Fast Rack To The Rescue!

The other day, I went out to my van to run some errands, and when I turned the key to start it....nothing. Dead battery. Great.

I don't have a second car, but I've got something better- a motorcycle equipped with accessories from The Cycle Guys. I strapped on my Fast Rack, and two minutes later I was on my way to the auto parts store to pick up a new battery. All I needed was my Fast Rack aluminum luggage rack, and a bungee net.

When I returned home, I installed the new battery and the van was ready to go. Just because it was fun, I returned the old battery to the auto parts store on my Fast Rack-equipped Triumph.

Luggage For Buells

Buell makes some great bikes! But unfortunately, the aftermarket doesn't offer as much for Buell owners as for some other more generic bikes. The Cycle Guys' FastPack size 2 fits Buell FIREBOLT (03-09) 1125R & 1125CR (08-09) models, offering the carrying capacity of a tankbag, but with the convenience of being able to disappear when you don't want a bag. When empty or near empty, the FastPack cleverly collapses and with the turn of a zipper, the bag essentially disappears to become a stylish carbon-fiber embossed, padded seat cover. It never needs to be removed from the bike, and small items like cellphone/keys/etc. can be placed in the FastPack and you can still keep it in the down position. When fully deployed, the FastPack holds about 8 liters of your gear- a jacket for those early morning manuevers, or a quick trip to the grocery store. Forget about bulky backpacks or tankbags that get in the way of your riding- the FastPack does it all and disappears when you don't need it. All of this for only $69.95! Available from The Cycle Guys, at www.thecycleguys.com or (714) 357-1102. Also distributed thru Tucker Rocky dealers nationwide.

Pizza Delivery!

My girlfriend introduced me to a great local pizza place- Selma's Chicago Pizza in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. I had my motorcycle at her house, and when it was time to go home, she kindly offered me the box of leftover pizza to take with me. Fortunately, my bike was equipped with a Cruise Pack, so carrying the pizza was easy! I just unzipped the Cruise Pack, put the pizza box inside, and off I went. The next day, that pizza made a tasty lunch! Without the Cruise Pack, I was not about to put that pizza box inside my jacket and because my bike is low 'n lean, saddlebags just aren't my thing. Thanks Cruise Pack!

Pillion Pad & Luggage Combo

Have you ever found yourself wishing for just a little bit of luggage, but either you didn't own any, or your bike had no place for it? The new Cruise Pack from The Cycle Guys might be just what you need. It's a padded pillion that goes onto your bike's rear fender with eight super strong suction cups, similar to other lick 'em and stick 'em pillion pads. But the Cruise Pack does something the other ones don't- it's got a full-perimeter zipper that, when unzipped, unleashes a bag big enough to swallow a six pack of your favorite beverage with room to spare. Space for enough clothes for a quick overnighter, or to carry your lunch to work. When you don't need the bag, youjust zip it down and it's a comfy p-pad again. The Cruise Pack fits rear fenders 7 inches or wider, which means just about all modern bikes. The Cycle Guys recommend that you clean your fender before installation, for best results. Suggested retail price $99.95. Contact your local Biker's Choice or Tucker-Rocky dealer, or visit www.thecycleguys.com (714-357-1102).
Works on Harley, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Victory, VTX, Shadow, RoadStar, VStar, Vegas, Sportster, Dyna, Street Bob, Softail, FLH

MotoGP at Laguna Seca 2009

Honda won it's first MotoGP in a while, with Dani Pedrosa at the controls during the Laguna Seca round, July 3-5 2009 in Monterey, California. Other weekend winners: Mat Mladin in Superbike, and Ben Bostrom in Sportbike. Here's a cool link for more race information: http://www.superbikeplanet.com
The Cycle Guys' display must have been located in a recession-free zone at the track, because business was brisk and topped our expectations. In addition to our unique FastPack tailbag, FastRack luggage rack and Semi-Official Event Tee Shirts, we also had the new ASV F3 unbreakable sportbike levers and a selection of Hein Gericke and Firstgear riding apparel for sale. Check out our pix of Cannery Row at www.facebook.com/thecycleguys.

Everyone there was super-friendly, and the weather was gorgeous, making it a fantastic weekend for us. If you were there, well, a big THANKS and we look forward to seeing you next year. -The Cycle Guys
www.thecycleguys.com

Drawstring Sack Now Included!

For a limited time only, all FastPack retractable tailbags will include a FREE drawstring sack. This lightweight but strong sack lets you carry your lunch, jacket, etc. away from the bike while leaving your FastPack on the bike. It's sized to fit perfectly inside the FastPack when loaded, and when empty, the drawstring sack virtually disappears inside the folded down FastPack. LAGUNA SECA FANS: Stop by The Cycle Guys vendor display at MotoGP (July 2-4, 2009) for SHOW SPECIAL PRICING on the FastPack and other unique products from The Cycle Guys! Luggage for Suzuki GSXR, Bandit, Katana, Honda CBR, 599, 919, DN-01, VFR800, Fury, VTX, Shadow, Kawasaki ZX6R, ZX10R, Versys, Ninja, Yamaha FZ-1, Fazer, R1, R6

FastPack Luggage for Yamaha R6

The FastPack Tailbag - now for your YZF-R6! The FastPack installs on your stock back seat (not the cowl), and retracts when not needed. When the bag is deployed, you've got room a'plenty to carry your lunch, groceries, an extra helmet, jacket liner for when the weather gets cold...you get the idea. 8 liters of cargo. When you don't need the bag, simply press it down and seal the perimeter zipper, and it becomes a carbon fiber seat cover, with a little extra padding for your passenger. Or, you can throw a few small things like cell phone, wallet, and keys in the FastPack, and still zip it down- you'll barely notice they're even there, yet they are held securely and out of the way. Tankbags get in the way and scratch your paint! Backpacks are cumbersome and interfere with spirited riding. The FastPack does not touch your paint, is always there when you need it, and disappears when you don't! $72.95 from The Cycle Guys.