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$6595 (fr-one), $8495 - $8795 (r-ear-) Pirelli 300 Nor-th Poetseovvn Pike "280 Exton. PA 19341 610/524-2190 Povver-Flo Fuel Valve Goes both ways $7050 WB channels your fuel White Brothers 24845 Cor-ble Place Yor-ba LInda. CA 92887 Are we safe m assuming that a fuel petcock does not top your WIsh list of trick new products fot your dirt bike-? Thought so. That swd, W1ute Brothers' quest to offer enough aftermarket parts for you to build a complete motorcycle from the ground up has resulted in this trick· looking Pingel Power-Flo fuel valve, available for all models through 2000. And in hopes of perhaps getting you a ltttle more excited about the idea of a fuel valve than you might otherwise tend to be, the company makes tlus one from macluned billet aluminum in sucb a fasluon that it is said to pass 60 percent more fuel than stock (50 percent for four-strokes) The Iut mcludes a gasket, adapter and screws. 714/692-3404 Chase Harpe~ Puelli's new knobby has what the company calJs a 'Dual-Duectlon' tread desIgn. wluch means you should ltke it If your dlIt bIke comes eqUIpped Wlth a teverse gear m Its trarmy. seriously, those clever Italian Phelli engineers claun that the unique design makes the tire more versatile for dtfferent types of dm condition: run forward, the tire IS designed to excel m hard-pack: flop it on the rim, and ynu're ready for loose terrain. In addition, the tire is said to feature an advanced compound developed from the company's Formula One auto-racing experience - which should make it gnod on concrete start pads - and a low profile to provide a flatter footprint and increased contact patch. Head Case $9995 Chase Her-perP.O. Sox 4OS8 santa Bar-bar-a CA 931 40 5201 0 (Mid Glrde); $2070 (Wide) 805/965,7977 Storz Performance. Inc. 239 South Olive Ser-eee Veneur-a. CA 93001 805/641 ,9540 Chase case W\N'W.scorzperf.com After you layout over three large for a cool helmet, YOU'd be justIfied for a bit of paranoia concernIng your new lid's wellbeing. After all. an unofficial survey of the Cycle News staff revealed that more helmets are damaged while off your head than while on. That being the cas'-(no pun intended), you might conSIder Chase Harper'S Head Case, which is manuiactured via a thermo-form method, and features four tIe-down securIty clips, a carryIng handle and mesh enclosures for your tace credentials and ear plugs. Warning to those whose scratch paranOIa may have gotten out of hand: ThIS product IS not to be utilized whtie the helmet is muse. Italian legs Legendary Italian suspension designer Enrico Cenan! and American aftermarket guru Steve Storz are cooperating to offer tlus new mverted fork mtended for use on most Evo and Twin Cam Harley-Davidson applications, Includmg the 2000 models. The fork features 55mm legs and a black-anodized satin timsh, and It'S available in Mid Glide or Wide styles. Cartridge-style dampmg and progressively wound sprmgs are standard, two lengths are offered (there's also a built-in lowenng kit), and the fork accepts most direct bolt-on aftermarket brake caltpers. And for those who don't want to go mverted. the duo also offers a conventIOnal 45mm fork. Leader Goggles $34.95 TWS USA. Inc B4SB Lorna Piece Upland. CA 91 786 Canadian frames 909/608,0082 Pop qUIZ: Which Amellcan motocrosser wore Leader goggles wlule winning a World Championslup back m 19827 The answer IS Brad Lackey, and although Bad Brad can no longer be found on MX tracks, his goggles are rna lung a comeback in the U.S. now that TWS is unporting them from Canada. In addltton to a hip frame shape that drops down shghtly on the brow and IDcorporates a smaIl nose guard. the goggles boast a hard-coated polycarbontte lens, tear-off and Roli-Off compatibility, ultra-soft foam paddmg and a woven strap with a SIlicon gtlP Stllp. 50 FEBRUARY 23. 2000 • cucle n e vv s