Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

Scoff King Ta'es Cross Coun'r, .ee' The banner dropped at 11 a.m, her e Easter Sunday, as approximately 80 r iders in all classes took off for 5 laps around an 11 mile course. Taking the lead at the two mile smoke bomb was motocross star, B1ll Silverthorn. Coming around the first loop it was Silverthorn, with about a 15-second lead over Mint 400 teammate, Gene Fetty. Both men were riding 400 Huskys. Third was Scott King on a 360 Mon~ tesa, fourth was John Kenyon 250 Yamaha and fifth was Rick Vesco on his rapid 125 Sachs. On the second loop, Fetty came through a firSt, as Silverthorn dropped out with a broken shocks. King was now second and third was Vesco. Kenyon also dropped out due to mechanical difficulties. The rough course took its toll, and on . the last lap, Fetty took a nasty endo and failed to finish. Scott King came in first Overall, Rick Vesco second, Gary Brau-, away (Husky) third, as well as first 250 Ellpert. R . Como on a 250 Husky was fourth with Louie Baker fifth on a 360 Husky. A bad wind obscured the course and the order of finishers. Official results will be out within the week, however. The bold new "Rebel" helmet Is made from the touch new mlracle Thermoplastics used In our astronauts space helmets , and the new Boelne747for lI ehtness and strength . The "Rebel" welchs up to 20% l ess than a comparable flberelass helmet. The blue cross onthe red backeround are complimented by a sliver border. All colors are metalflake. The Interior Is made from a hleh density material for a custom form fit, with pleated paddlne for double protection. All Grant hel· mets are American made and exceed Z90.1 USASI standards and AMA Group I approved. By ----------......;,--~ ----------------------~ ' 69 YAMAHA 250cc Moto-X, gyt kit, 21 inch fr ont wheel, girlings 6 months old, many extras. $650. Steve~213) 277-0554. WANTED Quick way boring bar and stand for bOring motorcycle cylinders. Call Mell (213) 330-4564. SPEEDWAY J,A,P, Fresh, 5 stud engine, excellent condition, frame and fixtures. Must sell- drafted. Call Marke before 6:00. (213) 793-9171. flster At A.,IC -REBEL" HELMET FROM GRANT WANT ADS (Conti nued [rom 'P age 15) came from no where and passed him in the last ten feet. Steve Armstrong and Ron Rakisits had a drag race to the finish line in the final moto but when the scoring was finished Ted Nowak was the winner after r.acing all day with Steve, Rich Foshay and Rakisits. Bob Haag put the 100cc win over with his Bul but not without some anxious moments provided by Scott Pelkey who led with his Sachs for a while. At the mid-day break the real scrambling action took place when a six-foot Easter bunny waved the flag that set off a hundred or so nimble kids who practically destroyed a roped off section of ground in search of plastic easter eggs. Most of the eggs contained candy or the usual Easter stuff but one special egg was good for a new Maverick Mini-bike. B1ll Watkins, brother of third place 500 Junior winner Larry Watkins came uP with the lucky egg which won him the Maverick and a kiss from enthusiastic Mis s Maverick, Laurie Adams. « Ugh, B1ll growled, wiping his cheek, "I hope that sutff comes off" • . (Results on page 19) HELP WANTED MALE young, ambitious, neat, honest, mechanically inclined. Paint & metal man to learn motorcycle insurance adjusting. Car furnished, good working conditions. Send resume to John Maynard Insurance of Los Angeles, 3447 Motor Ave., Los Angeles, California. ' 69 KAWASAI Mach Ill. 3-cyl. engine, CD! package COils, carb, controls, $400 or entire bike for $575.00. Front forks & wheel bent. Call John (714) 642-2311. Well, Perris opened its gates for the first scrambles of the season, and although ' the turnout was small, it was enthusiastic, although somehwat conrused, Why confused ? Simple. Perris has undergone a face 11ft and the track ain 't quite the same. First off, the starting line is nowdownin front, and it leads you into a long turn which has taken the place of the sweeper. After that you find yourself in some pretty tight S'es and then a long straightaway, the back turns and another long straightaway. The opinions are varied as to whether they like the course or not. Gerry Burton is the first ,to admit the track still needs a lot of work, but he's doing jus that. Dennis KAWASAKI Twin 250cc. Engine andSonlc weld frame . Ported, new crank, many extra parts, excellent condition. Make offer. (213) 785-2323. '69 DATSON PICK-UP, 9,000 miles. Am-Fm, like new, perfect' condition. $1600.00. Call Steve (213) 277-0554. FOR SALE, ' 69-1/2 Yamaha 125 MX. Good condition $400.00. (714) 528-3778. 1969 KAWASAKI GREENSTREAK 25Occ. Very clean, low mileage $595 or best offer. (213) 456-2618. WANT TO CLIMB MATTERHORN? MAICO 175cc. F~t, super reliable, desert bike, FUtron, etc. $295. (714) 527-8503. '69 c.z 25Occ. GOING to Europe, must sell $'750. (213) 542-4170. ' 69 DTI-B DESERT ready, Gyt kit, re'wor ked trans., forks and shocks. Many extras $650. Fast and dependable. (714) 687-1 636. 1969 KAWASAKI 250 F-4 Expansion chamber, comp, release. Also . have all lights $495. (213) 582-1283 or 582-7719. '64 TRIUMPH 650 TR6C- Modified cams, new pistons , valves & guides. New girlling shocks, no oil leaks, runs perfect. $650. Call Dave (714) 493- 4153. Elaine Jones WANT POSITION with major motorcycle manufacture or accessory house in sales marketing or? Fourteen years wholesale, sales. Last ten same company, last five as sales manager. Company merger forces exit. I have ridden for twenty-five years street, dirt and competition. Also strong background in mechanics. Please call (213) 344-6682. Ask for Bob. BULTACO PURSANG Filtron, Moto- X bars, skid plate, extra Jets, chain, etc. (805) 252-3700. MONTESA LA CROSS Excellent condition, fast $425. Eve . (213) 399-4187. Jlreen plalers Sachs - Penton - ci"- Maico Walt Axthe lm's Triumph-Suzuk i Motors ~ 1049 West 5th SL, Pomona, ,Cali f. C1l4J629-8642 I~ 350cc H-D AERMACCHI. Engine bought from Rayborn at Daytona. Never run except on dyno, Fontanas, Cer1an1s, Goodyears, many spares including engiIie. $'700 or ~fer. (714) 284-2881. Creason said he didn't like it but then went out and won,all three of his heats, so I think he may have a change of heart. Mike Posey had no comment, but he had a flat tire in his first heat and had to hang it.up. Skip Gallagher wasn't quite sure, and it was that way with ,the majority of riders. The Burtons have also added bleachers, which the spectators overwhelmingly approved. Congratulations to Steve TiIisley, who went from Novice to #29 Expert in one season. Old crazy Steve, my "Red Baron", has bilen promoted to Head Beagle. Good Luck. Kevan'Larrick believes in starting his kids early, as his four year old son has his own Indian Mini-Bike and entered the Mini-Bike race. And even if he couldn 't keep uP with the big boys, he did get around the track. But so did Dad - on foot just to make sure Jr. didn't crash. Hope Bob Greenstreet is well on the road to recovery, as he had surgery Monday morning. Bob told the doctor he wouldn't be able to check into the hospital by four o'clock because he had some business to take care of. The business, of course, was riding the scrambles. I keep telling you guys you're crazy, but you just don't listen. The Burtons court date has aga1Ii been postponed, and this time it's set for April 29th. Keep the letters coming if you haven ' t already, The address is Byron C. Morton, District Attorney, District Attorney's Office, Riverside, California. As I've said before the Burtons appreciate it, and the way things have been going about the only place left to ride our bikes will be in our own garage. HERE'S THE MACHINE TO DO ITL 650 BSA Twin carb, dirt ready and street legal. Mint condition with many goodies and only $650. Will consider inte r es ting trade. (714) 494-0540. 1969 CZ 360 MOTOCROSS, 34mm M1kUn1 carb, works barrel, twin stinger pipe, girlings, FUtron, excellent condition. $925. (714) 537-5967. ' HUSQVARNA Dlltrl bIlted by Med-I.nlernational 4790 Palm Ave., La Mesa, Calif. 92103 - Robfbluul* HIGHEST TRADE-IN . 239 N. Aullelm Blvd. AUllllm. Cal. Pilon. (714) 533-1309 OWASAI' Headquarters BEACH CITIES CYCLES 525 N. EI Camino Real Sa Clemente, California n ~ m4U192-6141 .T.P INTO TN. WINN.,,'. CI"CL. TRIUMPH·HONDA·BSA RIDERS The Finest In Motorcycle Service 120111'. S,I... 2040 S. Main St. Santa Ana , Ca. Ph: (714) 540-0033 MOTO-X ACCESSORIES All orders shipped same day W (ni"., Ca'if. . Specialized Triumph - Honda Repairs • Custom Racine. Enelnes Machine Work • Metlsse Kits Cy l. Borlne • Head Portlne -- ',lici' Dire & C,d, Dist. Co. 500 Broadway St. , Vallejo, Cal. 94590 ' TACO TRAIL 100 - Now .......... IHe- wh ••1 p.rformer - $2 ,19.50. Oth.r rnodM. •• low .. $119.95. IOta ........ line, dutch, main at $49 .95 . Sentl25cfor brodIu ... '", dec.l. l3O-p. atalOl- $1 MIKE BURKE Motorcycle Specialties 15171 Raymer St. Van Nuys, Cal. 91406 Telephone (213) 710·0779 DESERT SET UP SCRAMBLES Magic Week in Haw·aii $269 Inc. Air Fare C.II Assoc. Tr.,,' S,rw'c,s 213-722-5243 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Czl ..,J ~ U '

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