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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Accel's new Performance Tune-Up kits are just what every motorcycle 1'" . thusiast needs for maximum motorcycle performance. The crowned tungsten contacts of Accel point set s insure perfect contact alignment and a special phenolic material is used to maintain long rubbing block life. All electrical connections use screw-type connectors, and a stainless steel spring eliminates breakage caused by rust or metal fatigue. Sealed. to prevent moisture contamination, Accel Condensers use a neoprene lead wire to pre\'~nt cracking. Most applications also use mylar insulation to eliminate shorting. For details on the complete line of Accel Motorcycle Performance Ignition Products see the nearest Ac eel dealer or send $1.00 for the latest catalog to Accel Cycle Catalog, Dept. eN , P.O . Box 142 , Branford. CT 06405. G,E.M . Products has all-new ring and pinion gearSets for the Honda GLlOOO. Designed to provide a final drive ratio which is more in keeping with the demands of the touring cyclist and today's reduced speed limits. these gears change the standard 3.4 to I ' ratio to a more useable 4 .0 to I ratio. The change provides for easier standing starts and less strain on the clutch with heavily loaded touring bikes plus improved passing ability without the need of downshifting. Priced at only $169 .95 per. matched sej, the gearsets are in stock and available from G.E.M . Products. Dept CN . 496 E_St. Charles Rd .. Carol Stream . IL 60187 . Moto-X Fox has expanded its line of race tuning manuals with the just released Moto -X Fox Guide to Preparing th e YZ and IT Yamaha For Comperition r'Vtu: title says it all in this book written by Jim Gianarsis , in conj unction with the engineers .. tuners and riders at Moto -X Fox and Team Yamaha .Everything from the history of Yamaha's motocross team to cylinder porting and even enduro bike preparation is covered thoroughly. Also included in the manual is "Riding With the Hurricane." a glossy reprint of the series that appeared in Cycle N ews. It covers all of Hannah's secrets and is illustrated with photographs on his techniques for racing and win ning. It's the kind of book no MX fan or Yamaha dirt bike owner will want to be without . Th e Moto -X Fox Guid e to Preparing th e YZ and IT Yamaha For Com petition as well as Th e Moto -X Fox Guide to Preparing th e RM and PE Suzuki/or Competition are available for $5.95 each plus $1.00 for handling from Moro-X Fox . Dept. CN . 520 McGlincy Lane . Campbell . CA 95008 . or from your local Moro -X Fox dealer. j~NGE R 36 A popularly priced , widely applicable black motocross handlebar is now available at Kawasaki dealers around the country. Made of .083 wall carbon steel with a heliarc welded cross brace. this new handlebar will fit a wide variety of popular motocross machines . Shaped with th e rider in mind, the bar has a 4 \-2 inc h wide straight knurl to make installation on a llYbike a sn a p . Kawasaki has kept the rider in mind by using a finish that is extr..mely durable and will resist nicks and scra tches. The bar sports a coating that is hear -cured powdered epoxy. It me asu res in at 34 inches wide . with a 4 \-2 inch rise pullback. Bellucci Engineering has a precIsion. multi-purpose tool for the serious engine builder who works on the Kawasaki KZ900 and KZIOOO. The valve and spring checker measures valve spring travel fast and accurately as well as valve stem heights. yalve to piston clearance and valve to valve clearance in the overlap position. The tol is a must for the serious engine builder who is installing high lift cams. It mounts rigidly to the cylinder head. For more information write Bellucci Engineering. lnc., Dept. CN, 126 E. Irving Park Rd . . Bensenville, IL 60106. _.- - Lubri -Tech's Vinyl. Leather. Rubber Cart' is specially formulated to protl'Cl not on Iv trorn the sun . bur wind and rain .A'; application of th .. product will prolt'ct rh.. ga rment or other item it is used 00 against mold and mild..w as well as hardening and cracking . In addition , dust and dirt won 't cling to the static-free glossy su rface . The 8 oz. pump sp ray bottle has a suggested pr icc 0 1 S2. 7~ . Check out y"ur local dealer for rhe enr ire Lubri -T ech lin e .