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PRODUCT EVALUATION • l-< V ,.0 E v ;> o Z JT Racing's Aire-liner System-1 helmet By Kit Palmer You've probably seen them on the heads of factory MX riders David Bailey, Ron Leehien and Broe Glover for almost a year now - the new Aire-liner System-I (ALS-I) open-face helmet from ]T Racing. Unique styling makes them hard to miss. The flat-top helmet design blends into the visor. making it look like a one-piece unit- it isn't. The visor is allached to the helmet by snaps, and it also acts as a wind channel to funnel cooling air inside the helmet; ]T calls it the Streamlined Aire-shutLle viso·r. The air enters under the visor. is channeled above the forehead, over the head and out the lower rear portion of the helmet. The liner has fit pads tbat can ea ily be removed and washed, and can be replaced. The]T helmet is the first helmet designed with a recessed goggle strap groove. This groove keeps the goggle strap [rom sliding up or down on the helmet while riding. The ALS-l helmet is very light at two pounds 10 ounces and is made out of plastic. It does not meet the 1985 Snell standards; however. it is D.O.T. approved. According to ]T spokesmen, the ALS-I helmet bas undergone very extensive testing, and they feel it is as safe as a Snellapproved helmet for motocross use. They also mention the American Motorcyclist Association doesn't re. quire a '85 Snell-approved helmet to compete in a national motocross event. but they do require D.O.T. approval. The best featureof the]T helmet is ventilation; so far, it is the best ventilateq ~ face. or full face helmet we've ever ridden with. However, we have not yet tried the new fullyventilated open face Mag-4 from Bell; when we do - which should be very soon - we'll have a helmet-ta-helmet comparison. The]T helmet is very comfortable to wear. and the chin strap is fabriccovered for even more comfort. At speed, wind doesn't catch underneath the visor and try to force the rider's head up, nor is wind-noise a problem. We liked ]T's new ALS-I helmet very much; the radical styling is ok and the ventilation system works great, but without the '85 Snell approval, we would think twice before buy· ing one. They will be released sbortly and will come in many different color combinations and six sizes. Price will be around $159. For more information, contact ]T Racing, Inc.. 515 Otay Valley Road. Chula Vista, CA 92011, or call 619/421-2660. Kent Howerton -.1984 Superbikers Champion The Lubrication Leader. Join The BARSTOW TO VEGAS Iii AWl ~: LJlIIt!! ~ November J9B4 HARE" HOUND Classic 170 Mi. Point to point desert race. All Classes, (including beginners) AMA Motorcycles & AATVA ATVs. Finisher Pins, Gas Pit Available. Entry: $60 Mail, ok Mail entry closes Nov. 17. 1984. Must be.AMA or AATVA member. ROAD RIDERS Combination AMA District Rally & Poker Run. Natl AMA members get District Rally Pin at start. 0-37 points Poker Run. Finisher Pins Start: Barnes Yamaha Kawasaki. Barstow. CA. Finish: Frontier Hotel, Las 'Vegas, NV. Includes Awards Dinner. Special AMA room rate $44 per night Frontier Hotel (800) 634·6966. Entry $15 Mail. $18 Post. REQUESTS WITH S.A.S.E. For Entry Forms To: B to V B4 1017 16th Street, Apt. A Santa Monica, CA 90403 N L.-_ _1 _ _ _:B_to_V_I 8_'8_1_2_4_9_.2_'_4_' _ _ FO Mail, $18 Post. DUAL PURPOSE Poker Run, 0-37 Dual Purpose points paid. Route will not follow race course, but will travel through East Mojave National Scenic Area. Start. Finish, Fees, Details, same as Road Ride. PIT POKER Open to everyone, $5.00. Patch to all and trophy to high hand. 0-37 Raffle street Bike, Dirt Bike & Cash ..J_ 27