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scram aroun i By Maureen Lee After checking the results of the Sinners scrambles at Adelanto it was easy to see where the big 'bikes were. Sacramento. The Sinners had to combine the 350's, the 500's and the Open machinery together and the first three in the Expert class were all on two-strokes. If you had told the Open class boys that day would c~me sooner or later when the Open class would be won by a two-stroke they would have thought you crazy. The day of the big bikes would never die, well, maybe they haven't died yet, hut they're not doing so good! He might get embarrassed but I'd like to give a pat on the back to our current number one plate holder in the heavyweight division, Terry Dorsch for his pe.rformance at Sacramento. He got a third in the main and earned his place in the lineup by a direct transfer from a heat. If that sounds easy you should have seen the Amateur lineup there! It was wall-to-wall yellow plates and some of them couldn't qualify fast enough to even make a heat so Terry's direct transfer was something in itself. Ike Mizzen and Terry Moriarity was also there and did O.K. but not as well as Terry. A mile track is the one place where you find out abruptly just how fast your scooter is, and sheer horsepower is the answer. On a smaller track or a scrambles track a good rider can often make up for his lack of horsepower, but not on a mile! Some Class C Amateurs have the knack, the personal connections or a big sponsor to get themselves noticed and spoken of a lot but some don't. There are a lot of good riders who barely get mentioned in print and the only time announcers have anything to say ",bout them is when their name is announced in the lineup. Terry seems to be one of those but I'll give a hint to my fellow journalists and to track announcers. Keep an eye on him. We're still getting queries as to why the Four Aces decided to run their Grand Prix the way they are. They are .doing it because they feel it is giving every entrant the most riding· for his money. The ,riders who don't like the program are the ones who have two bikes to ride, are hot and heavy for points, and have to make the choice of which class to ririe. I'm a bit hazy on this myself because it looks to me that the club is losing money by running.it this way. We know of three riders right off the bat who have enough equipment to ride three classes and often do at Grands Prix so the Four Aces are losing $ I 6.00 in entry fees a piece from these three along. In reality there are probably fifty guys who ride both·days in these big races and that adds up to quite a bit of change. Anyway, we'll see what happens. Don't forget to tell your friends that there's no admission charge to go and watch the races, pack up a big basket of goodies (the club gets nothing from the concessions) and go and have a ball. (Continued from page 4) Pro MX Group S.ets'Race LONG BEACH, CALIF., Sept. 17, 1970 ~ The newly formed Professional Motocross Rider's Association has scheduled its first all professional event for October 4 at Bay Mare race track, it was announced today, , According to track owner, David Grove, the association will handle "all details" fo'r the event, including rider entry, length of motos and scoring. Grove said the only thing he will do is to prepare the track. The new rider's organization was formed recently, largely through the efforts of its president; John DeSoto, and has as its goal the promotion of better riding conditions for Expert motocross riders. Among other things, the association will "sanction" events in which their members participate, inspecting track conditions and possibly negotiating for and distributing prize moneys. The October 4 event, for instance, will see the association determining the pay-off schedule for the $1000 purse. In conjunction with this first event, sportsman races will be held on Saturday, October 3, with the professional events beginning at 1 p.m. the following day. SAN DIEGO, CALIF., Sept. 17, 197.0 - City officials today agreed to a five week continuance before deciding on a proposed ordinance that would prohibit vehicle riding on private property without the ~tten. consent of the .owner, ac.co~ding to Larry Moore, president of the Southern Cahforrua Off Road Vehicle ASSOCiatIOn, Moore, who is also a member of San Diego County's Off-Road Institute - an organization of government officials and off-road enthusiasts that work on probl~ms arising from vehicle land ~se - said that the pro~ose~ ordinance came as.a surpr,IS~, as he had earlier been mforrned that such legIslatIOn would be brought to hJS attention before it was considered. Quite coincidentally, the off-road club president learned that city officials were about to enact the ordinance, appeared before the group and obtained the continuance, . . Moore,. the ,service manager for Don Vesco Yamaha, also S~I~ thache hopes t.o m some way modify the proposed law. He asked that anyone hvmg m the San Dtego vicinity and interested in working with hinJ on the matter to contact hinJ or any of the dealers in the area, WANTED Hodaka 5 speed engine complete. For Sale: Hodaka frame and fo,ks. Call after 5 p.m. (714) 832-5128. ,Rickman :Mefisse now handled - by ,.... .... '*'" JENKINS SPOR1S CENTER'.INC. TRIUMPH GOODIES for sale. New: 750 Kit (bolt-on), racing cams, Ceriani crowns & stem ··~ A .:: ' :.' _ !tWiu,lu. 12•• NO. G.PrIY ST. ~ "INtO. CAUl to7J1 ,"ONI '69% 360 GREEVES. 7 ported, Kendick pumper carb, 460-18-K86 tire, Turner $600.00 firm. Call after 7:00 p.m. (213) 925-7261. 'erfor.llce Spedllists plus many more extras. Call (714) 827·3022. ------------------~-~------ WANTED: Starting position as mechanic. 22 yrs. old, 4-A, clean cut, dependable. No job experience, ~ but familiar with internal combustion engines. Write to Doug Buckheim, 135 Live Oak, Thou.sand Oaks, Calif. 91360. Lallnt selection ~ Ya1.-I:~_.£I.maha Enduro.. Bluest Yamaha parts .. Iectlon AUO MAIL ORDER. , 1619 La Cadena, River· sid., Cal. (714) 616-1014 . ,WATE',R S~LASH GUARDS .carbureto!s, $6.98. Going.to this year? You'll need Bandersnatch, 352 West Palmdale, California 93550. for Husqvarna rid. Hopetown one. Johnny Sierra Hwy., FREE SAMPLE COPY of Dixie Cycl. News (South.rn stat.. Cycl. Newsl. S.nd 15 cents in coin or stamp to 3182 GI.nwood Road, Decatur, Ga. 30032. '69 'YAMAHA 180 YCSIC Scrambler. Top condition, low mileage. Turn signals, buddy seat, 'Iuggage rack and extras. $450. (714) . 535'()551, "68 YAMAHA 100 L2C - dirt ready. Expansion chamber, high compression head, fork-braced, knobbies, electric starter and· ~JuaB':e.e s. (1~~4! ~sp.. Ports, Pipes, Heads 313 Oliver Rd. Santa Barbara, Calif, 805-965.Q628 93105 '68 YAMAHA DT·l, Full Gyt Kit, Excellent· condition, 1200 miles. All street legal & stock engine parts included - $525. Call (714) 493-4901. 1970 KAWASAKI (Centurian loocc) 18 H.P. stock, 21" wheel, knobbies, excellent condition, 100 mi. since new. Owner overseas. $400.00. (213) 379-8280. BONANZA Mini·Bike, '69 Hodaka'loocc, 10 HP, chamber, new shocks, excellent condition, street legal, great trail bike for kid, sacrifice $175. (213) 697-8969. Suzuki, Greeves, Ossa, C-Z, Maico, Penton 441cc BSA' condition.. FAST, dependable, (2131 $550.00. 345·1290. FRONT WHEEL complete, '70 Yamaha AT! never used, 18" $45.00. (21.3) 374-5770 after 6 p.m. 4421 Sepu!veda 'Culver City (213) 391-6217 WANTED - 1970 Husqvarna, 400cc Cross. (714) 879-5564. Barnett clutch, dual ignition, Akront 2''', 1968 excellent Honda Del Rey s. expansion chamber, stock chamber & 2 extra. rear sprockets. Super clean, fast, reliable. - HUSQVARNA "400". Very fast, very clean, must see. $950.00. (213) 676-5293. 055A ro ~-----------------~-------- '67 HUSKY 250. Immacu'lately maintained. Needs no work. $550. (714) 883-7487. Complete Parts" service 'M7-~ '68 YAMAHA 25,)cc, $550.00. 7 ported, ~ u Save $3.00 Order direct from manu. facturer, S.nd waist sin & Che"k or Money Or"r for $11.95 R/V Res.rch N<~~P'O. Box 2252,.Depl. CN-A.....lli Qranp, Calif. 92661 n Go flsf,r Wit' 13200 San Antoni'o Drive at Santa Ana Fwy and San Antonio Drive 213-868,9991 . .11Iontt~a . SACHS· NCAr. ~ Best for touring « competition rllIing. 1967 MONTESA LaCross 250. Camp. release, Akronts, Mavricks, Roehr front fendar, excellent condition, fast. $495. Call after 6 p.m. (213) 363-4061. : '- w Z Try the. medically des 'ined and approved V-Belt. The most comfortable and effl· clent sports belt available. No straps, buckles or zippers. Instant on and off. Lllhtwellht and cO.ol. 1970 HODAKA Stock with chamber - street Iege'l $350'. 1969 Hodaka loaded wit super goodies, race ready $375. (213) 243-2079. ,We rac.,. s." ••4 serr;ce lithtll •• t;sses ,- " ~ ........'S'.,YOUI "RDU......... KILLING YOU? & E.T. system, also pipes, gearing.& other. Call (714) 675-3934. Big Selection of bikes, parts.and accessories 15. rJ) San Diego Bike Law ANNOUNCEMENT ~ gi KAWASAKI - BSA MAICO·MOTO·GUZZI-DUCATI·SACHS SALES - SERVICE - PARTS 360 RT1 YAMAHA loads of extras including Reed. Must see to A.ct·ion Cycle appreciate. Ideal for Hillclimbing and Desert Racing. Owned' and tuned by Tom Turner of Turner Expansion Cbambers. See add this 19322 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach 714 536-3223 issue for address. '68 HODAKA 100. Many extras, xlnt. condo $325. (213) 421-8727. '69 RleKMAN installation, 650 Triumph, Rickman forks, KAWASAKI 90, Mavrick shocks, Centurian forks, chamber, lots more, $325. (714) 879-7714. factory Akronts, Joe Hunt Mag, Red. $1250 firm. Jerry Dunivin, (213) 921-3605, (714) 523-4293. '70 HUSKY 405 - 8 SPEED One of few availabie in U.S. Special desert porting & "red head" modification by 1970 YAMAHA 250 Enduro. 413 original miles, fully aquipped with extras. $699. See at 1174 E. Rosecrans, Norwalk, Calif. (213) 868-4731. Scuderia. 3 months old, perfect condition. Includes speedo, extra shocks, chain, all tools. $1300 '70 HUSQVARNA 4OOcc. 4 mos. old, 36mm carb, skidplate, Tracy bars, $300.00 and take over payments. '6914 Yamaha 125cc MX, compression release $425.00. (213) 344-5919. ci~ off~r. (213) 377-8779. DUNSTALL Norton, Triumph, B.S.A. Wholesale-Retail SUZUKI CITY 1970 SHERPA S 100 728 So. L.Brea Inglewood, Calif. 90301 (21·3) 674-1431 7 months old, unusually clean and fast. consistent to 10 per cent winner. Ceriani shocks, Mota X gearing. $495.00 firm. Call after 6 p.m. (213) 682-2214. PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL wants - any year 'AJS/Matchless, Norton, Velocatte junk...., '67 HUSKY 21" Akront, good rubber. new chain, tHtron, well maintained, exterior high models. (714) 245-5794, Victorville, Ca. 92392. parts, manuals, etc. Preter older competition tension coil, 2 plug head. $600.00. Crestline (714) 338-2918; night (714) 338-2007. . 1968 JAWA ESO Speedway bike. As is 5800.00. Call· Freddie (213) 968-5661 t· &iti~{i8..'!''lL~. "g f.W: nJ). :,1" MOTORCYCLE 15607 MECHANIC LaPaz, Factory trained or equivalent, on all Harley·DBvidson models, good wages and working conditions. .:1 Dan's Harley·Davidson, 729 N. Wilson Way, oclc.ton (,-alt' '(20!1).~222,.'I ) ..... u IJ7'~~ ::::r- .. ~ ,_ r:.;;;. ;I • ....