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New Products Higher Abuse Seven-O heaven-O Alpinestars says its new Seven-O jacket is for those inspired by the past but demanding the pre ent. And so the look of the $449 top-gram-leather jacket is said to reflect the "glory days when BSA, Triumph and Indian motorcycles ruled the roads" but to offer fully modem protection with elbow and shoulder protectors, as well as polyester padding and a nylon inner. It's always hard to argue with hi~h style and high function. The Seven-O i available in black, yellow and green m sizes 36-46. Go to your local dealer or directly to Alpinestars, Dept. C , 3860 Del Amo Blvd. Ste. 401, Torrance, CA 90503, 310/542-5996, fax 310/542-8836, www.alpinestars.com. If your brand-new GSX1300R Hayabusa has lost some of its luster, Two Brothers Racing might have the answer with either its C-2 Oval or its C4 Round shp-on ilencers. Better yet, just buy a set of both to SUIt your mood. The silencers are available in either carbon fiber or polished aluminum and start at $469.98 for the set. To get yours, see your local dealer or go directly to Two Brothers Racing, Dept. C , 1213-A East Hunter Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, 714/550-6070, fax 714/550-9661, www.twobros.com. Maxima shine Superiority for kids Dunlop has expanded its lineup of 0755 minibike tires to include four new sizes (70/100-17, 90/100-14, 70/100-19 and 90/100-16), thus making the 755 available for all 60-100cc minibike riders and racers. The 0755 is a softterrain off-road tire that is said to fea ture wide, self-cleaning tread designs and su perior, light steering and optimum traction. Get yours from your local dealer starting at $43.24, or by contacting Dunlop Tire Corporation, Dept. C , Box 1109, Buffalo, NY 14240-1109, 716-639-5200, fax 716/639-5515, www.dunloptire.com. Gear your Ducati AFAM says it has the affordable alternative to changing the gearing or converting to 520 chain size on your Ducati 748, 916 or 996. The system works thusly: A CNC-machined billet-aluminum carrier installs in place of the stock sprocket to accept AFAM hard-anodized aluminum sprQl:kets in 520 or 525 chain sizes. The complete assembly with the sprocket of your choice (36T-42T) costs $249.95, and additional sprockets are available for $67.95 each. AFAM tells us even Carl Fogarty uses them on his race bike. For more information, see your local ealer or contact AFAM USA Inc., ept. CN, 5953 Engineer Dr., Huntington Beach, CA 92649, 800/2909040, fax 714/379-9042. Detailing your bike is both highly satisfying and tedious. To get satisfied with less tedium, try Maxima Racing Lubricants' new Spray and Shine spray-on detailer cleaner, polisher and protectanto The spray comes in a 20-ounce can and retails for $6.86. Maxima says you can use it on most motorcycle-related surfaces, including paint, plastic, chrome, aluminum, tainle steel and plexiglass - it's even okay on wood, in case it. need poli hing. The nonabrasive cleaner/polisher/protectant has carnuba wax that repels dust and retards the collection of dirt, as well as protecting the surface to which it is applied from damaging UV rays, leaving only a lustrous finish behind. See your local dealer or contact Maxima Racing Lubricants, Dept. CN, 9266 Abraham Way, Santee, CA 92071, 619/449-5000, fax 619/449-9694, www.maximausa.com. The Edge is the Answer If you need a new look at the motocross track, feast your eyes on the Answer Racing Edge Jersey. The Edge is made of hea vyweight, 11.5-ounce, 100percent compacted cotton that is said to resist shrinkage and ·be very breathable. The pattern is printed with polyurethane ink that resists fading for a look that's ongoing cool. The neck and cuffs are made with a cotton/Lycra blend Answer describes as "hi-memory." Available in adult sizes M-XXL, in black, blue, red, yellow and green, it costs $29.95 and can be found at your local dealer or by contacting Answer Racing, Dept. CN, 21021 Soledad Canyon Rd. #509, Santa Clarita, CA 91351, 805/222-7170, fax 805/222-9841, e-mail answermoto@aol.com.