New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
FOX FACTORY MONOSHOCK
MX Fox has an aluminum bodied shock for YZ125, 250 and 465 G and H models. The shock features easily adjustable compression damping (just turn the knob mounted on the top of the reservoir), rebound damping that’s externally adjustable to 40 different settings, fade free performance and adjustable wheel travel.
The shock can be adjusted for 1 in. more or 1 in. less rear wheel travel. Motocrossers can increase travel, enduro riders can decrease travel to make touching the ground easier. The Fox monoshock is rebuildable and comes with an instruction manual. Price is $335 from Moto-X Fox, CW-5, 520 McGlincy Lane, Cambell, Calif. 95008. Phone (408) 271-1221.
OUTERS LEATHER C ARE KIT
Outers leather care kit contains leather soap, mink oil paste, silicone water repellent, liquid mink oil, applicators and
cleaning tools. The products are packaged in a plastic case. The kit is available from local Malcolm Smith Dealers or Malcolm Smith, CW-5, 7563 Indiana, Riverside, Calif. 92504.
CYCLE-AM BOR HANNAH MX FENDERS
Cycle-Am’s Hurricane fenders are injection molded and shaped to fit modern day motocrossers. Both front and rear feature universal mounting and come in eight colors. All Cycle-Am fenders have a one year limited warranty against breakage. For more information send $1 to CycleAm, CW-5, 23954 Craftsman Road, Calabasas, Calif. 91302.
SUPER LIGHT ARA! SL-80
Arai’s newest competition helmet is claimed by the manufacturer as the lightest commercially available Snell-75 and DOT approved helmet. By using various resin blends and a combination of fiberglass and polymer filaments, Arai has produced a helmet that weighs only 2.75 lb. Price is about $200 from Arai Helmet LTD., CW-5, PO Box 421, Tenafly, N.J. 07670.
GRAND TOURING USA TACK! GRIPS
Gold Belt’s Tacki-Grip line of grips has been extended and a touring/street version is now available. The natural contour grips have special texturing, radial ventilation slots, absorb vibration and come in black or brown. The special tacki-grip material furnishes a superior grip even while wet. Price is $8.95 from dealers or The Gold Belt Line, CW-5, 7045 Darby Avenue, Reseda, Calif. 91335.
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SPUN ALUMINUM WHEELS
Hyper-Cycle spun aluminum wheels arg lighter than spoked, cast aluminum or cast magnesium racing wheels of equal width. The wheels are triangular in cross section and are available with hubs and tooit patterns to fit popular Japanese super-
bikes, in a variety of rim widths. The biggest advantage of the wheels, according to Hyper-Cycle, is a very light weight around the circumference, which means it takes less energy to accelerate or decelerate the wheels. From Hyper-Cycle, 15828 Arminita St., Unit 11, Van Nuys, Calif. 91406, (213) 787-2868.
SUPERBIKE FORK BRACE
Racer’s World makes its superbike fork brace out of thick-wall chrome-moly tubing with heliarc welds and a powder-paint finish. According to Racer’s World, the brace improves handling by eliminating fork flex, a common problem with highhorsepower street and race bikes. They say the difference can even be felt on a stocker. The brace is available for all Japanese Fours, BMWs and Harley-Davidsons, and custom braces for other makes are made upon request. Retail price if $59.95 from Racer’s World, 346 El Camino Real, Redwood City, Calif. 94062 (415) 369-4112.
WHITE BROS. BOOST BOTTLE
White Bros. Boost Bottle is similar to the vacuum intake systems used on some ’81 Yamahas and Suzukis. When the throttle is backed off, the bottle fills with trapped fuel. When the throttle is opened again, the trapped fuel rushes into the cylinder, eliminating the delay time of most carburetors. The kit consists of an intake spacer plate, gaskets, aluminum bottle and a hose that connects the pieces. The kit is available for Yamaha YZ80 through 250, Honda CR80 through 250, Kawasaki KX and KDX 80 through 250. Models for Suzuki are being developed and should be available soon. Price is $49.95 from White Bros. Cycle Specialties, CW-5, 11611 Salinaz Dr., Garden Grove, Calif. 92643. Phone (714) 638-1653.
FOX SHOX FOR STREET BIKES
Moto-X Fox, makers of racing shocks for off-road racing, has expanded its shock models to include touring, production racing and just plain street riding. Features include internally adjustable damping, half inch shafts, a wide selection of springs and complete parts service for rebuilding. Fox has models to fit most major brands of street motorcycles. Price is $141 per pair from Moto-X Fox, CW-5, 520 McGlincy Lane, Campbell, Calif. 95008. Phone (408) 371-1221.
