Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1990's

ROYAL PIPES BUB Enterprises has expanded its line of exhaust systems to include the Yamaha Royal Star. The same quality and craftmanship that you've come to expect from BUB is reflected in this unique product. The repackable baffling system is complemented by their highly polished, CNC-machined billet end caps. The performance is enhanced, providing a sound as unique as the bike itself. As with all BUB exhaust systems, exclusive Guard Qog heat shields are available. The exhaust system retails for $825, the Guard Dog heat shield sells for $295, or both are available in a complete set for $1095. For more information, see your local dealer or contact BUB Enterprises, Dept. CN, 180 Spring Hill Dr., Grass Valley, CA 95945, 916/477-7490, fax 916/477-7489, www.bubent.com. ... GET ON YOUR BUn Lf your '98 Harley Road Glide needs a step up in "personal" comfort, perhaps Corbin has the answer with its Dual Touring saddle. Myriad options are available for the two-person seat, from chrome or black studs to backrests ($189 each) to colored welts and more. Even Corbin's drrome $139 V-rail can be fitted for that vintage look. The $549 leather seat features hidden hardware and a biomechanically engilleered seating position to ensure that legendary Corbin comfort. For more information, contact Corbin, Dept. CN, 2360 Technology Parkway, Hollister, CA 95023, 800/538-7053 (California), 800/223-4332, www.corbin.com. spark-plug socket and gap gauge, locking pliers and a four-in to-one reversible screwdriver. In addition, emergency items such as electrical tape, cable ties, mechanic's wire and a shop towel are also included. The kit weighs less than three pounds, measures about 5 x 8.5 x 1.5 inches high when zipped up and retails for $119.95. For more information, see your local dealer or contact CruzTOOLS, Dept. CN, PO Box 67353, Scots Valley, CA 95067, 408/439-8340, fax 408/439-8345, www.cruztools.com. features 530 photos and illustrations, and covers everything from buying tips, riding instruction, basic servi'ce and maintenance procedures t.o how to accesorize and modify these bikes. The publisher claims that the "Harley-Davidson Evolution V-Twin Owner's Bible" will more than satisfy the needs of all Harley-Davidson Evolution V-Twin owners, potential owners and enthusiasts. The suggested retail price is $29.95. For more informa tion, see your local motorcycle dealer or contact Robert Bentley Inc., Dept. CN, 1734 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138, 617/547-4170. the US. diStributor for the Italian-made Ceriani forks as well as GCB steeringdamper kits and Grimeca disc brakes, and is proud to announce the production of the new Ceriani inverted fork shown on the cover. Suggested retail price for the catalog is $4 in orth America, and international customers can have it airmailed for $7.50. For more information, contact Storz Performance, Inc. 239 Olive St., Ventura, CA 93001, 805/641-9540. INTRUDE END THAT ENDLESS SEARCH Sporty Specialties says that it is extremely rare to find a Harley-Davidson K-Model/Sportster rear fender in any condition at all, as most were bobbed or crashed way back when. So if you're after a rear fender for your KModel/Sportster restoration or just want to add a nostalgic look to your later-model Sportster, Sporty's repro KModellSportster rear fender may be the unit you are looking for. Constructed of hand-layered fiberglass, the fender offers the correct look for aU 1952-69 models, but it also fit Sportster mo.dels up to 1978. All the originals rivets and fender ribs are in place to ensure an accurate restoration. For more information, see your local dealer or contact Sporty Specialties, Dept. CN, 1875A W. Commonwealth, Fullerton, CA 92833, 714/879-0500. SADDLEUPI Mike Corbin and the boys have come up with this new Corbin Dual Touring Saddle to fit the Honda 1100 Aero. Richly tailored with genuine leather seating panels and built with Corbin's "Comfort Cell" foam, this seat is designed to provide the maximum amount of two-up comfort combined with a classy look. Sculpted seating positions give each rider the maximum area of body contact to provide true touring comfort. The saddle is also designed to accept the Corbin backrest as an easy bolt-up addon. And to add to the nostalgic appeal of the Aero, Corbin has created a chrome V-rail that bolts to the rear of the saddle. Available in a wide range of colors, the Dual Touring Saddle retails for $519, with the backrests retailing for $297 each and the V-rail for $139. For more information, see your local motorcycle dealer or contact Corbin, Dept. CN, 2360 Technology Way, Hollister, CA 95023, 800/538-7035 (CA) or 800/223-4332 (FL). Suzuki's new 1500 Intruder has just arrived and Cobra already has a full exhaust system designed, built and ready to go. This new system embodies Cobra's attention to detail, with classleading fit and finish. Full-coverage heat shields ensure that the pipe always look new. Cobra's exclusive free-flowing baffles ideally balance engine power and noise output, so the bike runs better and sounds great, to boot. Cobra's 1500 Intruder pipes come in all of the popular configurations including slash-eut, turnout, taper-tip, constant-diameter 2-inch drag style and extra-thick 2 1/4-inch fatty drag style, and suggested retail prices start at $379.95. All of the parts are made in the United States, as are all of Cobra's products. For more information, see your local dealer or contact Cobra, Dept. CN, 4925 Hunter, Anaheim, CA 928Q7, 714/779-7798, fax 714/779-2191, www.cobra.com. CAT~S4.oo INJECTION OVERDRIVE? GOnA READ YOUR BIBLE CRUZ CONTENTEDLY In an effort to provide an -Americanmade tool kit at a near-import price, CruzTOOLS has released a Compact H-D tool kit for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Housed in a sturdy zipup Cordura pouch, the kit contains six wrench sizes, an adjustable wrench, seven hex keys, three Torx keys, a Robert Bentley Publishers is proud to announce a new book, "Harley-Davidson Evolution V-Twin Owner's Bible," by Moses Lude!. Ludel is an experienced motorcycle mechanic who' has spent time working in Harley-Davidson dealerships, attending HOG rallies, and riding Harley-Davidsons, ensuring that this book contains thorough and correct information for the Evolution V-Twin. owner. Covering all Evolution models from 1984 to 1998, the 286-page book STORZ TURNS 15 This Storz Performance catalog marks the 15th such edition of the company's high-performance and accessories register. In it you will find that Storz continues to offer specialized, high-quality components for Harley-Davidson, Buell and sportbike applications as well as its XR883 dirt track- and road race-style conversion kits for Sportsters. Storz is VThunder by Comp Cams gives you "injection with an attitude" with its Injection Overdrive. The Injection Overdrive in terfaces with the stock onboard ECM and allows you to use lowrestriction pipes, high-flow air cleaners and backing plates as well as a performance VThunder camshaft in order to increase the performance of your Evo EFI Harley-Davidson. The manufacturer claims that installation is easy, and that the Overdrive's state-of-the-art electronics are wea ther- and vibra tion-proof, and are housed in a mirror-polished billet-aluminum case. Available in two applications, for 1995-96 and 1997-present fuel-injected Evolution engines, the Injection Overdrive retails for $282.11. For more information, see your local motorcycle dealer, or contact VThunder by Comp Cams, Dept..CN, 3406 Democrat Rd., Memphis, TN 38118, 90117952400. .a

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