Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

!ll By Maureen Lee Now we'll start into our wrap-up of our previous c.olumns about sportsmen wno ride for money and those who ~ receive discounts etc. on bikes and C'J parts, and fry to explain what prompted M" these scribblings. ~ The sport of "sportsman" z competition ridinR is very dear to our Rain Cannot Stop Texas '" ! hearts and we feel that it is starting to suffer because the money aspect has come into it. As we've said twice before, we are never against anyone making a buck. If an owner, shop, distribut.or or whoever feels you're good enough to make something out of it, you've earned the right. But, we're thinking of the guy who isn't so good but wants that lower plate number just as badly as you do but has to pay for everything himself, or, if he's lucky, gets a small break on parts. He's riding his heart out alongside a guy who is doing just the same thing but on machinery as finely prepared as any professional and he didn't have to pay for the tuning himself; not only that, at the end of the day there's a nice little check coming should he win or do well. Not only isn't it fair but the mental attitude of the two riders if different. Once you have raced for money your head no longer works the same way as the guy who is in the thing just for the jollies of it. Some moons back we were involved in a big hassle (were we ever!) in a thing with the AMA about letting the Class C Experts and Amateurs ride scrambles. At that time we felt it highly unfair because as soon as they were prevented from riding, the scrambles started going downhill. There were some jolly old arguments on that question including one with a guy still the greatest all-around racer this country has produced and one of his points, amongst many others that have no bearing on this story, was that the difference in equipment wasn't fair. At that time I thought all kinds of nasty thought to myself and argued back. Well, that little part of that discussion is now real but in a different way. People are riding machinery as By Dodie Stingley slow in getting the show on the road that the big bikes just got sick of getting shat:ted every week and stayed home or went to ride non-district club events. But, at the same time, a lot· of the guys out in front were well-sponsored. Why even try to compete with them when you couldn't out-horsepower them anyway? The day turned into a complete drag and you could have a hell of a lot more Iun just going out to the boonies and going skidding. And that's just what a lot of them did. As a parallel, I think some of you know that I'm a retired car racer (well almost retired until I get a Porsche alongside) and my husband and I campaigned a stock sports care for a few· years. At ftrst, it was a complete and utter ball. People had MG's and Alfas and things like that and we had a blast. It was what was referred to in them 'good ole days' as the gentleman drivers class. Then up came the money bit. The year we tossed in the towel the guy who won the championship in the class we drove in spent $10,000 for that number one. He earned it, too, but how could just average working people like us even come close to affording to put that' much money into an engine let alone the other hundreds of drivers in the same boat. Now the sports car races are for the very rich. They literally murdered out the "average guy" who paid his own bills or got a little discount and I don't want to see it happen to sporing motorcycle riding. Let the guys get all the help they can, but once it reaches a certain point, pop them into their own class such as the one we suggested last week. Super-Expert. Let's have some thoughts on this, troops. If you're just one of the common herd get in there and bitch back. ARLINGTON, TEX., Oct. II, 1970 It was in the middle of the hardest rain seen here in a long time. Instead of a pOol'" turnout the hillside was covered with cars and bikes still on their trailers. Not a soul was stirring. Everyone was inside their cars, campers or under their tent shelter waiting to see if the downpour was going to let up any. An hour went by and the rain only seemed to worsen and the thunder was more constant. Just about the time it was decided no one was going to do anything, a motorcycle started up and splashed its way to the starting line. In a couple of minutes the line was almost filled and there they sat ready to go. The rain was still coming down so hard it led some to wonder how the riders could even see the track, to say nothing of how they would manage to stay upright. But, they were off. Four riders fmished the frrst heat in the-I25 Jr. class with Michael Sauce on a 125 Yamaha coming in ftrst. In the second moto Jack Kirby, on a 125 Suzuki, prevailed as did Phillip Fairweather (Sac) in the third. Overall first place trophy in the 125 Jr. going to Jack Kirby. In the 125 Sr. class Ole Finstad (Pen) held the lead to the middle of the last lap where a spill just before the finish let Foy Brewer (Pen) slip by to finish first. Ole took second. Brewer came in third in the second moto but moved back to flTSt in the third netting him an overall first in prize money with Ole getting a second. The big money winner of the day was a 15-year·old from Irving, Texas, Rocky Timmons, doing some beautiful riding in two classes. He came in frrst every heat in the 250 class on his CZ, with second place going to David Hickman on a Bultaco. Van Elarn Jr. took his Suzuki racing and came in flTSt in the 250 Jr. with Robert D'entremont (Yam) getting a second. In the Open class Timmons again came in first everytirne on his CZ. This boy put on quite a show. The rain didn't slow him up a bit. Second place went to Tom Eller (Yam) and third to Joe Rachel (Mai). Texas Moto-X Challanges All DALLAS, TEXAS, Oct. I, 1970 Gone are the days of six guns and lariats; replaced by the six pack (spectators and seniors only) and tool kit! Motocross has hit Texas and as usual, Texas is striking back! Two years have gone by since a few hardy souls dared to promote and run motocross in a country where short track, flat track and road races were as sacred as motherhood and oil wells. These years have produced startling changes: tracks started up, drew a few riders and fewer spectators; scheduled races on the same days; kept no race-to·race point records - and some went broke. Meantime though, some top riders were developing - Wyman Priddy, Billy Boyd, Al Locke, Mike Johnson, Phil and Ken Snipes, Anthony J ones, Mike Kidd and Ennis Elliot to name a few. A few dealers started s p 0 n soring senior riders and, occasionally, a junior rider. At long last, some order is emerging. Ross Downs (Saturday nights - under the lights), Azle Crowley, Lake Worth, Green Valley, Arlington and Shreveport (La.) courses have joined forces in scheduling dates and keeping cumulative point scores so that riders' standings can have some sort of legitimacy and spectators will have a chance to know what is going on - where and when. Soon, Texas will know who are the best junior and senior riders and then fmd out if California wants to race the best of theirs against the best of ours (offer is open to other states also!). Bew.are, World of Motocross, Texas is op the prod! DEALER & SERVICES DIRECTORY Arizona PHOENIX. BUDOV STUBBS - ARIZONA H·D. Serving ,11 of Ariz. Complete stock of everything for H·D. Four factory tnined rrechanics. Open 9.e Tues.&!. 2507 E. McOowelI Rd.. PhoenixB5008. Tel: (6021275·7677. California ALHAMBRA STEEN'S Inc. 1635 W. Valley Blvd. (213) 289-4351. Wholesele and Retail Ceriani Forks and Rear Suspension. RicklT\lln Metis::e Kits. Ml9l'" LfNIrI. Filtran. Air CIeenen, Taco Mini·Bikes, Hodaka SS Dirt Bik. "The Home of SUPERGOODIES" 8:3Q.5:30 Man.oFri., B:JO.2:oo Sat. ANAHEIM ROBERT M. LAW MlC SALES AND SERVICE. Sales & Parts 11 224 No_ Anaheim Blvd. Servtce It 239 No. Aneheim Blvd. (714) 533·1309. 'We specialize in aft. sale service_" Triumph, Yamaha, Gt'M\Ift. Open Friday till 9 p.m. BAKERSfiELD SACHS SALES AND SERVICE Johnny'. Motorcycle Co., 415 19th Street - (805) 323·1458. BELLFLOWER BELLFLOWER MlC SHOP. INC., 9135 E. Compton Blvd. 12 Blks. E. of Lakewood) Bellflower. 925·5093. ''We emphnize service." Tri., Yam. PAUL'S HARLEY-DAVIDSON - 16211 S. Lakewood Blvd., Bellfla-'. Ph: ME 4-1222. Paul lJns. large selec. of new &I used motor'Cycles. Write for mail order plrts, new or UJed. Now also Dealer for Suzuki 81 H-D. BURBANK ROEHR BROS. Inc. 317 N. Victory Blvd., Burbank. (213) 642-4847 or 849-4921. Nat. recognized 5 port mod.. exclu.sive front fork design. $end $2.00 for new '70 Cat. Vilrn' J Mon., Hod., Kawa.. Moto Guzzi, MIa. Open Mon. & Fri. 9·9, Weekdays 9-6, clO$tlCl Sun. CANOGA PARK INTERNATIONAL MIC CO. 7233 Canoga Ave., Canoge Par1f.. 1213) 3A6.J7oo. 100's of used parts. Cv!. ~rs. Tri.. Vam., Hod., Moto-Beta. COMPTON CUSTOM CITY SPORTS CENTER Sales & Svc. Vam., Mini-bikes, Tote9l;)tes,·m/c trailers, cust. acc:es. See us before you deel, buy. setl, t(!Sk. 15721 S. Atlantic. Compton, 63508058.• CULVER CITV TEO EVANS Motorcycle Sales and Service - Complete line of accessories for Triumph, Yamaha and Bultaeo. Street and speed tuning our specialty. Open daily 9 to 5, Sat. B to 5, cloted Sun. & Mon. 13347 W. Washington Blvd. (2131 390-3406. FULLERTON TOWN AND COUNTRY CYCLE. Suzuki and Pudl. Sales. service. parts and accessories. Open 6 days a -elt, 9·7. Friday 9·9. Closed Sunday. 411 South Brookhurst,. Fullerton. Calif. 92633. 7140871-2460. GARDENA HONDA OF GARDENA, 15515 S. Western Ave.. Gardena. Ph: 770.Q603 or 323·8314, Also a full line of KAWASAKI MIC's, Parts and Access. We handle MIC Insurance tool Come in or call for further info. HAWAIIAN GARDENS DOWNEN'S - Suzuki, Penton. Ossa, JIM. CZ. Greeves & Maico. Street, Dnert & Motocross. $ales & Service. 11835 E. Canon St., Hawaiian Gardens, 1\1:0 Blks. E. of 605 Fwy. off ramp. (714) 521·5343 or (213) 421·1655. HrI: Mon.-ThlIr1. 9·7. Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-4. HAWTHORNE CB MOTORS - Bultae:o sales. We sve. aU makes. Villiers spares. Trail, street or sports: We fill the bill. Charlie Hockh! & Bill Thorwaldson. 13537 Crenshaw Blvd., HlwthOfne, Cal. (2131679-6550. INGLEWOOD. Intensified CROWELL CYCLE SHOP. 10427 Prairie Ave.. Inglewood. Cal. Ph: 673-5562. OIA, Hod. & BultlCO. Complete parts & tervice for all makes. Open 6 days 10-7. BILL KRAUSE SPORTCYCLES. The MlC department store. 1257 S. laBflII, Inglewood, Calif. 90301 - (2131 671.{)4()5. Authorind dealer for Honda, Tri., Yamaha and Greeves. Sales-5ervice-Parts-lmurance. HARLEY·DAVIDSON OF INGLEWOOD 90t N. LaBrea Blvd. Authorizad H-D dealer for Inglewood area. S~illizing in rolld riders access. & parts for all models. Full equipped service dept. with lact. trained meehs. Open Tues.Sat. B.fi. 671·7609.$, LONG BEACH HARLEV·DAVIDSON OF LONG BEACH - 3654 Long Beach BIW. 426-7101, H·D _Ier for Long s.:h If... Full line of parts & access. for both ROid & Comp, riden;. Top quality service, fully equipped svc.. dept. ()pen Tues.-Fri. 8-6, Sat. till 5. JOE KOONS SALES & SERVICE -- BSA, BMW, Suz. and Vespa. Full parts 81 acems. for all makes. large QUIt. service dept. fully staffed with ttllined mech. Bring in your bike and see what we can do. 1350 E. Anaheim. Long Beach .• 591.7159. open Mon. thru Sat. B-6. LONG BEACH '{AMAHA. Yam. Dealer for Long BNch area. We service all. Open 6 days 9-6:30 in Long Beach, 3580 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, {2131 597-3317 or 8. LONG BEACH TRIUMPH SALES, 624 W. Pacirlc Coast Hwy.. Long Beech (213) 436.Q158. "Ben service available, specializing in tune-ups." Tri., Kaw., Moto Guzzi and Due. LA HABRA LE BARD & UNDERWOOD. 221 E. Imperill Hwy., La Habra. phone 714-87.Q:S252 or 213-691·3104. "Service is our mi~dle name." BSA, Honda. BMW, Kawasaki. LA PUENTE MOTO GUZZI, HODAKA sales. Parts, Service. Open 9:30·7:00 p.m. Tues.Sat. Motorcycle Supply. 14824 E. Valley 81vd. Ph: 336-8815. LOMITA HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF LOMITA - 2 mIles west of Harbor Fwy. It 2212 Pacific Coast Highway, between Cr~shaw & Western. Authorized H·D deallf for So. Bay AflM. A bMutiful _n stocked store for your needs (H-D only). Tues.·Fri., 8:30.fi:00, Sat. B:30-5:oo. (2131 534·5530. MONTEBELLO STEVE HURD MOTORCVCLES - Kawa., Maico. Greeves & MZ. Service & Parts for whot we salt 1405 Olympic Blvd .• Montebello. {2131724-0466. BMW SPECIALISTS - 411 W. Whinier Blvd., Montebello, Ca. 90640. Specialists in BMW, Husky & Sachs. Parts, Service & Accessories. Open Tues. thru Fri. ~:3O; Sat. 9-5:30. Phone (2131 724-9474. RiVERSIDE SKIP FORDYCE MOTORCYCLE CENTER. Honda & Har!ey-OavidJon exclusi....ly. "We'" been told it's one of Amwica's most complN and modem '.cUit.". Shop the Big StOl"l and SAvE - where the bargains 81"8. In the middle of M.in Stree1 at 14th. Riverside. n141 6844747. SAN BERNARDINO THE TWO WHEELER - Triumph,flonda, Bultaco. Home of Champions, Full parts. $eNice and Access. One block IN8St of Inland Center. 867 So. Inlaf'd Center Oflve, San Bernardino. TU 5-3445. SANTA ANA ORANGE COUNTY CYClE. - MotocrOll Hudquartel'J for So. e.t. - V..-n•• MM:o, CZ, Husky. Pe(lton, Complete parts & service tor III milk". 205 N. H.-bor Btvd., sam. AM, Cal. Ph: f7141531-99B4. Drop in and . . Bob Maynard. ROY'S MlC SHOP, 12461 Weltminst,,~ Santa AM. "Orange County's oktesr-AlStabJl!hed Honda dNllf." Honda, Triumph, K.aw.uki.(714) 531.Q742. IAV SEAVEA M/C - BSA, BMW, Suzukr, Ossa, Cushman trucks. 2402 N. Main, Santa Anti: (7141 542-8691. SHERMAN OAKS BUD EKINS MICs in Sherman Oaks. T r I u m ph· H on da.,J a WI -C, Z.· E 10·Honda·Atckmln Metlsse-Cheney. Open TuM. throustJ Sal. 10:00 am·7:oo pm, closed Sun. .,d Monday. 14460 Ventura Blvd., Shennan Oaks, Cal. (213) 872;.2110 or (2131 788·2251. SANT.A MONICA THRIFTY LAD HONDA - Selling H~ EXCLUSIVELY. Huge supply of Honda partJ plus /ICCt!S1Ol"ies for IU makes. Expert repair service for IU mak., & models. Open 7 days a week. B a.m. to 6 p.m. 2411 Uncoln Blvd., Santi Monica, Ca. 90405. Phone (2131392-3066. TEMPLE CITV HONDA OF TEMPLE CITV - 9228 E. Las Tunas, Temple City. 287-5949. Honda & Hodakl for Northeast Irel. Parts galore and $8fVice too. TORRANCE SEATTLE BUDSCHAT MOTORCYCLES - Trailbike HMdqUarters, Doc., Hod., Moto Guzzi, Norton. P.-t:s - Access. - ~ice. North'l'¥eJt's largest stock of pitts. Mail order service. Open week days 10-6:30, Sat. 104:00. 17002 Aurora Ave., Sunle. Wash. 98133. 12061 1I 6·2070. Nevada LAS VEGAS SHAW CYCLE SALES & SERVICE, Jews. C·Z & Buhaco. Complete sales 81 service dept. Full line of parts & access. 1026 S_ 1st St., L. Vegn, N..... 1 blk. E. of Main. Ph: (702) 382-4282. Services STEEN'S Inc. t635 W. VaI~y Btvd., Alharobnt. Hi·P.-1ormanc:e Hodaka Service: Forks extended to 5·inch travel, 90cc CI'" bored for l00cc cylinder, 90cc cases mechined for 5-speed cogs. borlnp and porting. Complete Cerlani suspension parb and III'Vlce. B:3O·5:30 Mon.-Fri., B:3O·2:oo5lt.(213) 289-435" STEEL SHOE Ken Maely TH.E ORIGINAL SHOE MAN custom made to order 529.96. Esta.blished 1950. Don't .settle for a cheap imitation of my product. Rt. 2, Box 75B. Corona, Calif. 91720.(714) 73S.Q540. WEAVER'S NORTHWEST SHOEMAN. Custom steel shoes made to order. Speedy We.averizing Set:vice by mail or It the track - only $18.00.3405 Wetmonl, Everett, Wash. 98201. (206l 152·2924. FIBERGLAS ACCESSORIES THE FIBERGLAS WORKS - 3921 Portola Dr.• Santa Cruz, Calif.. 95060. Phone 140BI 475-3114. CustOm - Competitlon - Replacement Tanks - Seat1 - Fenders - Complete Mlil Order Service - Custom Paintin;. Dealer Inquiries Welcome. Send $1.00 for compleUlltCCllSSOfies catalog. ~:;::~SSt.~~~~~C~~F~_ ~ s~~u~~~: M/C's & PARTS JIM'S CYCLE SHOP "Used parts Hdq. in the West." We buy and sell used motorcycle parts. cust. tanks and wheels. Chrome exch. Used M/C's. Sales and Repairs. Batteries and tires. 15 yean same location. 11155 Atlantic Ave., Lynwood. NE 2-4298. W.EST LoaANGELES '" PETE JOSEPH'S HOUSE OF YAMAHA - BSA, BMW, Bultaco and Yamaha sales seNice & parts. Custom painting & bike customizing. No down payment O.A.C. Open Tues, thru sat. B:3O-6;00. "Where the starl boy their 2-wheel cars." 11975 Santa Monica Blvd. 1 miles west of san Diego Fwy. ClII (2131 GR 3-6717 for pickup and delivery seMee. INSURANCE "THE MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE WRITER" since 1937. Fire, theft, compo p.O. &e 8.1. individual motorcycle insutllnce and De.altll' insurance. JOHN MAVNARD INSURANCE, 3447 Motor Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. 836·5211. ~{2131 328-1242. G~., Vlnkee, Ossa. Hod.. Bultaco, Also ulOd bIkes. Best parts IMJPply in town. We sennee wtlat _ sell. Complete mach. shop - Exp. tuning & mech. work. .Hourl: 10·7 ..Closed Sun. & Man. MONTEREV PARK ED KR HZ 81 SON CYCLE SHOP, 417 E, Glrvey Ave., Monterey Park. AT ~.a244. Tri., Hon., BMW and Suz. Complete parts & service. Expert tuning & mech. work. de.t bikes - reedy 10 win - in stock. "We will take ars in NORWALK JENKINS SPORT CENTER INC. Authorized dealer lor Yamaha. Rickman Metisse. Hodaka. Gemini SST. Largest selection of bikes. parts and accessories in the area. Open 9-6 except Sundays. 13200 San Antonio Drive, Norwalk, Calif. 90605. 21J.868-9997. (At the santI Ana Fwy.l WHITTIER WHITTIER HARLEV-DAVIDSON - Full line new & used motorcycles, parts & servo dept. Loti of convenation while we IeI'\'C! you and FREE coffee. 12630 E. Whittier Blvd. (213) 693-9114. Open Tues.-$at. "Nil('on's Home Town." P,ACQtMA CASEY'S CYCLE REPAIR - BSA - Bul., Hodlb. Svc. for most. Compl. machine shop. Open Tues. tht\l 5It. 9-6. 10249 san Fernando Rd., Pacoima. 896-1046. WOODLAND HIL1.S KOLBE CYCLE SHOP 22420 Del Valle, Woodland Hilts. 01 9-7865. BSA, Honda, Bultaeo, HodIkl & Amer_ Eaple. Complete parts & service dept. POMONA NORTH AMERICAN CONTINENT NORTH AMERICAN IMPORTS. MlM"ick Shocks, Hodaka Transistorized Ignitiom, Akront Alloy Rims & Stainless Steel Spokes. Free literature upon reQuest. P.O. Box 621, G8fden Grove. Calif. 92642. Phone: (714) 534-6390. HARLEY·DAVIDSON OF POMONA - 1241 W. Holl Blvd. Phone 12131 332.()616 or (714) 622·5417. Authorized Harl~y-Davidson dlr. for Pomona. Full line 01 parts & llCCe5S. Quality service in a fully equipped service dept. Washington TED'S IMPORTS - Triumph Ales 81 service. Competition trade." 11726 Santa Monicll Blvd.. W. Los Angeies.(213) GR 3-1101. Open 6 days. Rod Kosky, Service Manager. LEATHER APPARel CUSTOM MADE motorcycle apparel. Number changes, elteratiom and zippers replaced. Clarice Amberg, ABC Custom Leathen, 9802 S. Atlantic Ave., South Gate, Calif. 90280. Phone: (2131 564-7150. Open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon. thru Frl. By appointment only Saturday. Evening appointments Ivalilble. NUMBER PLATES Hand lettered. fiberglass plates for Pro. & Sportsman riders. All sizes, colors & number styles. 24 hr. Serv. - Pro. QUality. Also complete sign painting. Ph: 1213) 422·1908 for prices on sign & commercial leneriM9. Send fOf brochu~ & order bl8t1k. Ace Sign Co., 44 E. MarIo:et St., Long Beech, Cat llO805. FRAMES SONICWELD Mfg., Special racing frames, rigid or springer, fiberglass tanks & IeIts, swinging arms for standard mod!!!s (spec. design). Send for Information to Sonicweld, 14547 Aminta St.• Unit 'J:, Van NUVl, Cant. 91402 - (2131 785·2323. DEALERS: CustolJlers keep COlJling back for Cycle N ew;s! To order the newspaper for your store, call L , Cycle News CircWauon Manager 213-427-7433. Bo~h display and outside vending racks now available. ~

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