Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles
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.1&.",-llt_alP. Dist. Mgr. Bill Smith SHE'S OLD, BUT SHE STILL GETS HOT MEET BILL SMITH CYCLE NEWS NORTH'S DISTRICT MANAGER When Cycle News first got going Just four years ago, a Northern California branch office was part of the plan. Motorcycle enthusiasm Is contagious, and nothing spreads It faster, better than having your own weekly newspaper catering to local needs in the area. Plans for the north had to walt until exactly the right person was found to head the operation. It took four years to find him, but we think readers in the oorth will soon agree that B1ll <"BIff'!) Smith Is their man. B1ll's experience runs the gamut that his new job calls for. He has managed a motorcycle dealership, raced and officiated, taught motorcycle mechanics courses In schools, been a wrtterphotographer for a motorcycle newspaper, and sold brushes door to door. HaIJ1ng originally from Sacramento, where he learned racing with Dan Haaby, B1ll moved recently to Southern California, and now he returns to bring the Northern Directory 1410 _dway , Wallllt Creek, Calif. 94596 (415) 934--1995 BERKELEY CAIiPUS SUZUKI- 2403 San Pablo A.... AVI. Zip 94702. (415) 841.0192. SUZUki, Bullaco, Malco, Sachs & Ciao sales, Slrvici & parts. "Parts arl our spacial· ty! Anythlnl WI don't ha'I, WI can GET." Opan 9~ lion. thru Sat. Se. Jim Johnson & AI Orlnl. CONCORD, CALIF. NORTH BAY 1I0TORCYCLES - Jawa &CZsales & ser.lc•• Sldecars.I.S.D.T. 2SO's & 402's. "TIl. Molocross Headquartlrs for North Bay." Parts & Acces· sorles. Optn 9 to 6. 2120 Concord A..... Concord, Calli. 94520. (415) 617·9300. OAKLAND, CALIF. COLISEUII CYCLE & ACCESSORY CO. - Kawasaki Sales & Servici. Completl accessories, clothlnl dept. Custom _k. 'Kawasaki sraclallsts. Factory tralnld IIIIChanlcs. Open 9~ lion. thru Fri., Sat. 9-5. 3958 Eo 14th St., Oakland 94601. (415) 534-5461. Presl· dint: Howard Self. All rldefS wllcome! NELSON BROS. - Triumph, Honda, BMW, Husqvarna Penton sales. repall" & shop .rvlci. Established sI1lCl1941. Emnsl... parts & accessories dlpts. Completl Insuranci & flnanclnl faclll· ties. "WI stand behind our products & .rvlcl." 4500 E. 14th St., Oakland 94601. (415) 532-36 n . REDWOOD CITY, CALIF. AlA MOTORS - Parts & spaid Iqulpment, sailS & .rvici for Yamaha, Roy· al Enfilld, Bultaco, Hodaka, lIalco, Norton and Yamaha snowmobiles. Also complete machlnl shop, hellarc Wlldlnl, pickup & dlllviry and mall order .r· vici. 2171 EI Camino, Rldwood City 94061. (415) 366·1755. SAN FRANCISCO HAP JONES DI5TRIBUTING CO.-AVon & Carlisle TlrlS, Bom..1 alloy rims, Prlmllr, HJ & OS helmets, IOU les , shi.ld & accessories, Belsta" suits, saddlls. cases, lanks, handllbars, lools, plpas & mu"l.rs, plslons, Ama I carbs, NGK, KLG & Hitachi plulS. Lucas .lectrlc parts and all cycl. nllds. S.,d $1 for r.tall catalol. Box 3068, San Francisco 94119 (415) 621-4185. Cus tomers of Frank Stuber & Co. heavy duty transmission servi ce at Tenth and Harrison in San Francisco get a taste of no~talgia wben tbey see this 1917 HarleyDavidson JD ooard track racer which lives there. Lovingly reslored by Sammy Molcilo, who has owned the antique board burner for 16 years, the machine started life as a 61 cubic inch (I,OOOcc). It was opened up 10 68 cubic inches by famed tuner Tom Sifton in a race for horsepower that slarted before many of us were born. Believed to have been owned originally by Dudley Perkins, longtime S.F. HarleyDavidson dealer, the machine is still ridden for fun by its present owner, who filled Triumph rims 10 accommodate modern tires. -I still have all the pieces 10 pul H back in original condition," Molcilo, a life member of the Bay City M.C., says. -1' ve been offered plenly for il. but it's not for sale." KAWASAKI'S PRIDE FOR 1910 American Kawasaki recently unveiled their 1970 model line. Here are three of the offerings whicb most exciled the press corps who attended tbe showing: Frllndly, dynamic Bill Smith, 33, brlnls a Wlalth of .-vIet to the northwestern U.S. motoreJC Ie scanl. benef1ts of Cycle News hack hOJIle. He and his wife Pat and their four children will reside In Walnut Creek, Callf. Bli Smith's duties as District Manager of Cycle News North will Include editing the CN North section in this newpaper each week, servlcing advertising clients in his area,and promoting the circulation of Cycle News. In addition, he vows to extend the tradition established by this neWSPllPer ofleadership and assistance to the motorcycle movement. It's only two pages now, but watch It grow! As advertising and readershiP increase, we'll add pages to It and soon, we hope, Cycle News North will become a l2-to-24 wraparound section full of news and announcements primarily for readers In Northern Callfornia, WashIngton, .Oregon, Northern Nevada and Idaho. LIft Kawasaki calls Ihls Ihe ".xcltlmtnt machlnl" the mlsslll and It's the top of thllr lin•• TIll 500cc thre. cylinder Mach III Is much the samt as lasl ytar but sports a charcoal O.lr whltl paint job In ke.plnl with Kawasaki's "quality In motion" thlm. for Ihls $995 machln•• RIIIIt: TIll 100cc Clnturlon Is loutld as onl of thl few truly raci rlady machlnas to come from a cratl. II already can claim victories on California Iracks. Each machlnl puts out a c.rtlfl.d 18.5 or morl horsepowlr. Number plates are •••n part of the packal" ALTAMONT SPEEDWAY OPENS TO MDTOCROSSERS After a five year history of unsuccess, Altamont Speedway has opened to motecrossers. Promoter Dick Carter in cooperation with the HilltoppersofQakland laid out an AMA sanctioned motocross track in the infield. Originally the track encompassed a fourth-mile and a half-mile oval. Now the new motocross course surrounded by a grandstand includes several jumps. no straightaway, and a tricky mud hole. Spectators are limited to the stands rather than being able to stand right at the edge of the action. OREGON COMMISSIONERS DEBATE LAND USE FOR RACERS In Salem, Oregon, the question of recognizing motorcycle racing as a "legitimate recreation" stirred debate at a planning commission session. State Rep. Jack Anunsen, a member of the Marlon County Planning Commission, stated, "I think the commission should start making a place for this type of activity and helP these people find locations where they can enjoy themselves.' , The question involved the use of Salem Motocross Park. Noise created by the racers ralsed complalnts from nearby residents. The Commissioners decided to let the group continue their present season, ending Oct. 20. After that, It will be the county's responsibility to belP the motorcyclists find a more suitable spot to ride. TIlls Is thl 350cc F5 BII Horn. Perhaps the outstandlnl featurl of this brutishly stronl mao chi.. Is thl Hatta forks. These cornplltlly new forks ftaturl alar.. varltty of adjustmtnts, Ilvlnl the bUYlr a cholca of wh.lbase, rakl, IlId trail positions. Rear shocks have four Inches rA tra... 1 and arl nv_ay adjustabll. 35 hor.power are clalmtd by Ihe manufacturlr. MOD SQUADDER FAVORS BIKES Peggy Liplon. the pretty girl cop of TV's -Mod Squad' series, likes to travel by motorcycle because sbe's restless and, -Sometimes I want 10 be off by my· self." she says. CALIFORNIA MIC REGJSTRATlONS HIT 3.36% Lalest figures for the montb of August, 1969 sbow motorcycle registrations in California have climbed to 417,844. This is a new higb of 3.36 percent of the total vehicle population of the state. YOUR AD This Contacl Size CYCLAFF RACER: I Ihink those guys are gonna blow me off the track 1odll,Y. SPONSOR: That's no way to talk! You sbould bave a more positive attitude. RACER: OK, I'm POSITIVE Ibey're gonna blow me off tbe track. Peggy Liplon, Mod Squad's Julie. $6 .50 Bill Smith Cycle News Norlh (415) 934--1995