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panel, all featuring heavy-duty nylon zippers. Strong hand straps circle the entire bag, which measures 38 inches long by 16 inches wide and 18 inches high. Available in a purple/black color scheme, the ARS gear bag sells for $99. For more information see your local dealer or contact Acerbis USA, Dept. CN, 9402 Wheatlands Ct., Suite A, Santee, CA 92071, 619/562-6687. J DEPT. OF EDUCATION Now available from Motorbooks International comes a new title for your learning pleasure, Pro Motocross and Off-Road Riding Techniques by Donnie Bales. Pro Motocross and Off-Road Riding Techniques was written to cover everything from how to "ra iI corners to crossing rocky streams and staying on your bike when the going gets rough." Cornering, jumps, whoops, starts and more are examined via step-by-step photos of advanced tips and tedmiques of pro riders. Tedmiques for supercross, motocross and hare scrambles, enduros and plain 01' trail riding are discussed. In addition, the book includes a section on training methods,. a buyer's guide for gear, goggle prep and more. Suggested retail price is $19.95. For more information, contact Motorbooks International, Dept. CN, 729 Prospect Ave., P.O. Box 1, Osceola, Wisconsin, 54020-0001, 800826-6600 ext. 230. DEPT. OF EDUCATION, PART II Also available from Motorbooks International is Eric Gorr's Motocross and Off-Road Motorcycle Performance Handbook. Both two- and four-stroke machines are covered from the forks to the silencer. Step-by-step instructions show how to maintain, modify and set up each component of off-road motorcycles. Subject matter includes how to get more usable power from the engine, suspension tuning and modification and more. The book also identifies common flaws and fixes of all dirt bikes since 1985. There are also sections that cover how to buy a used bike, set up a shop and prepare for race day. Suggested retail price is $19.95. For more information, contact Motorbooks International, Dept. CN, 729 Prospect Ave., P.O. Box 1, Osceola, Wisconsin, 54020-0001, 800826-6600 ext. 230. GEAR UP Renthal rear sprockets are designed to do more than just look cool. Claimed by· the manufacturer to be the best quality sprockets currently produced on the market, these heat-treated 7075-T6 aluminum cogs feature an ultra-light design which retains strength. The machined grooves between the teeth aid in self-cleaning, extending the life of the sprocket and chain. A special doubleimmersion etching process ensures a 5mooth finish that is said to lower corrosion. Endorsed by several of the top u.s. motocross teams, the Renthal rear sprocket retails for $59.95, For more information, see your local dealer or contact Renthal USA, Dept. CN, 24950 Anza Dr., Valencia, CA 91355, 805/2570474. COMING THROUGH IN THE CLUTCH These K-96 Kevlar friction plates by Barnett feature the latest Kevlar compound to offer increased durability and stability. In addition to the high-density K-96 compound, these plates have precision-machined oil grooves in increased numbers, which the manufacturer claims will increase oil flow, resulting in cleaner engagement and release and smoother shifts. K-96 Kevlar clutch plates are available for a wide variety of American, Japanese and European motorcycle applications, with suggested retail prices running between $45 and $70 depending upon the application. Full clutch kits, which include drive plates as well as frictions, range from $70-120. For more information, see your local dealer or contact Barnett Tool & Engineering, Dept. CN, 9920 Freeman Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, 310/941-1284. NOW HOLD THAT GEAR Acerbis USA has developed the ARS gear bag to facilitate the transportation of your motocross and off-road apparel. Acerbis claims the bag to be one of the most complete gear bags available. It features a printed rider checklist inside the top panel, eight total separate storage areas, and a separate, vented plasticbased boot storage area. There are four zippered storage pouches in the end TWO FOR BAJA The folks at Baja Designs have come up with a pair of useful items for the Honda XR400 with their aluminum toolbox and stainless steel rack. The toolbox is constructed from aircraft aluminum and measures-l0 inches by 2.5 inches by 4.5 inches and mounts to the subframe under the right side panel so that you can carry a full load of tools without haVing them strapped to your posterior all day. It features a pinned, quick-release rear door to provide security and easy access to your tools. The unit retails for $99. Designed by Dual Star for Baja Designs, the ManclIel bent stainless-steel luggage rack features stainless pins which anchor three-way adjustable elastic cord with Delrin hooks. They are also available for the Honda XR250, 600 and XRL 250. Suggested retail price is $150. For more information, see your local dealer or contact Baja Designs, Dept. CN, 11588 Sorrento Valley Rd., Suite 19, San Diego, CA 92121, 619/792-0213, fax 619/7925398. HIT YER PASSING GEAR, AND YER GONE Spark plug innovators at SplitFire have in.troduced a new way to light your fire with the release of their SplitFire 3 Triple Paltinum spark plug. The Triple Platinum is. the only spark plug with three separate points of platinum, virtu-' ally eliminating electrode wear for a lifetimE' of power and mileage perfor-' mance. Additional features sich as SplitFire's patented Performance V ground technology, fine wire center electrode, nickel-plated shell and terminal stud, and rib-free ceramic insulator all add up to bolster SplitFire's guarantee off a lifetime of performance. Suggested retail' price is $9.95 For more information, see your local dealer or contact SplitFire, Inc., Dept. CN, 4065 Commercial Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062-1851, 847/559-2000. LOST? Garmin International has announced the introduction of its GPS II global positioning system, which is claimed to be the most versatile GPS unit in the marketplace to date. The GPS II employs an innovative flip-flop display that allows the unit to be mounted and read both vertically and horizontally or be used in true handheld fashion. The system pinpoints the user's exact location on earth, providing speed, distance, bearing and graphical steering guidance to and from known or unknown locations. With this precise information, any moving activity can be planned, traced and backtracked with startling accuracy. The compact unit measures in at just five inches by 2.3 inches and weighs in at only nine ounces with batteries. Suggested retail price for the GPS II is $386.35. For more information, see your local dealer or contact Garmin International, Dept. CN, 1200 East 151st St., Olathe, KS 66062, 913/397-8200. FORK JUICE Torco Cartridge Fork Fluid was formulated for all cartridge type forks on all high-performance motorcycles. 111ey are made with the highest Viscosity Index (VI) base stocks to surpass the extreme demands of all high-performance motorcycles. This formula is said to include the best anti-foam, seal swell, anti-wear and oxidation inhibitor additives available to yield consistent'performance in all cartridge-type fork applications. Torco CFF is available in Viscosity Grade 5 for Kayaba and Showa, and Viscosity Grade 7 for White Power and Ohlins. Suggested retail price is $9.95 per quart. For more information, see your local dealer or contact Torco International Corporation, Dept. CN, 9916 Pioneer Blvd., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670,310/942-8480. CN