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36 Kerker has a new product out. The funny metal thing you see in the accompanying photo is . .. bercha you'll never guess .. . an oil cooler control valve . The valve, when open, limits flow through the oil cooler at temperatures below 170 0 so that oil warms up quickly. When the oil reaches proper operating temperature, the valve closes and oil goes through the cooler. Unlike other deactivated by putting the key back in. Simple to install, the Cobra detects disturbances in all directions and sounds out a II0db hom. The unit self adjusts for any angle up to 45 0 • The Cobra retails for $54 .95 at your dealer or contact AFM International, Inc. , Dept. CN, P.O . Box 249 , Orange, CA 92666 . thermostatic valves, the cooler always remains filled with oil, thus preventing pressure variations and air blockages. This valve will also adapt to external line oil coolers other than the Kerker. The suggested list price is $29.95 for the complete kit , which is available from your Kerker dealer or direct from Kerker, Dept. CN, 7900 Deering Ave., Canoga Park, CA 91304. Tired of trying to balance your lunch pail between your knees while at the same time trying to get to work aboard a motorcycle? There are lots of luggage racks around, but not many look as spiffy as the Tail Piece TM from Lockhart, the oil cooler people. The Tail Piece TM is all aluminum , with ' an exclusive die-cast cargo deck for rigidity and light weight. Unique vinyl deck mats insure against load slippage (aforementioned lunch does not end up gracing the number two lane of 1-5) and aircraft fasteners eliminate unsightly welding. The Tail Piece TM is available in black epoxy or brightly polished, with contrasting cargo deck . See your local dealer or write to Lockhart Industries, Inc., Dept. CN , 15707 Texaco si.. Paramount, CA 90727 , or give 'em a call at 213 /633 -4551. Outside of California, call toll free at 800 /421- ' 1872. The phrase "long-awa ited" has been used to describe Honda's CRI25R . Among those waiting most anxiously were the folks at DG Performance Specialties. Now they offer everything your little heart could desire , from their $315 Pro kit (porting, head , pipe, carb and filter) to their $9 red fork skins. Also available are 19-fin radial heads, hi -pipes, 34mm Mikunis, Let's face it . You didn't plonk down lots of your hard-earned, highlydevaluated dollars for a new bike just so somebody can swipe it the first time you turn your back. Protect your investment with a Cobra motorcycle alarm . The patented unit turns on automatically 40 seconds after you take the key out of the ignition and is JT filters, sleeve kits, CR I OOR Pro kits , gold aluminum swingarm (I " longer than stock ) , red or white FIM sideplates, air fork caps and eight· gauge spokes. See your friendly dealer, or if he doesn 't have what you want (gaspl) , get in touch with DG Performance Specialties, Dept. CN , 1170 Van Horne, Anaheim , CA 92806 ,714/630-5471. This young lady wouldn't want to be caught stranded with a flat tire, so she carries a can of Seal and Spare from Sudco International. Seal and Spare seals all normal on-the-tread punctures while re-inflating the tire. Beats fooling with a spare tube , tire tools, spacers, etc. all to hell on the side of the freeway in a blinding rainstorm. All you do is screw the nozzle into the valve stem and push the button. Presto! No more flat tire. Seal and Spare is environmentally safe and contains no fluorocarbons. See your dealer or contact Sudco International, Dept. CN, 1824 E. 22nd s«. Los Angeles, CA 90058.