New Ideas

NEW IDEAS

BELL FLEX VISOR

The folks at Bell Helmets have developed a Hallman-type dirt visor that flexes instead of breaking. The five-snap visor is designed for use on Bell's Magnum III and Moto III off-road helmets, but easily snaps to other helmets designed for offroad or motocross use. Color is smoke. Price is $3.50 at any Bell dealer.

DRAG SPECIALTIES SISSY BARS

Drag Specialties newest sissy bars are made from solid steel stock, chrome plated and detailed. They bolt on to many models of Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki and come complete with all mounting hardware, chrome side straps, and turn signal mounts. Prices range from $55.75 to $80.45. Available from any of Drag Specialties 9000 dealers or Drag Specialties, CW-3, 5401 Smetana Drive, Minnetonka, Minn. 55343. Phone (612) 935-1000.

RIG TANKS FOR STREET BIKES

Custom built alloy tanks with capacities from 6 to 7.8 gal. are available for many Japanese motorcycles. Most tanks can be used with Windjammer-type fairings. Prices range from $200 to $300 and delivery takes 60 to 90 days. Complete list of tank models and application is available from Cycle Togs International, CW-3, Box 19414, Multnomah Station, Portland, Ore. 97219. Phone (503) 223-1157.

ANSWER PRODUCTS BARS

Answer Products handlebars are made from chrome-moly steel, heli-arc welded, coated with urethene colors (red, yellow, or blue), or plated with a bright zinc gold. The bends are the result of input from pro riders like Hannah, Bell and Barnett. Price is $23.95 at most motorcycle dealers or Answer Products, CW-3, 7846 Alabama Ave., Canoga Park, Calif. 91304. Phone (213) 340-1083.

MOTORACE TIRE LEVERS

Motorace's tire levers are 15 in. long, 1 in. wide and have special bends that allow easier installation of tires with tough sidewalls. The chrome plated levers are made from drop forged steel. Price is $7 each from dealers or Motorace, CW-3, Box 861, Wilbraham, Mass. 01095. Phone (413) 734-6211.