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..... 00 ..... 0') Word around the industry is that 01' Santa what's-his-name has attached an Electro Clearview fairing to his sled to protect bini from the cold, yet still present the lowest possible frontal area for increased stability and reduced drag. (Betcha the reindeer troops 'ppreciate the latter.) If you, or someone you know, would be interested in the same sort of thing, read on. E1ectJ:o's Clearview fairing line is lightweight and features adjustments for varied rider height. They're fully rub, ber-cushioned at all four mounting points, and constructed of ~I" DuPont acylic. Baked on black enamel hardware attaches them to most popular bike (or sled) models. Electro fairings come with or without integrated lowers, and in clear or tint (clear with lowers shown). Retail prices range from $69.95 to $87.95. For more information, write Alan Jones, Electro, Inc., Dept. CN, P.O. Box 999, Memphis, TN 58101. Simpon's Model 62 has several new features, mOlt notably, a redesigned face shield and latching system. The new shield is molded from Lexan for optical clarity and features the new SlDlpson "quilt-latch" c1Ol1Ure, for ease of operation. Shield snaps are totally eliminated. With comfort a high priority, Simpson "vent ports" are standard and tbe interior is finished in a softweave black nylon, with padded neck roll and ear cups. Weight is kept to a minimum with an ae~ace fiberglass shell. Model 62 carnes Snell '80 Certification. This may be a great stocking stuffer, the only problem is, getting a stoclting big enough for it to fit in. It is available in Camp Silver or Charcoal Mist F.R. Epoxy finishes, in sizes 6% to 7 ~. Suggest retail price is $169. For more info and full-color 1982 catalog write: Simpson Sports, Dept. CN, 22650 S. Normandie Ave., Torrance, CA 90502, 215/520-2204. 16 Books are always a neat stocking stuffer, and Steve Booth has a pair of motorcycling books available. The first is his newest work, Diggin' Dirt. Done by Booth and a crew of writers and photographen, Diggin' Dirt has 16 cbapten featuring a mix of grand prix, Six Days, enduro and MX competition, plus trail riding opportunities from New England through the high Sierras and down to Baja. There are 270 spectacular photos, plus dirt cartoons and a state by state guide to map sources, ORV laws and new riding opportunities. Price is $11.50, including postage and sales tax. Also available from Booth's Paragon Productions is an updated version of Championship Enduro, the book he did along with noted enduro. photo-' grapber Brian Palormo. The book now includes aU the latest enduro bikes, plus the 1981 AMA enduro rules. The price is $8.45 postpaid. They're available by mail only from Paragon Productions, Dept. CN, 5106 Sweetbrier Circle, Lafayette, CA 94549. For air mail to ensure preCbriatmaa delivery, add $2 ~~: ••• Batter upl Though '.he World Series is history for '81, baseball-style shirts are still pretty trick. The new Hi-Point baseball 'Shirts, available in blue and white or'red and white, feature a colorfuI Hi-Point logo on the front for true yule stylin' around_ Pick them up from your local Hi-Point Racing Products ~. . .iiiiillilii. .iIIii..._ ... First, rollaway beds; now, rollaway trailers? It could be just the thing if space around the 01' Christmas tree is a bit tight. The Baja 5-Rail Motorcycle Trailer folds for storage in seconds without tools and can be rolled away on its permanent casters. Baja will TIM: carry 950 pounds at highway speeds and can also be converted to a stake side utility trailer sporting a 4' x 6' bed. Price for the basic trailer is $559. for more info, contact I.S.E., Dept. CN, 12850 E. 40th Ave. 198, Denver, CO 80259,505/571-1029. ....;..... --J