New Models & Products
NEW MODELS & PRODUCTS
TORCO OIL NOW FOR MOTORCYCLES
Torco Oil Company, a familiar name in automobile racing, has just announced a new special formula two-cycle oil for motorcycles. The product promises to burn clean and has superior anti-wear properties long needed by the high rpm engines used in motorcycles. Bob Lancaster, Torco Oil President, states that the new two-cycle oil has been completely laboratory and field-tested and has proven itself under all conditions. Compounded in SAE grades 30, 40 and 50 to permit viscosity selection, the new oil is claimed to be especially efficient in high temperature operations. Power increases, higher engine speeds, better and faster fuel mixtures, have been reported from users, according to their release. Marketed in all popular size containers, at popular prices, the oil is now ready for shipment. For a complete technical bulletin and further details write Torco Oil Co., Dept. CW, 12247 Lakeland Rd., Sante Fe Springs 21, Calif.
TAB-LOC SPROCKET CATALOG
Tab-Loc Inc., probably the largest maker of motorcycle sprockets in the country, has just completed their 1966 catalog of aluminum bolt-on, overlay, and transmission sprockets. Any ratio, for any bike, is their claim, and right off the shelf. Tab-Loc dealers have a catalog for you, or write them at 15018 East Ramona Blvd., Box 220CW, Baldwin Park, California 91706.
CYLINDER TEMP GAUGE
Bystrom Instrument Service, 6115 N. Ravenswood Ave., Dept. CW, Chicago 26, Illinois, tells us their new cylinder head temperature gauge is just the thing for motorcycles. The meter was developed for missiles and rockets where vibration is a serious problem, and they tell us they have modified it to use on twoor four-cycle engines. Actually, it matters not what type of engine it is, the gauge will give you the temperature regardless. An accuracy of plus or minus 1% is assured, and a steady needle under all conditions is normal. A brochure will be mailed to inquirers.
YAMAHA YL-1 EQUIPMENT
Owners of the new lOOcc Yamaha twins will be happy to know that there is special equipment available for their machines. High compression heads of cast aluminum with a 12:1 compression ratio that are reported to produce more efficiency are priced at $32.95 per pair. Upswept exhaust pipes are also offered, that include exhaust expansion chambers claimed to be quiet. An "approved" spark arrester that comes with the Yamaha as standard is inserted into the chamber, making it a trail machine. Price of exhaust system is $32.95. Also available are skid plates at $11.95 in black, $19.95 in chrome. Rear shock extensions, $2.25, rake plates, $6.25, heavy duty fork springs, $5.25 cad plated and $6.25 in chrome, and a polished aluminum fork brace for $6.50. Steel countershaft and aluminum rear wheel sprockets are available; starting at $4.95. All of which is available from Circle Industries, Dept. CW, 9914¾ East Rush Street, South El Monte, California 91733.
BUCO PRODUCTS FOR 1966
Buco Products now offers the solution, in their opinion, to the motorcycle rider who wants safety, while looking sharp. Their new line of accessories for 1966 includes a new safety helmet called the Debutante; it is finished in a gold lace Buvac, a durable, impact-resistant material especially formulated for helmet construction. A "richly finished" interior has Buco's head suspension system and adjustable "floating cap," and, of all things, there is a bow on the back. Need we say the Debutante is a lady's helmet?
Three helmets comprise the Buco men's safety hats, the Résistai GT, Protector II, and the Traveler. Résistai, top of the line, is available with an outer shell of lustron blue, red, or gold. Interior is in a blue, velvet-like material, and cold weather adapters are offered.
Protector II is finished in gloss white, or Buvac white finished with a gold band. A patented YD hold-down has added thickness in its padding for wind diversion, and their head suspension system provides adjustment for all common head sizes. Traveler is a touring hat, cut away for comfort, and offering all of the other Buco safety features, except the full coverage, of course.
Two Aeroglide windshields are included in the Buco catalog, available from Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, BSA, Triumph and other bikes with 7/8-inch diameter handlebars. They have also added handsome sport glasses to their accessories, aptly named the Buco Sportglas, with shatterproof lenses of a specially formulated material. Buco's catalog can be had by sending ten cents for postage to Buco Products, 21220 West Eight Mile Road, Dept. C.W., Southfield, Michigan 48076.
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AIRGUIDE ENTERS CYCLE FIELD
One of America's oldest makers of instruments has entered the motorcycle field. Airguide Instrument Co., well known in the pleasure boating field and in other important areas of instruments, just an nounced their new line of motorcycle tachometers. Designed to keep count on high-revving motorcycle engines, Airguide instruments are designed to withstand the vibrations and exposure of vigorous motorcycling, and give accurate readings. All electronic, the tach has no cables or mechanical adaptors, just two simple electrical connections to the primary ignition circuit. With a 0-12,000 rpm range, it will accommodate all Hondas (90cc and larger), and most other battery and coil ignition bikes. A chrome case contains both meter and transmitter. Clamps to mount fit ¾ and ⅞ handlebars, case diameter is 3¼ inches, depth is 2¼ ". Write Airguide at 2210 Wabansia Ave., Dept. CW, Chicago, Ill. 60647.
MCM/WEBCO MUFFLERS
MCM mufflers now make a line of mufflers for Webco, called Imperial, in a complete range of .sizes and styles. Illustrated is the Shorty, for lightweights, priced at $7.95, state exhaust pipe size. Others are priced up to $12.95, and include several types of baffling systems. Write Webco Inc., Dept. CW, 218 Main St., Venice, California.
HONDA 450 TANK
Butts Mfg. Co., 5914 Norris Road, Dept. CW, Bakersfield, California, has the answer for those who object to the lines of the tank on the Honda 450 with their new fiberglass two-gallon tank. Finished in silver metaiflake, it employs the stock mounting arm brackets and retails for $49.95. They invite dealer inquiries also.
MOTO-BETA FOR 1966
American Marine Industries, 211 E. Alexander, Tacoma, Washington 98421, is now delivering MB lightweights from their Tacoma, Washington, and Chicago, Ill., warehouses, according to a spokesman of the firm. MB first arrived in the U.S. in 1965, from the Betamotor firm in Italy that has been building two-wheelers since 1904. Basically unchanged is their R-50 step-through model, complete with scooter-type leg shields, tubular frame, and candy apple colors, as all machines in the MB line are painted. XR-50, four-speed sport model now has trials-type bars, fork key lock, same as the XTR-50 and 80. Trail/road models in the line now have Pirelli knobby tires and quick change sprockets. A smaller license bracket and taillight, plus the new bars, are features of the XTR-125.
XTR-50
A new trail model, designated the XTR-100, a lOOcc bike, will be available shortly. It will weigh less than 150 pounds, use a 22mm carburetor, 17-inch knobby tires, softer seat, chrome carrier rack and quick change dual sprockets. It shares most of the parts with the 50, 80 and 125.
For more information write American Marine at Box CW; it helps your favorite motorcycle magazine greatly for people in the industry to realize what kind of a service CW performs. Our thanks.
