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eNEW PRODUCTS e Treatment, whi ch is claimed to reduce wear and friction by impregnating metal surfaces with ionized oil molecu les. Mikuni claims that use of VSL Racing Lubricant has shown significan t ho rsepower increases on a dynamometer. A bottle of VSL treatment retails for $26.95, and is claimed to pro vid e contin ued protection after repeat ed oi l cha nges. For more information con tac t Mikuni Am erican Corpo ra tion, Dept. CN , 8910 Mikuni Ave. , Northridge, CA 91324, 818/8851242. o" ....... ....... l-4 0- < T he Sectional Deflection System chest prot ector is available in four colors, and offers fu ll coverage protectio n with detatchabl e back and bicep covers th at allo w man y different combi na tions to be made. Sna p locks allow quick cha nges in coverage to be made by hand, and the chest protector weigh s just over two po unds. T he SDS protector costs $114.95, and is ava ilable from O'Neal USA, Dept. CN, 9160 Jordan Ave., Ch at sworth, CA 91311, 8 18/ 998: 1049. Maier Manufacturing's windshields are availabl e in 'clear , smoke, light blu e, da rk bl ue, sol id black, an d flourescent red. The windshields are made from .molded acry lic, and are - predrilled for use wi th the stock mounting ha rdware. Standard colors cost $49.49, while th e flo urescent red win dsh ield carr ies a retail price of$79. For more information contact Maier Mfg., Dept. CN , 416 Crown Point Circl e, Grass Vall ey, CA 95945, 916/ 272-9036. 1e: Dept. CN , 128 Research Dr. , Milford, CT 06460, 800/ 437-0305. Designed for the Yamaha FZR400, 600 and 1000, th is reverse mount damper kit is int ended to be used for racing applications. The kit 'positions the adjustment knob forward , providing additional protection for the steeri ng damper in th e even t of a cra sh. Sto rz claims that the damper redu ces headshake at high speed s, yet allows full movement from steering, lock-to-lock. For more information, contact Storz Perform ance Accessories , Dept. CN , 1445 Donlon St. #18, Ventura , CA 93003,805/ 654-1957. 20 The Link Drink Back Bottle system is de si gned to b e mounted to an y shoulder pad with back protection, and features a permanently mounted bracket th at allows the 32 oz. bo ttle to be easil y removed for refills. The system is available in single and double bottle kits, a n d sp are bottles are available in two-packs. The on e bottle system cos ts $24.95, wh ile the two bottle system retails for $29.95. Two spare bottl es cost $7.97. For more information co ntac t Link Ra cing, Maxima 's Magna-4 Extra is a 100% synt he tic motor oil tha t is claimed to reduce friction, wear , engine temperat ures, extend drain intervals and offer superior engin e cleanliness and improved engine perf ormance. Turbo certified, a quart sells for $8.98 and is available through motorcycle deal ers. For more information contact Maxima Racing Oil, Dept. CN , 10969 Wheatlands Ave., Suite A, Dept. CN , Santee, .CA 92071, 619/ 449-5000. Th e HT-200 helmet incorporates venturi ven ts on th e sides of the helmet an d adj ustable ven ts on the top, rear and ch in positions. The helmet is DOT and Snell approved , a nd is available with tri-color graphics for $175, and black or white models with gol d deta iling for $165. For mor e informa tion contact Art h ur Fulmer, Dept. CN , P.O . Box 177, Memphis, TN 38101. Mikuni's VSL Racin g Lubricant is an anti-friction concen tra te for en gine and transm ission s, designed speci fica lly for motorcycle use and is com parable with wet clutches. VSL con tains the Pro-Long Ant i Friction Metal Cool Power Cooling Fins are designed for a ir-cooled engines and are claimed to im prove coo ling, provide better throttle response and increase engine life. A package includes 18 clamp-on fins , a nd costs 39.95. For more information contact Branson Products, Dept. CN , 6615 N. 63rdAve., G lendale, AZ 8530I, 602/931-5826. Parking Solution s' Motorcycl e Lift is designed with multiple motorcycle owners in mind. Extra garage space can be found , as it lifts your motorcycles up and ou t of the way. T he lift is con structed of steel I-beams, and is available in single and double capacities. Other options include either a hand-powered crank, or an electric win ch. Pr ices for a single capacity mod el start at $1995, while the base price for a double model is $2295. For more information contact Parking Solution s, Dept. CN, 2663 Manhattan Beach Boul evard , Redondo Beach , CA 90278, 800/359-5 021.ยท .