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Cycle News 1971 01 13

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on t a . c: .., ~ w Z W ...J U >- U Probably t.e tougllest motorcycle erer built. _ The desert racers who' know which .otorcycle gets the. to the finish nne each week. ,. .- ,,~ .~ 1970: 35 races 97.1% finishes. 1968 - 1970: 74 races - 51 checkered flags, 11 1968 - 1970: 85 races - 75 checkered flags, 3 mechanical ONFs, 5 flats ONF, 4 crashes ONF, 3 out mechanical ONFs, 2 crashes ONF, 5 flats ONF of gas OM F - 68.9% finishes. 88.2% finishes. The above statistics on mechanical failures include broken pegs, from hitting large rocks (Pilot error), Broken brake cable (2). Broken carbo (1) etc., etc., etc. But engine failure was less than 1% (actually .72% ). Plus these three riders bought their bikes with their own hard earned money, that's why they chose Montesa. They belong to the ~~ Checkers Motorcycle Club, they love racing and they don't like ONFs. They're friendly and they will be glad to talk to you any Sunday about why they chose Montesa, especially if you're in the ON F column too often to suit you. " For Dealer information contact: MONTESA MOTORS INC. Available in - Blue color, small tank - Cappra Scrambler 3657 Beverly Boulevard Orange color, large tank - Cappra OS Los Angeles 90004, Calif. $1096.00 everywhere (213) NO 3-8258 Probably the best buy ever offered ,-\"V- 34 checkered flags, flat ONF

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