Cycle World New Ideas
CYCLE WORLD NEW IDEAS
De Visor
Gold Belt’s latest visor has hidden snaps and extends to the helmet’s shell to keep out mud and water. It’s long, to keep the other guy’s roost out of your face, and the smokecolored model features a seethrough tip. There’s a DeVisor to fit Moto 3s, Moto 4s and open-face Bell helmets. They come in smoke, red, white or yellow for $6.95 at dealers.
Total taping
This strange sounding manual by Jeff Spencer, trainer for Honda’s motocross team, gives step-by-step instruction on the art of taping for injury prevention. It’s a 5 1/2 inch by 8 1/2 inch book with spiral binding, just the right size and durable enough to take to the race track. It sells for $5.95 plus $1.50 for shipping (add 6 percent sales tax for California residents.) Contact Total Training, P.O. Box 3721, Glendale, Calif. 91201.
Gaerne Silverstone sport boots
Gaerne’s hand-crafted leather boots are made in Italy. They are leather lined with double layers in the toe and ankle, have a non-slip sole, inner zipper with a Velcro flap closure and come in sizes 7 through 13 for $109.95. Only one color combination is offered, black with red and white stripes. At dealers or Answer Products, 27967 Beale Ct., Valencia, Calif. 91355.(805)257-4411.
Bell Magnum Ltd
Bell's new fiberglass openface helmet features a gray velour lining, removable ear pads, quick-release tab on the D-rings, one-piece neck roll, and new padding.The helmet comes with a snap-on bubble visor and is equipped with the proper snaps for attachment of a wide variety of face shields. They’re available in white, black or charcoal gray. Price is $124.95.
Oury road grips
These grips feature grooves between blocks for a solid grip and good air flow. Made of thermoplastic rubber, they are soft and get softer with use. They are slightly larger in diameter than usual for an increase in rider feel and control. They cost $7.95 at motorcycle dealers.
Pacifico Air-Wedge
The Air-Wedge is designed for Kawasaki’s GPz750 and 1100. It's made of high-impact ABS plastic, painted with high-luster polyurethane in matching GPz colors and with GPz graphics. The AirWedge sells for $84.95. From Pacifico, Inc., 1625 S.E. Hogan Rd., Gresham, Ore. 97030. Phone(503) 6665502.
SuperTrapp exhaust
SuperTrapp’s new line of 4-into-1 exhausts for Hondas, Kawasakis, Suzukis and Yamahas feature doublewall headpipes to reduce chrome discoloration. The collector design increases cornering clearance and the mechanical baffle reduces noise and maintenance. All systems allow centerstand retention and unobstructed acess to the oil filter and drain plug. Available in chrome for $249.95 or black for $219.95. Write to SuperTrapp, 1222 Research Park Dr., Davis, Calif. 95616, (916) 756-5069.
Gunfighter seat
The Gunfighter Seat fits ’83 and ’84 Kawasaki GPz750s. The single saddle lowers the rider 2 inches and gives that “racer look.” Seat comes complete with base, foam and Naugahyde cover, in GPz red or silver, and costs $149 from Corbin Saddle, 123-C, Lee Rd., Watsonville, CA 95077. Phone (408) 728-0160.
Bel-Ray assembly lube
Bel-Ray’s assembly lube is a molybdenum disulfide based lubricant that’s engineered for extreme pressure points. It makes a great lube for engine assembly, shock pivot points, and on the threads of bolts that require specific torque. The 10 oz. brush-cap bottle costs $7.95 at Bel-Ray dealers. 0
