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~ M ." '" 0- r:: ell By Rod Breaker ~ r": N > "3 ... MORE ON ENDURO PREPARATION til ;: W Most of the preparation that we have gone into has been of the preventative nature, there are also things that you can do to be prepared for the things that happen whether or not you have tried to avoid them or not. Even the best of machines break down at one time or another. Some of these breakdowns cannot be repaired in the field and some can; it is up to you to be ready for any of them. Here are a few more tips on what you can do to be prepared for them. Z W ..J U >- U 1.1 Nobody plans to run out of gas, but if you do (usually I run low on fuel when I get lost and waste time and gas finding the course again) about your best bet for enough gas to WHY ARE THESE MEN SMILING? Yamaha dealers (L·R) Bob Maynard and Larry McClelland of Orange County Cycle, Dick Fox of Buena Park Yamaha, and Lee Stiles of Lemar Cycle are sponsoring the first annual Orange County Yamaha Dealers' Night July 28. KYMS radio of Santa Ana will broadcast live from EI Toro Speedway that evening with a special disc jockey race during the intermission. The ACA·santioned TT/flat track event starts at 8:15. By the way, Robbie Hatfield, second from the right, is the primary reason you stopped to read this, right? get you to a check is another rider with a larger tank. Trying to get gas from one tank to another in a hurry so the other rider won't be late can be a problem at times. If you take off the throttle assembly (as shown here) and insert a length of hose inside the handlebar, it will be easily accessible. 3.) We should always be ready for that one time when we have a problem that is irreparable. When you have given up and there is no way out, a rider still doesn't want to leave his machine in the boonies and ride out with the deanup crew or another rider. He would rather take his machine with him, so a tow rope of some kind is in order. A thin nylon line that can be carried in the pocket in all right, but I prefer a length of hemp wrapped around the crossbar of the handlebars as shown here. Now it serves a dual purpose. Not only do you have the rope 2.) While many riders malign the use of baling wire (it is rumored that H-D has a patent on this item) it can come in handy when you are out in the middle of no"","ere. Once Red Williams, the Nebraska AMA Referee, used a handy (in case you want to hang yourself when you find you missed a check) but also acts as a padding for the crossbar which may save you a few teeth incase you do a fantastic endo. piece of baling wire to hold the sprocket to the brake drum on his Harley·Davidson by weaving it back and forth through the rivet holes after the rivets had sheared off in the boanies. It can be carried in any inconspicuous place such as shown here. A length of rt has been wound around the mirror bracket where it is out of the way but readily accessible. Sex'on, Gillespie Thrill Perris fans By Elaine Jones PERRIS, CAL., July 10, 1971 - Again the Amateur-Expert Big Bike class had the crowd on its feet with Jeff Sexton and George Gillespie supplying the thrills at Perris Raceway, Jeff took the first go with apparen t ease but the second moto saw George put on the pressure and almost grab it away at the finish line with a real squeaker. In the third heat George pulled all the stops and nobody could catch him. It was too late to take first place honors from Jeff but the next time they meet should be a dandy. Leory Clubb in his second heat of the Nov. Moto I fell in the first lap, got up and plowed through from dead last to take the win at the wire. This gave him a grand slam for the night over Harvey Weidman and Thomas Howe. Leroy hasn't been on a track in over a year. Frank Novotney, who also hasn't been out in a while captured the second Big Bike moto. Rob Morrison didn't make the first race in the 100cc A/E go but still came up with the win. It was the musical places everyone else was playing that did it. Doug Mason moved up the ladder after a slow start to take second. Mike Horton and Gorden Bettencourt dethroned Jamey Blunt in the 175-200 class. Jamey, who was limping around from a fall during practice, has accepted the challenge from Mike and Danny Horton to a match race in the spirit of good competition among three . fellows that do go fast. Doug Mason held on to this throne in the 250cc Amateur/Expert go but the pressure is becoming a little strong from Terry Stanford. The Stanford brothers have always been hard competitors with super tuned machines and if anyone does beat Doug my money had to go with Terry as the one to do iL (Results on page 28) Carlson Shines a' Mini·Na,ional By Dick Lamb IRVINE, CAL., July II, 1971 - Greg Byers' performance in the Mini Cycle "A", 12 and older class gave him the 6'4" Yamaha Perpetual Trophy in today's Mini Bike Nationals at Saddleback Park. Riders from as far away as Michigan and Indiana trek.ed to Vic Wilson's splendid facilities here to compete, and each responded with praise, both for the location and the competition, The young winners and runners·up (through five places) each received a trophy from a 16·year·old bikini·clad trophy girl along with a kiss - when the recipient was willing. Among the other awards presented there, included a Yamaha Mini Cycle, a set of leathers, Ceriani forks, 28 helmets, 14 cases of oil, four tires, gift certificates ranging from $25 to $5 given by the different Southern California M/C shops, subscriptions to Cycle News, T-shirts. etc. I t was a long day of competition with Dave Carlson gaining some glory with the fastest time as well as a fine wheelie performance. (Results on page 28) TR I-AM Benefit Series The Tri-Am will be one of the largest and richest motocross even ts to ever be staged with $15,000 in prizes, con tengencies and trophies. It also includes a $2,500 cash purse to Senior riders. Four Suzuki 400 Cyclones will be given away to winners of Novice events. An additional Suzuki will be given away by drawing from overall en tries received. Novice and beginner riders will also by vying for such prizes as custom made racing leathers, racing gloves, "Champion" helmets, 50+ cases of oil from several manufacturers, wrist watches, $25 and $50 merchandise gift certificates, Cycle News and Cycle Weekly subscriptions, large trophies and a variety of other cycle accessories. On July 25, beginners and novice riders will hold qualifications at Indian Dunes Park in Valencia, Calif. The 50 top riders in each class/event will advance to the awards day finals. On Aug. 22, those novice and beginning riders will join with the open en try field of senior riders and compete in the finale to be held at Rough Rider Cycle Park, Simi Valley. Mail entry fee for beginners (never raced before or less than six races and Novices (six or more events raced but no higher 'l.ualification in any club or organization) is $I 0 for the Dunes qualifying. Speical post entries in novice class will be $I 0, if any available, and Senior post for Rough Rider is $25. Novice·Beginner deadline is July 23 with Senior mail entry deadline set Aug. 14. Entries maybe mailed to Tri·Am, P.O. Box 1132, Ventura, 93001 or information by calling (805) 643·5858. All qualifying beginners-novices will pay an additional $2 for the Rough Rider Finale and all entrants receive awards. NOISE: The sound that kills thesight. Y-i "'-i.t.> ""0 ). • lllTOI_rs CD. 172 Freedom Ave. Anaheim, Calif. 91106 USED PARTS All MAKES O~-il. 40(~o to ~-9 • SCRAMBLER MOTORCYCLES 1801 W. Burbank Blvd. Burbank, Calif. 849·5907 or B45-8738 Ex. 7 60 off 0 0 National Orange Show San Bernardino BARGAINERS BAZAAR & AUCTION $1 SHOPPERS $1 $5 SELLERS $5 $10 COMMERCIAL $10 Doors open 5 pm - midnight Set up starts noon For reservations cali or write: Cycle Swap, Inc. 4213 Riverdale, Anaheim, Ca. 92806 (714) 637-1835 ~~v.r;:~ ~~~~ld~ Kids 6 and under Free o .