New Models & Products
NEW MODELS & PRODUCTS
LOCK YOUR HELMET
Motorcycle helmets don't come free—at least not to the legitimate cyclist. But thievery accounts for the disappearance of thousands of helmets a year, a burden not easily borne by the average enthusiast. In light of this, Westways Distributors is now marketing the Helmet-Lock. This unit, complete with plastic-coated steel cable, is said to be easily mounted to your machine by bolting or welding, and it doesn't hinder the operation or style of your bike in any way. This enables you to secure the helmet to your motorcycle while it is unattended, leaving you free to go about your business without worrying if it will still be there on your return. Price for the Helmet-Lock is $6.95 from most dealers, or contact Westways Distributors, Dept. CW-l, Box 2371, Eugene, OR 97402.
BSA AND TRIUMPH FIVE-SPEEDS
After more than two years of race testing, close ratio five-speed gearsets are now available in the U.S. for Tri umphs and BSAs. The gearciusters fit in the existing gearbox with no alterations necessary, and the ratios chosen are suitable for both street and track use. The conversion kits, designed by En gland's racing engineer Rod Quaife, come complete with all parts, including gears, selecting forks, camplate and quadrant. Detailed instructions also ac company the components for quick fitting. These gearsets are fitted to the factory BSA and Triumph racing ma chines along with Gary Nixon's Daytona Triumph and World Champion Giacomo Agostini's privately owned Triumph Tri dent. The gear ratios are: fifth, 1: 1; fourth, 1.06:1; third, 1.24:1; second, 1.55:1 and first, 2.01:1. The retail price is $225 per set for 500-, 650-, and 750-cc models. For drag racers there is a close ratio three-speed conversion, which last year helped Aif Hagon set a new record in excess of 200 mph in England. Price is the same as quoted above for the complete gearbox. To complete the range of transmissions there are also units available to fit the Norton Manx, Matchless G50, AJS 7R and Norton Commando. Those inter ested, write Reg Pridmore, Dept. CW1, 2844 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93105, and please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
KENDALL SLIPS IN
Kendall Refining Company offers two new high performance oils, spe cially formulated for high temperature motorcycle engine lubrication. Onehundred percent pure Pennsylvania oil, with a low carbon content and an exceptional resistance to thinning at high temperatures, is the base for these new twoand four-stroke oils. Kendall Special Motorcycle Oil comes in lOw-30, 40, and 50 SAE grades for four-stroke engines and SAE 40 for two-strokes. Information on Kendall GT-l Motorcycle Oil may be obtained from Kendall Refining Company, Dept. CW-l, 77 North Kendall Ave., Brad ford, PA 16701.
MARTINI COVER-UP
World famous vintners Martini and Rossi, made popular in European Moto cross by handing out jerseys imprinted with their name, have infiltrated the American racing scene. Martini sweat shirts are now available from the Cycle (Continued on page 74) Continued from page 73 Shirt Shop, Dept. CW-l, P.O. Box 5484, Mission Hills, CA 91340. Sizes range from small through extra large, and the price is $4.25.
TWO-STROKE OIL
Pennzoil now produces a new high performance lubricant formulated espe cially for two-strokes. The lubricant is based on 100 percent pure Pennsylvania stocks and is claimed to be fortified with an exclusive internal protection additive. The composition of this new product with its natural high viscosity index is said to insure easy mixing, clean burning, longer spark plug life along with good anti-wear protection. It blends in ratios from 16:1 to 50:1, versatile enough to comform to most manufacturers' recommendations. The oil comes in unbreakable one-pint con tainers with calibrated measurements for quick and precise fuel/oil mixing. Contact the Pennzoil Company, Dept. CW-1, Oil City, PA 16301.
GO ANYWHERE TRAIL MACHINE
The El Burro is a new all-terrain trail machine, offering both recreational and utilitarian features. Tubless, high-flota tion tires operate on only 1.5 psi air pressure and allow a ground contact area of one square foot per wheel. The El Burro is thus enabled to negotiate all types of terrain-sand, snow, swamp, fields rock beds and mud. It is an all-season vehicle. Powered by a 5-bhp Briggs & Stratton engine, sufficient for a safe 20 mph top speed, it travels as fast on sand as on pavement. The machine also features folding handlebars for ease of transport or storage, sealed bearings and a centrifugal clutch. It is also said to be capable of carrying two persons comfortably and yield up to 135 miles per gallon. The El Burro is available through the Aragon Distributing Company, Inc., Dept. CW-l, 323 West Maple Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016. Price: $399.
PANNONIA RIDES AGAIN
Foreign Motorcycle Corporation, sole U.S. importer for Horex parts, an nounces the arrival of two new models. They are not manufactured by the Horex firm, but do come from eastern Europe. The Danuvia 125 sells for $395, and has 10 horsepower. The Pannonia is a 250-cc, and is priced at $525. These machines were formerly imported by White Motors. For more information on Horex, White, or the new Pannonia and Danuvia motorcycles, contact Foreign Motorcycles Corp., Dept. CW-l, 48-22 43rd St., Long Island City 4, N.Y.
WATSON IAN SIDECARS
With the debuts of threeand fourcylinder high-speed tourers, sidecar en thusiasts cannot help becoming even more enthused. Now, R.G. Wilson, im porter and distributor of Watsonian sidecars, is offering units for BSA Three and Triumph Trident machines along with the Honda 750 Four. And while these larger displacement machines are "naturals" for sidecar use, Watsonians are also produced for 500and 650-cc BSAs and Triumphs, 500-, 600-, and 750-cc BMWs, 450-cc Hondas and Har ley-Davidson Sportster CH series. There are four models to choose from, each with its own different styling and fea tures, and brakes are standard on all but one of those models. All U.S. Watsonians attach on the right side of the motorcycle. For further information write R.G. Wilson, Dept. CW-l, Box 54, Greendale Station, Worcester, Mass.
