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Cycle News 1981 11 04

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the suspension begins to stiffen.The farther the rear wheel travels, the stiffer both the spring rate and the shock damping become. What rising-rate means to you is the best of both worlds. Smooth, supple action over small stutter adjustments than you could use in a month of Sundays. While most systems have adjustments for rebound damping and pre-load only, Monocross offers rebound damping, preload and compression damping adjustments. A total of 35 settings Unique positioning ofthe Pivot ann and [-beam strut on MO/WCYoss allows that make Monosoft sltspension during the firs t ,Nt'i~~ cross more adjustable few inches of wheel travel. \ , than any suspension system on two wheels. So no matter what size you are or where you ride, Monocross can be tailored to fit your needs. Of course, there's more to the new Monocross bumps and whoop-de-doos. Stiffer, more solid system than meets the eye. Just cast yours on the conveniently exposed YZ below, and response for deep ruts and big jumps. As a result, the rear wheel stays in contact you'll see what we mean. with Mother Earth longer than ever, so you On the YZ125 and 250 [n addition to the theframe actually carries rebound damping can go faster than ever. Over more kinds of waterfor the cooling adjltstment, Monocross terrain than ever. system. features a 10-stage compression dampingadjltstAnd not only does Monocross now offer ment for a total of35 rising-rate suspension, its also got more different settings. To match the new rear suspension, the front forks have 300mm ofterraineating travel. The damper adjltsting rod inside the Monoshock is made ofa magnesium alloy to prevent heat and high oil temperature from affecting damping. Full floating rear brake makes braking smooth and predictable. Remote reservoir provides the Monoshock with plenty ofoil for reduced heat and consistent damping. The single-down-tube cradle frame is light, strong chromemoly. [t provides a low seat position and low centerofgravity.

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