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PRODUCT EVALUATION Second Chance Sale. So You've been setting aside some money ever since you saw that beautiful 1981 model CB750K in the window Wel~ weve got some good news for you. You may still be able to get that CB750K. And now the suggested retail price is even less than it was. Because, as you would have expected, weve lowered the manufacturer's suggested retail price on prior model year bikes, reflecting our Model Year Discount Program. This means you might get a deal on any prior model year Honda bike thats still new and still at a Honda dealer, not including ATC~ and I""""'OdysseyTM models. .' \... HereS how the Model Year Discount Program works: When Honda new year models are released, the latest published r Hot Grips Frosty fingers are one facet of both dirt and street riding that. cold weather riders have had to contend with, at least until now. Hot Grips are easy to install and will keep one's fingers toasty warm through the severest of co·nditions. Eight time National Enduro Champion Dick Burleson put Hot Grips to the test during some cold runs on the National circuit, where freezing temperatures stopped many riders in their tracks. . Burleson said the grips made his winning rides much easier. Hot Grips are. put on a bike in the same manner as normal grips, with the exception of the hot leads and ground wires that let current flow through a copper core inside the grips. Jack Penton and Team True Spon run the hot leads into the headlight hot wire, which works fine and is also convenient. With the headlight off the grips are almost too hot to handle: with the light on enough juice is drained off to keep the grips just right. The constant change of "Pm's on a dirt 'bike varies the voltage enough so that an extra resistor isn't needed. To use the grips on a road bike, however, a resistor will reduce voltage t6 a usable level. The grips themselves are adequate but in some cases will not suit personal preferences. Warm fmgers and hands may mean more than the right feel when the weather's really bad. One big plus for the dirt rider is that Hot Grips will dry out muddy gloves. Anyone experienced in din riding knows what a hassle wet and slippery gloves are..Hot Grips are a welcome cure for that problem. Hot. gAps retail for $26.95, complete with resistor switch. A waffle pattern is available on the dirt model, with a smoother street model pattern also available. Hot Grips were designed by Jim Hollander and are being distributed by Hi·Point Racing Products, 3709 West Erie Avenue, . Lorain, OH 44053. suggested retail prices on prior model year Honda bikes are reduced 5% for each model year for on-road and dual-purpose bikes, 7% for each model year for off-road bikes. For example, during the 1982 model year, that means a 5% or 7% model year discount on 1981 models and a 10% or 14% model year discount for 1980 models, etc. If the new year's model ofa bike is released after October 1st, or if there is no new year model ofthe bike, then October 1st becomes the effective date ofthe Model Year Discounts. Sound simple? Well, maybe it doesn't, but its certainly worth checking out. But f) ) hurry because, while opportunity ~ may knock twice, you onlylive once. . ao DA FOLLOW THE LEADER '" ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET AND EYE PROTECTION. ©1981 American Honda Motor Co.• Inc. Suggested retail price is only a suggestion; the actual selling price is up to the individual dealer. Availability 01specific models may be limited. NOTE: Model Year Discount Program applies to all prior model year bikes up to and including five year old models. INNOVATIONS FOR TODAY'S RACING MONGO SUZUKI FLOATER STRUTS Change the ajustability of your rising rate curve. Improve handling and suspen~ion. $59.95 Tom Mueller Happy New Year! MONGO STROKER MOTORS NEW 'LeR' RESERVOIR If you have a water-cooled bike. but have shock-fade problems. we have the answer. This liquid cooled reservoir comes complete with everything you need. Pet. Pend. $135.00 Get maximum horsepower and torque with more cc·s. A proven winner. Available for most sizes. $175.00 Yamaha Kawasaki Honda Dealers Welcome MONGO RACING KTM Maico Husky 143 Panamint Ave. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (714) 375·2574 lcheck AMA cia. . .Iza. for lagallty) . ') . . , . ~ . ( ~ 28