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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o 00 (j) ..... Want to cure those black box blues on your Yamaha TZ250/350 road racer? Change to Accd's yellow box and correct high load. ignition advance problems. Accd's control box remains tem~ature stable while providing increased spark energy, even with stock coils. The retail price is $178.57 at your Accd dealer. Mike B~II and Marty ~mith model the latest in heads· up (Qr, considering that . it's Bell, heads· in) apparel. the Bell Sweater. This sweater features the popular V·neck style, soft acrylic knit, and is machine washable. The sweater is available in navy blue, red, brown From LOP, the folks who brought you 1980 U.S. 500cc MXGP winner Marty Moates, comes their 1980-81 catalog. All kinds of neat stuff, from apparel to porting are featured, along with the history of the LOP racing effort. Price for the catalog is $3, which is refund· able on your first order. LOP, Dept. CN, 2010 Washington St.. Waukegan, IL li0085 , 312/336·0032 Give a gift that's ahead of its time. or at least so named! GSM has added a fifth fairing to their line, the Future Fairing, which is made of high:impact, indestructible, injection.molded plastic and comes with a very simple and duro able mounting kit. The Future Fairing will fit any motorcycle and can be in· stalled in less t.han 10 minutes, attach· ing directly to the handlebars. It can be painted to match any motorcycle's paint scheme and is priced at an affordable $39.'95. The fairing comes in black or white, with a choice of clear or smoke shield, and it's avail· able throuKh GSM from any motor· cycle dealer. Dealers can contact GSM directly at 13026 Raymer St .. North Hollywood, CA 91615. Bell Star and Tourstar helmet wearers who would like anti·fog, anti·scratch or gradient tint face shields can now turn to Bell and yell for help. Bell's Anti·Fog shield is specially treated to eliminate fogging, and the Anti· Scratch is treated to minimize scratch· ing. Both come in clear or smoke tint. The Gradient Tint shield ranges from dark at the top to clear at the bottom, reducing glare it. daylight situations while providing proper visi· bility at night. The Gradient Tint shield is also scratch·resistant. Avail· able' now at your authorized Bell dealer, or contact Bell Helmets, Inc., Dept. CN, 15301 Shoemaker Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650. If there's a person on your gift list who seems to spend more time in the work· shop tban just about· anywhere else, take a look at the complete line of PanaVise Products. Their complete line of c0l1'!pact vises lets you select the head, base, base mount and accessory that's JUSt right. For more information, contact PanaVise Products, Inc., Dept. CN, 2850 E. 29th St .. Long Beach, CA 90806,213/595-7621. and white and has the direct embroidery of the fam<>us Bell logo. Retail price is $24.95. a nd you ca n get o.ne (or more) from authorized Bell Helmet dealers. For more information, COntact Bell Helmets, Dept. CN, 15301 Shoemaker Ave .. Norwalk, CA 90650. Build YOUT. own starship with a FutUTa The aerodyna'!lic.ally fairing. balanced sport fairing is handlebar mounted and features integral tum signals and individually adjustable mirrors. The solid ABS plastic lower section is available in black or silver, but can also be easily painted, For more information on the complete line of Futura accessories have your dealer contact Accessories Unlimited, Dept. CN, 754 Orange Ave., West Haven, CT 06516 or ca1l800/243-4?30. Drag Specialties. forever in the Yule· tide mood, is proud to present their Convertible Travel Bag. It's a con· temporarily styled tote bag that con· verts into a travel bag in seconds. By unzipping the cel)ter ,zipper you· go from a handy tote to a super travel bag. large enough to carry your personal ite~s when touring. Available in rich black, water repellent vinyl and in two convenient sizes, small and medium. Suggested retail is $15.95-$28.50. See any of Drag Specialties' 9000 dealers world wide, OT if unable to find a dealer in your area, get in touch .with Drag Specialties, Dept. CN. 5401 Smetana Dr., Minnetonka, MN 55343, 612/9351000. With cool autumn and cold winter temperatures on the horizon, Esprit wants you to get the upper hand in the situation and keep said upper hand(s) warm. Their Rain Gauntlet is an all· leather cold weather glove with a brushed nylon foam lining to help eliminate wind chill. Its full· length gauntlet has a zipper to secure it over outerwear, and the glove also features an adjustable wrist strap, chammycovered fingers for wiping moisture from the faceshield, and a handy stor· age pouch in the cuff. Retailing for $29.95, the Esprit Rain Gauntlet is available at most motoFcycie dealers around the U.S.,, or contact Esprit, Dept. CN, 1511 Alum Creek Dr., Columbus, OH 43209. You never really know you need a crossbar pad until you meet up with an unpadded one while berm b!lSting. The folks at Hi·Point Racing Products feel a crossbar pad should be functional and good looking. Silkscreened with all popular team names and in almost any color exc~t lavender, the pads are made of nylon with Vdcro for ' . easy installa.tion. See your HI·Point dealer. 11