Cycle World New Ideas
CYCLE WORLD NEW IDEAS
Greer sport fairings
These hand-laid fiberglass fairings come in several styles and sizes. The HP (shown) goes well with machines that have angular lines. Its windscreen is a little taller than most. It has a rolled top edge to route the wind over the rider’s head. All Greer fairings come in a choice of colors and with mounting hardware. They are available with round or square headlight openings for $199.95. For more information contact Greer and Associates, 1945 Placentia Ave., Bldg. D, Costa Mesa, Calif. 92627.
Bell Moto-4
Bell’s latest, the Moto-4, features a ventilation system that takes air in on each side of the nose piece. Channels direct air across the top of the wearer’s head, between the foam padding and through a new open-cell foam lining. The foam lining is covered with a high-wick fabric that absorbs perspiration quickly and moves it into the open-cell foam. The air is then channeled to side vents in low pressure areas to help pull the stale air from inside. The interior lining is quickly removable for washing or replacement or airing between motos. Compared with the Moto-III, the nose piece is taller and vented. The eyeport opening is larger and its sides extend farther back, making goggles easier to get on, and the sides fit tighter to the rider's face. An integral visor is adjustable for angle and a gasket keeps mud and water from entering at its top. The Moto-4 is Snell '80 approved yet lighter than Bell’s Moto III. They are available in red, blue, white or yellow for $184.95 at Bell dealers.
A.T.K. fork springs
This fork spring kit comes with several springs that allow the rider to change the spring rate to suit different tracks and conditions. The kit also includes recommended fork damper modifications. It is available for all 39, 40, 42, 43 and 33mm forks. It costs $49.95. For information contact A.T.K. Leitner Corp., 2650-C Walnut Ave., Tustin, Calif. 92680. Phone (714) 731-5114.
Spondon aluminum frames
Performance Research Organization imports Spondon aluminum alloy frames for TZ250H, J and I models. The Spondon frames are 8.0 lb. lighter than stock Yamaha frames and have a choice of steering head angle. Stock Yamaha tank, swing arm, forks, seat etc. bolt on the Spondon frame, which sells for $1100. Also available are aluminum alloy frames for TZ350s and TZ750s, and steel Formula One frames for Hondas, Kawasakis and Suzukis. From Performance Research Organization, RD #1, Dreahook Rd., Lebanon, N.J. 08833, (201) 236-6947.
Simons' Honda link
S.W. Simons has an aluminum link for Honda’s CR Pro-Link rear suspensions that alters the lever ratio. The longer link makes the rear suspension more progressive. Simons claim all of Honda’s support riders are using this product, (the '84 CRs have a link that is very similar.) It costs $99. For more information contact S.W. Simons, 2625 Miller Ave., Mountain View, Calif. 94040. Phone (415) 948-3470.
Neck warmer
This acrylic double-wall sleeve can be worn as a turtleneck, ear warmer or from nose-to-neck in really cold weather. It’s machine washable and available in black or navy blue from Beach’s Motorcycle Adventures, Box 36, 2763 West River Pkwy., Grand Island, N.Y. 14072. Phone (716) 773-4960.
Racer's World rearsets
These machined aluminum rear-set foot peg/shifter/brake pedal sets feature adjustability and ground clearance. The right peg can be adjusted fore and aft, and the shift/brake linkage arms have double holes to adjust leverage ratios. They are available for most Japanese Fours. Price is $199.95 from local dealers. For more information contact Racer’s World, 90 Glen Way #15, Belmont, Calif. 94002. Phone (415) 593-9925.
