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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1"11"""""""._ 10"""""''1 New Stuff. Thin2s I 11IIiiiIIIiI----............-..............~ I II III I KA I I I I I n SAK , W~ LIKE BOOTSALOT? I to~:"g b::t fr~eF:ll r.::.~~rlt,~t':d~ I I hIgh, flne leath"",.is over a foot (ge.t it?) and has a gtant full-length zIpper n f~om I I 11 U II all 1971 models available for immediate delivery! Santa Ana, Ca. 543-9688 W BUST THE DUST K&N's mters are among the few that can compete with you-know-who, so they must be good. The unique "accordion" design means more places for air to get in and more dirt kept out. Latest addition to the line include models to fit the BSA 500 and BSA 250 and Triumph 250 and Kawasaki Macb III and Honda Four and Yamaha AT-I and Yamaha CT-l and Suzuki TM-400 and Kawasaki Big Horn. They have others, too. K&N Engineering, Box 1329 Dept. CN, Riverside, CA 92502, Ii Ir,""""""""""".,........"',,,~ , S! July 4 1st California City, California 125cc Beginner MIKE CAPPELLO July 11 1st Pike's Peak, Colorado 250cc Class BOB-CONWAY July 15 Ascot Park, California 125cc Senior JEFF WRIGHT 500cc Junior MIKE TODD 5l1Occ I'mediate TOM SIMPSON GETTING LOADED Pike's Peak Hillclimb RICKMAN 250 MX CMC Thursday Nite Moto-Cross RICKMAN Micro 125 Metisse !l RICKMAN/Weslake 500 Metisse RICKMAN/Weslake SOD Metisse (Tom's getting to be a regular in the winner's circle. With a 4-STROKE, yet !) July 17 1st Indian Dunes, California 100ce Junior JOYCE SOYKA Moto-Cross RICKMAN Micro 100 Metisse (Powder Puff Champ takes on the men and wins there, too !) July 18 1st Saddleback Park, California 250cc Jr. ~iy. 3 TOM CALE July 18 1st 1st Shoving that scoot up and down a ramp every weekend can be a drag after a while, so why not get Thrifty-LiIty's new Portable Belt Conveyor? It comes with a standard 12-inch belt and features a host of quick-<:hange attachments such as side boards, hoppers, cleats, buckets, and, of coune, troughing slides. Dealers might find them handy around the store for handling all those parts, too, A 13-foot conveyor goes for $299 from Stone Construction Equipment Co., Thrifty-LiIty Division, 32 E. Main St., Honeoye, NY 14471. Phone: (716) 229-5141. July 18 1st 1st TOM SIMPSON Hi-Vista, California -. ,I ' I .. , '-..... .. r ~, ~ The Gemini SST is one of the most successful minis on the market, and now it's got a big brother - the Boss 80. With a 48-inch wheelbase and motorcycle-type styling, it becomes an early entry into "midi-bike" field that Yamaha pioneered with the JT·) last The 80cc 4-speed claims year. 8-and-a-half horses at 7 G's, and from the look of things, it can be licensed for the street. A major innovation is the use of I7-inch wheels in the front. Contact your friendly neighborhood dealer or San Tong Comapny, 15514 S. Figueroa St., Gardena. Calif. 90247. NOT RECOMMENDED MOTOCROSS FOR Although these things look like stainless steel shot lflasses, they are actually dyno-tested (as is everything else these days) aluminum velocity stacks for Hondas. All you need is an Allen wrench; you can install 'em while RICKMAN 250 MX Moto-Cross waiting for a green Iigh t. A pair for the 160, 175, 250, 305, 350, or 450 costs $10; a set of four, $19.95. If you want to have fun, order a set for the new 500 Four. Theyll go bananas wondering where you bought it. Racecrafters International, 7920 Sunset Blvd., Dept. CN, Hollywood, CA 90046. RICKMAN Micro 100 Metisse RICKMAN/Weslake SOD Metisse (New Team RICKMAN member takes on the biggest bikes and WINS !) 2nd Open Junior '5'/ "- MOTOSOX CMC Moto-Cross Indian Dunes, California 100cc Jr. DiY. B LARRY KRILE Open Junior MIKE TODD ~ Ii ~, European Scrambles (Yes, that's Wright! SEVENTEEN STRAIGHT WINS for the Micro 125 1st 1st ..0' -- ~1} .".. 1. .~. (5,000' to 14,000', 13 miles in 15 min. 48.4 sees.! Rickman Does It !) (P.S. Rickman Triumphh-J!etisse were 2nd and 5th in Open Class, too.) 1st for easy entrance and exit. The sole is ' specially designed for motorcycling and Yankee stocks replacement parts. The insides are lined with soft glove leather which makes it a bit tempting to wear 'em without socks. Available in pairs, Contact Yankee Motor Co" Schenectady, New York, . RICKMAN Micro 125 Metisse RICKMAN/Weslake 500 Metisse Dual European Scrambles 125cc Ex. (RlIIlbiers MC) JEFF WRIGHT RICKMAN Micro 125 Metisse 125cc Ex. (Invaders MC) JEFF WRIGHT RICKMAN Micro 125 Metisse (Jeff puts a pair of wins back-to-back. Is there no stopping him 7) Be a part of TEAM RICKMAN ~ the winning bunchby riding one of the greatest bikes 1l0ing. Whether.you prefer 100,125,250,500 or Open displacement classes, there's a RICKMAN for you. TEAM RICKMAN has what it takes to win at Moto-Cross, Enduros, TT's, Ha're & Hounds or what have you. Eastern woods, southern swamps or western deserts is where you'll find your TEAMmates, out in f.ront. That's also where you'll find your nearest dealer for RICKMAN - the man who'll put you on the TEAM. Contact him for full details or write direct to the U.S. distributor for information on the complete 11111; of RI CKMAN bikes, kits and performance equipment. Send S1. for "SUPERGOOOIES'" pack. ~ w Z 1,629 s. Pm!~Co 's MotorcyclesPhone-I I are five-way adjustable and the double-dampening inner valve allow what all bike riders love - a soft return. Be sure to mention the machine youll be putting them on. Moto Imports, 172 Freedom Ave., Dept. CN, Anaheim, CA 92801. $36.50 the pair. World Champeen Motocrosser Joel Robert knows you can't win 41 Grands Prix with grumpy feet. That's why he, Olle Pettersson, and even a member of our staff uses J-T Cycle Socks at least once a week. They will pull up past the knee and are plenty thick for long wear and maximum comfort. J-T's also come in gold, red, blue, yellow, orange and green, and these aren't exactly pastels, either, If your dealer isn't hip to J-T socks yet, enlighten him, or mail. $5.95 (plus tax if in Calif.), plus 25¢ postage to J-T Imports, 3751 Alta Loma, Bonita, CA 92002. State size, color, and order number 101-JTA. Or, get the catalogue (101-BRG) for a quarter. BURN,BABY " BOUNCE BETTER If you are constan t1y on the lookout for a good welder, why don't you try the guy who owns your bike? Nine dollars, the cost of a mediocre welding job, will get you a 7I2-page, up-to-date compendium entitled "Modern Welding". Even if you never light a torch the knowledge you'l gain will keep welding bills down. Order from J.C. Whitney & Co., 1917 Archer Ave., Dept. 535, Chicago, Ill., 60616. We hate to nit-pick, but chances are stock shocks for street·model Yamahas, Hondas, and Kawasaki could be improved upon, and Boge has recently introduced the number to do it with The 60-90 prolll"essively,wDl~"cnri,,"";J .~ ~P.q~ aid~ "-_ _. . - -':...J,i--:nt ...... i:Jl"l!Q:. 1~1rt ~ 1-1-; ~ ..J U >U