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Cycle News 1977 07 06

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E ~ t e- l' 0') ...... ~ 1.0 - >- . e ::s --, .; ....with a fork. , That's because we've redesigned the front end on our RM 250. _Item. We gave itall.. new air " forks that you can adjust easily for your weight, riding style, and track conditions. What's more, they're more stable, and they steer truer, .dampen smoother, and give you a better feel of the track. " _ Item. We lengthened the traveL A bunch. From 8.6" to 9.8!' So it handles better' and bottoms out less. 28 Item. W~ installed a co to reduce the unsprung t This lets the front end ~ '; more precisely to the t t ~~ and makes for quicker handlin And, oh, ye make sure you us new front end, we bee the torque a bit. Not a 10 enough so that you'll feel the guy behind you will kn it's there.

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