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- --_.-- -- - I' ~ LU ~-.., .., ~ (alaloals ftl~~~_I~'. -.. - -- -- -- - .... ... _ -- -~--- PRODUCT EVALUATION ~- ~-~-- ing. The top has a large opening for clear viewing, an internal pla stic stiffener maintains th e bag's sha pe and a special flap covers the zipper to help protect it from th e elem ents. The Bagman has a universal mount for any bike and retails for $9.99. For more information contact Vetter Products, Dept. CN , 15301 Shoemaker Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650, 213/921-9451. Thunderwear's T-622 Off-Road Glove is made of Spandex and nylon with a stretch panel in the fingers, has white leather palms with reinforced thumbs, black protective padding and a sweater cuff. Other colors include red/white, blue/ white, navy/white and yellow/ white. Suggested retail price is . $19.95. For more information contact Thunderwear Inc., Dept. CN , 930-E Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92672, 800/422-6565 (USA) or ' 800/556-6363 (CA). . Cagiva Pro Products are produced by AXO Sport exclusively for Cagiva. The pants are white and brilliant blue and sell for $135.00. Matching jerseys are available in three different models; the Plus at $27.95, Supre Plus at $36.95, and the Vented at $27.50. All items carry Cagiva racing imprints in bright blue and neon with the Cagiva logo and are available through allCagiva dealers. For more information contact Cagiva North America, Dept. CN, 700 W. 190th St. , Gardena, CA 90248,. 213/ 538-9337. 24 The Bagman Tool Bag from Vetter mounts to the front forks or sissy bar and is constructed of heavy-duty 1000 denier nylon with a urethane coat- Pipe Skids by Banzai Brothers Racing protect the lower loop or header section of exhaust pipes from rocks and other hazards and are designed to fit all 6Oc':c through Open class two-stroke pipes. The motocross model is made of MX.090 anodized aluminum while th e end uro model comes in 14 gauge zinc-plated steel. All Skids are ' partiall y pre-formed ' and clamp on, and are pri ced from $24.95 to $39.95 , depending on application. For more information contact Banzai Brothers Racing, Dept. CN , P.O. Box 41457, Eagle Rock, CA 90041, 213/256-4922. Progressive Suspension has released springs for th e 1988 Honda XR6oo. The 20/ 30 lb. progressive rat e fork • springs are warranted for life and carry a suggested retail price of $55.95. The progressive ra te rear spring is also warranted for life and has a price of $59.95. Available at your local dealer or co ntact Progressive Suspension, In c., Dept. CN , 11129 G Ave., Hesperia, CA 92345, 619/948-4012. • Cosmo's 1988 Accessory Catalog is 48 pages and features ' many European accessori es such as Marzocchi, Dellorto, Grimeca Pirelli and AGV with 'a special four-color apparel sectiori. The catalog contains accessories for on and off-road bikes , dirt track, road race and trials. Available for $2.00 from Cosmopolitan Motors, Dept. CN, 301 Jacksonville Rd. , Hatboro, PA 19040, 215/6729100. ' The 1988 Storz Performance Catalog contains products for street and racing use such as Superbike Bar Mounts, Ceriani forks, Tecnomagnesio racing wheels, Grimeca brake components, Mikuni carburetors and many other items. The catalog is available for $3.00 and can be ordered from Storz Performance, Dept. CN , 1362 Tower Square #2, Ventura, CA 93003,805/654-8816. Hi-Point's first-ever 50-page full color catalog is now available for $4.00 from Hi -Point Ra cing, Dept. CN , 11249 Sunco Ave., Rancho Cordova, CA 95670,916/635-2141. • HT Racing Race Brace Many riders now recognize the benefits of using knee braces to prevent knee injuries as well as to support weak, injured knees, and several are now available. They can be expensive, since a prescription and filling from an orthopedic surgeon is often required. HT Racin~'s Race Brace, however, doesn 't require a trip to the doctor and special casts to obtain. The HT brace is a McDavid M155 knee guard with an exclusive Ligament Augmentation System (LAS), which is claimed to increase protection up to 15 times over competitive lateral braces. The HT brace uses a single-hinge lateral upright made of Lexan that runs along the outside of the knee. A set of nonstretch tension straps cross at the inside of the knee; this design increases stability a claimed 2 1/2 times. When there is a lateral blow from the outside, the straps tense and hold the knee in place. The force of the blow is deflected from the outside of the knee and rerouted to the inside, providing a direct counterforce to medial separation. Fitting the HT brace is simple. Velcro-backed neoprene rubber straps hold the brace to the thigh and calf , and the adjustable straps of the LAS are then tightened against the inside of the knee. . The Race Braces fit well , although they seemed a little bulky at first, especially since we've never used any kind of brace before, and may be difficult to fi t underneath tight pants. We tried both strap-on and slip-in knee/shin guards, shortened as suggested by HT Racing, and both worked comfortably. When riding the braces ar e hardly noticeable, although we were aware that something was strapped to our legs. We were still able to feel and grab the gas tank with our knees. The only drawback to the HT braces is that they can be hot. We worked up quite a sweat. . But the big advantage to the braces is not only protection, but they are also relatively inexpensive. At $12g' per pair, they are probably the least expensive brace on th e market. Although not as elaborate as other braces, they are an excellent choice for r.rotecting a healthy knee against debilitating injuries. For more information on the Race Brace, contact HT Racing, Dept. CN, 413 Robinson Circle, Placentia, CA 92670,714/993-5454. Nate Rauba