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I .. NEW PROpUCTS. .1 reservoir to ensure fade-free operation. The reservoir contains a bladder rather than a heat producing piston. The shock's construction features a double wall steel body and strong 14mm shaft. The Adaptive Single Shock retails for $414.75. For more information contact Progressive Suspension Inc., Dept. CN , 11129 G Ave., Hesperia , CA 92345, 619/948-4012 . GIVE US THE BOOT The AGV Group presents its latest stateof-the-art road racing boot, the 582 Technica. The boot is constructed of Lorica high-tech microfiber, and features plastic ankle armor which wraps around the entire back of the boot in addition to the dual shock absorbing gel pads with nylon armor shields encased in Kev lar Keprotec for serious ankle protection. The Technica also offers a dual-density flat ~e anc!...shock-absorbing plastic shin armor with graphics." The specially ventilated soft synthetic lining by Air Tech offers maximum circulation of air, and the boot's speed lacing system offers quick adjustment to fit any calf. Replaceable toe-skids and calfskids are also featured on the 582 Technica to ensure long-lasting quality. Available in a varfety of colors, the AGV 582 Tehnica road racing boots retail for $249.95. For more information contact AGV Sports Group, Dept. CN, 5711 Industry Ln., #38, Frederick, MD 21701, 301/663-4550. FROM THE HEALTH DEPT. Unipro's Monster Bars and Monster " Bites are claimed to be the greatest tasting protein bar available. Each 4.3ounce bar contains 440 calories with 15 grams of amino acids while Monster Bites contain 90 calories and three grams of amino' acids for muscle building, and both provide complex carbohydrates for energy. Both are made of only natural ingredients, and they are sucrose and lactose free . . Unipro recommends Monster Bars ' .and Monster Bites as a healthy snack, meal replacement, or energy booster for that big event. Suggested retail price of the Monster Bar is $2.95, while the Monster Bite retails for $.80. For more information contact Schilling Products, Dept. CN, 3391 Industrial Dr ., Yuba City, CA 95993, 800/829-1233. SHOCK YOUR CONCOURS If you feel that there is room for improvement in your Kawasaki Concours' rear suspension department, Progressive Suspension now offers the Adaptive Single Shock for the sport touring Kwacker. The Adaptive Single Shock is claimed to be a state-of-the-art shock which features adjustable compression and rebound damping to smooth out the highway, and a remote TECH TV Slavens Racing Designs has released two videos in its Factory Mechanic Series of instructional videos which are designed to help home-tuners and shop mechanics alike. These two videos cover the service, repair and tuning KYB, Showa and White Power inverted cartridg e forks. SRD claims that the tapes' user-friendly format makes it easy to view and review the follow ing: oil changes; seal and bushing replacement; and troubleshooting, including diagnostic procedure, tuning, oil levels, spring rates and valving. The tape also features suggestions for easy methods to bypass specials tools. SRD says that the use of broad cast-quality equipment has assured clear resolution, and the use of many close-ups and computer-generated " H el p " screens addto the tapes' quality. Suggested retail price is $24.95 each. For more information contact Slavens Racing Designs, Dept. CN, 2845 Ore Mill Rd., A-3, Colorado Springs, CO 80904,719/632-1456. DON'T GET MIXED UP MixMinder is a product designed to help eliminate the confusion that befalls riders of two-stroke motorcycles who forget whether or not they put oil in the gasoline they're about to dump into that $5000 dirt bike. Made of gas-resistant plastic, the MixMinder's raised molded letters will read "gasoline" if flipped one way or "premix" if flipped the other way. The manufacturer says that the MixMinder is especially helpful for owners of both two-and four-stroke motorcyles or when several riders are sharing the same can. Now why didn't we think of that? The MixMinder comes two per package with a suggested retail price of $3.95. Formore information contact Voxx Design, Dept. CN, P.O. Box 1909 , Camarillo, CA 93011, 805/383-6680. TRICK PEAK Troy Lee Designs has expanded its line of accessory helmet visors with the introduction of the new StingRay helmet visor. Molded from of polypropylene with very unifrorri thickness for durability, Lee claims tha t the StingRay has some of the fastest lines that you're going to see on any visor, with improved fit and ventilation. A slightly wider bill than Lee's Intrepid visor helps to cut more glare and spare your face from roost. The visor edges are finished with 'a full radius curve for a sleek, finished look. And the vents on the new StingRay are designed to actually make your helmet more aerodynamic at high speed. StingRay visors are designed to fit Shoei, Bieffe, Bell, HIC, Arai, AXO, Answer and Ecko helmets, and are available in black, white, blue, fire red, purple, and paintable. Suggested retail prices are $20 for the polypropylene visors and $22 for the paintable version. 'Fo r more information contact Troy Lee Designs, Dept. CN, 1821 Wild Turkey Cir ., Corona, CA 91720, 909/371-5219. TWO IN ONE Long known for their high-quality street and off-road helmets, Arai has finally outdone themselves. How, you ask? By introducing the OS Dual Sport, a onepiece full-coverage helmet that fits the bill for both street and off-road use. Like its off-road cousin, the OS features ROAD-RACING ·ALL ,Y EAR Race with WSMC on the 3rd Sunday ofeoerymonthl WILLOW SPRINGS MOTORCYCLE CLUB and WILLOW SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY wish to thank all of our racers and sponsors for a wonderful season ofracing in 1994. Please join us for the 1994 Championship Finals on Dec. 17-18! 1995membershipsavailable now! Road Race Events on: Dec. 17-18 Jan. 14-15, 1995 Feb. 18-19, 1995 Willow Springs International Raceway, Rosamond, CA - Tickets only $10.00 per person for both days (includes pit pass & parking), children 10 & under free! The Fastest Road in the West since 1953/ Located only 90 miles North ofdowntown Los Angeles, CA in the Antelope Valley. WILLOW SPRINGS MOTORCYCLE CLUB WILLOW SPRINGS MOTORCYCLE CLUB lwsm _ WILLOW SPRINGS MOTORCYCLE CLUB