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, OrganosUoxane717171 PJl's new fork oil features "Organosiloxane" (say that three times fast) , which they claim combats foaming during extreme motocross racing conditions. Newest of the PJl Lubricants line is SAE 15W fork oil, which they claim meets or exceeds all major motorcycle manufacturers' recommendations. Yamaha Motor Corp. recommends 15W . lOW , 15W. 20W and 30W SAE weights and can be purchased at motorcycle dealers everywhere for only $1.69. or write P.J. Harvey. President. American Advertising. Dept. CN . 15840 Ventura Blvd .• Encino, CA 91436 . 213/ 986-3413. . Kundendienst Schu le All good things come to he who waits . In Europe the y have a different saying. Sch~l comes .to those . who sell BMWs . . "~choo.l Mobiles " roam the European contment equipped with the latest trammg aids , tools. and in the case of motorcycle de~le~ . ~ .demonstration model. Munich's. famous "four-cylinder" BMW office building IS 10 the background. The TV Tower, of Olympic's fame, can be seen on the left. Both are a short subway ride awa y from the world -famous Hofbrau House . one of the few drinking establishments with its own brewery ideal for bench racing. It's in t he bag Can-Am zap Martek Products, Inc. . famous for producing electronic ignitions for the Japanese street multis , now offers the CD-40 replacement racing ignition for single -cylinder Ca n-Ams, What, you say? Single cylinder engines are all that Can-Am makes? We ll, we got news for you bunkie. Up in Valcourt. Canada, sit a hot 500cc road racing twin and a companion street model never released because of the em issio n laws . Anyway . Martek's CD-40 is a replacement for the original equipment Bosch CDI and available at ' a lower cost. It comes with a universal typ e mounting. a silicone h igh performance spark plug wire. and it has a faster rise time to fire through fouled pll,lgs. ,T he electronic module (layman'S term: black box) is designed to resist corrosion and shock . and is water-tight. Electronic igni tions for most major motorcycles will be available from Martek in the nea r future . See your dealer. or write Martek Products. Inc.. Dept. CN . 3001 Red Hill Ave.. Building 4 . Costa Mesa. CA 92626 . • 36 Avoid frostbitten pi nkies A ustrian alum in um Some issues back, Cycle N ews ran a product test on th e Trails End aluminum sideplates for KTMs . While we liked the sideplates, unfortunately Trails End had closed their doors. Now the sideplates, as well as skid plates and other accessories for MC-5 and ·GS-6 KTMs are ava ilable from San Mateo Yamaha. The durable sideplates retail for $16 _95 each and the snu g-fitti ng skid plate goes for $26.95 . San Mateo Yamaha also has a complete stock of hard parts, which are shipped on a one-day basis. San Mateo Yamaha, Dept, CN . 521 East Fifth Ave.• San Mateo. CA 94402 . 415/347-4758. Wa ll ets Open up your wallets friends . because Malcolm Smith is gonna sell you a wallet . That's right; instea d of the bulging leather billfolds that have plagued our buns for years. Malcolm is introducing to th e motorcycle industry this neat, inexpe nsive. practical and colorful wallet . Made of 100% nylon with Velcro~ fasteners, they last forever . Reta iling for $7.95 , there are lots of color combina tions to choose from and they are available from you r · local Ma lcolm Sm ith dealer . o r contact Malcol m Smith . Dept. CN , 7563 Indi ana , Riverside. CA 92504 . The 10 digits that you depend on for anything from the most mundane and basic to the most exhilarating and exciting . are usually the least protected part of the rider. Give your fingers a break! Web co's All Weather Hand Guards feature half-inch thick foam to protect from flying rocks. tree limbs and bitter cold. Simply snap over handlebar ends and your hands are protected while unrestricted in operation of the controls. Available through Webco dealers at a suggested retail of $9.75 per pair (Part No . 1624). Keep your he lmet from crashing around without your head in it by keeping it safe and warm in a low-' priced Nolan Helmet Bag from Rac el crafters Tnternational. Constructed of rein forced canvas with a rubberized inter-liner. the bag has adjustab le leather handles so you ma y carry it by hand or over the shoulder. Plenty of room for a full -size helmet plus goggles . gloves, etc. Specially priced at only $9.95 plus $2 shipping/handling. Skip the shipping/handling chrge when you or de r -an extra for you ? fa vorite pit rootsie, Racecrafters International , Dept. CN . 780 Canoga Ave . , Canoga Park , CA 91304 ,213/999 -2811. T 301cc Yam bogwheeler J. .:> A 30lcc Yamaha trials bike ? A new model ? Not ' zac tly. The T r yal s Shoppe, an outfit run by a group of true S~uthern gentlemen, offers a big bore kit to turn your TY250 into a TY301. In addition to increased torque and horsepower , the kit smoothes out power throughout the entire range. The 301cc kit also includes extra flywheel weight to further smoothe out low rev running. Stop drooling at the sight of a 350 or 348 . contact the Tryals Shoppe for more info on the kit and other fin e. tryals products. The Tryals Shoppe. Dept. CN . Rt . 4 . Box 43 . Cooke ville. TN 38501 . 615/526-4829 . Kawasaki KT250 owners inquire about the 305cc Green Meanie kit.