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Emergency (Continuedfrom page 27.) and often noise as well. With the advent of noise control regulations , each of these selling points will be impaired. Several aftermarket manufacturers have the sophisticated equipment and muffler know-how to design products that match the sound levels of original equipment and still offer increased performance, styling, or reduced cost. However, most manufacturers currently in the market only produce simple designs that are very similar from one manufacturer to another. These firms will have a hard time acquiring the technology and equipment to compete. Indeed, once these regulations are in effect, firms that could stay in the market may voluntarily choose to stop production of aftermarket exhausts in order to concentrate on a more profitable line of products. For a while some firms will continue to manufacture systems that can be used only on older bikes. Bikers will undoubtedly purchase systems designed for unregulated bikes to put on their "new," .q u ieted models. But as ~odeIs tum over this will become L more difficult. Eventually, EPA expects a net shrinkage in . aftermarket sales, with many firms going out of the business and a few holding even or Z gaining volume. r ZlJ z. H ow will state and local governments be involved in these , regulations? lo Fed era l regulations will pre-empt ,Z all state and local noise standards that apply to the sale of new motorcycles and new replacement exhaust systems. Local authorities, on the other hand, have the power to establish and enforce in-use standards for motorcycle noise. Local in -use programs that contain tampering and muffler laws are considered important in maximizing the benefits of EPA's new-product standards. The Agency is working to promote the adoption and enforcement of effective noise control programs in states and communities that do not yet have one. H ow can bikers express their views on this proposed rule? Anyone interested can write directly to EPA. As soon as the regulations are published, a 90·day public comment period will begin ; during that time any person, group, or organization may submit comments and opinions on the proposal. All submissions will become part of the official record . Comments should be sent to the following address: Director Standards and Regulations Division (A W -490) Attention: ONAC 77 ·10 (Motorcycles) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Washington , D.C . 20460 or, simply address you r letters to : Motorcycle Noise (AW ·4 90) EPA Washington , D .C . 20460 Comments arc due b y June 16 , 1978. • BALANCE PLUS... J; t CYCLE NEWS Rider 01th e Year, L ance Jones gets it with ACP Liquid Tire Balancer and Puncture Sealer. Lance relies on the performance and protection afforded by a product that gives him a smoother ride in EVERY racing condition. The tacky ACP Liquid is distributed evenly inside your tire by centrifugal lorce to th e farthe st po int from the center of gravity . . . to hydrodynamically balance the entire rotat ing wheel unit . . . WITHOUT THE NEED FOR EXTERNAL WEIGHTS. ~ ACP Liquid Tlre Balancer and Punctu re Seale r e liminates vib ration caused by o ut-o f-bala nce tires, PLUS: F .» • RE-ADJUSTS FOR CHANGES IN TIRE OR ROAD CONDITIONS • INCREASES TREAD LIFE UP TO 30 % • SEALS MOST PUNCTURES WHILE ELIMINATING UP TO 90 % OF AIR LOSS • PROVIDES PERMANENTTIRE BALANCING FOR THE LIFE OF THE TIRE • WON'T RUST OR CORRODE STEEL OR ALLOY WHEELS • FOR TUBE OR TUBELESS TIRES ASK YOUR DEALE R FOR 'ACP TIR E BALANCER .. . ACP LlOUID TlFiE BALANCER AND PUNCTURE SEALER FOR ALL STREET, DIRT AND COMPETITION MOTORCYCLES ADVANCED CYCLE PRODUCTS, INC . • 3633 W. MacArthur, Suite 41 0 • santa Ana, CA92 704 • (714) 549-8707 m~ving? --------------------------------------- Well, HOT DOG ! That means you've got another coupon to fill out. After all, we have to send your Cycle News somewhere and what better piece than your new address? So don't delay, do it today. Fill out and mail to: Cycle News, P.O . Box 498, Long Beach, CA 90801 old address new address You may stick on your mailing label here. name . _ ~- address address city state name _ zip _ _ city state _ zip _ 29