfere with engine cooling and are easy to take on and off, according to the maker. Leader MotorSports even made a two-minute video to demonstrate how easy the Fog Dawgs are to install. To see the video,   click here.

Choko Rain Booties (pictured on the right) are made by Canadians,  but you can buy them right here in the USA from Whitehorse Gear. These compact boot covers go over your riding boots and come off quickly for storage when the rain stops. Before you put them back into your saddlebags, just shake the rain off them. Choko Rain Booties are compact, lightweight and are made from PVC-coated waterproof nylon. They have full-length, inner  zippered openings and Velcro storm flaps for easy entry. An elasticized ankle strap and adjustable shin strap help adjust the fit. The Chokos come with a storage bag. To see sizing, visit the Whitehorse Gear website or give them a call.

The PVC motorcycle cover made by Tour Master protects a motorcycle from the elements when it is parked. It has high-frequency welded seams and is 100-percent waterproof. It has grommets in the hem to add a locking device and comes in two sizes to fit most bikes.

Check Corporation makes heated seats for the aftermarket and OEMs. These seat heaters have a waterproof digital temperature controller that provides consistent and controlled heating. The digital-control module will maintain the tightly regulated high or low temperature setting selected at the switch. This provides continuous comfort without the need for manual adjustments. The controller also has an automatic shut-off function after one hour of continuous operation and is capable of providing diagnostic feedback.
Check also provides a waterproof on-off rocker switch that can be installed for easy access or it can be hidden from view. Once the desired temperature is reached, the seat heater can be turned off. This system also has an automatic thermostat shut-off for safety. Check also manufacturers a single temperature motorcycle seat heater kit that has a bi-metal thermostat for temperature control that quickly warms the seat.
Check Corporation Motorcycle Seat Heaters can be installed in most motorcycles on the road today. The bike's seat cover is easily removed and the heating element adhered to the seat base foam. The seat cover is then reinstalled according to the original factory design and all wiring and hardware is installed out of sight. Each seat heater system is individually fused and safety wired into the bike's electrical system. The seat heater does not change the look of the seat, and they come with a three-year/36,000-mile warranty.