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·NEW PRODUCTS performance and responsiveness in the handling department. The design also incorporates a unique "dual directional" axle-locking mechanism that coUnters both accelerating and braking torque. Designed to fit both stock and aftermarket FXR frames, the FXGA Swingarm retails for $330. For more information, see your local dealer or contact Chopper Guy's Biker Products Inc., Dept CN, 1633'Marine World Parkway, Vallejo, CA 94589,707/557-2400. GILD FOR A GLIDE For riders who think that they can't have too much chrome on their HarleyDavidson Dyna Super Glide or Dyna Convertible, the Milwaukee marvel's Genuine Motor Accessoties division has come up with this chrome console cover. The one-piece design creates a certain flow that lends distinction to the fuel cell. The cover installs in minutes, using existing hardware. Designed to fit '95 and later Dyna Super Glide and '94 and later FXDS Dyna Convertible models, the cover retails for $99.95. For more informa tion, see your local Har leyDavidson dealer. A STEP FORWARO If you would like to make your Sportster more of a cruise-oriented piece than a boulevard standard, then you may want to take a look at these forward control sets from Performance Machine. The polished, CNC-mac.hined billet-aluminum and steel component set inc.ludes the brake-pedal assembly with master cylinder and the shift assembly. Each side comes with a polished PM billet footpeg. Could be just the thing to set your Sportster, or at least your feet on your Sportster, apart. Suggested retail price is $749 for the standard polished finish, $869 for chrome. For more informa tion, see your local dealer or contact Performance Machine, Dept. CN, 15535 Garfield Ave., P.O. Box 1739, Paramount, CA 90723, 310/6346532. ARM YOUR FXR The Chopper Guy's Billet-Steel FXGA Swingarm for FXR frames is designed to improve the performance and handling of the still-popular model. Custom-constructed of .750 billet steel, the swingarm's design creates more torsional rigidity, which translates into better CLASSICAL GLASS Rifle Fairings has developed the Classic windshield for the Yamaha Royal Star. The screen is made from 10 Lucite, which provides excellent clari ty and scratch and chemical resistance. For a perfect rider fit, the windshield is available in three standard sizes, measuring 14, 16 and 18 inches above the headlight, . as well as custom sizes. It inc.ludes everything needed for installation On the Royal Star, such as polished, nonrusting stainless-steel mounting brackets, polished stainless-steel windshield bands and chrome SnapCap fastener covers. The Classic windshield retails for $259 for clear and $269 for tint. Custom sizes are $15 extra, For more information, see your local dealer or contact Rifle, Dept CN, 3140 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422, 805/466-5880. GET IT IN GEAR JAG Enterprises has added a new line of four-speed transmissions to its grou p of aftermarket gearboxes for ljarley-Davidson and Evo-style cruisers. The transmissions are assembled using well-known components such as Andrew gears, STD cases, Torrington and Fafnir bearings. JAG offers the customer several choices in stock and closeratio cogs as well as appearance options such as polished, powder-co'ated and black-wrinkle-finished cases. Suggested retail prices start at $1799.95. For more informa tion, see your local dealer or contact JAG Enterprises, Dept. Q\J, 2831 Junipero Ave., Unit 605, Signal Hill, CA 90806,310/424-7400.. GET YOUR KICKS l'irelli has introduced a brand-new tire into the U.s. cruiser / high-Mileage arena with its MT66 "Route." The MT66 features an ag!$ressive tread pattern that is said to be decidedly different from anything else currently on the market. Pirelli utilized an exclusive "Finite-Element" computer-designed carcass that is designed to provide a high degree of functionality in terms of ride quality, wear and wet or dry grip. The tubeless, bias-ply-constructed tire also features a deeper-than-normal tread depth to aid in high mileage without limiting grip. The MT66 is currently available in seven fron t and six rear sizes to fi t most cruisers. All are tubeless, with the exception of the 80/90-21 size, but can be fitted on tube-type rims. Suggested retail prices range from $83·$134. For more information, see your local dealer or contact Pirelli Motorcycle Tire Division, Dept. CN, 410 Eagleview Blvd., Suite 106, Exton, PA 19341, 910/458-9662. IMAGINAnON RUNNIN' WILD Cobra Engineering has certainly taken u,p the cause for the rider whose cruiser hails from somewhere a bit further east than Milwaukee as evidenced by its new 56-page, four-color catalog. The slick directory features every bolt-on accessory that you can imagine from exhaust to floorboards, and it is illustrated with several of Cobra's well-known custom projects to help get your creative juices flowing. The catalog is free and is available directly from Cobra Engineering, Dept. CN, 4915 East Hunter, Anaheim, CA 92807, 714/779-2191. . OH BOYDI Hot rod master Boyd Coddington has jumped headlong into the HarleyDavidson in a style that only he could by introducing these Boyds billet accessories. Machined from 2024 billet alu- minum, the (clockwise from upper left) transmission top cover, rocker box kit, side cover, cam cover are available in the standard polished finish or in optional chrome or smooth-style finishes. Suggested retail prices for the polished items are $167 for the transmission top cover, $710 for the rocker-box kit, . $204.09 for the trapdoor, $167 for the side cover, and $327 for the cam cover. The velocity stack (center) is available in standard polished aluminum or carbon fiber and carries a price of $120 for Mikuni and $140 for S&S carburetor applications. For more information, see your local dealer or contact Boyds Motorcycle Accessories, Dept. CN, 8380 Cerritos Ave., Stanton, CA 90680, 714/952-4038. CARRY A BIG SnCK Now you can get a dyno-matched camshaft for your Edelbrock-equipped or stock Big Twin with the Edlebrock Performer-Plus or Performer RPM cam. Edelbrock engineers have tested these cams as part of the Edelbrock Total Power Package, which includes Edlebrock cylinder heads, manifolds, Qwiksilver II carbs and Edelbrock/JE Pistons, and they claim awesome power in 80inch and V-twin engines. The Edelbrock Performer-Plus cam retails for $188.90 while the Performer RPM costs $188.90. For more information, see your local dealer or. cOl).tact Edelbrock Corporation, Dept. CN, 2700 California St., Torrance, CA 90503, 310/781-2222. SADDLE UP With the Corbin Solo Saddle and pillion setup, Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic owners can enjoy maximum comfort and versatility on their mounts. The Connolly leather seating panels and "DT stitch pattern" are just two of the custom details found on each seat, which boasts sculpted riding positions that provide ergonomically designed support for long-range comfort. The saddles mount to the motorcycle just like the stock seat and can be custom- . ordered with color-coordinated welts. Corbin also makes an adjustable, remov- . able backrest and coordinated sissy-bar ' pad that bolts up easily to the factory sissy bar and completes the custom look. The Corbin Solo Saddle retails for $329. The passenger pillion retails for $219. The sissy-bar pad retails for $159. The removable backrest retails for $179. For more information, see your local dealer or contad Corbin, Dept, CN, 11445 Commercial Pkwy., Castroville, CA 95012, 800/538-7035.