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Ne~ Stuff. Things "or Cycles .... N 8- '~,""'- LIGHTEN UP Ever Since you' bought your kid a Mini-Enduro, he hasn't stopped jabbering about all the race-tuning that has to be done, right? Well, every ounce counts, so get the tyke a set of K & N's plastic, weather-proof, strong, durable, bolt-on simulated black vinyl, lightweight, matched fenders for $12.95. Box 1329, Riverside, CA 92502. KEEP IT TIGHT Venolia is the only motorcycle piston to travel a quarter-mile in less than nine seconds. If they're good enough for J oe Smith, they ought to be good enough for you. These forged babies are- good for the street or track and are available in all sizes, 2- or 4-stroke. For a complete catalogue, send a buck to Venolia:, 2160 Cherry Industrial Circle, Long Beacb, Calif., 90805. HEX ON YOUR HEX? How many times have you torqued that Allen screw with a wrench that turns ou t to be a~e too small? Rapid . ... > '" '3 .., ~ w Z W THREE FOR THE FOUR MALCOMB LIKES IT Jeeco Lubricants had Malcomb Smith test Grapha Plate chain lube at the Mint 400 and the recent Baja 500. After finishing second and first respectively, Malcomb surmised, "There's nothing else like it." Since he had no chain problems, we can assume that means he likes it. The dry lube eliminates dirt and dust pick-up, keeping those precious Jinks sano and un-stretched, and comes in 6- or 16-ounce pin-point spray containers. J eeco's general offices are at 113 N. Citrus, West Covina, Ca. 91722. ...J PLAY HOOKER Honda Four owners have to be the olost catered-to group in the history of motorcycling. The Burroughs Ga1.\ge Set by Cycle Dynamics fits coziry' on the handlebars and features an oil pressure gauge, an oil temperature gauge, and voltmeter. The excellent VDO components come in a sharp-looking crinkle-finish plastic case and are rubber-mounted. $76.95, illuminated. (,) You remember all the Friday-night dudes that would cru.ise the 'vard in their rumbly V-8s with dual quads, a high-lift cam, and lots of status-symbol dc"cals? "Hooker Headers" was a popular one because of their reputation on the drag strip. Years of experience have gone in to th eir new line of exhaust tuners, which- feature an exclusive hydroformed turner valve and a tuned muffler 'core that cuts down noise appreciably. Find out more about the expansion chamber with a heart, including comprehensive dyno charts, by writing Box 1008, Ontario, CA 91761. SCOOT SUIT TRIPLE HEADER! . "* will get you out of the jam with their new Easyout kit. Model T-240 comes in a pouch, complete with a handle and four bits to handle most hex screws and costs $9.95. Other size kits are available from Rapid Tool Co., 11754 Vose St., North Hollywood, Calif. 91605. . ~J~'-){- . ' Fk. .o..kl-\~ If peggars and shirt-jacs no longer do the trick, get a Belstaff Trailmaster suit. It's waterproof, fungus-proof, and resists the bramble that usually coats your corduroys. It also features refinements such as' lining, reinforcement, lots of pockets, and a foxy velvet collar. Trailmaster two-piece riding suits retail at $58 and are distributed by Hap- Jones of San Francisco. I LOOSEN UP A good, solid blow with a hammer is the last thing you need when you're taking your bike apart, unless you've got an impact wrench under it. Flander's new Hammer Pak comes with two No. 3 Phillips bits' and a slotted one. Extra bits are available. Part number 690K goes for a penny les,s than $11. Send a dollar for a catalogu.e and big sticker to Flanders Co., Dept. CN, Box 22790, Pasadena, Calif. 91105. Jo'••a,lard 'ISlralce sa,s "Hey Mr. Dealer" We carryall types of insurance coverage - garage I iabil ity fire - theft & dealer bonds Galaxy Wholesale bought the rights to the American Eagle and Sprite lines for marketing in the good 01' U.S. Top of the line is the 46 hp 405 TMXR, which comes stock with two gas tanks. They say it'll give Huskies, Maicos, and the rest a bad time in the desert this year, so keep on the lookout. If you want some more info, write to them at 12845 Main St., Garden Grove, Calif. John 1U MOTO-CROSS LEATHERS Competition proven for the mini-racer, too. For brochure and, complete information; contact: Sare Up To 251 JOHN W. MAYNARD INS. Montecito Enterprises, 3441 Motor Ave., L.A., Ca. ln3) 836-5211 • EAGLE'S BACK! P.O. Box 434, Carpinte~ia, Cal. 93013 (2J3) 894 92J8 w WARREN WILSON MOTORS .,.,oth or :\ordoll in ,.. .. pu"!·da. (alII. '9.000 SEPULVEDA BLVD. FBlDAY lalyaad Junction Harbor/San Diego Fwys on 186th & Vermont, Gardena. Info: 321-1610 or 531-0479 Trippe/Cox promotion A.C,O., P••K Gad... 8.3OpIil AMA Sanctioned >(,)