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ride and poker run: Motorcycle Tire Center of Las Vegas will give a free front tire (up to $60 value) with the purchase of rear tire. and a free hat with any purchase. Nevada Yamaha in Vegas has given two T-shins to be given away in the product drawing. while AI's Cycle Shop has donated two riding jerseys and a battery charger and Bess Brothers Cycle Shop in Henderson. NV. has donated a helmet. As of press time there were 389 mail entries, so come on out and join the fun. Mail entries are now closed but you can sign up at the stan of the event, which is located on the old Barstow to Vegas stan area nonh of Barstow. To get there take 1-15 from Barstow to the Harvard Rd. exit. then take the frontage road four miles north to Alvord Rd., and cross back over the freeway. The Bureeu of Land Management will hold the first meeting of the newly formed CaIfomia Desert Di&trict Multiple-Use Advisory Council on Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday. Nov. 14, 1981, In the Magnolia Room, Ralncross Square,· 3443 Orange Street. Riverside, CA from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. both days. The public Is Invited to attend. California Desert DIstrict Manager Gerald E. Hillier and Auoclate Director of the Bureau of Land Men· agement Edward L Hastey are scheduled to open the meeting. The meeting agenda includes introduction of the Council members. a briefing on the CaIHornia Desert District programs, review and recommendations on proposed arnendmenta to the CalIfornia Desert Plan end dlacualon of the range rnenagement and stewardahip program. There Is time set aside both days of the meeting for the public to comment. The new 150member Council. recently appointed by Secretary of the Interior James G. Watt, will replace the Advisory Committee that oversaw the development of the California Desert Plan. The new Council will be involved with the implementation of the California Desert Plan. They will meet periodicelly to gather and analyze information. hear public testimony. and. in an advisory cepacity only. develop recommen· datlons for managing the public lands in the best public interest. The second of a series of public meetings on multiple use of recreational trails in California will be held Friday. Nov. 20 in Fresno. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. at 2550 Mariposa Mall. in the Auditorium, Room 1036. The public will be invited to ask questions and comment about the advantages and disadvantages of using the same trails for hiking, horse riding. bicycling and off-road motor vehicles. Also on the agenda will be a progress repon on the Irvine Coast Trail. The Committee will take a field trip Thursday. Nov. 19 on the Squaw Leap to Kerckhoff Lake Trail along the San Joaquin River. "Don't spend any more money on shovela. picks. mechanical tampers, ete.," says a bulletin in the AMA Pro Report. a newsletter that Is mailed to every licensed pro racer. "Beginning next year. you (pro motocrossersl are not allowed to do any construction work on the starting area. either In back of or in front of the starting gate. We will ask promoters to meke starting areas as smooth and equal as possible in order to eliminate the problems of rutted out starting arees." Mechanical tampers? l • Answering complaints about children of racers not 'being, allowc:d in lQe,.pits, Pro Report states, "Our insurance company will not allow us to issue pit passes to anyone under 16 years of age. In fact. insurance companies for other sports take a similar position so this is not just a motorcycle race rule ... 11982 BMW line-up announced I ~ e - National level MX racing will come to a close for the season when the San Diego Supercross goes off on November 14. Though Suzuki's Mark Barnett locked up the title on July 11 with a win at the Los Angeles round, he hopes to put one more victory under his kidney belt before the year ends. "I want to win the final race of the series. Then there will be no doubt who is king'" said Barnett. In conjunction with Rio Salado Community College of Phoenix, AZ. Motorcycle Mechanics Institute has been selected as a public community college campus for basic education in motorcycle mechanics. Beginning Jan. 18. Institute instructors will conduct a one-semester lecture and lab course, for college credit, using current Institute facilities. For more iilfo on the program. contact the MMI at 6021 869-9466. Honda will be fielding a National MX support team through the coming season. Riders will be salaried, on a bonus program for top finishes, and will compete in National MX, Supercross and Trans-USA rounds. George Ellis will head the program as he did through the Trans-USA this year. Riders confirmed so far are former LOP rider Steve Martin, who will ride the 250cc Nationals. Larry Woslck. who will ride In the 500cc Nationals, and Jim Ellis, also slotted for the big bore division. 00 (j) The new R86LS is a sporty bike with improved wider wheels. r&-designed tall with built-In grip. spoiler-type fairing and more top speed. The R100RS is the sport version of the R100 saries with short bars and fairing. Sources tell us that Honda may be dropping a new powerplant on the National MX circuit in the 250cc class in '82. Watch for an in·line twin with cross-over exhaust. dual carbs and water-cooling. Rumors floating about have said that Suzuki was dropping its offroad/enduro team for 1982. Suzuki spokesman Chip Hennen, however, said. "We are stili determining the extent of our Involvement in enduro competition in 1982." The charity raffle being organized by KK Motorcycle Supply to help with the medical expenses incurred by injured Winston Pro Series competitor Hank Scott. will be conducted during the Motorcycle Dealemew trade show in Cincinnati. OH. Feb. 20-22, 1982. Malco held Its preaaldealer show on Monday Nov. 8 in southern California. They formally introduced their 490 single shock MXer. the Alpha 1. at the show. (eN reeders saw It three weeks ago.) Enduro The R100RT (abovel remains the top-of·the-llne tourer. PrIces on R100 bikes should be the same as '81. The R80 GIS (below) Is metallic blue. riders will also get the single rearshock suspension becauaa Malco's enduro line ·conslsts of their motocr0888r with a dealerInstalled kit consisting of a larger gas tank. headUght. speedo, sid. stend. skid plate and lightweight silancer. Malco will also have a new acceuory line, Crou Line. which will feature a wide range of products and for the first time. leathers and other products for owners of other motorcycle branda. Fred Merreck has resigned as president of Bell Helmets. Succeeding him in the pPlition."p1l ~ PhiHip L.·~8tthews. • 7