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NEW PRODUCTS ed riders. The Scott Summers Replica MX/a helmet comes in two basic color schemes and features the same graphics that Summers wore throughout his championship-winning 1995 season. Removable ear cups, a washable liner ar:td Snell-90 certification highlight the helmet itself, which is available in sizes XS-XXL. A Summers replica costs $486.95. For more information, contact Arai Helmets Ltd., Dept. CN, P.O. Box 9485, Daytona, FL 32120. BLAST IT Are you guilty of cleaning your air filter, but leaving the airbox a filthy, grungy mess? Isn't that the same as taking a shower and putting the' same pair of underwear on? Acerbis USA has a simple accessory that can make cleaning your airbox an easier task than cle;;ming the air filter itself. Acerbis Air Box Covers (clever name, huh?) bolt on in place of the air filter and make it possible to blast the grunge out of the airbox with a power washer or high-pressure garden hose. The covers are available for most late-model motocross and off-road bikes, and cost $21.95. For more information, contact Acerbis USA, Dept. CN, 9402 Whea Hands Ct., Sui te A, Santee, CA 92071,619/562-1440. MINI GRIPS Sure, kids grow faster than weeds, but that's no reason to make junior ride his pee wee around with high-top basketball shoes - kids need boots too! Cosmopolitan Motors has the answer for pee wee parents on a. budget - Wild Lightning boots. The genuine leather boots have two buckled straps and a Velcro top flap. An inner lining keeps junior's feet comfortable, while a top gaiter keeps the mud and muck out. The blue and white boots come in sizes 1-5 and cost $69.95. For more information, contact Cosmopolitan Motors, Dept. CN, 301 Jacksonville Rd., Hatboro, PA 19040, 800/523-2522. 11') 0\ 0\ I""'"l 0\ N ... a; SUMMERS TIME Have you checked the prices of a custom-painted helmet lately? If you have, a; chances are that you choked on your :> food or got a little light-headed. With a o quality helmet costing at least $300 to . begin with, a custom lid can really set you back. Arai Helmets has the answer for fashion-conscious, yet budget-limit- S Z 30 WHAT A FOX Our New Products poster boy Forrest is always happiest when he's decked out in something new from Fox Racing. The new-for-1996 FX Jersey is made with a thicker 60/40 cotton-poly blend fabric that is claimed to be more durable than before. Fox's unique printing method allows the all-over graphics to cover the entire jersey, while still allowing unrestricted air-flow, promoting sweat evaporation. Light padding is featured in the elbows, and the FX Jersey is tailored in the natural riding position with an' extra-long tail that will stay tucked in. Available in five colors in sizes S-XXL, the FX Jersey costs $49.95. For more information, contact Fox Racing, Dept. CN, 15850 Concord Cir., Morgan Hill, CA 95037, 408/776-8800. NEW YORK, NEW YORK Perhaps inspired by the high crime rate in New York City, Kryptonite introduces the New York Chain, which features four-sided, trapezoidal chain links designed to defeat bolt cutters, hacksaws, chisels and hammers. The casehardened, tempered-steel construction and narrow inside width of each inelividual link render this chain resistant to leverage attacks. The <:hain secures with a high-security Kryptonite EV Disc Lock, a compact, lightweight, hardenedsteel padlock that boasts a 1/2" shackle with a patented bent-foot design. A sixfoot chain costs $159.95, and a smaller three-foot version costs $103.95. For more information, contact Kryptonite Corporation, Dept. CN, 320 Turnpike St., Canton, MA 02021-2703, 617/8286655. smells better than ever. A can of Caprilim Helmet Foam costs $11.95. For more information, contact Rising Sun Imports, Dept. CN, P.O. Box 8, Earl Park, IN 47942,219/474-6656. ANOTHER COVER UP Berg Racing USA is producing a limited number of carbon-fiber ignition covers for Kawasaki's KX125 and 250. The covers are manufactured of a carbon-fiber woven material and feature an electrically non-conductive inner liner. Berg says that the covers are onethird lighter than stock units, yet stronger and better in structural design. They are guarante~d not to warp and will not corrode, thus preventing any water, cUrt or debris from entering the electronic assembly or causing premature wear of the crank seals. The covers are available for 1994-96 KX125s and 250s. Suggested retail price is $114.95. For more information, contact Berg Racing USA, Dept. CN, 2203 N. Rosewood Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92706, 714/543-1972. MOUSSE ME Jim Snell at Rising Sun Imports got tired of pu tting on a stinky helmet every weekend, and went all the way to Spain for a solution. Caprilim Helmet Foam . comes in a 5.6-ounce can, and is dispensed in the same fashion as hair mousse. The foamy product is applied to the helmet after ricling and is claimed to clean, disinfect and protect the helmet's liner. The foam removes residue and kills any organic matter - bacteria and fungus - that might be growing in your brain bucket. When the foam dries, a pleasant smell is left behind. The Spaniards who produce the proauct claim that it will condition your hair as you wear the helmet, and prevent hair loss as well. Snell doesn't back up these claims, but does swear that his helmet WHO'S THAT GUY? Want to put your name on the back of your chest protector, but don't like the laminated cardboard ID plates that are the current rage? HRP Products is offering a true "factory fit" back plate for their popular HRP Chest Protectors, as well as the Fox Roost 2. Skor Bordz are custom-molded, clear, plastic panels that actually fit on the back of the chest protector, which HRP customize with your name and number. In addition, a custom-fit front plate is also included. The front panel provides a smooth surface and makes it possible to affix sponsor stickers and logos to the front of a chest protector. Customized kits cost $36.95. For more information, contact HRP Products, Dept. CN, P.O. Box 190, 375 State Rte. 16, Unit #2, Somersworth, NH 03878, 603/692-2118. SERIOUS ARMOR Jeremy McGrath runs skid plates and frame guards on his works Honda CR250, so why shouldn't you? Sure, you might not be negotiating the same supercross whoops and triples that he does, but a little protection never hurt anyone. Over the past few years, Works Connection Frame Guards and Skid Plates have become the industry standard. Each piece is made from aircraft-quality alumi num and is designed to bolt on in only minutes. Skid plates feature countersunk tainless-steel screws to prevent snagging, and come with a chunk of Factory Foam to keep mud and muck out from between the skid plate and engine. The frame guards cover rough edges, welds and protruding bolts, and protect the frame paint as welL Available for all late-model motocross and offroad motorcycles, skid plates cost $59.95, and frame guards cost $49.95. For more information, contact Works Connection, Dept. CN, 8029 Prior Way, Antelope, CA 95843, 916/3491450.