New Models & Products
NEW MODELS & PRODUCTS
BULTACO RIDER ACCESSORIES
Bultaco of Spain has made available through its American dealers a new line of excellent quality riding apparel. This selection includes such items as motocross gloves, trousers and boots. Trials boots and light gloves are available, as well as a large carry-all bag.
The motocross gloves are black leather, with heavy felt strips sewn on the back for extra protection. Felt was chosen rather than rubber because rubber deteriorates more rapidly. The leather is quite pliable and does not irritate the palms under adverse riding conditions. Trials riding gloves are also offered, and their construction is ideally suited for this type of competition. A pig skin palm is used for its extra anti-slip qualities. The back is of black kid with the Bultaco emblem sewn on. Available sizes for both types of gloves are 8, 8V2 and 9. Suggested list price is $8 per pair.
The European style motocross trousers are quite light. The black leather, accented with a bright yellow stripe, is thin yet very durable. Pads have been sewn into the hip and knee areas for added protection. A nylon mesh lining is permanently attached to the inside, making the trousers non-chafing as well as extremely comfortable. Sizes range from 28 in. through 36 in. in waist measurement, with a suggested list price of $60 per pair.
Good motorcycle riding boots aren’t easy to find. With these quality boots at your local Bultaco dealer, the problem is solved. Two styles are offered, the main difference being the type of sole that is fitted. The motocross boot has a smooth, thick leather sole, indented at the instep for footpeg grip. The sole of the trials type is cleated rubber. The uppers are black waterproofed leather, with six buckles for quick fastening. Full and half sizes ranging from 9 through 1 2 in medium width are available. Suggested retail price is $40.
For carrying all this equipment, along with the extras a serious rider might need, is a large duffel bag. It is made of a new type of vinyl material, which is practically scratch resistant.
SHOCKING SITUATION
North American Imports now offers these brand new, robust shock absorbers for the Yamaha DT-1. The Maverick shock absorber is specifically designed
to tame the toughest off-road pounding of desert racing and maintain the hairline accuracy and control necessary for motocross and track racing. These units incorporate a finely machined damper shaft with a full half-inch diameter. The Maverick shocks are completely rebuildable and are also fully tested and guaranteed to maximize long term service and competition reliability. Price is only $32 per pair from North American Imports, Dept. CW-11, P.O. Box 621, Garden Grove, CA 92642. Phone (714) 534-6390.
REVERSE CONE 'PHONES
The appropriate megaphone on your road racer or flattracker can yield 25 percent more horsepower, certainly a premium too great to ignore. The Aragon megaphone is of a patented design developed through extensive dynamometer testing and actual racing conditions. These are strictly racing items, made of quality steel, not a bolt-on gimmick for irritating the populace along public roads or cow trails. Aragon reverse cone megaphones are available for BSA, Triumph, Honda and most other bikes. Custom-built megaphones are available on special order. Price is $18.95. For further information, contact the Aragon Distributing Co., Dept. CW-1 1, 323 W. Maple Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016.
SWINGING FACE SHIELD
Bell Helmets is now marketing these flip-up shields to fit the full coverage Star helmets. The flip-up arrangement simplifies conversation, and the open and close feature solves the fogging problem when not in motion. Also, if you wear glasses you can just flip up the shield to put them on. The shield is made of shatter resistant plastic .060-in. thick and is available in smoke green (No. 238 G), clear (No. 238 C) and yellow (No. 238 Y). The pivot kit (No. 236) is necessary for a one-time installation and costs $1. The shield retails
for $2.50. See your Bell Helmet dealer or write Bell Helmets, Dept. CW-11, 2850 E. 29th St., Long Beach, CA 90806.
RACING FRAMES
Flat track and TT racers may purchase the famous Trackmaster frames complete with swinging arm assembly for $385. The units come ready made for BSA and Triumph Twins, HarleyDavidson 45s and Sprints, but designer/ manufacturer Ray Hensley will build frames on special order to accept other powerplants. The frames are made of chrome moly tubing, nickel plated, and have a complete weight of 31 lb. Trackmaster frames are the choice of such racing stars as Gary Nixon, Neil Keen, Dan Haaby and many others. For further information, write Trackmaster Frames, Dept. CW-1 1, 14646 Blythe Ave. No. 28, Van Nuys, CA 91402.
MINI BASH PLATE
Rare is the minibike that hasn’t bounded through the off-road wilderness. The size and portability of these scooters makes them almost ideal for camping and trailing expeditions. Circle Industries, Dept. CW-1 1, 2536 Seaman Ave., S. El Monte, CA 91733, sells a skid plate tailor-made for the Honda Z-50 Mini. The unit is made of 14-gauge carbon steel and conforms to the exact contours of the bike. It attaches to the frame in front and to the engine in the rear, and no special tools or modifications are required. Complete with accessory hardware, the skid plate costs $9.95. Circle also sells alloy rear wheel sprockets and steel countershaft sprockets for the Z-50 to cut mountains down to size. (Continued on page 76)
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FENDER BRACKETS FOR CERIANIS
With these new fender brackets you can easily fit fenders to your Ceriani motocross forks. The brackets fasten to existing tabs on the fork legs and are chrome plated for appearance. The pair of brackets weighs only 1 lb., 3 oz., and if used with alloy fender and bolts the total weight is only about 3 lb. In order to allow for different wheel sizes, the brackets may be ordered in several hoop heights. So when ordering, please include wheel and tire size. Priced at $10.95, brackets sets (without fender and bolt) can be ordered direct from Steen's, Inc., Dept. CW-l 1, Box 2276-i, Alhambra, CA 91803.
SILENCE PLEASE
Scientific studies have proven that
noise can be just as fatiguing as physical exertion, and the racer is no exception. Modern high performance two-strokes produce noise of a very extreme nature, and constant exposure to it will surely have physical effect. J & R Manufacturing sells a straight-through type silencer that takes the edge off the racket, but not power output. These silencers bolt on to all expansion chambers, and if you have an outsized or odd-shaped stinger J & R will modify one to fit. The sound damping fiberglass filler can be cleaned and reused, but new ones cost only $2. The J & R silencer will not make your bike street legal but will free your ears from that piercing ring-ding note. J & R silencers are available from dealers or direct from J & R Manufacturing, Dept. CW-11, 6001 Maywood Ave., Huntington Park, CA 90255. Price is $8.95.
ROUGH STUFF FORK
Roehr Brothers-Van Tech engineers have developed this special leading link front fork. This design offers more efficient shock damping for the roughest going. The fork features a full 6.5-in. travel along with Girling shocks. This design also provides great torsional rigidity to resist side-to-side deflections and twisting. The unit comes in two sizes to fit most bikes; the trail size retails for $99.50, and the big bike item sells for $114.50. For further information, contact Roehr Brothers Inc., Dept. CW-11, 317 N. Victory Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502.
HODAKA MANUAL
The Hodaka motorcycle is one of the most popular lightweights among the off-road set. And whether it’s an Ace 90 or 100 model, Hodakas are known for pleasant disposition and sturdy construction. Now, Hodaka owners will be pleased to learn that the Hodaka Workshop Manual is available from local dealers for $6.95. This single volume is devoted to both the 90 and 100 machines and is said to be written in terms that the less mechanically oriented owner can understand. Durably printed on heavy stock, the manual measures 7 by 10 in. and weighs nearly 2 lb. If not available locally, order direct from Pabatco, Box 327, Dept. CW-11, Sherman Road, Athena, OR 97818.
BOOT BOOST
A boot designed especially for scrambles and motocross use is offered by Accessory Distributors, Inc., Dept. CW-11, 175 Fair Street, Palisades Park, NJ 07650. It is called the Ashman SC-2 Scrambler boot priced at $34.95. The boot is 18 in. tall and made of leather 1/10-in. thick, with a solid leather insole and leather-lined foot area. Terylene stitching is used throughout, including the sole, which is also reinforced by brass screws. The Ashman SC-2 is available in sizes 7 through 12, and to “D” width. [Ö]
