Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles
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~ i Q. ,... '" . >- ::;; ~ w BOLT.QN BEANS Those tough little Hodakas- do fairly well in the 125 classes even when giving away lots of cc's. No longer, says Webco, for now the brave mill can be bolted into a 123cc monster without overstressing, thanks to the abundance NEW PRODUCTS • Z W ..J U >- U of finning. Through Iy race-tested, you can expect a 25% increase in performance without a similar decrease in reliability. It comes complete with a brand new head barrel, and piston plus all the gaskets, washers and other doodads necessary. Part number 2141 costs $129.95, at all Webco dealers. GETTING DRESSED IT'S SWELL Bell-Toptex has a whole new line coming out this year. The Snell Foundation specs for '70 are the toughest yet and the Bell Star meets them. Other new features include luxurious brushed nylong padding that's fire- and sweat-resistant. Still less than 60 dollars, too, complete with flip-up shield. In white or international orange, at your dealer. NEXT TO YOUR HART Pictured here is Tim Hart, nationally famous motocross rider, wearing one of MX£ 's new riding shirts. Made of nylon, these shirts feature extra long tails and come in red, blue, green or yellow. They're guaranteed not to shrink or fade. YOU might shrink or fade, but our shirt won't. Sizes ran e from 38 to VROOM,VROOM Since the loudest Honda 100 sounds sweet compared to any ring-ding, you can easily get away with Bassani's new tuned megaphone system. Don't know if it will make you go much faster, but it's not going to slow you down and it sure looks fine. $22, or the megaphone alone is nine-and-a-half. Contact Bassini Manufacturing, 1164-C Fountain Way, Dept. CN (which means you saw it in Cycle News), Anaheim, Calif., 92806. GAS PROBLEM? SOFTEN THE BLOW Jerry Burak and Doug Mayes have a heap of motorcycling experience between them and now they've banded together to form Burak Bye-Products. They are going to manufacture various parts, accessories, and systems to improve over stock components and will welcome custom work. To start things off is the Quick Drain valve for Hodaka Super Rats and the Yamaha Enduro and MX series. This ..... 1M,. (pI_1k: lube __ fitted it dniNd) / -,..... s_ _ hotd8 "'0" "Ing Hap Jones is now distributing Avon Fairings from England. The Mitchena\i Bros. designed this one for the Honda 750, (naturally), and it costs $199.50. This snazzy streamlined beaut comes in black or white. Designs for other makes are on their wa . a.oop.. 'l~ ~~!2~~ GENERAL ADMISSION: $2.95 ~f'~ 48 and they can be ordered for $9.95 from MXE, Box 1204, Torrance, Cal. 90505 or call (213) 326-7737. COT PAR FRIDAY GlAn DOUBLE·BEADBB QUA.T. MILE SHO.T ...UCK ......... o. ftIB BDD: PBOGIUUII FREEWAY CLOSE TO THE WHOLE LOS ANGELES AREA. WHERE THE HARBOR & SAN DIEGO FREEWAYS MEET IN GARDENA. LOS ANGELES' OWN RACEWA ASCOT PARK, GARDENA, CALIFORNIA. Tel: (213) 321·1610 or 531-0479 for all race information ... NOW! lIodY"'eot _toUdbr... _ cMimlum pl.... ~ ...............-... F..-I teo...,. IhrCKlgh Mr. • If' ,,-: f~ ~ ~ :- .~: M.m jet ru. he,. / nifty valves will let you clear out a flooded engine in seconds. You can also flush foreign particles out in an instant and change a jet without getting gasoline all over the place. It's made of brass with cadmium plating and should last at least as long as your bike. The retail price is $5.75 or $5.95, depending on the make. Dealers contact Burak Bye-Products, 15170 Raymer St., Van Nuys, Calif., 91405, phone (213) 780-1768. Hap Jones Distributing Co. has been appointed the stateside representative of Hispania, the makers of Alpha shocks and Taurus forks. The Alphas are available in spring rates from 50 to 125 pounds with two-way damping to cater' to just about any cycling need. Cost is from $33.95 to $38.95. Taurus forks come in both motocross and roadracing design. Lightweight models are $122.90; heavyweight, $135.90. They are easily installed on all "popular" makes, but they don't say how or which ones. If you want to find that out, Hap Jones will be happy to mail you his new catalogue from San Francisco; Prattville, Alabama; or Norwood, New Jersey. VISCOUS CYCLE If the factories of Ceriani and Betor approve the use of Lubri-Tech fork oil, it must be pretty good. It won't foam, varnish, or misbehave in any other way to keep your expensive innards in ship-shape. ow available in rIVe grades: 5,10,20,30 and 40 SAE. L-T also has some stuff called Cycle Tune.Up. Just aim the pin-point spray applicator at plugs, points, or whatever and instantly remove grease, carbon, dust and most anything else that deteriorates performance. Leaves no residue and comes in a 6 oz. spray can. Write Lubri-Tech Products, Inc., Dept. CN, 7106 Barry Ave., Rosemont, Ill., 60018. . . __ _Ie IEPA'I Sales DUNSTALL IfLSOI'S ".",....... r r Norton·Triumph-BSA·Honda Whol_le - retail - also "..il order PAR!S SUZUKI CITY Service 728 Se. UBre. InetewDOd, cni'. 9030 2362 3rd St. Riverside, Ca. Mail Order Service (714) 686-3383 213) 674·1411 1: - uu , I ' l l n III I I I I KAWASAKI II I 11 U II I all 1971 models available for immediate delivery! 1,629S.~CO'S MotorcyclesPhone_1 LSa:::.ca... ..0--_ __.........s;:.9688 J