Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

-NEW- PRODUCTS carry the $18.50 jersey have him write Hannah Racing Products, Dept. CN, P.O. Box 2109, Sun Valley, 10 83353 on the HRP line. Bell's new Star is the latest addition to their helmet line. The Star is 20 percent lighter than previous Star models and has a streamlined shape to reduce wind resistance. Other features include the adjustable Kam Lok system which allows a rider to close and lock the face shield with one hand, a new interior design and fit system - plus neck roll, ear roll and cheek comfort pads. For more information see your Bell Helmets dealer. If )Cou can't ride like Bob Hannah, at least you can dress like him. The Bob Hannah Replica Jersey is 100 percent cotton and features red and white lightening bolts. If your dealer doesn't The GSM Compensator is an electronic computerized cruise control that consistantly monitors speed and adjusts the throttle. The Compensator will maintain a steady speed on flat ground, uphills, downhills and long grades. The compensator's major components include an aircraft type throttle servo, computerized l'eJ(UIator box and vacuum canister. Additional features include buttons for accelerate, coast and resume. Hitting the off switch or either brake cancels the control. The $175 item will fit Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Swuki, Harley-Davidson and BMW. Interested parties contact GSM, Dept. CN, 13026 Raymer, St., No. Hollywood, CA 91605. The Scott USA handlebar mount fairing is 'aerodynamically designed to' provide maximum protection. The 3/16" acrylic plastic fairing is light weight and easy to mount. Suggested retail price is $119.95. See your Scott USA dealer for more details. Here's a trio of leather jackets guaranteed to make you look and feel good. The Cycle Champ II and Cycle Champ II Long jackets are made of top grain leather in a dull black finish with zippered slash pockets and sleeves plus many other features. The Cycle II Long jacket features longer sleeves and back plus a zip-out lining. Sizes are 32-52. The Cycle Queen II combines all features of the men's jackets in sizes to please lady motorcyclists. The Queen II jacket is available in sizes 32-42. See your Harley-Davidson dealer. Kent Howerton is behind the Hi-Point Bar. That's because the bar .. handlebar in this case .. was designed by Howerton to his racing specifications. The Kent Howerton Works Racing Bars (fancy name) are made of chromemoly steel and heat tre.ated. They feature a choice of three MX bepd~. ~ .yo!'f lii- PC\ir:lt. ~~C;i!1g Products dealer for all the details. The Arai Helmet Omni Face Shield System is available on selected models. The Omni System features onehanded shield operation from securely shut to fully open .. with ratchet controlled intermediate positions. The control mechanisms are completely contained inside the slim pods outside the helmet shelL. Further information on the system is available from Arai Helmets, Dept. CN, P.O. Box 421, Tenafly, NJ 07670. For a color brochure on the entire Arai line enclose 50¢ in coin or stam"ps to cover postage and handling. Top off your racing outfit with a bib with your name, number or whatever on it. Large, easy to see numbers are used on front and back. The bib can be worn over any clothing and can be used in just about any form of racing. Send $10 plus $1 for shipping and handling to R&A Enterprises, Dept. CN, 851 McLean Ave., Yonkers, NY 10704. Be sure to include name and number. You don't have to own a Yamaha to use the Yamaha Motorcycle Cover. It is specially designed to fit virtually any motorcycle. It is easy to attach with an adjustable Velcro flap for different sized tanks. The outer shell is water-resistant nylon with a soft inner lining added to protect painted areas. You don't have to wait for the engine to cool before using the cover since it is designed to cover only areas you come in contact with when you ride. See the Yamaha dealer in your area for more information. . -

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