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Cycle News 1978 12 20

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o CN l-c Q,) ..c 8 Q,) u Mama mia, at's a some meatballl Everyone wishes for something a little extrav.aga at Christmas. and we're no different. If the dude with the white beard and slei used just two reindeer and the Benelli 750 Sei, he might make his rounds a it faster. If you know of someone with a big heart. wallet. and stocking. tell them contact Cosmopolitan Motors. Inc .. Dept. CN.Jacksonville & Meadowbrook Kd Hatboro. PA 19040 for this Italian dream machine, Q,) ~ The original Superstar MX and enduro boots that were introduced by Kawasaki have been improved. The latest boot. available through Kawasaki dealers nationwide. comes in all black. both boot and stitching. The soles have beveled edges to resist snagging. the front hinge is raised more than one inch to provide a more comfortable flex point. and the rear hinge size has doubled in width and height so the break-in period is shortened considerably. Also adding to overall wearing comfort. the nylon guard has been reduced in size to better conform to your leg shape. The new boot retains many of its original features. including high density foam lining. vulcanized ankle protector. quick release buckles. and a rubber composite sole. charging or other means may find that their swingarm with its bonded rubber bushing arrangement is inadequate. . To remedy that situation, Rickman is now offering a new. reinforced swingarm with bronze bushings and a steel bearing surface that will bolt onto. earlier Rickman frames. The new item is three inches longer and sports a longer shock mounting bracket that will allow use of a laydown position. It retails for $166 .95 . A brake caliper stabilizer plate may be added for an additional $10 .35 . For more information write Target Products. Dept. CN . 2724 West Main. Alhambra. CA 91801. See your Kawasaki dealer for the new Ancra gold tie-downs to keep your motorcycles and other gear .in position. Made of polyproplene webbing for added strength. the two-inch strap has an additional one-inch takeup when rotated to a locked position for securing the motorcycle. You will not mar the paint or chrome of your motorcycle or van with these new six foot tie-downs. They come with vinyl coated hooks to prevent scratches. Should you feel the need for additional security. they also come with a provision for the use of a padlock. I.ATEST !lUCK.AN SW IN G A R M ' Owners 01 older model Rickman frames who have boosted the power output of ~heir engines through turbo- 12 Tired of having your goggles covered with mud just a few minutes into the event? Hi-Point Racing Products have the answer . It 's the new Baruffaldi transparent smoke-gray visor with clear tear-offs, Now you can charge through the mud with your head down and wat ch the ' competition through the visor which deflects the gooey stuff while your goggles remain clean . Hare scramble. enduro. and crosscountry riders as well as motocrossers will find it a valuable item. See your Hi -Point dealer or drop them a line at Dept. CN . 3709 W . Erie Ave.. Lorain. OH44053. The new lightweight Scot Pro HandGards were designed as a dual-purpose item for both the street and woods rider. Riding with cold hands is no fun . so ScotPro figured a winter time rider needed something to . keep the wind off his hands. yet not interfere with mobility around the controls. Woods riding can be a ball until you get too close to an immovable object like a tree or bush and bruise your knuckles or trash your new gloves. Scot Pro thought of that too. The red. white. blue. yellow. and black HandGards sell for $17 .95 through dealers. or you can write Scott Design Associates. Dept. CN. 17385 Colina Vista. Milwaukee. OR 97222. Little things can go a long way wh comes to items for stuffing a stocki Here's a tool box gift that is sur make a hit. IBCO makes rolls of ga material so that the week mechanic can cut his own or . emergency repairs on the trail or road. The product can be foun motorcycle dealers. accessory sh and automotive pans stores . Championship' Enduro. by CN contributors Brian Palormo and Steve Booth. great way 10 keep the blood flowing in your favorite woods rider when the chil winter comes around. The 128-page book is packed with photos and features 1.5 ch ters covering the entire spectrum of the sport. It makes fun reading for the pro novice rider alike. Stuff a stocking or lay one under the Christmas tree by sen $5.50 10 Paragon Productions. Dept. CN. 3106 Sweetbrier. Lafayette. CA 95 _

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