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l';<~; claims is just the thing for Rotaxes competin g in th e th e AMA 250cc GP an d AHRMA classes. The kits include piston, rings, pin and clips, cylinder sleeve, head g aske t a nd o-rin gs, and it will work on late mod el cylinders with the castin g number 223 400 in the right fron t corner . Race-read y cyli nders a re also available. Prices start at $350. For more info rmat ion co n tac t Ron Wood Enterprises, Inc., Dep t. CN, 755 W. 17th St., Co sta Mesa , CA 92627, 714/6450393. HJC's new CL-I0 full face helmet is said to combine comfort and light weight with an affordable price tag. The helmet's lightweight shell is made of molded Cycoloy, which HJC says is the latest advancemen t in Thermoplastic alloy tech n o log y . The helmet features a brush ed nylon liner an d flow-th ro ugh ven tila tion with closea ble ven ts placed in the chin bar and forehea d as well as exh a ust ve nts in th e rea r . Th e adjus table, ratcheting face shield is optically co rrect. The Sne ll M90-approved CL-I0 is available in several solid and metallic colors, and sizes run from X5XXL. Sugges te d re tail price starts at . $119.95. For more information contact Helmet Ho use, Inc., Dept. CN, 2360 Town sgat e Rd ., Wes tla ke Village, CA 91361,805/373-6868. Harley-Davidson owners who want to hear and not feel the rumble of their VTwins might want to check out Genuine Fisher's Harley-Davidson damper. The damper uses a floating dual inertia ring that is claimed to r ed uce vibration by 60 % and to increase overall performance by allowing qui cker acceleration over the entire RPM ran ge. Minor outer primary case modificat ion is requred on certain models. The Harley-Da vidson damper is av a il a ble for most models , w ith Sportster and belt dri ve vers ions coming soon. Cost is $418. For more information contact Genuine Fisher, Dept. CN , 2900 Bristol si., Suite G-I07, Costa Mesa , CA 92626, 714/751-6805. Ron Wood Ente rp rises has a new bigbore kit for four-s tro ke Rota x owne rs wanting m or e d is pl acement for their singl es roa d ra cers. Th e al u m in u m s' eeve and pis ton will allow 604 an d 605 cngines to d ips lace 676cc, which Wood To help prevent loss of you r motorcycle to so meone who wants it more than you do, Lanico Engineering has introduced a new m o to rcycl e secu rity sys tem . Lanico's Force Field security system uses an electromagnetic sensor tha t will emit warning chi rps if someone is too close to the ve hicle. If the offen der remai ns too close, the chirp rate increases until the siren is activated. The Force Field also d isables th e bike's ig nition, and the sys tem is water and shock resistant. Several opti ons are ava ilable. Cost is $299 . Fo r m ore in fora ti on co n tac t Lanic o Engi neering, Dep t. CN, 7160 Con voy. C t. , San Diego, CA 921 11 , 619/279-6196. Hond a CBR9OORR. Thermoformed from 1/8" acrylic, the screen offers the same low d istortion optics and precision fit fe a tured in other s p o r tb ike windscreens. The 900RR w ind screen is available in either its O.E.M. form, as a "Pro Series" racing sc ree n, or as a Sport Touri ng model (sho wn). Designed with r id e r comfort a n d aer o d y n a m ics in m in d , the Sport Touri ng version is slightly taller and sha ped with a mild "flip" designed to raise th e p oint a t which the wind hi ts the ri de r a nd to guide air over the rider's helmet when in the full tuck position. Available in clear and smoke as well as a wide variety of colors, the screens retail from $69.95. For more information contact Zero Gravity Corp., Dept. CN, 5312 Derry Ave ., Unit.D, Agoura Hills, CA 91301,818/597-9791. The Shoei RF-700 helmet represents a combination of the X-8 and RF series helmets. The ventilated shell is con structed of an all-new fiberglass, incorporating Shoei's n ew Qu ick Rel ease Base Plate and the CX-l shield, and featu res a com fortable, quiet in terior. The RF-700 is Snell M90 approved and is a vail able in many po p ula r plain and m etallic col ors as well as th ree new graphics en titled "Wave," "Spark ," and "Quak e." Suggested r e ta il pric e is $278.20 for sizes ranging from XXS-XXL. Fo r more infor mation contact Sh o e i Safety Helm et Corp ., Dept. CN , 333 S. Hop e St., Su ite 2550, Los An geles , CA 90071, 213/628-0275. Sid i's Top Acti on Evolution boots are co ns tructe d o u t o f th e finest quality top grain Itali an leat he r with a double lay er of leather used on the inside of th e boots to p ro tec t th e rider from unwanted heat transfer, and they feature a fou r buckl e closure syst em incrop ora ti ng Sid i' s ex clusive "camlock" bu ckle. Othe r features incl ud e all-new exterior plastic plating at key impact and stress areas, soft articulated plastic panels at all key flex points, and a fully padded inner tongue. Available in five new colors, the boots are backed by a lifetime guarantee o n materials and workmanship, and a 14-day comfort guarantee. Sug gested retail price is $259.95. For more information contact Acerbis USA, Dept. CN , 9402 Wheatlands Ct. , Su ite A, Santee, CA 92071, 619/562-1440. Fou r-s tro ke rid ers look ing for a quiet, U.s.F.S-approved spa rk arrestor/muffler may wa nt to take a look at Answer's SA -4. Th e lightwei ght, 6061-T6 aluminum canister with cast aluminum end cap uses a Krizman Turbo Bullet that is guaranteed by the manufacturer to remain clog free. The mechanical baffling sys tem requires no packing. The SA-4 comes with a steel header and can be bolted on most late model four-stroke bikes . Cost is $159.95. For more information contact An swer Products, lnc., Dept. CN , 27460 Avenue Scott, Valencia, CA 91355, 805/257-4411. Tour Master 's H ighwa y Glove is claimed to be one of the most comfortable and stylish gloves you' ll ever find . The glove uses a premium grade Nappa Leather with double-layered palm and is lined with a soft brushed nylon lining material. The glove also features optional studs and a concho with leather lacing extending its full length. The H ighwa y Glove is a vaila ble in black only; sizes S-XXL. Suggested retail price is $52.95 with concho and $49.95 without. For more information contact Tour Ma ster Rid ing Gear, Dept. CN, 2360 Townsgate Rd. , Westlake Village, CA 91361,805/ 373-6868. HeadStart Cu stom Helmets, Inc. offers a uniquely shaped helmet which provides complete coverage over the back of the head while leaving ears open for unobstructed hearing and improved periphera l vision. The helmet is available in all of HeadStart's bold and exciting leather and denim finish es. All HeadStart helmets meet or exceed D.O.T. standa rds . Suggested retail p rices start at $137.95. For more information contact HeadStart Custom Helmets, Inc ., Dept. CN, 7118 Gerald Av e ., Van Nuys, CA 91406, 818/785-3485 . c The Honda race gear bag is cons tructed of water-resistant cordura nylon, w ith heavy duty straps and buckles for durability . It features two large end compartments - one to stow boots and the other a padded pocket for helmet storage. The hugecentral pocket makes it eas y to put away the rest of your gear. The Honda race gear bag is ava ilable in red only at a s ugges te d re tail price of $99.95. Fo r m ore in for mation con tac t Amer ica n Ho nda Motor Co., Dep t. CN, 1919 To rra nce Blvd ., To r rance, CA 9050 12746,310/783-2000. Zero Gra vit y ha s in trod uced a line of newly designed w ind screens for the 21