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I I ~ I ( I I I \ I I \ ' I I J : I I \ ' \ I 1\' ( •. I ( , ) i: -, I \ " I I / 1 / \"ll '\ I : I I I , "L" series GS Suzukls renge from the GS425L (abovel, a mlckized mini· chop priced at a suggested .1779, to the GS1000L (on the front pagel, SUzuki's top of the line GS model in custom clothes, that sells for a suggested $3669• •. 'w ,1 YOU WANT A MIG Their 500 class machine, the GS550L will bring Suzuki dealers a suggested $2329. Suzuki "L's" shown at sales seminars U.S. Suzuki has introduced a new line of custom GS·model street bikes, much similar to the Yamaha Specials and the Kawasaki LTO, with stepped seats, extended forks, -short megaphone pipes, pun-back handlebars, and other detail chenges. The G5-series bikes maintain Suzuki's excellent air forks and adjustable rear shocks, so these are likely to be the best handling of the -production line "choppers," Note the leading axle forks - a departure from standard GS configuration. Orders have been taken already, and at least one dealer in the LA. area has them in stock. . The popular GS750 is now available in the new "L" designation for $2869 sugges~ed list. - .1. F K 01 I know thot Lubri-Tech High V.1. Fork Oil maintains fork performa nce for longer than ord inary fork oils. Hey, Lubri-Tech invented fork oil for motorcycles almost ten years ago and they have kept up with the sport. Their higher viscos ity inde x (V.I.) means that the ir o il retai ns cons istent thickness through a brooder range of temperatu res. TR£ATYO MT ' 1don 't toke chances with my suspe nsion. You haven 't been racing in the dirt very long if you don 't inspect your forks regularly. If forks are leak ing, the seals are probably shot ... and it might be caused by the oil you 're using. tubri-Tech keeps seals from drying out or swelling. Some other fork oils actually couse a swell ing of the seals. I don't wont that, you don 't, and certainly no manufacturer of quality forks recommends d istorting the seals. OlD L "A FEEL If you know your bike like I do , you can ploy around with various weights of l.ubri-Tech High V.1. Fork O il to get the feel and response you wont. Blend Lubri-Tech o ils to get the viscosity you know you can win with. Change fork o il we ight as . track conditions require. But, remember to core for your forks . When I follow the Lubri-Tech 12 step race prep and use Lubri-Tech quality products, it reminds me to have my bike ready when it' s time to race. When you're your own tuner, you need all ihe help you can get. The SeriDUS No. I Always f ollow the recommendations of motorcyde and equipme nt mc nufccturers. Always use Ivbr i-Tech lubricants and per fo rma nce chemica ls as recommended. Lubri-Tech Prc dvcts. 1251 N. Kilbo rne Rd.• Gurnee.ll60031 : ••• _ 5. •