Moto-Skiveez expands product lineup Known as a manufacturer of products designed to increase rider comfort,
Moto-Skiveez® has recently expanded their product lineup to include a “Techni- cal Riding Shirt.” Their long-sleeve design is intended to help prevent the natural oils and salts in perspiration from contaminating a rider’s jacket by using a “Hydro-Sport” fab- ric that features rapid, moisture wicking properties to accelerate evaporation. A secondary fabric, lightweight and breathable, is positioned to maximize air flow to further aid in moisture evaporation and cooling. Additional innovations include sleeves which are intentionally elongated to
accommodate the curvature of the arm while a rider is in an upright riding posi- tion as well as a thumb hole to prevent the sleeves sliding up while putting on a jacket. The Technical Riding Shirt has been designed with a one-quarter length front zipper and a collar to help prevent chafing around the neck from a riding jacket. The shirt is available online for $59.95, and for more information or to order, visit
motoskiveez.com.
OptiMate dual USB charger Ideal for any BMW motor- cycle fitted with a 12mm DIN (“Hella”) socket, the OptiMate 0-105 dual USB charger delivers 3300mA through two USB sockets and enables riders to power or charge two devices at the same time. The ergonomic design protrudes only 38mm (1.5") and the 90 degree USB outlet allows a cable to be routed close to the side of the motorcycle. Equipped with bike battery protection, the dual USB charger is ideal for tourers and rally goers want- ing to charge their phones, cameras and other devices after parking their bikes. The O-105 shuts off three hours after the engine is turned off, and if it senses a weak battery, the O-105 will warn the user and shut down the instant voltage drops to 12.3V. The weatherproof plug and seal design allows for
use in any weather; it seals at insertion of the USB cable, and the “ride-tested” rubber cap keeps the unused USB socket watertight at speed. For more information, visit
tecmate.com.
Changes at BMW Motorcycles of Baton Rouge BMW has revved up the motorcycling community in Louisiana’s “Capital City” with new ownership and a completely remodeled retail facility at BMW Motorcycles of Baton Rouge. Under the leadership of Dealer Princi- pals Jim and Susan Whitehead, the longtime exclusive BMW dealership located at 10545A Airline Highway offers a complete line of new and pre- owned BMW motorcycles, parts, accessories, apparel and service capa- bilities in a newly refurbished, 8,800 square foot retail facility and showroom. For Jim, it’s a homecoming of sorts, as he takes over the business that launched his career in the motorcycle industry two decades ago. “We are guided by the simple principle that the customer always comes first,” says Jim, who joined Hebert Cycles (the precur- sor to the current BMW dealership) as a sales man- ager in 1996. “I’ve known most of our customers for 20 years. We’ve ridden many miles together, and we’re all friends.” Jim and his staff maintain close ties to BMW clubs throughout Louisi- ana and regularly participate in the annual Cajun Swamp Scooter Rally, where Jim is a two-time winner of the Gumbo Cook-off. “I cook up 10 gallons of shrimp and Andouille gumbo for the crowd, and there’s never a drop left,” says Jim, an avid gardener and chef, who believes he has a good shot at repeating his culinary success at this year’s rally scheduled for November 11-13. When it comes to BMW motorcycles, Jim and his staff are eager to con-
vey their years of knowledge and expertise to anyone who will listen. As for the gumbo recipe, don’t even ask!
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