There are a few weird and wonderful things out there in the world of bling. Heated hand grips and Öhlins shocks have practical applications, coloured air valve tyre caps and foot pegs add visual character. But then there are offers like these ‘odd mods’, which you probably never thought you needed until you read about them here…
1. Exhaust fragrance. That’s right, you heard correctly. This is a solution to be added to the fuel mix that promises to make your fumes smell as sweet as apples or cherry or grape or whatever the flavour of the day is. This is advertised as ‘a must for scooter rallies or that Sunday ride with friends.’ – Coro riders, take note! Next time you congregate at the Coroglen Tavern, be sure to slip a nip into your tank. Forget knee downs and wheelies, the smell is guaranteed to ‘set you apart from the rest and sure to be a crowd pleaser.’ (I actually think this one might end up under the Christmas tree from ‘Santa’ if I keep turning up to Mum’s on a stinky two stroke ><)
2. Kryptonite lock: Regular steel just doesn’t cut it anymore. With this baby installed in your garage you can be sure that Superman will steer clear of your beloved machine. And if not even Superman can touch it, what have you got to worry about? (OK, so it’s made from hardened carbon alloy steel, not its namesake, but if you don’t read the fine print you needn’t be troubled by such trivialities)
3. Harley Davidson Swarovski Crystal Headlight Trim. In purple. Why? Because you can. There is also a range of glittery gear available including helmets, and let’s not forget the all important tail light stock housing. How did we not think of covering one of those in crystals before? Honda riders need not despair at the Harley Davidson tag, items such as jewel encrusted shifter linkages (yes, really) are custom made to order, so your VFR will be able to outshine the chrome at a HOG rally.
4. If your bike has been feeling a bit docile lately, it’s time to spike things up a little. Spikes for the tank, spikes for the oil dipstick, spikes for the bar ends… anything that could be made sharper and pointer, has been. These Chrome Twisted Spike Reservoir Caps complement the protruding blades that stand sentry around the fuel cap, but why stop with the bodywork? These days spiking your tyres is all the rage, and there doesn’t need to be a cop in sight…
5. Self leveling drink cup holder. That’s right, not only does this add on hold your drink, it automatically adjusts for lean angle (there’s no mention of the device having been wheelie tested). With this baby you can confidently order the combo at the McDonalds drive thru without the aid of a pillion and you will have no excuse when you go into the petrol station and the hard sell attendant asks ‘are you sure you don’t want a takeaway coffee with that’?.
6. Pie warmer. OK, so this is a DIY addition but it has proved immensely popular. Saving the best until last, this baby can be whipped up in your garage with a piece of number 8 wire and some pliers. Why not harness the heat energy escaping from your boxer engine to turn a petrol station pie thermonuclear while simultaneously filtering through Auckland traffic jams? You know that niggling desire is not going away until you have tried it for yourself…
Have you tried fruity fumes? Can you vouch for your Swarovski handle bar ends being a cut above the rest? What else have you been offered by pop up adverts or bike-related spam? Please share your experiences with Odd Mods below…
