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PRODUCT EVALUATION 1I11SIS our NatIonal EndUro.i ultTeam. , i ~ 00 0') ~ Pacifico Aero Fairing The definition of sport touring lies somewhere between the dedicated touring rider and the dedicated sport rider. For the riders in that category -- those who ride a lot. but not necessarily long distances -- the Pacifico Aero Fairing is a welcome addition to .any riding package. The mid-sized, framemounted fairing is just 29 inches wide and weighs in a t a scanty 18 pou nds. For the rider who likes to use a fairing year· round, the Aero offers a multitude of options including in-dash mounting of a sound system. gauges plus a cigarette lighter. The locking storage compartments handle gloves, maps, a rain suit or two and a bit more. There is an in-dash headlight adjustment knob. Lowers are offered for $73. The frame mounting .and unmounting is easily accomplished in less than two hours by even the less than mechanically inclined. One nice point is the use of rubber mountings between the mount and the fairing to virtually eliminate any strange noises. The mounting hardware contained everything right down to male/female wire clips for rewiring the headlightllurn signals. If there is a drawback it is you must remove the headlight shell and signal lights although this allows the fairing to sit closer to the bike. Our only problem on the Kawasaki KZ650 installation was the redrilling of mounting holes for the horn. Our test fairing was equipped with the standard Maxi windshield in the medium height configuration -- 25 inches. Two other heights (23 ~", 26 ~") are available to minimize the need for cutting the windshield. If keeping your hands warm is paramount to enjoying a ride then we recommend using the Maxi Tour windshield which is two and one-half inches wider per side and which we're told offers hand protection the standard shield does nol. What sets the Aero apart from other fairings are the twin air intakes on each side of the windshield. Pa"cifico calls them pressure relief vents. They direct air up the inside surface of the windshield which, in effect, works to minimize. wind buffeting the .rider's back or that of the passenger. At 70 mph in a moderate rainstorm the vents did not suck rain in. nor did the 'flow of air create a backwash. Suggested retail price is $407.50. Gary Van Voorhis All Of It. - To make a serious attempt at the National Enduro title, you need one of two things. Alot of money. Or even more determination. Can-Am's John Martin is very determined. In 1980, John won the Indiana Black Coal, placed 3rd overall in the National standings and came within amindslip of ISOT Gold in France. What John Ma.rtin has done so far is impressive. But even more impressive is the way that he does it. By himself. Without platoons of factOry support people. But with one very important weapon. The Can-Am Qualifier 250. John Martin's Qualifier is pretty much like any you could buy: Marzocchi forks; Sun rims; bulletproof Bombardier-Rotax engine. Things that mean a lot when you have to wrench for yourself. "If I wasn't a sponsored rider~ says John Martin, "not much would be different for me. I'd still pick the same bike to ride:' Are we seriously suggesting that, with alittle money and alot of determination, even aprivateer has a good chance at a National Enduro title? If you have aCan-Am Qualifier and as ~ much talent as John " ,." . Martin, why not. 8"'rademarks 01 Bombardier Limltee Nothing bUt the best. Only from ROCKY 13