Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

.... .., , ~ ... -"'Charles ehrvtQhl_ ... __ •.. ,• .......... Publisher N r0- m > ::> -. Vl ~ w 2 w ..J U :> u aJI~1 I ••• Sharon Clayton ..........•.... Business Manager Tom Culp ............•........General Manager John Bethea .........•••....... Managing Editor John Huener Editor Aft Friedman .....•...•........ Assistant Editor Ed Drechsler ......•......... Advertising Manager Kate Thorpe ......•.•...... Advertising Assistant Rheba Smith .. _. . . .... Circulation Manager . .. Circulation Assistant Marla Tarbet. . . . . . LarrY Diamond. . . Circulation Assistant Paul Boudreau Proouction Manager Howie Fowler. . . Production Assistant National Advertising Director _(Cycle News West. Cycle News East. Cycle News Dixie): Tom Culp. Cycle News West, P.O. Box 498, Long Beach. California 90801. (213) 427·7433; L.A. 636-8844. TELEX NO. 673474 Larry Groves .............•..... Lab Technician Marion Hatashita Bobi Culp , , . .....Typographer . , .. Assistant Typographer Published weeldy~except ,the first and last week of the calendar year by Cycle News, Inc., Post Office Box 498, Long Beach., California. Also publishers of Cycle News East. and Dixie Cycle News. Second Class Postage paid at Long Beach. Calif. Editorial stories. cartoons, photos, etc. are welcome. Addressed, stamped envelope assures return of editorial matter. Reprinting in whole or in part only by permission of the publishers. Adver.tising rates and circulation information will be sent upon request. See S.R.D.S. America's Number weekly Randy Dietzel Bookkeeper Subscription: motorcycle newspaper. You'll Barbara Bebeck Bookkeeping Assistant One year, second class mail $10 always see it first in Cycle News. Squeeky Haynes General Secretary 2 years, second class mail $17 Hector Aguilera. . . . Computer Technician C c. Member ~ BITown..nd .. 3 years ,secon d c1 ' 1 opyright €I Cycle_News, Inc. 1972 MOTORCYCLe. ever y . Receptionist ass mal .$21 INOUSTRY ~ Single copy price $.35 all rights reserved ~iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii~c~o~uiiii;iN~C~'~L ' - iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiii~:I Mfi KEEPING UP WITH THE JONES Don J ones decided to divide up his racing stable of 17 motocross bikes among his two sons, Gary and DeWayne, and their racing teammate Jimmy Weinert. Gary would receive one-half of the bikes, DeWayne one-third of them andJimmy one-ninth. Well, Gary's share came to eigh t and one-half bikes, DeWayne's five and two-thirds bikes and Jimmy's one and eigh t·nin ths bikes. E.veryone was happy except Jimmy who didn't want to have to cut up a bike to give everyone his share. While Gary and Jimmy were arguing, DeWayne came up with a solution so that they wouldn't have to cut up one bike. He went over to Bruce Barons' house and borrowed Brucie's stocker and added it to the 17 bikes they already have. Now they had 18 bikes. Then Gary's share was nine bikes, DeWayne's was six and Jimmy's share totaled two bikes. Nine plus six plus two equals 17 so they had one bike left over and it happened to be Brucie's stocker which they promptly returned to Bruce with many thanks and everyone was happy. DAVE MARTINE.Z Whittier, Calif. REPORT FROM Major Inside Reports TEST: PENTON 125 SIX-DAYS 6 SECTION: LATEST POOP 9 10 INTER-AMA: TRIPES TAKES YAMAHA SUPERBOWL TECHNICAL: IiPCC'S HOT HONDA 250 " 16 DESERT: SLED RIDERS' HARE SCRAMBLES . . • . . . . . . . . . .18 INTERVIEW: JUMPER BOB GILL ......................•......20 MOTOCROSS: 0-37 AT OSTEEN'S ..........•...•..............22 DRAGS: 650 DUAL YAM ...........•......•..........•........24 ROAD RACE: ACA RIVERSIDE .....•......•..................26 SECTION: NORTH ...........................•..............32 CARTOON: MOTOCROSS CAT ......•..............•..........50 TAHITI Visiting tranquil Tahiti for a few days while CW! route to E.ngland aile cannot but regain an old fashined sense of proportion on an island where tipping is tabu; where there is no crime other than traffic incidents, except perhaps a mild spot of debauchery on Saturday nights; and where the gendannes wear cut-offs - mayhaps these Ieat two factors are interrelated. I report happily that the place has gone bananas abou t motorcycles. To date I have seen at least one example of every sort of two wheel concoction manufactured during the past five years. There is, however, an extreme shortage of safety helmets, which, although not mandatory are de riguer among the speed loving natives. Those who cannot obtain a helmet use a hollowed au t coco-nut half, seemingly the higger the native the smaller the coco-nut! _ As an erstwhile observer of mooted federal legislature, and all the nit-picking that en tails, it migh t be prudent to forewarn the geniuses in Washington of this possible South Seas . trend in safety apparel, because one would not wish to catch the feds with their safety standards down, would one? If past history is any criterion it may well be that this particular componen t will not measure up to the proposed stringent limits. .If this happens, it could, I suppose, be termed yet another case of nut-picking! Dear old cotton pickin' Ron Schneiders would enjoy the lushly vegetated trails of Tahiti. But I am not sure the ecologists would approve of Ron in a grass skirt. Yours in sport, MIKE JACKSON Papeete, Tahiti OBVIOuS HYPE BUT FLICKS SOUND GOOD THE See ye Old Time Honda Movies produced by Roy Faulkner, of Roy's Motorcycle Shop. Santa Ana, and former District 37 Novice Don England after the HRA nigh t races...at 395 Cycle Park. See the champions like Jim Goldsmith, Jim Hunter, Dick Hammer, Don Sparger, Bruce Jackson, and Bud Ekins on the tracks of yesteryears like Acton, Fabulous Dianza Speedway, Old Perris, and the famous Spencer Park outride us novices. The newer generation can see it l!ke it was in the good old scrambles davs. • 395 CYCLE PARK 11 0 11 Race Road Adelanto, Calif. 92301 VOICES OF THE WEST THE FUTURE OF RACING On June 17 I went to spectate the AMA Class HC" Short Track races at Fremont. Upon arrival I found the gate locked. On it was a cardboard sign with sprayed red paint letters saying, "motorcycle race cancel". Although disappointed, I wasn't surprised that this poorly advertised race never got off the ground or even th at the track personnel could not spell cancelled! When Bob Barkhimer and Associates do manage to run "professional" races at Fremont, they resemble something like an "illegal abortion". They do not have electricity and get their power from a generator. One can expect this generator to bre.ak down, and one sits in the dark for about 45 minutes while they fix it. If you can't find the restrooms go out to the field behind the grandstands. If there is a full moon, you shouldn't have too much trouble finding several outhouses there. The reason Professional Motorcycle Racing does not have the respect, attention from the general news media, and larger purses it deserves is because of "rinky-dink" promoters that take your money and run (don't laugh J .C. Agajanian, this includes you!) Before I turned my car around to go home I counted eighteen (18) other cars doing the same. I wonder what they think of AMA Professional Racing? I wonder if they will ever come back? LES FAURE.-BRAC Burlingame, Calir. THE EYES Woodland Hills Racing Team careful: We're watching you!!! WIDE. E.YED WONDERS What are they racing? .. Ed. OH YEAH? Due to the nature of this letter I will not be able to tell you my name. But to make you believe .¢at 1 am not full of hot air, I will tell you one fact. The 250 Honda which crossed the finish line third was a back-up bike for Silverthorn and Felty. It was ridden by a local • college professor, Harry Backer.' Now to get to the point of this letter. The 250 Honda which Silverthorn and Fetty rode was fast (106 mph),but not fast enough for their own likes. For the Baja 1,000 they will ride a Honda. Rumor has it that it will have a displacement of 523cc and 49 horsepower. The projected speed is 122 mph. A HONDA FRE.AK PLACE YOUR BETS After looking the figh t card over very well, f'll bet four clams to two coconuts that Barkfeather can whip that pineapple bender any day and twice on Father's.Day. Sears forever. .. BILL SPENCE.R Menlo Park, Calif. SHAFTED· [ deeply regret that my letter to Cycle News seemed to bum rap the Master Links Motorcycle Club. My letter was only meant to clarify the names and facts regarding the accident at tl;>e Monarch Mine where I was unfortunate enough -to lose my bike down the shaft, nearly losing my life in the bargain. I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank, the Masterlinks and Rescue 3 for their efforts in-trying to retrieve my bike from the mine shaft. . MIKE. MANNING Sunland, Calif. MOREAME We have both raced in Southern California with several differen t clubs and organizations and feel, without a doubt, that the American Motocross Enterprise (AME.) has the best run, organized, and highest level of competition that we have entered. The AME is the only group with the least amoun t of time·lag between races, which means accurate, dependable starting times. Also, to the best of our knowledge the AME. is the only club around that runs 20-minute motos for not only Experts and Intermediates but also 'for Juniors· - and considering the number of Juniors racing this 'should be reason for beiLer coverage in your newspaper. I t is for this reason we have become very distressed with your lack of coverage in photo and con tex t of AME. events. DANNY J. YOUNG AME, Number 112 GARY L. REID AME, Number 108 FURTHER! Congratulations on your firm stand against helmet legislation and your appearance before the state committee' considering this bill. Obviously your presence helped to influence the committee members against voting for the measure. . With this great push by govern men t and by bicycling enthusiasts to encourage the use of bicycles to alleviate traffic and smog problems has anyone thought of pushing the use of motorcycles for the same reasons? Bicycle riders and hikers are now given special treatment in the state parks for ovemight stays. This was because of the in terest of an assemblyman who .likes bike riding and saw some problems of long distance riders. Motorcycle riders now must pay full fees at state parks which entitle them to a fuJI campsite in which they rattle around with room to spare. With a special deal one site could accommodate three or four at a savings of spac.e and a savings of money to riders. What do you think 'about the chances for pursuing this angle? We need more publishers like Chuck Clayton who will put words into action. Thanks, again. CLIFF BOSWELL Arroyo Grande, Calif. Publisher Clayton's appearance in opposition to the Calif. helmet bill had nothing to do with its demise. Thanks to the letters from motorcyclists to legislators and the lobbying of M.O.R.E, and certain individuals, the committee's minds were made up before the final hearing. It seems like two bikes could fit into one park campsite as easily as one car, Why don't you consult the Calif. State Parks & Recreation Dept. about it? .. Ed, 0-36 MXers Members of the Dirt Diggers 'orth MC have been elected by the District 36 Sports Committee to review the District motocross rules and change them to suit the needs of the motocross riders. We are now in the process of doing the deed but we would like to hear from other members of the District who have an opinion about the current motocross rules and changes that can better the rules in the future. If you have any ideas send them to Bruce C. Young, 1301 Sheffield Way, Roseville, Calif. 95678. BRUCE C. YOUNG LAW AND ORDER In a troubled time that cries for people to respect our laws, it is sad to see Cycle News giving Alice Rhea space for urging people to disobey a law (registration of off-road vehicles) if they don't like it. E.ven though she denies it, she is advocating the kind of self-selective disobedience that has given us all our hippies, peaceniks and campus radicals, and all the sit-ins, love-ins, and demonstrations they produce. rt is those like Alice Rhea. with their contempt for law and order, who are tearing this country apart. I love this country even if you don't. Shame On you both. THOMAS HANSON Sacramento, Calif. We'll give you equal time, Tom, which is what this country is all abOUL.Ed.

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