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GSX-R COLOR-MATCHED HELMETS AND JACKETS
Suzuki has teamed up with Shoei helmets and Vanson leathers to produce full-face helmets and leather jackets color-matched to all 1993 Suzuki GSX-Rs. Snelland DOT-approved, the Shoei RSV helmets are fully vented and retail for $430. Produced exclusively for Suzuki, Vanson’s drum-dyed leather jackets are manufactured from top-quality U.S. leather in four multi-color combinations. They retail for $500. The GSXR color-matched Shoei helmets and Vanson jackets are only available from Suzuki dealers.
BIOCHEM BIO T HAND CLEANER
Grease, oil, tar and other stubborn substances don’t stand a chance with BioChem Bio T with Pumice hand cleaner. Petroleum-free, Bio T is environmentally friendly, waterless, pH-balanced, all-natural, bio-degradable and won’t irritate the user’s skin, says BioChem. Bio T comes in a portable, self-dispensing 22-ounce tube and costs $6. For a free brochure, contact BioChem Systems (14452 West 44th Avenue, Golden, CO 80403; 800/777-7870).
HYPERTEK DOMINATOR AIRWEIGHT WHEELS
Computer-designed for maximum strength and light weight, Dominator Airweight wheels from Hypertek (1463 Acadia, Simi Valley, CA 93063; 805/583-2447) are CNC milled to exacting tolerances for a perfect fit and a stylish appearance. Claimed to be the lightest and most versatile wheels available, the Airweight wheels use stock spacers, discs, sprockets and hardware. The Hypertek Dominator Airweight wheels cost $752 for the front and $843 for the rear directly from the manufacturer.
HJC CHATTERBOX INTERCOM
The HJC Chatterbox intercom from Helmet House (2360 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361; 805/373-6868) allows hands-free vehicle-to-vehicle communication. According to the manufacturer, the Chatterbox is easy to install, light-weight, compact and simple to use. A full line of accessories is also available. Suggested retail for the HJC Chatterbox intercom is $160 and includes a one-year warranty.
TORCO GP-7 TWO-STROKE OIL
Developed for high-rpm airand water-cooled two-stroke engines, Torco’s GP-7 racing oil features special additives to reduce friction and wear. To help maintain compression and prevent power loss, the smokeless formula’s clean combustion properties keep pistons, cylinder heads, rings and spark plugs free of oily residue, says Torco. One quart is $6.95. For more information, see your local dealer or contact Torco (9916 Pioneer Blvd., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670; 310/942-8480).
DECHELLIS GSX-R CLUTCH SPACER KIT
Interested in hot-rodding your Suzuki GSX-R1100? Try a clutch-spacer kit from Dechellis Machine (1725 Monrovia, Unit B4, Costa Mesa, CA 92627; 714/631-5361). Installation of the billet-aluminum spacer allows replacement of the stock hydralic clutch with a cable-actuated unit, and will provide better clutch feel, improve performance and decrease weight, says Dechellis. Clutch parts from an ’86-’88 GSX-R1100 and a clutch cover and cable from a ’93 GSX-R600/750 are required and not included in the kit. Also available for ’86-’92 GSX-R1100s, the Dechellis Machine aluminum clutch-spacer kit retails for $175 from the manufacturer.
