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Staying warm and dry !though it sel do m ra in s i n southern California, it can sti ll get downrigh t col d. The onepiece Northwind cold weather rainsu it - and Elite Flexor gloves helped us get through the middle of California's winter, and a rar e but much -needed rainstorm . Designed for Hondaline by Hein Gericke, the Northwind 's PVC-coated A nylo n shell with overlapped, doublestitched and heat-welded seams does a good job of keeping water away from the rider's body . Although some cold air can enter throu gh the collar, it proved to be watertight in a two-hour ride through a steady downpour. We ended up sitting in a puddle, however, but this was traced to an improper seal at the side pocket access. Make sure the hook and loop fasteners on each side are firmly closed! The sui t and its Thermoliner insulation over a leather jacket and pa nts also kept us wann during h o u r-l on g co mm u tes when the tem pera ture dropped into the low 40s. The arti ficia l fur lining at the seat, knee and thigh areas adds a little more warmth and comfort, althou gh our legs go t a hint of chill after some time. Altho ugh th e Eli te gloves aren' t wa ter proo f, th ey have .p len ty of padd in g wh ich keeps the ha nds warm. T hey seem a bit bulky at first , but after a few rides the padding compresses a littl e bit for better feel on the grips. When the going gets wet, the gloves slow ly absorb wa ter until they're thoroughl y soaked. T he Northwind sui t is a lso availa ble as a two-p iece un it; both versions sell for $164.95. Sugges ted retail price for the Elit e gloves is $49.95. Both are available at Honda dealers. __eroducts Wearyou rCYCLE NEWS Hat, T-S or F Pack to tell everyone hirt, anny "Once a month is not enough." CYCLE NEWS T-Shirts rsu-« feat u re CYCLE NEWS " ti re" print large on back , smaller on chest, on 100% cotton. Available in sizes Mediu m, Large , X·Large and XX-Large for $11 .95 each, include s s h ippi ng -and handling. - a few parts had to be sacrificed. But Honda doe s o ffer severa l o p tio nal acce ssories such as a cen ters ta n d, engine guards, grab rai l and even a windscreen . Except for the poor suspe nsio n, the Nighthawk is a good, all-around bike. It cruises the freeways with ease, scoots around town in a flash , yet is still ab le to take on the twisty back roads. And at only $3998, th e Nighthawk leaves a little room to improve upon its shortcomings. c:N (Above) The motor produces smooth power. (Below) Ample stopping power is provided by the single front discbrake. CYCLE NEWS Hats and Fanny Packs Featuring the CYCLE NEWS logo in whi te puff-print on red corduroy. Adjustable, one size fits all, now available for $9 .95 each , shipping and handling free. Fanny Packs are strong nylon construction with mu lti-adj ustable belt. Plent y of room for your stu ff; for only $9.95 each! VISA/Mastercard Orders are OK! To order , use the Cycle News Products Order form located below the Advertiser's Index in th is issue . Order by Phone (213) 427-7433 25