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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·· E ;~ " O· D '"'..,.' " ... ~. ~, ,f,' . ' . ' . • ' . . T Trials tips Super digger The Yokohama Super Digger Y907, the same tire used by five-time World Motocross Champion Roger DeCoster is now immediately available from Motodesign. The Y907 was designed, the accompany press release states, "to compliment the brutal horsepower and ultra long travel suspensions of the latest motocross machinery. Increased section height and a pliable sidewall combine with low inflation pressures to produce one of the largest footprints available. A must for traction on dry .. ." Whatever. The 5.50 x IS Y907, combined with a sandy track, ought to leave the competition behind you with what appears to be terminal measles. The Y907 is available for ISinch wheels in sizes 4.10 ($3S), 4.60 ($S6), 5.00 ($4S) and 5.50 ($49) . List prices do not include shipping. Order from Motodesign, Dept. CN, P.O. Box 42SS, Memphis, TN SS104. Something for your 11 lady Here are two items that need little description. Harley-Davidson halter tops and panties come with either the famous eagle or the 11 trademark. They are available in black or orange and may be purchased from your local Harley dealer. Oh, yea, one size fits all. Lane Leavitt, trials whiz, and Len Weed, editor of an obscure publication out of Encino, CA, called Dirt Bike, have teamed on a publication titled Motor Cycle Trials, Techniques and Training, which offers over 400 photos of the world's top trials riders, including Vesterinen, Lampkin, Shreiber, Rathmell, Karlsson, Andrews, Shepard, Whaley, Coutard, Soler, Birkett and many more. Competition photos include action from World, British and American Championship events and the Scottish Six Days Trial. The text explains basic, advanced and expert riding techniques and illustrates them with numerous photo sequences. The price is $7.95 plus 75¢ postage and handling. California residents add 6% sales tax (4S¢). Foreign orders, in U.S . currency, .should include $1.50 for postage and handling. Order from Motor Cycle Trials, P.O . Box 241 , Tarzana, CA 91S56. Stop hamburger hands 26 Are your hands wonh $40? If you have had the misfortune of "hamburger hands" caused by inadequate gloves then the answer is YESI Perron Leathers spent over a year listening to rider input and suggestions before designing their ·glove. Engineered strength in a sturdy, yet supple design was the goal. Two different types of leather, one for the main body and another for the pads and gauntlet, are used. There are 20 color combinations.Custom fitting is free : Gloves are only a small part of Perron Leathers; They also make custom road race, din track and street leathers. For more information contact Perron Leathers, Dept. CN , 2 Highland Ave., Northfield , Mass. 01S60. Luft cover up OW replication Now your ' 77 -' 7S SO -400cc YZ Yamaha can look just like the ones used by Mssrs. Glover, Hannah, Burgett, Bell and Karsmakers. The Answer Products, Inc. "OW Works Replica Kit" includes a factory replica seat cover with the Yamaha logo on -c both sides; white side panels with black oval bacakground; deluxe numbers; works handlebars made of chromoly with the same bend the factory riders use (gold or yellow color); Preston Petty Front MX Fender; and finally an aluminum works silencer. For this, or a catalog full of motocross products, contact Answer Products, Inc ., Dept. CN , 7SS1 Alabama Ave., IS, Canoga Park, CA 91S0S, 21S/S40-10SS . Cover up with a high quality heavy duty seat cover from Luft. These covers have reinforced double stitching and come with factory logo on the side and the Luft logo on the back. They are available for Yamaba, Maico, Can-Am and Suzuki of'- the 1975 berm buster variety at $14.95 and up . Check out your local dealer or contact Luft Shock Factory, Inc . , Dept. CN, 7SS1 Alabama Ave. II, Canoga Park, Cal. 91S0S.