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It's Expo time in Indy

The Indianapolis Dealer Expo is usually the motorcycling industry's first look at many of the new products we'll be buying in the coming year. It's certainly the biggest, with exhibits packed into the voluminous Indianapolis Convention Center and the RCA Dome as well as display areas at the Marriott and Westin hotels.

In short, for a motorcycle stuff junkie, it's heaven.

Unfortunately for everyday riders, though, the Dealer Expo is only open to dealers and other industry folk. But while the public might not be able to get in, we were lucky enough to score a couple floor passes and got the lowdown on all the hot, new gear for '08.

It would be impossible to cover everything here, but below are some of the highlights of the gear, accessories and equipment that you'll be drooling over this year.

Twisted Throttle's Adam Redford shows off black powder-coated Trax removable aluminum cases. These things are light and deep. They also look tough as nails — because they are.	National Cycle's Ann Wiley has a huge line of bike accessories, from bags to bolt-on chrome to windscreens.	Just like every other part of your motorcycle, you need to take care of your batteries. Mike Lenahan and Dan Williams go over Deltran's Battery Tender products, which will do just that.
Richard Battles shows off his RKA Tankbags, which combine tough design with the functional purpose of organizing all those gadgets bolted to our handlebars these days.	MotoNation's Paco Goebel talks about a Vemar Jiano helmet, a three-quarter-helmet flip-up that Goebel says earned certification as a full-face.	Bruce Hubley (right) and Matthew Louck were at Indy promoting the return of the Indy Mile, which will go down on September 13 during MotoGP weekend this year.
Cortech's Accelerator 2 jacket is crazy tough. It also offers an integrated drinking bladder and an extensive venting system.	Looking for quite possibly the best leathers money can buy? Consider Spidi's incredibly light GP Kangaroo suit.	S100's cleaning products are ubiquitous in bike garages around the country. There's a reason. They work.
If you want a top box with a lot of style, consider Twisted Throttle's Coocase. It has remote lock, integrated lights and an alarm system.	Tourmaster's Intake jacket is one of the company's more popular mesh lines.	Shoei's Hornet DS helmet has an integrated face shield. It's targeting the growing adventure rider and dual-sport rider segments.
The TCX off-road boots are redesigned for '08. They combine the company's unique Torsion Control System with a new buckle system.	Sidi's Crossfire line of off-road boots looks stunning for '08.	Ego Barkbusters from Twisted Throttle protect your hands in the rough stuff. They come in Supermoto, woods and motocross versions.
On the road side, Sidi's Streetburner packages the boot's top-of-the-line quality in a shorter style.	This new half-tint face shield from Shoei is one of the hot new items in the company's growing accessories line.	Givi has been in the hard bag business for years. They have some nice looks going on for '08.
Spiegler has some of the world's coolest hydraulic lines.	Cobra has dominated the 50cc mini-motocross market for years. Now they're stepping up to the 65cc class.	Powerlet Products knows power. They offer a number of products to help you better manage the accessories that run off your motorcycle's battery.
TCX Competizione road-race boots are sleek, especially this chrome-colored Troy Bayliss replica model.	If you don't like your Harley dresser antennae whipping in the wind, then you should look at KK Supply's Hidden Antenna. It hides neatly behind the fairing and works just as well as the visible kind.	Spidi's JK Leather jacket is one of the softest armored leather jackets you can buy.
Go ahead, get lost. TomTom GPS units will get you home again.	Big Bike Parts knows big bikes. They're Vantage Boards are designed to take highway pegs to the next level.	Now that is some luggage. The S3500 bag from Saddleman is almost big enough to carry a second bike.
Techmount is all about finding clean ways for you to attach more stuff to your motorcycle.	When it comes to lubrication, Klotz has it.	Need a better air filter for your KTM? K&N's new MX Stream-Top filter features 7/8-inch deep pleats that offer a much greater surface area than foam to provide increased airflow and can go nearly twice as long between cleanings.
More Vemar street helmets. The company offers a dirt line, as well.	Richard Peacock from Helmet House goes over the features of HJC's CL-Max Evolve modular helmet.	If you have any old leather stuff laying around, try out Leather Therapy. It makes your old leather look like new leather.
Rossi likes AGV helmets. Maybe you would, too?	Rex Marsee Design has some quality bags for your bike.	If you need to carry more stuff, take a look at T-Bags for tankbags, tailbags and pretty much anything you can strap to your bike for more stowing capacity.
Rynus knows detail. The gear company has a huge selection of unique designs, with a ton of new stuff in the '08 line that targets women riders.	Road Dog Trailers turn your motorcycle into an SUV. Well, almost.	Dry your bike fast with the tough and handy Blaster Sidekick.
If you have a Suzuki M109, you might want to consider these handlebar risers and nifty tach relocation kit from Rivco.	Xtreme Charge started out building battery chargers for the military. Now they offer the same technology to the consumer motorcycle market.	F4 Customs' windscreen can't be scratched, not even with steel wool.
Have a sore butt? Maybe you need an AirHawk cushion for your seat.	G-Force helmets are big in the car-racing industry. The company, which says it puts quality and safety before design, is looking to branch into motorcycle helmets.	Kal-Gard offers up a wide selection of chain lube, rust inhibitor, cleaner and foam filter oil to keep your bike running smoothly.
Mas Leather's Fuzion line of textile and leather jackets is new for '08.	Suddenly, a man with a bat appeared! National Cycle's polycarbonate windscreen on the right withstood his attack — the acrylic one on the left, though, not so much.