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The "Midwest Madman" is at it againl Owners of early model 400cc Maicos can send to the frozen wastes of the Chicago area for a newKrause Racing piston ,tha t will update the German machine to single ring status. These new pistons offer reduced ring drag and a corresponding increase in throttle response and power. As seen in the accompanying photo, the wrist pin boss area has also been beefed up. and the transfer cutaway appears Honda CB650 owners can help their oil keep its cool with a new Derale oil cooler for Sochiro's hot-blooded new machine. The Derale oil cooler is full flow and comes complete with everything necessary for easy ins ta ll a ti o n . It features highconductivity copper tubing with internal turbo -action centerlouvres Though sound goes hand in hand with the visual excitement of Winston Pro Series racing. there are times when you just want to listen to the radio. The Winston Racing radio headphone features AM and FM bands , . .,42 . Haven't won a trophy lately? Is it because you've spent all your time running into, over and through trees , rocks, pit tootsies and portacans? Well, maybe you need glasses . And if you do need glasses when riding, you could use Combat Glasses. the Rainbo Prescription All -Sport Eyeguard. The frame is , made from virtually indestructible Lexan (a trademark of General Electric Co .) and the plastic lenses, ground . to you r prescription, are", wide.-vislon wraparound style. higher to provide greater transfer of fuel charge. The pistons are forged. German-made . and are provided complete with ring, wrist pin and clips. Price for the assembly is $64 _95 and the pistons will retro-fit all 400 Maicos back to 1970 and are available in oversizes up to l mrn above standard. Order from Krause Racing, Dept. CN , 305 E. North Ave . , Northlake, IL 60164, 3121344-223!l. (pa tent pending) to create turbulance ' in the oil for maximum heat transfer. The race track-tested CB650 cooler retails for only $51.50, and cooler kits are available for other popular models . Get moreJnformarion from dealers or from Derale Oil Coolers. Dept. CN. 138 W. Gardena Blvd . . Gardena , CA 90248, 213 /5!l2-5997 . adjustable headband , bu ilt -in antenna and tw in speakers . Battery _ not includ ed . the radio goes for $18.95. Send your order to Whitaker Park Souvenir Store, P.O . Box 16081 . Dept. H. Winston-Salem. NC 27105 . Foam rubber cushion and adjustable strap complete the package. Besides providing eye protection from flying rocks on the track . the Combat Glasses could prove handy in off-track sports such as racquetball and squash. See your eye-care specialist, or contact Lloyd Distributors . Dept. CN , 23920 Craftsman Circle, Calabasas. CA 91302 ,213/999-4330. From outside of California . call roll -free 800 /423 - 5221.: .·.·.·.·.·.-.-..-.. , . Everybody has to admit that there is one definite advantage plastic ga~ tanks have over metal ones . Namely , that the rock pile you crashed into last year will not haunt you forever in the form of a dinged and dented gas tank. Clarke Manufacturing has a twogallon RC Type 2 Honda tank for the new CR 125 and 250 motocrossers. This tank features an a-ring sealed cap and provisions on each side for the standard flanged Honda petcock. The tank is mounted via rubber retaining straps and comes with a one-year guarantee. All tanks .are constructed of Phillips crosslinkable polyethylene (huh?) and are available in red. white, blue, orange, yellow, silver and green. The price is $44. Contact Clarke Manufacturing, Dept. CN , Rt. I , Box , .. ,57 6. Molino , OR 97042 . 50!l/829.. ~: 2 1 5 6 . '.