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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New Stuff & Things For Cycles FOUR. HONDA TUNE-UP BIKE BRITCHES KLEEN A KYKLE Gadget buffs will find this G-meter fascinating. It will accurately measure acceleration, deceleration, true road horsepower, and rear axle torque at any speed. 1t detects a change in acceleration as small as .012 Gs. Inertial fluid drive means there are no parts to wear out and it will never need calibration. Only $18 from General Axial Engine Co., 4611 Townline Rd" Ransonville, New York, 14131. Tell them if you want a cycle, auto mount. ..~ ... ¥ - 7--= - 61.5 = •.4-= T -13O' - l Cop)..... E' - O"", ... e r s by IIm,HI"" l(h/,l. Fa"l 1_< ,....,., I ~ I'6:;ocIATIQlj ,I•. I"'. 1"-1 Hal LnndQY ~ '.;q..., "_"~" '._ _ . . .,~ _ '::"_"" .... GOOD FOUR-TUNE 'The first step in tuning your 750 is to drink a 12-ounce can of your favorite brew. Use the can to prop up the fuel tank for better access to the engine," So begins the new booklet by the Four Owners Club. 29 photos and illustrations are included with Hal Landy's text; they even tell how you can obtain a good carb-tune system for a fraction of what most people pay. Write 1380 Garnet Ave., Suite G, San Diego, Calif., 92109. The book may save you enough money to get the wife a new 500. TRY THIS SUCKER Millard Disharoon and Leo Payne are two dudes who know Sportsters the way Shakespeare knew English. The latest thing to come out of their shop is a Webber side draft carb kit that includes a manifold, special linkage, and everything else necessary for a bolt-on job. "A lot of folks are going to buy it just because it looks so neat," says Mel. As a bonus, it's good for about 20 percen t increase in performance. Get the 40 or 45 DCOE kit for $169 from Drag Bike Engineering, 22634\1, Normandie, Torrance, Calif., 90502. Send 'em 50t and get a catalogue. " :> ., c ~ w Z W ..J U >U • C E. - IH[ N N Increase the power of your Suzuki TS or TC 90 with the Van Tech Special Side Plate. It bolts on in a jiffy and gives the carburetor more breathing room, hence, more power, especially in the higher rpm ranges. Looks sharp, too. $10.95 from Suzuki Fun Center, 515 N. Victory Blvd., Burbank, Calif. 91502. ',-= Bates now has roo locross pants and they come in enough colors to satisfy an i~t~ri.~ ?ec~tQr. Tl!~y h ~ ?:lpperea. ~erything and P~Uding tt-Ji the VItal areas. At $69.50, they are custom-made and you can include cute little stars and other shapes for that "individual" look. Bates will also take some of their fine leather and padding and cut out a chest protector for $14.95. Protectors are becoming the last word amongst serious 'crossers and Bates' will stop the rocks and other crud with the best of 'em. Order it to match your new leathers for a complete summer ensemble or put your name across the front for CYCLE NE WS photographers. From your dealer or Bates Industries, P.O. Box 2668, Long Beach, Calif. 90801. tl-=; I'Ia.llilCl In' '" BIG MOUTH 1.1-= For ... GWHIZ Petrochem's Spark Plug and Contact Kleen will improve plug life and firing efficiency displacing moisture, grease, and the like. It's non-flammable and electrically non-conductive. Leaves no after-deposit, just a clean, dry surface. $1.50 will get you 4 ounces or you can order the giant, economy 16 oz. container. Ashland Chemical Company, Specialty Products, Division of Ashland Oil Co., Lnc., 10505 S. Painter Ave., Santa Fe Springs, Calif. d: 1'= 0-= H7I NEW NOODLE NEWS Yankee Engineering will sell you an ingenious tool that will help you time your bike, check for continuity, and other things only the imagination can limit. Constructed of wire, an alligator slip, and a bottle cap, the original Yankee Noodle, when used in conjunction with a flashlight, can perform a variety of tasks that usually call for more costly equipment. Bike freaks migh t find it the best buck they ever spent. Instructions included. Yankee Engineering, Box 9991, San Diego, Calif. 92109. They'll sell you the f1ashligh t, too. WANTED NOW I" .. WELL D'GGERS RACE by WOODY'S RACERS Seniee Training Representati.. June 20 at 395 Cycle Park, Adelanto 125 cc on TT course Side Hacks on TT course YAMAHA SPORT CYCLES Jo'n .aynard 'ns.raaee says NEW & USED SALES Parts-Accessories-Service "Hey Mr. Dealer" Financin9·1 nsurance MASTER CHARGE-BANKAMERICARD Discount to Ascot Racers GENE H. MYERS 4151 Redondo Beach Blvd., Lawndale, Ca. (213) 542-4047 We carryall types of insurance coverage - garage Iiabi Iity fire - theft & dealer bonds Sa.. Up To 25~ JOHN W. MAYNARD INS. 3441 MolOr Ave., L.A., Ca. <2131 836-5211 ALL JUNIOR JUNE 20 FATHER'S DAY OSTEEN'S PARK POMONA LOTS OF TROPHIES Mail entries $5.00. Post entries $10.00. Mail entries close Wednesday, June 16. OFFICIAL ENTRY BLANKS ONL Y. Mail to: 11647'h Yorba Ave., Chino, Ca. 91710. Make checks payable to: Claude Osteen's MIB Park. Classes: Under 5 races Over 5 races 100 100 125 125 175 175 250 250 practice 8-9 500 500 10 entries make a class First race 9:30 L- Major motorcycle manufacturer needs additional trainers immediately for service road men positions. Some travel in California. Send personal resume and salary required to: Service Training, 442 Roads End, Glendale, Ca. 91205. 250 - up on half-mile course Sign up money on half-mile returns to riders purse Trophies to Novice & Expert on TT $100.00 Motorcycle Goodies Guaran teed by Woody's Racers PROCEEDS GO TO PUT WELL ON TRACK $1.25 Admission $2.25 Ride Entry $1.00 Extra Class Sign up 9, Lightweight 10, Big machines 11 CO 1£ ON WOMEN RACERS FREE ENTRY MOTOCROSS . · · · · contests and other activities at CLAUDE OSTEEN MOTOR BIKE. PARK. I hereby release, acquit and forever: discharge CLAUDE OSTEEN MOTOR BIKE PARK, INC., the park owner, its employees, officers, directors, : agents and representatives, WESTMORE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, a Partnership, its partners, officers, • • claims, demands, action whatsoever kind or nature, in law or in equity, I may have, or which may accrue in favor of me or my heirs, executors, administrators, representatives, and assigns, or any of them in any way growillg out of, resulting from or arising in connection with my presence on, in, or my use of CLAUDE OSTEEN MOTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · I acknowledge that there are risks and dangers involved in viewing, observing, riding, and participating in : employees, agents and representatives, the City of Pomona, the County of Los Angeles, its officials and: employees, and all participants who might be using CLAUDE OSTEEN MOTOR BIKE PARK, from any liability, : BIKE PARK, or its properties or facilities provided for, operated or controlled by CLAUDE OSTEEN MOTOR BIKE PARK. Further, I hereby assume all risks of damage to my property or injury or death to my person while within or about the confines of CLAUDE OSTEEN MOTOR BIKE PARK, however caused and whether caused by negligence or otherwise and I hereby give my consent to any emergency medical care which might be rendered on the premises. I also agree to conform and comply with all the rules and regulations of CLAUDE OSTEEN MOTOR BIKE PARK. I, THE UNDERSIGNED, HAVE READ THE ABOVE AND UNDERSTAND ALL THE STATEMENTS. CONTAINED THEREIN COMPLETELY. Name Signed Make of machine Div. (circle) JR. Under 5 races, Street _ City State cc class _ _ ) Rover 5 races If under 18 years of age signature of parent or guardian is required: Puent : Legal Guardian : Notary (Seal) ~ Com mission Expires ___ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••