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Cycle News 1984 11 28

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~ 00 C'I .... (l) ,.D S (l) ;> o From Dunlop comes the KI40ST knobby, which is specially designed [or use under soft course conditions. Its features include a thermoplastic compound [or quick warm-up and a scooping lug that hooks up in soft, loamy conditions [or added traction and acceleration. Available in 1301 80-18 and 140/80-18 sizes, the tire replaces the Dunlop K690A in 18-inch sizes. Bridgestone M37 ([ront) and M38 (rear, shown) MX tires are suitable for hard-packed surfaces as well as loose dirt, soft sand and mud. Equipped with a rim guard to prevent dirt and other debris from getting trapped between the tire and rim, they also offer a sectional block pattern [or an increased contact area. Available at your Bridgestone dealer in 90/90-21 and 100/90-21 size [or the front and 120/80-18, 120/90- 18, 130/80-18 and 140/80-18 sizes [or the rear. The Pirelli MP7 street tire is the first radial motorcycle tire offered [or sale in the U.S. The tire is claimed to give less rolling resistance and tread de[ormation a-well as longer li[e. See your Cosmopolitan Motors dealer [or more info. Bridgestone's V-rated Spitfire SPOrt oI (Front) and Sport 02 (rear, sl1own) deliver high performance [or the sports-oriented rider. They have a center groove and a large block pattern, and are designed [or better control on wet surfaces. The Sport 01 comes in five sizes, the 02 in six sizes. P,relii's MT-35 Hardcross knobby tire is designed [or maximum traction on adobe tracks or other hard surfaces. The center knobs alternate in large and small sizes, with two additional rows o[ knobs located to either side. In 3.00-21, 4.25-18 and 5.00-18 sizes at your J T Racingdealer. The high performance V-rated K391S Sport Elite [rom Duntop now comes in models specifically designed [or some of the latest road burners. The 150/80V-16 (rear) and 120/90V-16 (front) combination is designed [or the Yamaha FJ 1100, while the match oLthe 140/80V-17 (rear) and 120/90V16 (front) [its the Honda VFIOOOF Interceptor. The 120/90V -16

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