New Models & Products
NEW MODELS & PRODUCTS
MOTOCROSS GLOVE
A new motocross glove called the Rogue is being marketed exclusively by AFS Distributors, Dept. CW-3, 229 E. Third St., Lewistown, PA 17044. The glove is crafted of genuine deerskin and features built-in padding, Velcro cuff adjustment, and a soft, comfortable fit. The Rogue glove is available in black, blue and yellow two-tone and red and blue two-tone.
SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
Marubeni America Corporation has announced plans to market a full line of replacement suspension components, to be sold under the Red Wing brand name. The units are said to be compati • with more than 95 percent of current motorcycles. The introductory line will include four fork assemblies, two styles and five sizes of rear oil cushions and a universal type steering damper, for street, enduro, racing, motocross and trail bikes. Details may be obtained from Marubeni America Corp., Dept. CW-3, 200 Park Ave., New York, NY 10017.
XL250 PISTON
Venolia's new forged racing piston for the XL250 Honda is available in sizes standard, 0.020, 0.040, 0.060, 0.080, 77, 78 and 79mm. Compression ratio is 10, 11 and 12:1. Venolia's piston catalog is available for $1 from Venolia Pistons, 2160 Cherry Industrial Circle, Dept. CW-3, Long Beach, CA 90805.
STEDI-PAD
It's 110 degrees outside and you're sitting at the local pub tilting a brew. All of a sudden this guy comes up and asks if that's your motorcycle in the parking lot. "Yup," you say, "what about it?" He then informs you that it's laying on its side and maybe you'd like to go pick it up. Aargh! The worst possible thoughts pass through your mind. "Did it dent my CYCLE WORLD stickie? Have my Cal Rayborn Replica handgrips been torn? You run outside nd sure enough, there lies your pride d joy, its sidestand stuck 4 in. into e soft asphalt. But one never again has to worry about such catastrophic occurrences, because there is now a solution. Get yourself a Stedi-Pad, better yet, a Stedi-Pad with a carrying case, and slip it under your kickstand whenever you park. It’s made from tough, flexo plastic and contains a lanyard to haul it up once you’re aboard. Too, you can play fetch with the dog and not have to worry about retrieving the pad if Fido isn’t up to the game. The pad sells for $5.95 and the case is an extra $3.95, from Whaley’s, P.O. Box 542, Dept. CW-3, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. That’s maybe a little high for all but the gadget freaks, but a good present for the man who has everything.
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MOTOCROSS TIRE
The newest Pirelli motocross tire is a 4.50-18 supercross featuring a full G.P. tread which extends far into the sidewall. The tire is said to offer substantial improvement over the 4.00-18, due to its heavily lugged center tread, which is claimed to greatly aid straight line traction and braking ability. Information is available from Pirelli dealers or through Cosmopolitan Motors Inc., Dept. CW-3, Hatboro, PA 19040.
KNOBBY SHOP CATALOG
Gobs of stuff for the motocross, trials and ISDT rider is alive and well in Allan Greenwood’s nifty catalog, all available by mail. Hard to find goodies such as trials jumpsuits, Belstaff jackets and pants appear, as well as trick little tools for oddball jobs. How about alloy skidpans and bars for your trialer, or a Cheney frame for that engine you’ve got sitting around? Here is where you find it. Lots of boots, gloves and leathers, too. So if you’re into trials, motocross or enduroing, spend a buck at Knobby Shop International, P.O. Box 1592, Dept. CW-3, La Jolla, CA 92037, and dig on all this neat equipment.
SHOCK-MOUNTED RACK
Florida Cycle Supply has introduced a new luggage rack series which features a shock mounting method said to greatly diminish metal fatigue due to engine vibration. The racks utilize a modular construction design which enables a rider to add many accessories. Details may be obtained from Florida Cycle Supply Co., P.O. Box 5245, Dept. CW-3, Jacksonville, FL 32207.
HIPPO HANDS
OK. So they look like Giraffe booties, but we’re tellin’ ya’, they’re HIPPO HANDS. And if you just happen to p one of those overweight creatures in your pool or backyard, don’t let him see these or you’ll never get ’em back. The real trick is that they just happen to fit on the handlebars of almost any motorcycle, and they can turn cold weather riding into pure pleasure, that is if you remembered to leave your pajamas at home and wear your jacket instead. The outer shell is heavy, black Naugahyde, lined with cozy fleece (we had a dog that had fleece once) and the quality and workmanship is truly outstanding. They go on or off the machine in seconds, allow access and safe operation of all controls, and even have a built-in pouch for toll booth or parking meter change. For cold weather riding they can’t be topped. We know, because we use them at CYCLE WORLD. They retail for $29.95 and yeah, snowmobile Äkvers can use them, too. If you can’t ^md them at your dealer, write Vetter Fairing Co., P.O. Box 927, Dept. CW-3, Rantoul, IL 61866. gj
