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Cycle News 1986 01 08

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r ยท have to race stock ::ect some more than others. Which is why this years level ~ down, handling Yll25 oomeswith a totally new ability doesrlt) frame with improved geometry. Much of the thinking A new Ohlins-typeYamaha shock absorber with a piggyback reservoir for more accurate damping. ABrakeActuated Suspension System. Fortythree millimeter front forks with special stiction-reducing Alumite ooatings.And a"vertical"gas tank that concentrates fuel at the center of the tank: (As fuel behind our newYZ250 and YZ490 is just as innovative. Which is not surprising. We stole it from ourY2125. Their frames, for example, have benefited from the same improved geometry, the same reinforced swing-arm pivot, and the same shock absorber. On theYZ250 weve also redesigned the cylinder head and piston for more power. And on ourY2400 weve added a close-ratio 5-SPeeUiotitm entourage you to ride saftly and ...spectftl/ow riders and the environment. For further in/ormation regarding tile MSF rider course please caI/1-8oo-447-47oo. 3

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