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Cycle News 1978 11 15

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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~ LC') ~ $-< Q.) ..0 S Q.) > o Z AreYamaha motocross machines really as competitive as we saytheyare?Justask the man who rides one. Broc Glover, Bob Hannah and Rick Burgett rode theirs thisyearto the first grand slam in motocross history. Number One plates inAMA 125, 250, Open Class and Supercross. And they did it onworks bikes that are closer than everto theYZ125, 250 and 400waiting for you at yourYamaha dealer. We've made some significant improvements in all three models thisyean FOE one thing, power is up. And we mean up. As much as 20% in mid-range. WIth the torque you needto take the holeshot and never look back. Handling is even more responsive. Because we've increased the suspension travel, front and rear. Our exclusive nitrogen/oil M01WShock has exceptionally long travel for consistent traction andcontrol. Its fully adjustable for dampening, spring preload andnitrogen pressure. Extensive /inning A rigid triangulated swingarm means truer rear wheel tracking. And the box-section aluminum design reduces unsjm4ng weight on our largeiYZ~. 28 The newfull-floating rear brake allows the shoe to rotate with the frame rather than the swing arm for smoother, more positive braking under all track! conditions. And the swing arm pivot point is now closer to the countershaft, eliminating the needfor a chain tensioner. Our YZ125 will be a bigger threat than everin1979, with its newly-designed Monoshock. The oil andgas capacity is . dissipat~ .heat

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