New Ideas

NEW IDEAS

COUNTERSHAFT SPROCKETS

New high quality countershaft sprockets are now available from Malcolm Smith. They are made in America from machined billet stock, hardened and then polished. Test Editor Ron Griew-e claims one of these sprockets outlasted a steel rear one on his Yamaha 500.

These long lasting sprockets are available for: Elusqvarna (all splined shaft models) 10-17 teeth. Yamaha DT. RT. R-5, DS-6, DS-7, YZ250, YZ400. TT500. TX500, and TX400 12-16 teeth, Maico 4and 5-speeds (specify) 11-14 teeth. Contact your local dealer or Malcolm Smith Motorcycles, CW-6, 7563 Indiana St., Riverside. Calif. 92504.

DG GEARBAG

DG Performance Specialties has added a new tote bag to its line. It is blue and yellow vinyl and has two side pockets that close with velcro and one end pocket to hold smaller items. Cost is $39.50 from your dealer or from DG Performance Specialties. Inc., CW-6. 1170 Van Horne Rd.. Anaheim. Calif. 92806.

CYALUME LIGHTSTICK

EDMONDSTON INDUSTRIES CARBURETOR

This new carburetor is claimed to maintain a higher velocity, even at minimum throttle openings, than any other carburetor. Controlled high-velocity air flow is accomplished by the design of the guillotine-type slide, patented flat metering rod and trench-type venturi.

The float bowl uses the E.I. fuel pickup umbrella, which supplies fuel without being affected by jumps, whoop-de-doos or engine vibration, thus providing a constant flow' of fuel.

Tuning is accomplished by varying the needle and its position, for which a special tool is provided.

This carburetor is claimed to eliminate the need for main jets, low speed jets and idle jets, and rarely needs cleaning or rebuilding.

The E.I. carburetor is available in sizes to fit most motorcycles. All parts are interchangeable between the different size carburetors. For example, the change from a 30mm to 34mm carburetor can be made by buying a different carburetor body.

E.I. carburetors are available from your local dealer.

This is a liquid chemical system that converts energy into light without heat, flame or spark. It is about the size of a cigar and is activated when the tube is flexed slightly, giving off a yellow-green light the manufacturer says can be seen for more than a mile.

Once activated the illumination from the hi-intensity safety light will last 30 minutes; the general purpose version lasts up to 12 hours.

The Cyalume lightstick is available for approximately $1.50 each from Cadillac-Plastic and Chemical Company. CW-6. P.O. Box 810. Detroit. Mich. 48232.

CINCH-IT

This new tie-down cord called Cinch-It is adjustable from 3 in. to 6 ft. by hooking a notched nylon tooth at any point along the cord. The fastener is made of DuPont ZYTEL ST (billed as the world’s toughest polymer).

To use. wrap the Cinch-It around the article to be secured, pull and stretch the cord to tighten, then hook the tooth tightly into the cord to set the grip. To release, pull the cord out of the notch using the finger holds.

Suggested list price is $1.99 (a shorter cord adjustable to 3 ft. is available for $1.49) from marine and other retail outlets. or directly from I.S.I. Manufacturing Co.. CW-6. 3116 Monticello. Dallas, Tex.. 75205.

PJ1 FORK OIL

PJ1 Corporation now has SAE 15W fork oil that meets or exceeds most motorcycle manufacturer’s recommendations, and contains an ingredient to combat foaming during motocross racing conditions.

PJ 1 oil is available in other weights also, and can be purchased at motorcycle dealers for $1.69 a can.

MALCOLM MAKES A WALLET

A new product from Malcolm Smith has caused him to be billed as the Gucci of the motorcycle industry. It’s a wallet that folds over neatly and does not appear to be bulky like a leather wallet. They're available for $7.95 in various color combinations from your Malcolm Smith dealer.