Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles
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·NEW PRODUCTS e The All Sports Body Canteen features"a 20-gauge su rgical vinyl liner that doesn't leave a plastic. taste, a 430 denier nylon shell and a 30-inch drinking tube that is equipped With a bite valve for easy, hands-free access. The bag's cross-strap webbing is claimed to provide opti mum support, ensuring that the wa ter is distributed evenly in the canteen, rather than sloshing from one side to the other. Available in a variety of colors including black, purple, teal, blue, red, camouflage and "duck hunter orange." The Bod y Canteen is hand made in the Ll.S, and costs $24. For more information contact Sierra Canyon, Dept. CN, 2328 West Campus, Tempe, AZ 85282, 602/431-9195. The Mikun i Fast Dates Calendar is a 16month ca lendar that includes Wayn e Rainey' s World Championship-winning Yamaha YZRSOO, Doug Polen 's World Superb ike Championship-winning Ducati 888, plus Scott Russell's National Superbike Championship-winning Kawasaki ZX7R, Chris Carr's Grand National Champ ionship-winning Ha rley-Davidson XR750, and many more, not to mention the scantily-clad females that stand beside each machine. The calendar costs $12.95. For more in fo r m a ti on contact The M ikuni Products Group, Dept. CN, 8910 Mikuni Ave., Northridge, CA 91324, 800/4362244. The Cycle Alert combines a sturdy Ulock and locking cabl e with a motionsensor security alarm. If the motorcycle is mo ved for more than four secon ds while the alarm is armed, a 107-decibel alarm sounds. Like mos t locks, the system is activated with a key, and a contiuously-flashing red light alerts potential thieves. For an added measure of security, an eig ht-foot long retractable cable completes the alarm system. If the cable is cut, the alarm will sound. The basic Cycle Alert (shown) costs $79.95, and a cable-only model, and ad apteronly mod el for those who already own a U-Iock are avail able as well. For more in fo rm a tion contact The Brio Corporation, Dept. CN, 233 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 325 , Santa Monica, CA 90401,310/917-5557. The Mr. Gasket Boot-Lee is designed to solve the age-old problem of loose spark plug wires. Made of a high temperatureresistant plastic, the Boot-Locs have three sets of inte rnal teeth that - alo ng with the supplied high-temperature tiewraps, mechanically gr ip and lock the spark plug boot in place. Boot-Lees are reusable and available in sets for sing le, twin and four cyl inder ap p lica tions . Prices start at $22.70. For more information contact Mr. Gaske t Co., Dept. CN, 8700 Broo kpa rk Rd. , Cl evelan d, OH 44129, 216/398-8300. The Motion Pro Chain Alignment Tool is claimed to aid in visual alignment of PII Foam Filter Cleaner is a spray-on, wash-off solution that is claimed to dissolve dirt, grease and grim e, eliminating the messy hassle of soaking and rinsing dirty filters in solvents or gasoline . PII Foam Filter Cleaner is claimed to do no harm to the glue that holds air filters together, and incorporates the use of an ozone-safe propellant. A 20-ounce can costs $5.95. For more information contac t PIl , Dept. CN, 8747 Eas t Via De Commercio, Scottsdale , AZ , 85 258 , 602/ 991-8002. The EL & EL Acce ssor ies Emergency Tire Repair Kit conta in s every thing needed to temporarily repai r a tubeless tire - an insertion tool, probe, tire pres- ·. sure gauge, repa ir seals and an equalizing ho se. The small vinyl pouch also contains handy wipes to clean up after the repair, and there is plen ty of extra space to store maps or other items. The kit costs $12.50. For more informat ion contact EL & EL Accessories, Inc., 1726 First St ., Highland Park, CA 60035 , 718/433-7464. your motorcycle's sp ro cke ts when a d ju s ting th e ch ai n . The tool body clamps to the rear sprocket with the alignment rod pointi ng d ir ec tly toward s th e front sprocket. A qu ick look down the rod towards the front sprocke t w ill allow you to pro perly adjust the cha in. The Chai n Alignment Too l costs $25. For more information contac t Motion Pro, Dept. CN, 119 Independence Dr., Menlo Park, CA 94024,415 /392-0427. e "" The Superflate TC is a small, C02 cartridge-powered tire inflation device that allows you to control the rate of air flow via an easy-to-use leve r. Unlike other C02 cartridge fire devices that simply empty the entire cartridge into the tire, the Supe rflate TC enab les you to actually control the airflow and save th e remain ing pressu re for another tire. The Superflate TC itself costs $19.95, while a two-pack of 16 gram thread ed C02 cartridges costs $3.50. A larger, sing le 25 gram cartridge costs $3. For more information contact Moto-Vated Products, Dept. CN, 7485SundropCt., Pleasanton, CA 94588,510/462-7544. The Smith Violator Goggle boasts many revolutionary features that make ordinary goggles seem dated. Instead of the traditional post-and-slot method of lens installation, the Violator's lens is slid into place through an opening in the iop of the goggle. A qu ick-release lens retainer pops on and off for quick lens changes. The Violator's frame is constructed of a soft-durometer urethane and features a unique air and filtration system that may be fine-tuned with a simple switch of foam. A built-in nosepiece gua rds the wearer's nose from flying debris. A thin layer of urethane overlaps the foam face gasket and forms a seal against the wearer's forehead, keeping out perspiration and excess moisture. For easy Roll-Off installation, a set of wings are molded into the sides of the frame, allowing the lens to be chan ged with out the remo val of the Roll-Offs. The Violator comes in four bold color combinations, and costs $49.95. A pair of Violators, complete with Roll-Offs, costs $69.95. For more information contact Smith Sport Optics, " Dept. CN, P.O. Box 2999, Ketchum.H) 83340, 208/726-4477. 27