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" the Parks & Rec folks, urging hard for a solution favorable to off·loaders. In the 201·25Occ class. Now that's what I calla break in period. ~ While preparing for the Baja de ~ddleback Off·Road Championship Sat., Nov. 21, Mike Chester of Team Honda seized his motor up. Teammate Curtis Sparks brought down not only his ATC185s to race but a new ATC250R to break in. Sparks realized Chester's problem and turned over his bike. Chester never having ridden the bike before. jumped on to take a fourth 0- CD Honda's Dean Sundahl showed up at Saddleback Park with a new DC swingarm on his ATC250R. Sundahl commented, "The swingarm worked very well, in fact it handled the rough stuff better than I thought, it worked great." Something worked good as Sundahl took top honors in the 20 I· 250cc class at the Baja de Saddleback Championship Nov. 21. .0 E CD ~ C ~ Z S Pro-Tec has now released their new single sho~k suspension kit for the Yamaha Tri-Motos. Soine of the features this little model delivers is: improved handling, four and a half inches of wheel travel. five way adjustable single shock, bearings for easy pivot. Also what makes this unit so nice is. it's a bolt on, no muss, no fuss. Kit includes: alloy swingarm, bearings, pivot bolt. .shock. All hardware is included. For more info call 7141738-0631 or 213/697· 6759. You can also write Pro-Tec, 282 Gemini, Brea, CA 92621. --_ -_._-_. . ............................. _-------- * HRD ROLL CAGE: 1 %.. '0'0.983 wall tube ReI cage. ''''0'0 repIaceebIe Nerf Bars and Husqvarna i.\troduced their first off three-wheeler at their recent '82 model preview in Sunnymead, CA. Nov. 14th. This. however, is not a production model, but it gives us an idea as to the invo!>.'ement Husky is starting to put forth. "We're very excited about the three-wheel market and look forward to the '82 season," commented Mark Blackwell. Ekmpers. NO welding reqlftd for instal1Ilion. Approx weight 681bs. Price $298.00 * HRD PORTING *8ALANCING *R&D ENGINE WQRK Done by HARRY KLEMM excusiveIY for HRD. Save some III, modify your stock engz'ne components and win, We have proven £tworks, . For more information p~ or write HRDRACING 908 N. Marcella Rialto, Cal. 92376 (714) 875-4150 DEALERS INQUIRY INVITED PhoI. or M.I Orden ONLY At the recent CRC Amateur Supercross final held in San Diego. CA. Lee Rodgers, Test Supervisor for Kawasaki, showed up on a very special KDX three-wheeler 2·cycle. The KOX was sporting their own Uni·Trak rear end witb nine inches of travel. Rodgers not only made a good showing but placed second behind "Wax" in the 201·25Occ class. Rodgers designed, built and even tested the Kawasaki to come up with a very competitive unit. Other sources say that the KOX (which is an enduro style motor and front end), wiH be released sometime in early fall of '82, which will make it an '83 model eIao labeled a KXT. • , • dRC ---~-- ----.. • -------- J9B2 ·3 and 4 Wheel Race Calendar & Memberships Now Available! Contact CRC 24518 Island Drive Carson, CA 90745 (213) 830-7519 •