New Models & Products
New Models & Products
PROTECTION
Nirvana, Inc. has an addition to the growing preservative/cleaner product line. It is called Protect-It and its claim to fame is that the vinyl and rubber cleaner allegedly is non-slip. The product kit consists of the three types of cleaners: ProtectIt 1 is for vinyl and rubber. ProtectIt 2 cleans chrome, and Protect-It 3 is for painted and unpainted surfaces where no buffing is needed.
For more information, write to Nirvana, Inc., P.O. Box 7557, Daytona Beach Shores, Fla. 32016 or P.O. Box 445, Orinda, Calif. 94563.
SKID PLATE
Fun ’N Fast introduces a new skid plate for the 1977 Honda CR125 they claim will protect cases and exhaust pipe. The skid plate is made of steel and bolts on in minutes with no special tools required. The price is $23.50 and the part number is SP40 C. For further information contact your dealer or Fun ’N Fast Inc., Dept. CW7, 18143 Napa, Northridge, Calif. 91325. Telephone: (213) 886-5664.
TIRE IRON
Flanders Co. has a 17¾in. long tire iron they say can make changing a motorcycle tire a lot easier. The iron has a one-inch lip to help get a good grip on the tire bead and slightly rounded corners to keep you from pinching tubes. The tire iron is available from your dealer or from Flanders Company, Dept. CW-7, P.O. Box 2297D, Pasadena, Calif. 91105. Telephone: (213) 6812581.
NUT & BOLT SHOP
A new idea offered by DRI Industries could save hours of sorting through old coffee cans, trips to the hardware store, and perhaps even a lot of money. The Nut & Eolt Shop has 25 drawers and 51 individual compartments and contains nearly 2000 pieces of hardware. Included are hex nuts, bolts and machine screws, wood screws, sheet metal screws, flat washers, tooth-lock washers, split-lock washers and cotter pins. A complete set of industrial fasteners with diameters from pencil-point #6s to 5/16" with a full line of lengths and threads come with the kit. Heads of all kinds—flat, round, pan and hex heads are included and there are nuts to fit everything in the set. Each piece is claimed to be high-grade, zinc-plated steel. The purchase price is $24.95 plus $3.90 for shipping and handling. Write to DRI Industries, 8200 Humboldt Ave., Dept. CW-7, Minneapolis, Minn. 55431
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BIKE AID
Dri-Slide Bike Aid is a dry film. molybased lubricant. A handy 4-in. x 8-in. carry-along plastic case called a Bike Aid First Aid Kit is foam cushioned lined, and contains a 4 oz. can of Bike Aid, two screwon needle point adapters for lubricating those hard-to-get places, and a small lubricator with pocket clip. Bike Aid is applied in liquid form and dries to a thin plate that is claimed to lubricate and inhibit rust without attracting dust. Try your local motorcycle dealer or write Dri-Slide, Inc.. Dept. CW-7, Fremont. Mich. 49412. Telephone: (616) 7740831.
CHAIN TOOL
Beck/Arnley announces the new Bolger Chain Tool. This chain tool is built from heat-treated alloy steel and will fit all standard size motorcycle drive chains. It will push the link pin completely out and will convert to a masterlink riveter in seconds. A detailed instruction sheet is supplied with each tool. Available now from your Beck/Arnley distributor.
AIRSHIELD
A higher airshield for BMW cockpit fairings is available from Krauser. The windscreen is three inches higher than the standard BMW fairing and helps provide resistance to air flow while shielding the rider from wind pressure. The cost of the airshield is $39.95. It is available from Bob Beach Motorcycle Ac cessories, 2673 W. River Pkwy., Grand Island, N.Y. 14072. Telephone (716) 7734960. Krauser is designing cockpit fairings with the new windshield for other big touring bikes and will announce their availability soon.
SAFETY BARS
Tour & Trail announces the availabilityof of custom safety bars for most 1977 touring bikes. Constructed of high tensile strength tubing, these bars offer folding footpegs. precise fit and chrome. Sugested retail price is $32.95. For more information write to International! Florida Cycle Supply. Dep.. CW-7, P.O. Box 5245. Jacksonville, Fla. 32207 or call (904) 733-3363.
LESTER II FOR SUZUKI GS750
Cast alloy wheels for the Suzuki GS750 are available from Lester Tire & Wheel Company. The wheels will accommodate tube or tubeless tires. All instructions for installation are included and the stock hub design is used, so no additional adapters or spacers are needed. For more information, contact The Lester Tire & Wheel Co.. Dept. CW-7, 26881 Cannon Rd.. Bedford Heights. Ohio 44146. Telephone: (216) 232-9030.
CLUTCH SPRING
A heavy duty clutch spring for the late model (1971-1977) wet-clutch Sportsters is said to provide 20 percent more holding power than even the latest dual springs from the factory and is a direct replacement component. For further information contact Trock Cycle. Dept. CW-7, 9540 Berwyn Ave., Rosemont, Iii. 60018. Telephone: (312) 678-3500.
