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eNEW PRODUCTS ~ sport bikes. The fork tube clamps are precision-machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum and anodized black. The 7/8th-inch diameter handlebar is cut and machined from 6061-T6 aluminum tubing. Complete kits include stainless steel bolts and Delronhandle bar ends, and are priced at $172. Replacement handlebars are $10 each. For more information contact Chafong Racing, Dept. CN, 1499 S.W. 30th Avenue, Suite 30, Boynton Beach, FL 33426, 407/7312626. Bieffe's new 3-Sport is three helmets in one. The 3-Sport helmet is designed to be used for street, dual purpose, and off-road riding. For street riding, it has a fourposition ratcheting shield; for off-roading you take off the shield and install the offroad visor, and for dual-purpose riding, you can swap to the dual purpose visor that can be used with the street shield. This painted polycarbonate helmet features a micro fiber interior, flow-through ventilation, quick fastening buckle, a large eye port, and easily removable pivot kits - no special tools are required. The 3-Sport's aUnew custom graphics are available in three color schemes: white/purple/ magenta/teal, white/orange/yellow/blue, and black/purple/magenta/teal. The 3Sport meets or exceeds DOT requirements and has a suggested retail price of $144.95. Contact Bieffe USA, Inc., Dept. CN, 1746 Junction Ave., Suite E, San Jose, CA 95112, 408/436-8089. from Wide Open Racing are handcrafted in Belgium for aU current Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Husqvarna and KTM dirt bikes, ranging from 80 to 500cc. Prices start at $64.95 for the aluminum silencers, $162.95 for the exhaust pipes, and $79.95 for Kevlar Pipe Guards, which are also made by Slechten. For more information, contact Wide Open Racing, Dept. CN, 25133 W. Ave Tibbitts, Suite E, Valencia, CA 91355, 805/257-3361. Storz Performance now offers the Forcelle Italia inverted fork kit for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The kit is designed to fit Sportsters from 1983 on up and all Evo model Big Twins and Sportsters. The USD fork features 54mm outer tubes constructed of aircraft alloy aluminum with 40mm chromemoly !ower fork tubes, and is supplied with CNC billet aluminummachined fork crowns, a T-stem and axle. The kit is designed to use the stock H-D front wheel, brake disc and caliper, front fender, and standard H-D rubber-mount handlebar risers. This kit is a bolt-on application complete with all spacers, hardware, etc., required for installation. No additional fabrication is necessary. The cost is $1650. For more information, contact Storz Performance Inc., Dept. CN, 1445 Donlon St., #18, Ventura, CA 93003, 805/654-8816. 28 The Slechten SPES Pipes and Silencers Michelin's new 1l9X ~eries radial tires, the A89X and M89X, are designed for better grip and longer tread life for "sports-style" road use. The tread pattern of the A89X (front) consists of massive and wide tread blocks and is designed to withstand the heavy stresses of hard braking. For the tread, Michelin developed a special compound which has a high grip potential and an improved resistance to abrasion for increased tread life. The M89X (rear) is designed to give it a very high level of grip combined with resistance to use under high torque. The tires come in a variety of sizes and prices start at $121.39. For more information call Michelin at 803/458-6053. The Sinisalo Jeff Ward Championship T-Shirt features a full-color design featuring Kawasaki's most-famo.us motocrosser. Available in sizes S-XL, the 100% cotton shirt comes in white only and costs $16.95. For more information contact Sinisalo Pacific, Dept. CN, 27811 Avenue Hopkins, Suite 10, Valencia, CA 91355, 805/2573386. The Softale Pipe System from the Classified Motorcycle Company is designed to enhance the torque and efficiency of Big Twin HarleyDavidsons. These "blue resistant" chromed, equal length dual pipes and all steel mufflers are claimed to provide a quality "but not harsh" sound, as well as improve performance. The pipes come complete with mo.unting brackets. The Softale Pipe System sells for $225 a pair. Contact The Classified Motorcycle Co., Dept. CN, P.O. Box 565, Carmel Valley, CA, 93924-0565, 408/ 659-{)329. ,... White Bros. Off-Road Catalog #15 and Reference Guide will be available in late January, 1993. The lBO-page color White Bros. Off-Road Catalog features just about every performance product and accessory that any dirt bike, dual sport, or ATV enthusiast could ever want from White Bros. All products are shown w'ith large color pictures, many shown installed on the machine, plus the catalog is packed with many action photos and will cost $5. A $5 certificate redeemable at participating dealers is included toward your first purchase of products from this catalog. Contact White Bros., Dept. CN, 24845 Corbit Place, Yorba Linda, CA 92687. Chafong Racing's Quick Change Clipon Handlebar Kits features handlebars, which are secured to a fork tube clamp by a pinch bolt. This design allows quick removal and replacement of bent handlebars. The kits are available in 41, 43, 45, 50 and 52mm sizes to fit most The new 4000 Series One Way Adaptive aluminum-bodied shocks from Progressive Suspension are now available for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The shocks offer adjustable rebound damping settings, six-stage automatic compression damping, and are gas-charged for consistent and fade-free damping. They are available in 11.5", 12.5" and 13.5" lengths to fit 1979-'93 Sportsters, Dynaglides and all 5-speed big twins. The suggested retail price is $394.95 (a pair), and are available with chrome or black springs. For more information, contact Progressive Suspension, Dept. CN, 11129 G Ave., Hesperia, CA 92345, 619/948-4012.