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>1:)0 J SO M J ArvlJ\ # MAKE YOUR SCOOTER STREET LEGAL -' .. :; > ~ By Dick Ahlefeld Enduro riders of the West are going to have to change their ways. The closure of much land forces most of the sponsoring clubs of long events to change their format, using public roads to get from one bit of off·road riding to another. That means the motorcycle will have to be (made) street legal. w Z W not spill acid on you or the motorcycle on a lay-over. It's simply a matter of running one wire to the stop lights bulb direct and the other through a stop light switch fastened to the frame and hooked up to the rear break linkage. The rear-view mirror and mounting bracket can be attached to the handlebar in minutes along with a squeeze bulb air horn. And that's all you'll need other than licensing to ride enduros such as the 1971 Greenhorn or others that will, in time, require street legal motorcycles. • StOT) L1ght s.,,1 tch ...J o > o -40:J~:.,'O~-----... 1""""'_:_..;,lIe;;;,.....;;,;w1;,;,;re ~L.---~D--""'r,!Jh~1'l!':'.:""IIWr,ir::.~---------------IP-2·~ Ell' Stop L1£Pl: Sw1 teh Re~ litre ...- light bulb o "''''''i!I'l:!''I!':'''!~!:""'-II' groune WHAT YOU NEED Most of the larger enduros of the Midwest and East are for street legal motorcycles only. Making a motorcycle, no matter what brand, street legal here in California is relatively easy. The California vehicle code for example, requires a horn, stop light, rear-view mirrors, effective muffler and a license plate. All of these items except the license plate can be purchased over the counter from most any motorcycle dealer. Approved spark arresters and mufflers are offered now-a-days that will fit and work well on any machine. They are designed to offer sound control without materially affecting engine performance. Universal tail/.stop light assemblies come complete. It's simply a drill-the-holes-and-bold-on procedure. Electrical hook-up can be accomplished in two ways. Some motorcycles, such as the Yamaha 250 MX and Triumphs TR 6 C, have energy system light wires stubbed out of the primary case. A shop manual will show the color code for proper hook-up, or a volt meter may be employed. If a battery is needed, a six volt hot-shoe will suffice. These dry batteries will last for hours and will On the road / Off the road / On the street / On the track Sure KNOBBY TIRES UNIVERSAL & bYCARUSLE ALL POPULAR SIZES! with extra reinforcement between two outside rows of lugs to protect against overflexing or tearing. Built to wind, twist, rise and dip over dirt paths. @ Riders: See your Beckl Arnley ....~ Dealer. Dealers: See your Beck/ Arnley ~~tNrS";'''''''''1;. Distributors 'BECK/ARNLEYCORP. Ii sted beIow. Fan c~"unchhe-'d acrtlLU !he carny ... ...... -, - - -- - - .. -- --- -- ---- -- --,co. -::.- . . . . C1Ql ~- .... ..... -,co. .... .lnw SINIt ...... Il1.-1 l~ - II.. '*'- __ -::.- .., - ............. -'''' ,_ ....... .." established himself as the one to beat. Rob Morrison waxed the 100-l25cc Amateur-Experts with three big distance wins. Robert Stribling got his Bul in front of Richard Traits Ossa and stayed there. Jeff Coleman and Bill Wagner both posted wins in the 100cc 11 and ill classes. Mini-bike winners were Jim Beck. Donald Keeling, Mike Bruno and Gerald Meiner. (Results on page 28) POLICE BENEFIT PLANNED Riverside M.C., Councilman John Sotelo, the C&H Mini-Mites, and bike shops in the area have planned a Benefit Motocross at Corona Raceway on May 23. The purpose of the joint effort is to raise funds for the Leonard Christianson and Paul Teel families. Riverside police officers Christian and Teel were slain April 2 and a memorial fund has been established. The benefit motocross will be held at Corona Raceway with all classes including a separate course for mini-bikes. There will be 50% trophies in all classes and all proceeds will go to the officers' families. Donations will be $2 for spectators, $_50 for children under twelve. Entry fees are 53 for bikes and $1 for mini-bikes. Gates open at 7 a.m. with practice from 8 to 9 :30 and the first race going at 10. Silencers are required. SHORT AND SWEET We need another long-winded speech about the dangers of pollution like we need more pollution. On the cover of this issue we have printed a friendly reminder. Remember. one ton of recycled newsprint means 17 trees have been spared. -a';t> parts & SACHS BUSKY CYCLE CITY SALES :- PARTS SERVICES OPEN 7 DAYS 8-7 Iledc/ArrAey patsand"""",*"ies ~1Iiecyde III ........... By Elaine Jones PERRIS, CAL., May I, 1971 - C.H. Wheat and Mr. Mason took over the staging of the- TT races Saturday and came up with a smoothrweU-run, fast program. Riden had to pit in one area with no cars or trucks allowed, which, by the way, eliminated pit racing. Even waiting for lat~ ~ntries, an intermission, and a seven lap sweepstakes, trophies were awarded and people on their way by 11:15. The sweepstakes has to win the prize for the most exciting race of the night. Sandy Armstrong became the first Big Biker to take the win and he did it in John Hateley, come from behind, style. Rick Draudt the 100cc Novice winner, held them off till the final lap when a mistake almost cost him more than the race. Jamey Blunt narrowly squeaked by teammate, Danny Hackie for the second spoL The Ossa riders walked away with three classes. Blunt started the streak going with thel75 to 200cc class. Tom Avoian kept things going with his win in the 250cc Nov. II and Hackie rounded out the field with the 250cc Amateur-Expert win. By the way, all three ride out of Hockies of Torrance. Bryan Dalton turned in last week's second place for the number one spoL Joe Carmello applied a lot of pressure but could do no better than second Eddy Hudson grabbed off third Ken Miller did some fine riding to take the Novice Mota 1. Walt Foster, this year's Perris Hi-Point Novice, gave it a good try but it was Ken's night all the way. It takes more than just going fast to win a class and Jeff Sexton found it out the hard way. Jeff cut his last race one lap short and ended up second to Sandy Armstrong in final points because of it. Art Castell keeps rolling right along in the 125cc Novice class and has accessories BMW Specialties 411 West Whittier Blvd. Montebello, Calif. 90640 (2131 724-9474 u.na Park YAMAHA (MiiC I Member: MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY CDUNCILo INC. f. . . Perris Tries New System 34198 Coast Hi'ghway Dana Point. 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