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Page 19 September 11, 1973 ONTARIO MOTOR SPEEDWAY The water cooled Can-Am went 136.537 MPH on fuel at Bonneville_ _......... _ _ .......... .......... Cli HOW TO ORDER YOUR TICKETS: teneral Admission $2.00 junior (12 and under) $1.00'-- _ Glntril Admission S·Hlo luniol' (12 and under) $2.000'- _ :~ 125 and 175 system is within the steering head, and it takes about ten minutes to change fork posi tion. Changes can be made in \12 degree increments within the six degree range. This feature alone will permi t Can-Am riders to choose the exact steering geometry desired for each particular type of riding. Riding impressions of the Can-Am are primarily favorable because of the engine's wide, useable power band. Buzzing the engine to keep it on the pipe just isn't necessary. Jeff Smith won the 500cc World Motocross Championship twice on a BSA, and won his first ISDT medal at the age of 16. He has been British MX Champion nine times and has won the Motocross des Nations four times. Where his allegiance lies in the horsepower vs. torq!Je arguement becomes obvious after - a ride on the Can-Am 175. Smith's 4-stroke persuasion has been admirably translated into 2-stroke terms in the Can-Am motocrosser. The 175 performs much like a lightweight 4-stroke single with plenty of squirt. At the same weight (216) the 125 is carrying some extra baggage, and will no doubt require some tuning tricks for MX work. The inevitable 250 should be some strong device. Bombardier has demonstrated their serious in ten t in the competi tion field, breaking their own re.cords in two classes at Bonneville th is year. And by all indications their new dirt machines are only the first models in an expanding c ompe ti tion program. They've made a good start. • The Can-Am exhibits surprising torque and tractability. Fork angle is adjustable to rider p;eference_ Cirdt Aesemd Sealing (no jwUor diSCQUlrt In V'1CtOry tiftlt seating) General Mmisslon $&.00 Junior (12 and under) SJ.oo Garage pass $5.00 plus daIlY admiWon. Infield timper parking 55.()() pm dilly admisskln. Children 8 and under a,e admiRed free in the geMral admIssion Slating areas, all days. TIcket AppllcoUon Form NAME ADDRESS Total Remittance S Check Enclosed: - BankAmericard Ace. No. Master Charge Ace. No. SIgnature: ellY/ZIP Tickets available at the Speedway Box Oflice and all Tlcketron Outlets. Mall 10: Ontario Motor Speedway Box Office 3901 East GStreet, Ontario, Call1ornia 91764 2600 miles at 109 mph without a break. Dense Lube Superchain. The only chain you never lube. Chain failure is a problem for everyone who owns a motorcycle. SelHuhricating Dense Lube Superchain just solved it. That's why Kawasaki chose Superchain for its recent record attempts at Daytona. And broke 47 American and world records for speed. and endurance. Like the world 24-hour speed and endurance record. A Superchain-equipped Kawasaki Z-I broke it-2631 miles at 109 mph - without any chain problems. That's why Dense Lube Superchain should be on your bike. You'lI never have to lube it. And it'll run cooler. faster. longer with fewer adjustments than any other chain you can buy. Dense Lube Superchain fits most makes and models- write us for details and ordering info. JACWAL CORPORATiOn Manufacturers/lmporters/Distributol'S of Motor Sport Accessories 6337 Manchester Blvd.! Buena Park/Ca. 90602/(714) 523-7660