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Cycle News 1976 11 23

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Brad Lackey's 390cc Husky CR will see production in 19n and will be available in January. The forks are Husky leading axle models with 240mm of travel. Brad uses springs and Kent Howerton uses springs and air. The rear suspension is comprised of (below) Fox dual rate air shocks, aluminum swingarm and a 5.00 X 17" Trelleborg rear tire with 260mm of suspension. The shocks and 17" tire will not be on the production bikes . The exhaust pipe is the production through ·theframe model that will end burned leathers and crispy thighs. Carburetion is achieved through a 38mm Mikuni, but don 't expect that on your showroom model either. Fenders are Hallman and the weight is 220 Ibs. The Kawasaki upper triple clamps are magnesium, . while the · lower ones are aluminum. Forks use ·air and prings with 230mm of ravel. This bike Is not designated for production in the immediate future, but is claimed to be the fastest bike on the circuit. Gary Semlcs has used his Kawasaki KX400 to holeshoot more motos than any other brand. 400cc aluminum engine with magnesium side covers and reed valves accounts for Kawasaki's power. Weight is 212 Ibs . ~ C(') C'J .... IlJ .0 a IlJ ;;.- o Z ... 27

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