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Thermotex glove liners can be connected to the motorcycle's battery or connected to electric vests/suits. Made of a 50/50 nylon and polyimide fabric, they can be hand or machine washed. Price with a one-year guarantee is $37.45 from Centurion LTD., 18146 Sherman Way, Bldg. 5, No. 22, Reseda, CA 91306. Phone 1-800-524-6746 (CA) or 1800-852-0800 outside California.

Seiko printing stopwatch

Be one of the souls that time men's tries, and have a printout to prove it too, with a Seiko digital stopwatch and printer from Toomey Racing. The stopwatch times in hours, minutes, seconds and hundredths of a second for up to 10 hours, with a three-row display for split-lap, lap and cumulative times. The printer records the time and date at the star of a race, and lap number, split time and cumulative time each lap. The Seiko also works as a clock/calendar when the printer isn't being used. Suggested retail price is $225, which includes a belt pack. printer paper and batteries. To get yours. write Toomey Racing USA, 25901 Belleporte Ave., Harbor City, CA 90710.

Matador Leather gloves

Featuring Thinsulate insulation, fleece lining, a chamois-covered palm/forefinger and a rain cover that's stored in the long gauntlet, Matador gloves sell for $37.95 in men's sizes, and $35.75 in women's sizes. The gloves are available in black only. but in all normal sizes. They can be purchased from motorcycle dealers or through Esprit, 2424 N.E. Riverside Way, Portland, OR 97211; (800) 547-8028.

Rivera H-D Evolution carb kit

More leg clearance and a 15-percent power boost are the claimed benefits of Rivera's SU carburetor and upswept intake manifold. In stallation time is said to be 30 minutes or less. Many finishes and applications are available starting at $239. Contact Rivera Engineering, 6416 S. Western Ave., Whittier. CA 90606 or phone (213) 693-4273.

Kerker BMW Slip-On Silencer

Kerker says its aluminum, slip-on BMW K100 silencer cuts weight and increases power above 4500 rpm. Standard clearance is maintained for the centerstand, drain plug and oil filter. For price and availability contact Kerker, 7900 Deering Ave., Canoga Park, CA 91304 or call (800) 382-3689.

AXO A.I.R. System boot

Let your dogs breathe with AXO's new A.I.R. (Air Induction and Recirculation) System boots. The boots employ scoops to draw air through molded-plastic channels into the ankle area, and ventilation holes allow air to circulate around the ankle and foot. AXO claims this helps keep your feet cool, thus increasing comfort and deterring fatigue. In addition, the leather-and-plastic A.I.R. boots feature a specially designed inner sole for comfort, and AXO's "sky walk" sole for sure footing. The boots are available in white/red and white/blue color combinations, in sizes 7-12, and have a suggested retail price of $229. For more information, contact AXO Sport-America, 25702 Rye Canyon Road, Suite E, Valencia, CA 91355.