Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles
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{jift r Su ,,~ ," If money is a problem, yet you want to give a gift Jhat will be appreciated out of all proportion to its cost, try filling the stocking with these cable guards and a throttle hand protector. Price is only $1.50 a pair for the guards and $1.00 for the throttle pad. From Logan's, Inc., Box 4216, Fullerton, Calif. 92631. Call (714) 5254745 for the dealer nearest you. If you are tired of burning your ankles on boyfriend's new Honda 4 pipes, give him these custom exhalJst shields from Racecrafters, Box 347, Los Angeles 90028. They're $12.50 per set via fast mail order, or pick 'em up and see all the other giftable goodies at their store, 1800 N. Highland Ave., L.A. For the racing. enthusiast on your Christmas list, how about a set of these top-quality, full color reproductions of oil-paintings of the top ten national champions in action? Gene Romero, Mert Lawwi II, Cal Rayborn, Bart Markel, Chuck Palmgren, Dick Mann, Gary Nixon, Mark Brelsford, Larry Palmgren and the late, great Fred Nix are pictured. Giant 22x28" prints are $7 each, $25 for a set of 5 or fu II set of 11 for $50. The 9x12" versions are $3 each, 5 for $10 and a full set of 11 for $13. All are on top-grade, textured paper, suitable for framing. Order from National Rider Pix, c/o Cycle News, 2499 Cerritos Ave., Long Beach, Calif. 90801. If your giftee rides a 2-strok!!, he can aIwa ys use a good dose of oil. FE-Plus is one of the best on the market. About a dollar a quart at most motorcycle dealers. Body belts are back in fashion Has your old man been swiping your corselet to go boondocking? Save him embarrassment by giving him one of these riding belts from Bates. They keep things in place, comfortably. Price: $7.95 at most cycle dealers. Since gloves are top item on most motorcyclists' Christmas lists, we've included two versions in these last minute gift suggestions. These are the new Speedway Gloves d.esigned and manufactured by World Champion Barry Briggs. They come in sizes 8, 9 and 1-0 and in three colors, red, white and blue. Priced at $9.95 per pair, contact Barry Briggs Racing, (2l3) 828-7508 for the dealer nearest you. For people who like to take camping trips on bikes, traveling light, th is disposable paper sleeping bag by Paper-Pak Products is a thoughtful gift. It is comfortable down to sub·freezing temperatures, lasts several nights and weighs only 4)1, Ibs. It rolls into a compaCt 9" x 9" x 18". Pick it up for $4.95 at 1941 White Ave., La Verne, Calif. or call (213) 966-8647. Want to whip a gift on the whole family this Christmas? How about pulling home this new "Smuggler" 14·ft bike-eamping trailer by Journeyman? Made exclusively for motorcycll1 enthusiasts, it features extra heavy.<:futy construction, so you can load all the family bikes inside for hauling, and when you take 'em out...presto, you can live in it! The interior converts from plush living to rugged carrying, and includes a stove, icebox, electric lights, chemical potty, full carpets and even curtain. Available for $1,595 (10% down) from Journeyman Mfg. Co., 9828 Everest St., Downey, Calif. 90242. Phone (213) 869-6616 and they'll deliver it before Xmas. The Chopper Look is the "in" thing right now, and who wouldn't like to be seen on a bike with these hip-looking long forks, complete with chrome plated cove,.. They fit Tri umph and "H·D Sportster giving four extra lengths from 4" through 10". Forks are priced at $32.50, to $36, cove,. from $25 to $29. The complete kit goes for $55.20 to $57.60 depending on the length. Order from Duplicate Parts Co., 168 Pacific Street, San Marcos, Cal. 92067. This new model Bonanza is priced just under $200 and is sure to put stars in the eyes of the good little boys and girls on your Christmas list. It has all the goodies that good little kids demand these days, including front and rear suspension, mag'type wheels, "big bike" control levers and 3)1, horsepower, 4-eycle engine. Designated the MB1210, it may be equipped with optional electric lighting, but you don't pay for lights if the kid doesn't need 'ern (and who does?). It's available at all the Bonanza minibike dealers. I ~ ff