Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

-_. Enduro Scoring _ contains all of this processed ·scoring information. The last program merely enables the user to edit print·out of the scores in any of a number of ways (class 1, places 1-21, class 3, places 7-36, etc.) Incidentally, for 412 riders and 6 checks (Stone Mountain National), this program only required 1 minute of computer time. Generally there are two or three teletypes brought to the scoring site. One is connected to the computer via the 'phone and the other (or other two) is used "off line" for punching paper data tapes. These data tapes are read into the computer through use of a paper tape reader on the "on line teletype". A teletype keyboard command then saves them on a magnetic disk at the computer site. It has beefl oilr experience that, using this system, scores may be posted less than two hours after' the last check closes. Four to six people are necessary to bring the thing off and an' average of about three hours of each persons time is required. ' Erros made by the computer are non-existent, in fact errors made in transferring data from the check sheets to the computer run only about 1 in 1000. The bugaboo comes at the checkpoints themselves where, in the usual confusion generated by a bunch of anxious riders, arrival times are improperly recorded or the rider forgets to show his check slip to the man with the check sheets. These "slip ups" cause the final computer results to be about 96% accurate. However, any scoring system suffers from this latter problem and things will haye to be improved there. (Having the check slips made on NCR duplicate-generating paper has been considered. The rider would initial it and keep the original while the duplicate would merely be thrown in a box. This would eliminate check sheets en tirely, but would be at variance with present AMA rules). And so, in the Witch's, SantaoClaus, and Stone Mountain National enduros, there's been a computer spectating from behind the scenes. The acceptance this procedure has received from the "old guard" is a credit to their progressive thinking. They realize that if the sport is ft> continue to grow in popularity, improved organizational and management techniques will have to be TIRED OF MICKEY MOUSE LAWS? $1.00 per year helps support your lobbyist in Sacramento. For details. write MORE (Motorcycle Owners, Riders. and Enthusiasts), P.O. Box 26062, Sacramento, Ca. 95826. Steel Number Plates IIIk... 1 earb. jets M. (Continued from Page 24) tested and perfected to the satisfaction of all concerned. Otherwise, the number of participants registered for many of the runs will have to be severely limited. forests (Continued from Page 29) the landowner's friends (who bunt and fisb_on the forest as guests) have already written, urglng that Ranger Morris forget the idea. S1nce the landowner's friends Uve in Sacramento, their letters have a lot of weight. To return to our orig1na.\ question, Southern California rlders can't ride the forest, in part, because of spec1al conditions and problems. But more important, we haven't really tried yet. There is plenty of great country, not only in Cuyuma but in all of the National Forests. So get yourself a spark arrestor and go exploring. And sit down and write to the rangers, letting them know that you want to ride on for'est 1and and that you're going to be as concerned as they are tbat it doesn't get burned down. Incidently, the only thing spark arrestors do is cutdown noise and sparks. You won't even notice any difference in 'engine power. The rangers ask that you register at the ranger station whertl!ver you are going to ride in the forest. Tbese registrations are llsed by the Forest Service to determine the number of people using the facUities; tb1s number in turn determines the size of the next year's budget so it is quite important to the rangers. Registration m1gItt also be quite lmportant to you ;U you get lost or hurt. PotentIal rescuers at least know where to start. According to Ranger Morris, the registrations are never used for law enforcement. line lub.r1c:ants lor cbaln &. transmission Motocross Enterprises 3595 Sausalito St. Los Alamitos, Ca III. 90720 (213) 430-5&16 '43·9802 ACCESSORY MANUFACTURERS ATTENTION In an attempt to inform riders of new models Roberts with a good lead on the rest of the field. B1l1 Clements, No. 184, was running fUth and Thorwaldson was rWlDing sixth. By lap two, Martino bad moved into third spot and Clements was fourth, but both were a good distance behind Rice and Roberts. Notblng changed on the third lap but on the fourth, J. N. Roberts grabbed the lead and started going away. 'Throughout the race the announcer had been ridiculously partIal to the motocross team, not even de1gn1ng to mention the fact that Roberts was in second place, so when Roberts took the lead, a large cheer went uP from the spectators and the announcer quit announcingl J.N. st1llbad the lead on the fifth lap, but bis engine sounded Uke a five gallon can with a bandful of ball bearings rattling around in it and it was obvious that be wouldn't be in the lead mucb longer. By the sixth lap Rice bad regained the lead and Martino moved into second. Clements was third and Roberts fourth and his was the way they·finisbed. Tborwaldson crashed beavily, bis bike going end-for-end several times and I don't tb1nk he finisbed. JIm West was fifth quite a ways behind the leaders. JIm 0' Neal also finished by p~ng bis bike across the line. Tom Poteet was listed on the program but he elected to cherry pick the desert tb1s week. JIm Wilson and Tim Hart are both out with leg injuries and did not compete at Indian Dunes. John DeSoto, in Europe, also missed the action. Some of the substitute riders that you may have been wondering about were 18X, Al Baker who was out on the first lap, BUi SUverthorn, 44, who completed one lap and JIm Dawson, NX, who completed 4 laps. Mike Patrick IX, and Larry Berquist, 888, were both cut out on the first lap. Eas, Writer (Continued from Page 24) Champion. Naturally the Europeans and Asians who come to co-star with o.ur men will not take home national points. Money and points will be paid to U.S. racers in both Heavyweight and Lightweight classes every Sunday. Our fingers are up in the V-sign for the AMK"who engineered all this. Not once did they take the name of Edison Dye in vain. They simply designed a better package and let the promoters choose. Dye's Inter-Am series will occur simultaneously with the Trans-AMA,although at different locations. The AMA took great pains not to bump heaqs with the Inter-.Am eire us. Next year it is fairly certain that .America will host a world championship motocross round here in this country - anothe~ first. It seems that with the appearance of March at the handlebars, the AMA has finally cast off the trail!ing wheels and is flat getting with the program. TOP PAY FOR TOP MECHANIC Excellent shop and dealer needs mechanic immediately. Knowledge of 2 and 4 cycle bikes plus good references a must. If you qualify, please call (213) 473-6717 Mr. Joseph. GONNA BE IN SPAIN OCT. 5-10? Team managers needed for U.S. riders in International 6-Days Trial. Contact Jack Krizman, 7835 Burnet Ave., Van NuVS, Calif. 91405. (213) 968-4600. AYlation qua IItJ case bolls Indian Duaes 16" SUPER-WIDE AKRONT RIMS FOR HARLEY·DAVIDSON DRAG BIKES AND CHOPPERS' CONTACT YOUR OEALER OR NORTH AMERICAN IMPORTS, P.O. BOX 621, GARDEN GROVE, CALIF' 92642. PHONE (714) 534-6390. LATE '69, 360 GREEVES. Skid plate, Fittron, compo release, new primary side, first dow,n $650 or don't call. (714) 496-9277. EXPERIENCED YAMAHA MECHANIC WANTED Prefer matured man, no other need apply. (714) 626-8482, Yamaha of Montaela.r. HUSQVARNA SPECIALIST Malcolm Smith's K&N Service. Big stock, Husky parts. Yamaha, B.5A., Hodaka, Pentons. Work also. Full machine shop & Heliarc, modified fork dampers, $15. Huskylong swing arm assembly $35.00. Phone (714) 664·1866. of accessories available for their machines, 8 technical writer now doing series of articles on modifications and accessories. for Yamaha NORTON COMMANDO Perfect - faster than a speeding bullet. (213) 434-6066. Moto-X Headquarters All models in stock Husky Summer sale: cz Hodaka Ace 100 $379.00 Maico Penton AJS MOTORCYCLE TRAILERS Double or single $150.00. Sal Gurrola, 966 Oliver St., San Pedro, Cal. (213) TE 1-3427. 1970 KAWASAKI CENTURIAN Desert ready, springer forks, torque chamber, filtron, girlin95, extra gearing, stock forks, rings, etc. Super fast. Phone (714) 526·1226 before 5 :30 p.rn. SERVICE WRITER 360 Yamaha Moto-X in stock East 1211 S. Main St., Santa Ana. CallI, Ph: 714-542·2334 .~ --• .m..NaOlm~ rIIIIDS...aaa co.. 171 . . . . . . . - . . . . . NG ~CUSTO. SPOlfS"""""--I ALL SIZES IN STOCK Dealers write on letterhead 8223 Canotla AYe. ~noca Park, Cal. 91304 (U31348.:8963 GOLOEN BEAR. 200 mile world Championship Enduro coming October 4,1970. PREPARE NEW RIDERS - Enduro Riders - Oesert Riders - Join C.E.R.A.-<:alifornia Enduro Riders Assoc. Yearly point scoring system, free ooToo shirt. Help for new riders. Info. C.E.R.A., Box 2102, Cypress, Ca. 90630. SCUDERIA HUSQVARNA 250, 360, 400, new, used, race ready. 2419 ARTESIA BLVD., REDONDO BEACH, (213) 542-1695. HT-l 90cc. Send parts, specifications and in article. Ship to: Motorcycle Technical ·.1915P"'~ For information leading to 1967 Triumpb TT Special - Ceriani front. grey·primed fiberglass ta.nk, taken in Angeles forest Sunday, August 9, 1970. Call (213) 656-8400. Race-cratters. performance results, full credit will be given Writer, 18361 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach,' Calif. For further info. (714) 842·3813. After the. race, John Rice commented that J.N. bad beaten bim and would have won but for a watered engine. True, but equipment is half the game and Rice quite deservedly got the cash. In the 500 Expert, J. N. solved his water problem by doing wbeeUes across. the water crossings that be couldn't jump completely! From where I stood, I don't think he even got bis engine wet in that race. Actually it wasn't much of a race. J.N. just kept getting farther and farther ahead. Thorwaldson was second for a· while but then, reportedly, be crashed a second time and was out. This left Clements in second and MarUllo in third. In the other Expert Races, BWSUverthorn and Gene Cannady did very well., They got first and second in the 125 Class and second and tb1rd in the 250 class. Silverthorn ride!! a Penton, Cannady, a Sachs. In ·the 125 Class Expert Larry Shoemaker (Yam) was third and Lon Peterson (Sachs) was fourth. In the 250 Expert, Bryon Holcomb (Penton) was the winner, and Steve Elsworth (BuI) was fourth. In the 100 Expert, Alan Peppel (Hod) won. He was followed by the three Sachs of AI· Lund, Ray Shoppy, Jr. and JIm Vericken. Aside from the problems generated by slmply too many people, the show at Indian Dunes came off falrly nicely. Most people seemed to be having a good time, racing. watching, wading, and throwing mud in Suzi's swimming hole, and dr1nk1ng lots of beer and soda POP. The free beer didn't turn out so well. Talk about loaves and fishes, can you Imagine trying to slake the thirst of 1000 men with two half kegs of beer? But the racing was good and I think we'U see. more matches between the desert and motocross. I hope so. By the way, charglng competitors for admission is a bummer. They're putting on the show. Some of the money though did go for a good cause, Half the gross went to the Optimist's Club who suPI10rt various charitable functions. $250.00 REWARD urcut selection ~ Ya· Enduros. 81ecest - Yamaba parts selection ALSO MAIL ORDER. 1689 La Cadena, Rlyer· side, Cal, (714) ~86-1014 ...~.maba IM-'i~ (Continued from Page 13/ Large shop in South..-t Los Angeles area neeCIs service writer. Basic knowledge of cycle mechanies required. Salary & benefits. Send resume to P.O. Box 496-<:, Long Beech, Calif. 90806. Go faster Wit' 055A ro Honda Del Rey 4421 S. Sepulveda Culver City (213) 391-6217 S' service C_lete P..

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