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Star cruiser with his own Corbin Yamaha Royal Star Gunfighter saddle. The new seat bears the same standard features found on other Corbin saddles such as a Fibertech baseplate, cast-urethane space foam and Connolly leather for uncompromised support and comfort. The seat is claimed to offer a distinctive fit to the tank and is offered in several color choices, with or without flames. It installs with just one bolt and rides on rubber bumpers to avoid scratching while in contact with the bike. Suggested retail prices start at $329. For more information, contact Mike Corbin, Dept. CN, 11445 Commercial Pkwy., Castroville, CA 95012, 800/538-7035. LEGENDS OF THE FALL If you like flourescent disco graphics on your motocross jerseys, you might as well skip this item. Bob Rathkamp at Sinisalo has long been a believer in a more conservative, cleaner look, and the '96 Bullseye Jersey is proof. Made of 100-percent cotton, the Bullseye Jersey boasts a good-looking design that is allover printed with water-based dyes. It even has sewn-in elbow pads! Available in sizes S-XXL, the jersey comes in l;>lue, purple, red and forest green and costs $50. For more information, contact Sinisalo Pacific, Dept. CN, 27833 Avenue Hopkins, Unit 2, Valencia, CA 91355, 805/257-3386. TROY'S FLANNY PACKS Troy Lee Designs is now offering revised versions of his plaid backpacks for sale to Johnny Q. Public. Each is constructed of cotton and lined with Cordura nylon for long-lasting durability. The pack is big enough to carry a motorcycle helmet, and it features a simple drawstring closure device for the main compartment as well as a leather-flap front pocket which has two metal turn-lock closures. TLD has also incorporated padded straps for added comfort. The pack is available in assorted plaid colors for a suggested retail price of $48. For more information, contact Troy Lee Designs, Dept. CN, 1821 Wild Turkey Cir., Corona, CA 91720, 909/371-5219. NO ROYAL PAINS , California seat stylist Mike Corbin has jumped on the wave of aftermarket parts slated for Yamaha's new Royal VEST FROM THE EAST Vanson Leathers has designed its new Streamliner Vest to be worn alone in warmer weather, or it can be easily snapped into a Vanson jacket when the going gets cold for extra insulation from the elements. The vest incorporates DuPont's ComforMax IB material for superior wind resistance and insulation while remaining breathable, lightweight and resistant to water absorption. The Streamliner comes in a reversible black/ orange motif which features a reversible front zipper with double storm flap, mandarin collar, adjustable side laces and four easyaccess pockets. The Vanson Streamliner is available for a suggested retail price' of $149. For more information, contact Vanson Leathers, Dept. CN, 213 Turnpike St., Stoughton, MA 02072, 617/344-5444. IT'S A CINCH DeVol Racing has designed a onepiece bar clamp for Answer Pro Taper handlebars which fits both Answer and Applied Racing clamps. The aluminum clamp is designed for a precision fit on the bar itself. This allows the clamp to hold your bars in position with no chance of moving during severe riding. Available for most motocross and offroad Pro-Taper applications, the DeVol one-piece bar clamp retails for $38.99. One-piece bar clamps are also available for conventional handlebar applications. For more information, contact DeVol Racing, Dept. CN, 741 Stevenson, Enumclaw, W A 98022, 360/8252106. THE MiSSING LINK? Gary Semics has introduced another in the already long line of motocross videos available from the Gary Semics Motocross School archives. Semics says the The Evolution of Motocross video is a 95-minute journey that traces the sport to its very beginnings. Race action begins in England circa 1947 and runs through the years of such legends as Hallman, Robert and DeCoster, Weinert, Tripes and Hannah, conduding with glimpses of modern-day motocross / supercross heroes like Jeff Ward, Damon Bradshaw, Jeff Emig, Jeremy McGrath and more. Semics claims that the video shows you where the sport has been and gives you a sneak peak at where it is going. For more information, contact The Gary Semics Motocross School, Dept. CN, 178 Brennan CiI., Boardman, OH 44512,216/758-8333. PR0-4 YOU Although Silkolene Pro-4 oil is designed 10 meet the demands placed on four-stroke racing engines, the company claims that it can be used to considerable advantage in any normal fourstroke application. Pro-4 is formulated with advanced friction modifiers for the ultimate protection even when used with low-lead or lead-free fuels. Silkolene claims that Pro-4 provides high detergency for exceptional engine cleanliness, high film strength to reduce wear on engine components for longer life, and increased power output. Pro-4's high film strength also makes it an excellent choice for transmissions. Suggested retail price is $9.99 per quart and $36.95 per gallon. For more information, contact your local dea,ler or Tucker Rocky, Dept. CN, 1775 Hurd Dr., Irving, TX 75038, 800/347-1010. THE GOOD SLIME If there ever was such a thing, then Slime tire sealant from Access Marketing could be as close as it gets. Acknowledged as the best-selling tire sealant in the bicycle industry, Access has shifted its focus toward flat preveI;ltion in the motorcycle market. Slime is a liquid sealant that is applied to the , inside of the tire. When the tire is punctured, Slime goes to work binding the damaged rubber immediately to pro, duce a solid clot in the puncture area. The benefit is that riders don't have to interrupt their ride in order to fix .a flat tire. Slime is a non-aerosol, biodegradable, fiber-based formula which eliminates environmental conceI'I1S. Available in 4-, 6-, 8- and 32-ounce bottles, Slime retails for $3.95, $6.50 and $10.40 and $16.30, respectively. For more information, contact Access Marketing, Dept. CN, P.O. Box 3109, Shell Beach, CA 93448, 805/489-0490. IF IT LOOKS LIKE"A DUCK... Air-Tech is now molding up replacement fiberglass motorcycle bodywork for the Ducati 916. The upper fairing portion is available either in a street version with the headlight cutouts (shown) or a competition version without the headlight openings. The right and left lowers are constructed as one piece, which eliminates the need for the rivets utilized with the stock panels., Air-Tech also offers a replacement seat constructed out of the same material as the fairing. The street version of the seat features the stock vents, and an AMALn 0\ approved racing version with the lower 0\ side vents deleted can also be ordered. ...-I Pieces are normally sold in white, but ct) Air-Tech says that custom colors are ...-I available. All items are available in car- .1-< (l) bon fiber for ultimate weight savings. ,no Suggested retail price for the fiberglass' upper fairing is $192.16. Fiberglass low(l) ers are $197.16. The fiberglass tail secu (l) tion sells for $217.37 in either version. Q For more information, contact Air-Tech, Dept. CN, 2530 Fortune Way., Vista, CA 92083,619/598-3366. fN S 25