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... ...continued 1986 brakingimprovements: 1986securityimprovements: just asingle spring onthe damping side. "Other handling improvements are more subtle in character butno less importantin effect. "We've realigned thetriple clamp toput the barclamps over the steeringstem and moved the footpegshalf an inch 'forward to concentratemore of the rider's weighton the front tirepressure patch formore precise steering. . "Thehandlebars themselves have been reshaped formaximum rider comfort.And we'reusing softer rubber grips. "Working closelywithWhite "All ourmachines are now equipped withthe highly effective 240mm Grimecadisc brake.This isa self-adjusting, twin-piston hydraulic design. To the singleleading shoe rear brake we've added a return spring and alonger bushing tothe brake lever for more positive action, lengthened the brakerod, realigned all the brake parts and procured anexcellent lining material. We can now offer Can-Am riders all thestopping power anyone could ask for." carefully reworked. On the 250 this 1986 performance improvements: results in even more horsepower "As usual,the development team at withnolossoftorque.While the 500 now delivers apowerband ourRotax division has extracted still beller performance from many that's been stretched further upthe rev range. ofourpowerplants. "The500ASE has also had its "The 200ASE rotary valve enexhaust system improved along gine, introduced lastyear as a withcarburetion modifications for development from ourair-cooled asmoother bollomend. 250, has had itscylinder ports "And, ofcourse, there's the 350 reshaped, theexhaust quite ASE engine.This isaconfiguration radically, toproduce more torque that, likethe 200, was developed and more horsepower. "The560MXfour-stroke hasa from thesturdy rotary valved 250 new camshaft withincreased tim- and will, I am sure, impress competitors withitswell-balanced ingoverlap. It starts more easily. combination oftorque, power and And the power range has been lightweight. broadened further! We've also "I should also mention the new filledthe 38mm Mikuni flat-slide one-piece airbox onall models carburetor toproduce sharper, that has been completely redecleaner response. signed toprovidebetterbreathing, "Both the iiquid-cooled250 better drainage and easier mainteMXand the air-cooled 500MX nance." have had theirexhaust systems' "I am oftheopinion that the most important places foramanufacturer tomake improvements to a motorcycle arethe ones over which theriderhas nocontrol.You can compensate foralot of factors through perseverance and riding skill. Butwhen some small thing goes wrong that stops you dead in your tracks... wellthere'snoexcuse for it. "So we've made many such reliability improvements for 1986. They include addingavoltageregulator toourASE series toprolong bulblifeand wiring the taillight safely outside the fender. "We've improved the odometer cable and beefed uptheodo drive tabs, upgraded all hosesand clamps.And we've improved exhaust system mounting withan extralordmount onthepipe, an asbestos spacer under the number plate and anoverall tighter fit of system components. "And we've now goneto full rim lock devices forbetter inner tube protection." 1 986maintenanceimprovements: "Can-Am motorcycles have always been designed torequire minimum maintenance.That'sone ofthe reasonsthey're soappealingto riders whodotheirownmechanicalwork. But when you dohave to work onthem,wetrytomake that . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --, as easy as possible too. - ~ TECHNICAL DATA I III SERIES 1I00ELS 2S01lILIC I '00111 INO _ IC Il II : ASESERIES 2OOASE } - 1 ' 25OASE I 3'OASE I 500ASE "In addition tomaking the rear damper adjustable whileit's onthe bike, we've also made it easier to remove it From the bike. "We'vemade it easier toremove the rear wheel as well byaffixing a tommy bar toone end ofthe axle. "Theair filtercan now begot at onthe enduro modelsjustbyremoving aside plate. "Andthe new rote-molded gas tank hasarevised mounting system allowing fast removal and easy access totheworkings beneath." 1986 heat-oF-battle improvements: "One feature enduro riders will really appreciate isthe wide flare we've addedto the front and rear . fendersonall ASE models. "And the new seat will surely please all Can-Am riders in 1986. It'smade from denser foam and we've fullyreworked theunder-seat intake path toallowustouse thicker foam as well." 'Thelist of Can-Am improvementsfor 1 doesn't end with 986 theseat. There are alsoanum ber of even finer detail improvements that emphasize our obsession withreliability. "Butwedon't knowany other waytokeep movingtowards the perfectprivateerbike." ROTAll ElIGIIlE DIS PLACEMENT 246 ccRAVEvalve 462.3cc 562 cc4·stroke 199.3cc 246.4cc 276.7cc BORE 72mm 65mm 69mm 64.5mm 72mm 76mm 462.3cc 65mm STROK E 61 mm 65mm 79.4mm 6lmm 61 mm 61mm 65mm COOLING Liquid Air IGN ITION KakusanCDI Nipponde nsoCOl Motoplat COl LUBRICATION' Premix40:1 Oilpump CLU TCH 7 plates 5 plates TRANSMISSION 5 speed 6 speed 5speed CARBURETOR Mlkuni VM·34 MikuniVM·34 Bing40mm Bosch COt Pr m 40:1 e ix Premix25:1 6plates 6plates AIR FILTER SP ARK PLUG TYPE ;'. o' } A; BoschW275TZ ENGINE SPROCKET 1ST 1 6T CHASSIS ,'. TheCan-Am Trials Bikes: SEAT HEIGHT GROUND CLEARANCE FUELCAPACITY Power-basedrear monoshock suspension with 1 78mm travel;a shorter wheelbase and asmaller steeringhead anglefor tighter turning; as well asa towering 315mm of ground clearance. Can-AmintoducestwoTrials instrumentsdesignedto push Add in Marzocchi forks, back thefrontiersof theScience Michelin tires,Akront rims, of RidingControl. Bosch ignition, Amal carburetors Our improved 240and our new andtheprecise power deliveryof our Rotaxengines and you're 300 featuretough, lightweight, high-tensile fabricated aluminum ready to takeon the impossible with confidence. frames and swingarms;White New, go-slow technology! WHEELBASE ... WEIGHT DRY . 111.5 kg (246 Ibs) SUSPENSION, IrOnl 42mm, M1 Marz occhi TRAVEL 3OOmm(ll6") SUSPENSION, rear W Power; compressionan rebound adjustable; Quad Lin 11 progressive reaction system, hlte d k TRAVEL 320mm(12.61 SWINGING ARM He treated aluminu at m FRONTTIRE Metzeler 300, 21 REAR TIRE Metz eler 1 20,90MxR STEERINGHEAD ANGLE 26" BRAKES. front 240 mm Grimeca disc Metzeler 1 90 M,R 20, Meueier 130 x90 Mx R Metzeler 1 30,90 M,R BRAKES, rear 140 mm singleleading shoedrum CHAIN Regina RC520 REA RWHEEL SPROC KET 46T ALL ·MODEL FEATURES ~~~~~:~~il:it~'. ~~~~~~~~u~~ynOldS 531 lube frame, Qu detach rear wheel with snail camchain adjustment. ick ASESERIES FEATURES ler. 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