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Cycle News 1985 12 18

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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A new34mmflat slide Mikuni carburetorprovides linearfuel metenngfor better throttle response at all engine rpm levels Our newfront wheel hub is lighter andfeatures straightpull spokes l-; V ..0 8 V u V c Our new case-inducted engine features a newcylinder; newfiber reeds. and newportingfor more power spread over a wider poioerband. The crankshaft assembly is more rigid than ever anda newO-ringheadgasket improves sealing and heatdissipation. The newtires diglike crazy forbetter traction. Thenewframe's pivot pointis gussetedJar extra strength and the steering head is lower for improved handling. New 43mmforks aretreated with alumite for smootherperformance and longerfork oillife. Ournewvertical tank desWt lowers the center ofgravity and minimizes fuel sloshingfor better handling. Integrated radiator shrouds provide better comfort and durability. The newsteering head pipe is lOmm longer and the yokes arewider for more rigidi . Which transZtes into better handling and more stability. the also impressedbythehandlebars. dealer would just love to tell you Thewhite and red color scheme more about However, everything else had seemed to please everybody. to go. Even the decals. And like all ourYZS, the YZ125 still hastheindustry's only motocrosser warranty. A30-day We make the . erence: limited warranty your Yamaha Specifications are subjec t to changr without notice. Always uxar a helm et and eyeprotection. Design ed /or off-road , operator use only. 13

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