Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

fnJuro of silly maneuvering. The riders had to carry a. card with them whic·h the checker marked at .each check. At gas checks the riders traded the old card for a new one. This system virtually eliminates the "Yeah, r made that check!" "Well we didn't see you!" sort of hassle. Timing, which was accomplished by ultra sophisticated Bulova watches, seemed to be very close, and distance measurements were within the accuracy normally expected on enduros. After my last article, every CERA member it seemed took great delight in pointing out the fact that there were johns in adequate number. It is hereby noted and recorded. There was also a concession stand and an impassioned plea to leave the desert clean on the ins truction sheet. The International RAcing Radio Crew was on hand to pull out the injured. Now about the World Championship bit. Ed Wight tells me that he checked with tbe FIM and found that there is no world championship category for enduros, so his association is sanctioning world championships. Since the CERA is at least trying to keep points records on its members, regardless of what enduros they ride, it seems that he is at least a step ahead. of any other organization (like the AMA) so maybe his claim is justified. On the other hand, the enduro fell a little short of world championship standards. F or one thing, it was advertised as a 200 mile event but it was actually only 162.5 miles. For another thing, I don't think it was quite tough enough. Due to a dumb computational ..... "'---''-- ....I(Continu.edfrompagell) error, I got dver a half hour ahead of accompany this report. Unfortunately schedule. When 'an average rider on a the club decided fo borrow a note from small bike (125cc Sachs) can grt that far one older desert club and nicknamed ahead, the Experts can run half asleep. these two places "Snivelers Gulch" and About one more hard section on each of "Crybaby Canyon". In this writer's the loops, would have done it. One opInion, it simply do~ not become the difficulty with this is that it would not mOTe experienced members of the sport have been nearly as much fun and I to demean the efforts (and the cries of personally would rather ride a fairly anguish) of the less experienced. The entry fee for this event was tough fun run than a body-and-bike-destroying $8.00 (mail, members) $10.00 (mail championship. That the run was fairly non·members) and $15.00 (post). This close to the mark in terms of toughness high entry fee undoubtedly was responsible for the relatively low entry. is indicated by the fact that there were only 125 finishers out of about 348 Had not the MORE Benefit enduro been starters. post-poned due to the fire hazard, the en try would have been even less. This On the fourth loop of the course was a shame because a lot .of enduro there were two interesting little gullies with some observed trials type rocky riders missed one of the nicest ru~ they sections in them. They were great fun to are likely to have a chance.at this year. I liked it so well I'll probably ride the ride and really made the last loop. I next one even if they do charge $10.00. took some photos at one of them and with any luck one of them will Ouch! ~----------------, VERONA, NEW JERSEY, Sept. 25, 1970 - Philip M. Michel has been appointed Advertising and Sales Promotion Manager of The Birmingham Small Arms Company Incorporated. His responsibilities include advertising and sales promotion for both the BSA and Triumph Motarcycles,' as well as the corporation. .oforc,cle lIec"an;c 40.hr. week. Insurance, profit sharing and other benefits. Call Bill /r, Lootil, for a 'efter YAMAHA DT1B. 1969. 25Occ. Desert reedV. Torque kit, 30mm carb., etc. $600.00 cash. Call Tim (213) 896·7839. oppOrfll;" anti Itig"'r pa,? 1970 YAMAHA 250 MX. Used 3 mos., excellent condition. $700.00, Financing available. (805) 543-1B40 evenings. 360cc MONTESA, Cappra Moto-X. 21" Curnutts, Barum tires, xlnt, shape. $600, Call (213) 2B2-o580.. 1970 CZ 360cc, Excellent condition, 6 rides. $850.00. (213) 433·1435. CAPPRA OWNERS - Get your pipe straightened and Bullet proofed for $25 at KAR Cycle. It won't dent again. Call (213) 443-5712 Even. Or Sat, 1970 BULTACO urSang Mark IV. T-T, one-way release, Renolcls. chain, spares, like new. $700.00. (213) 423-6365. RACING INSURANCE FOR TRACK OWNERS, PROMOTERS AND CLUBSS. HARRIS PINSKY OF MICHAEL BENDER" ASSOCIATES, INC. S225 WIUHIRE BOULEVARD,Sul.. 717 L.A., Cillf. 9Ooi6 (213) 937-2011 BROKER INQUIRIES INVITED 250cc 'CZ - 1969% - Excellent condition, very clean. (213) 379-0893. 1960 VAN TECH Permanent position for experienced, ambitious SALES MANAGER. Top salary plus incentive and benefits with large well establ ished dealer. 1969 PENTON 125. perfect. $475. Also 3 hp minibike, $75,17141245-2462, --------------------------'69 HUSKY 250. Unusi!d this year, extras, 160ce HONDA, New seat, shocks, dirt equipped, come see. (213) 839-7717. • ~ ri 0 ~ w Z ~' ~ U Usj!d desert 360 - Big 4 gal. tank, Motocross 360. extra fast, New Motocross 360. Call (213) 443-5712 Evenings or Sat. 1969% CZ 360. Complete spare parts kit, IRZ carb., folding pegs. Filtron, perfect condition. $850. (806) 747-1740, 744-5655 aft~r 6:00 p.m. '68' BU LTACO PurSang. 5 speed, extras, see to appreciate. $495,00 or best offer, Will consider trade for DT-l, (8051 252-0360 Saugus. '69% TT BULTACO PurSang. $650. 70' tank, K-70's, 70 TT pipe, Renolds chain. alloy rear fender. perfect condition, Sponsored ride, call Tom White (714) 846-6581. 125cc YMAHA Twin. Exlent, cond, (8051947-7394. '68 - WILDCAT, loocc, desert winner, $385. (213) 443-5712 Evenings or Sat. FOR SALE: Bultaco Matador Mk III. Xlnt. cond" stock with release, low miles. $490.00, (213) 374-4601. 1969 YAMAHA 125 MX, &xcellent cond" 7-ported, extras. $425.00. (213) 899-0710. 2 RAI L CYCLE Trailer. $100.00 or trade for Hodakal00 eng. (213) 944~60, "WANTED" Bultaco Matador '68-'69 or '10, (213) 325-5901. Mark YAMAHA 360 Enduro. 1000 miles, never racet:l, leaving country. Compression release. runs good, 379-3433. 400 HUSKY '69. Showroom condition. never raced. new 5,50 Trailborg nabby. Make offer or trade for Triumph Street Bike. Call (213) 767-41,96 or (213) 7B5-2592, ask for Mike, '69 SACHS,125 Cross Country, Many extras. $425. (B05) 526-1819, $800 or best offer. (213) 70 HUSKY 405 - 8 SPEED III, One of few available in U,S. Special desert porting & "red head" modification bV Scuderia. 3 'months old, perfect condition, includes speedo, extra shocks, eIlain, all tools, $1300 or offer. (2131 37HI779, 1970 BULTACO Sherpa S 100. Ceriani shocks, excellent condition. Asking $495.00, (213) 682-2214, 1969 MONTESA Cappra 250cc. '$575 or trade for street-bike + cash. Write: L. Wakatsuki, 2604 Graham Ave. Apt, C, Redondo Beach, Ca, 9027B or call (213) 542-5245, Mail Order On All Parts 213-980-3715 COLE BROS. MIC 5906 Lankershim Blvd, N. Hollywood 1970 350 KAWASAKI Big Horn. Set up for desert, Plastic fenders. knabbies, Akronts, Quick throttle, compo release, steel ha.ndle's, Expansion chamber, plus street equip. $875,00. (714) 875·2157, 250 MONTESA LaCross "61", Comp, release, Akronts. Mavricks. Roehr front fender, new FOR SALE: Will sell, best Yamaha and days or (714) see, name offer. (2131 363-4061. g '" ",. "MONTESA" Kawa.. ki 90 engine. )lery fast but never been raced before, chromed frame, Must sell. (213) 377-2037 or 541-2255. HODAKA, 196B. Expansion chamber, Girlings, $310. (213) 443-5712 or 286-5509. need $600, (213) 863·5902, piston, etc. Fast, excellent condition. Must J - HODA'KA Ace loocc. Engine. complete, chamber, special Filter. $125, (213) 679-6761. JENKINS SPORT CENTER,INC. 13200 San Antonio Drive (at Santa Ana Freeway & Norwalk off ramp) (21'3) 868-9997 '69 SHERPA S 125, completely rebuilt, new tire, two pipes, cables, and new chain, Clean. super fast, reliable. Best offer. 8ill Hoppe, 9455 Wheatland Ave., Sunland, Calif. 1964· TRIUMPH 650cc Bonneville, $650 or best offei. Drafted. (213) 861-1307, gentleman to say the leaSt who bounced around on a totally unprepared Vamaha but who managed to be one of the leaders at the top of the hill off the starts. Good riding, Bob Nicholson! Bruce McDougal on a Yamaha won the 100 Junior and he was flat whistling. He and Brad McKee and Mike Paulseel all wore Orange County Honda colors and were very easy to spot anywhere on the course. Mark Stevenson on a little Suzuki that really screamed took the second overall followed by Paulseel and Bob Rowe Jr. all Hodaka-mounted. McKee, after such a good start was put out of it with mechanical difficulties in the first round. AU credit goes too to Ken Zahrt on a Bultaco. He Ii terally turned almost completely sideways at the top of the hill, one foot flying around in the air and yet didn't lose it! Talk about a handling machine! That very crowded class, .the 125's, ran Juniors and Seniors together. There were only three Seniors, and Davey Davis (BuI) collected the Senior gold but the Juniors were never far behind. Mark Rick on another Bultaco was the Junior winner and was never' far from the lead spot. The Rickman Micro Metisses were in evidence with Tom MacNamara taking the third spot on one behind Dick Frampton on yet another Bultaco. ' ,Once again, it was a good day, perfect weather ,and no dust. Now, if someone could just figure out a way to stop that Saddleback earth from turning into asphalt, we'd have it made! (Results on page 22) !ll 34198 COAST HIGHWAY DANA POINT, CALIF. 92629 (714) 496-1001 South Orange County Triumph Headquarters 467.2141 3 RAIL BIKE Trailer, No springs, big tires, (213) 968-1715, WANTED - Name & address of shops making front disc brakes & kits suitable for street/show Triumph. 940 Morgan St., Santa Rosa, Calif, 95401.. (Continued from page12) ~ CYCUCITY WANTED experienced only. Sa""'e Laci, U New 500cc Triumph Metisse. offer - Also Cheney kits to suit 0.... Phone (7141 642-4740 646-3143 nights. 1969 360 BULTACO. Pumper carb" Filtron, 2'" front, new tires, new top end, Bassani high pipe, no races. $700.00 or street bike. (213) 964.Q739, Outstanding bike. I• Lar,..1 .eleetlon of Ya· ..,j~~~."..maha Enduro.. BlUest Yamah. parIs .eleetl on ALSO MAIL ORDER. 1689 La Cadena, RIverside, Cal. (714) 686·8014 HARLEY DRAGSTER, 97 cu. in., Burkhardt heads and cylinders, Venolia pistons, Leineweber cam, Chromemoly frame, 280 Ibs. $2000.00, also enclosed trailer. starting rollers, extra slicks. (405) 681-6167. Okla. City, Okla. See tIJe New Puc" 125 MI af Towl & Country C,cle 411 South Brookhurst Fullert9n, Calif. 92633 714-871-2460 SWAP 21" OSSA WHEEL For 19" Bultaco, Os.., Montesa wheel. Also 2 sets Mikuni 28mm. Remote float road race carburetors for sale. Call (805) 483-9404 after 5 p.m. 1970 MH 400 HUSKY, 36mm Bing, Curnutts, compression release, (209) 935-0320.' Coalinga, Calif, 1969 MONTESA 360 Motocross. Clean and fast, fresh engine, Must sell, first $550.00. (213) 765-9B61. . FACTORY WORKS GREEVES 250 proto-type Griffon ridden bV 1969 British Champion Brian Wade. Top condition, moving forces sale, $600.00. Or offer. (213) 765-9861 . IIIIIIiI 1

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