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Cycle News 1981 12 09

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Hondaline's new, detachable. luggage system gives the Honda big bike rider If Saint Nick tbinb t:be8e little mnnhers .are hot, as does World Champion Giacomo Agostini, then they must be good enough for you. The DeW Sidi boots come with top grain leather, doubled layered at the heel aDd toe, with a third layer in the shifting area. . The Sidi Corsa boot is HI inches high, with a full length heavy duty zipper and additional snap closures. Sizes range from 6 to 12, in both full and half sizes. For further retail, dealer, or distributor info, contact ComJopolitan Motors, Inc., .Dept. CN, Hatboro, PA 19040. Hondaline comes to the rescue of wind whipped CB900F owners with a sleek, European style fairing. It's made of durable ABS plastic, injection molded to form outer and inner shells that'are strong and smooth. Lowers come with the fairirig to give added protection and complete the high performance look. bwde two pockets with zipper closures provide space for chain lube, 14 Beginning in 1980 Honda put beefier levers on their popular off·road four· stroke models to better withstand tip overs. Gold Belt Line, Inc., is happy to announce that they have Deflandler instant adaptability for commutin weekend jaunts or long-haul touri The saddlebags and travel trunk identical, large 55 liter capacity ba striped and color-matched to th GLlloo, CB900C and CB750K/C, i cluding two-tone colors. The bags ca be purchased .. and used .. in pairs separately. Without the trunk, th mounting platform becomes a lugga rack. An integrated backrest can a be added. All items attachldetac quickly via a key activated 'Iockin system. All locks open with one key fo convenie.nce. See your Honda deale for more details. Toar Lion in winter; tour Paris i spriDg. Rocky Cycle's Tour Lion lea jackd is for ridiDg in style and comfort. Four·inch side ribbing prevents embar· raIIIing garment lifting (not always a form of shoplifting), the padded lowe back helps reduce riding vibrations, there's extra safety padding and aver· satile. three·way collar. Plus, the jacke features a western·style yoke an piping and is available in black wi gray trim or all black with matchin pants and vest. Suggested retail pri of the jacket is $189.95, the vest for $97.95, and the pants are $158.95. See your Rocky dealer or call toll·free 800/662·9845 (in California) or 8001 558-1566 (in the rest of the Continental U.S.) for more info. gloves and lunch. The low proflle styling conforms to both the standard handlebars and the shorter, flatter bars of the optional Sport Control Kit. The CB900F Sport Fairing is available in black or silver with color·coordinated striping. Along with other Hondaline touring accessories for the CB9OOF, the fairing is available at authorized Honda dealers nationwide. levers and Sun Line two·piece brackets to interchange with the 1980 and later XR Honda pieces. Both DeHandler clutch and brake levers have plenty of clearance around' the throttle and light swtich housings and they still retain the original two.finger brake., three·finger clutch advantage, not to mention the tree and centerpost snag· ging avoidance of the shorter design. As a bonus, all new DeHandler levers are 200% more malleable than before, and the titanium-like appearance of the new material easily sets it apart from older DeHandlers. Retail price for a pair of Honda XR DeHandlers is , $17.95 and the two-piece brackets go for $8.50 each. See your dealer or contact Gold Belt Line, Inc., Dept. CN, 705 Darby Ave., Reseda, CA 91555,2~5/705·5689. For the road rider. beiDg c:.u.picuous helps the ~ on DOt beiDg aDOther accident statistic. But in the dad of night, it's pretty hard to be·· 'If" Cl~ Unless you're wearing the Toar Lion Early Warrtinge jaeRt from Rocky. During the day it loob like a DDnDal jacket, but after dart.. the refJective . surface comes into play aDd wballight from any angle. strika the jacket, the entire garment is illuminated.. The Tour Lion Early W ~ jacket comes in two styles and has all the features of other Tour Lion insulated wear: three·way collar, naturally con· toured sleeves, inner cuffs, shell fabric and double sealed front closure. Retail price varies from $115.95 to. $129.95. depending on the jacket styl~ and size. For more info and the name of the Rocky Cycle dealer in your area, call 800/558·1566 (continental U.S.) or 800/662·9845 (California). Tell 'em C:JCk NtnIIS sent ya.

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