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BELL MINI MOTO FOR KIDS
The Mini Moto is designed to look like a Moto III and offers the same features. The full front protects the rider's nose, mouth, chin and teeth from direct impact with the ground. Like larger models, the front is vented and contains a dust filter. Available colors are red, yellow, or blue in sizes 6 ⅜ to 6 ¾ in ⅛ in. increments. Price is $84.50 from any Bell helmet dealer.
J.T. VENTILATOR
The J.T. Ventilator is a combination chest protector/shoulder pad that lets air flow through perforated plastic plates. The Ventilator features adjustable elastic side and arm straps and a removable bib that attaches to the back for rider identification. Five color combos are available for $61.95 from dealers or J.T. Racing, CW-9, 303 W. 35th Street-C, National City, Calif. 92050. Phone (714) 479-9696.
900CC BIG BORE KIT FOR HONDA 750F
Ontario Moto Tech has a 68mm, 900cc piston kit for the Honda 750F. The kit comes with oversize cylinder liners and installation doesn't require machining. When the big bore kit is used in conjunction with a CB900 crankshaft, the size increases to 1002cc. All Ontario Moto Tech pistons are pressure cast for light weight, the 68mm units weighing only 172 grams. They also have engine kits to turn a Honda 750 into an 823, 836, or 870cc machine. For prices and details contact Ontario Moto Tech, CW-10, 6850 Vineland Ave., Unit 16, North Hollywood, Calif. 91605. Phone (213) 766-7101.
PRO-GAS NITROGEN CHARGING SYSTEM
Here's the solution to pressurizing forks and shocks at home or the races. The Pro-Gas System is an aluminum cylinder that holds 22 cu. ft. of nitrogen, has a cylinder pressure gauge, shock attachment unit with gauge, regulator and high pressure hose. Available accessories are: a braided steel line for use around welding outfits, quick disconnect fittings, front fork filling kit, adapter for filling Yamaha Monoshocks and a steel rack. The complete unit stands 2 ft. high and weighs only 16 lb. Price for the Pro-Gas System with hand-pieces for filling forks and shocks is $198. From Pro-Gas, CW-1O, 1263-A E. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, Calif. 92805. Phone (714) 722-8170.
BATES FIBERGLASS TOTE BOX
Bate's Tote Box is designed to complement the newest Bates saddlebags and is available in black or white. Gold striping is also standard if the buyer wants. Other custom colors to match factory paint and custom stripes are available at extra cost. The Tote Box features a lid stay, five-pin tumbler lock, passenger back rest, weather sealing, and a soft black rayon lining. Bates also offers a new soft bag that fits into the box. The Tote Box measures 19.5 in. long, 19.0 in. wide and 13.0 in. high. Weight is 10 lb. Price is $89.50 from Bates Industries, CW-10, P.O. Box 240, Long Beach, Calif. 90801.