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New Products No~ ""o......e . . . .~ LIttle Knee From the makers of the C.Ti.2 knee bra ce comes the C180 Rocket knee brace, designed specificall y for mini rid ers . Constructed with the la test ultra-light thermo-sensitive carbon composites, the Rocket provides protection without hindering performance. Th e Rocke t has inherited man y of the key fea tu res of th e C.Ti.2, including cu stom fit , comfortabl e, cus h ioned co ndylar pads, easy-th readed buckles and a s im p le four-strap design . Possibly the mo st attractive featu re of the Rocket is that it comes with a factory adjustment op tion. If your kid grows out of the bra ce, just send it ba ck for growth ad justments. The custo mization op tio n help s ensu re a precision fit and lets you kee p the braces lon ger. The Rocket is availab le in tw o sizes , small and large. For more details contact Innovation Spo rts, Dept. CN, 19762 Pau lin g , Foo t h il l Ra n ch , CA 926 10; 800/222-4284; www.isports.com. Fast By Ferracci has d e v el o p ed a nd ext remely light, high p erfor man ce clutch assembly for Du cati m o torcy cl es . T h e Ra cin g Slipper C lut ch improves rprns during acceleration and features an advanced d e s ign which uses ball bearings to reduce brakin g and rear wheel cha tter in extrem e rid ing condition s . T he h u b and ba sk et assembly is ma de of billet aluminum. The Slipper Clutch fits 996, 916, 748, 888, 900SS, M900 mod el Ducatis and retails for $1900. To purchase one call Fast by Ferrucci, Dept. CN , 1901 Davisville Rd. Willow Grove, PA.19090. 215/657-1276; www-ferracci.com. Ch ilton, the leadi ng so urce of information for Au tomotive and Marine repair and maint enance has released the ir new Motorcycle an d ATV Handbooks. The ma nuals provid e a blend of d o-it- yourself maint enance information for selecting, maintaining a nd enjoying virtually all mod els of mot orcycles and all-terra in vehicles on and off the road tod ay. Both manua ls cover se rv ice, theory and ba sic ma in ten an ce, inclu din g safety tips and troubleshooting. For more informa tion abo ut Chilton and thei r repair manuals, call 800/ 695-1214, or contact Dept. CN, NP / Chilton, 1020 And rew Drive, Su ite 200, West Chester, PA 19380-4291; www.chiltonsonline.corn, Orr ''''e ........s Sometimes the actio n in the pits can be just as da ngerous as racing itself. That's why Mec hanix Wear developed a new glove to add to their lineu p tha t gives more protection than the original gloves. The Kev lar M-r act II Gl oves have added protection on bot h sides of the ha nd, via Kevlar p alm pads, a nd T he rma l plastic and N eopren e fo r th e b a ck h and . Generous u s e o f h ighl y abrasio n - res is ta n t fabri c mat e rial s , such as Kevl ar, Cla ri no sy n th e tic lea th e r, stretch Cond ura, and molded v in y l p an e ls ma ke th e M-Pact 11 the ultimate for professi onal a n d d o-i t-y ou rse lf mechanics. The gloves come in sizes 8-12 and su gg ested reta il price is $39.95. Ca ll Mechani Wear a t 66 1/ 295 -6438, 0 write to Dep t. CN, 24950 A . Dri v e, Va le nci a , C A 9 135 www.mec ha nix.com. Spr' ..g cle.......g The Suzuki SV650 has received rave reviews abo ut all of its parts except for its soft shock. With that in mind, Progressive Suspension set ou t to make a stiffer, more plush un it, and the y d id just that with the introduction of the 420 Series Single Shock. For $418, SV650 owners will get an adjustable rebound-damping shoc k manu factu red fro m aircraft-qua lity aluminum. Multistage velocity-sensitive comp ression d amping ad justs automatically to road conditions. A unique in terna l bladder separates the nitrogen from the oil and eliminates the need for a remote reservoir. To get a smooth rid e on your SV, call Progressive Suspension, 760/948-4012, or write to Dept. CN, 11129 G. Ave., Hesperia, CA, 92345; www.progressi ves uspension.com. c. D rifter 38 The drifters that ride Drifters can stay clean and protected with the use of the new Rifle Cla ssic Windshi eld made specia lly for the popular Kawasaki cruiser. Unlike other windshields, the classic American-styled unit is a one-piece shi eld that consists of lCl Lucite, which pr ovid es excellent clarity, scra tch and chemical resistance. The wi ndshield is available in three sizes, 18, 20 and 22 inches and mou n ts above the headlight. Mounti ng brackets are made of stainless stee l and are available in OEM black or a hand polish ed chrome finis h. The Classic wi ndshield can also be detached in seconds by removing four screws. The windsheild and bracket kit re tails for $239 for clear and $249 for tinted . Contact Rifle, 800/262- 1237, Dep t. CN, 3140 El Cami no Rea l, Atascadero, CA 93422; www.rifle.com. J