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Cycle News 1986 05 28

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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When three months of preparation come down to the last .001 ofa second.. Yance trusts Autolite. ~rofesSi.onais like Terry Vance don't take ch.ances. They put their trust In proven performers. You see, there's just not much room for error in professional drag racing. The outcome is often decided by a margin of one thousandth of a second! That's the main reason why Vance and tuner/partner Byron Hines rely on the new premium quality AutoIite motorcycle spark plugs. They know that when everything is on the line, they can depend on Autolite features, Autolite performance and Autolite quality. for long distance endurance racing. This Autolite exclusive feature makes it much easier for the spark to jump the gap. This is very important under conditions of hfgh RPM load, cold starting and lean fuellair mixtures common in today's motorcycles. In addition to the necked~ center electrode tip, the new Autolite motorcycle plug is literally packed with other high performance features: A high chrome nickel alloy copper core center electrode for clean running and enhanced fouling resistance; strong internal gas-tight seals to resist high compression leakage; and a high dielectric alumina insulator to prevent electrical leakage and misfire. Perfonnance Is standard equipment Autollte quality Is legendary Introdudng the New Autolite Motorqcle Spark Plug The new Autolite motorcycle plug was specially developed for high-revving, high-output motorcycle engines. The new plug's unique design provides quick starts, crisp throttle response under varying loads and temperatures, and strong spark output at speeds exceeding 14,000 RPM. This new plug works so well that Vance and Hines use it - right out of the box - in their 200 horsepower, 165 MPH Pro Stock drag bike. Not prototypes, not "one-off" plugs, bUt the same new design of plug you can buy. The Autolite name is respected around the world for quality and technological leadership. Like Terry Vance, Autolite goes all-out to be the best. ' You want reliable performance, not excuses, so Autolite puts everything they know into every plug they make. Next time you need spark plugs, trust AutoIite. Even if you don't run the quarter mile in eight seconds at . 160 MPH, it's nice to know you're backed by the spark plug technology that does... Autolite. Autollte features make the difference The new Autolite plug puts an end to the myth that "all spark plugs are the same:' A close look shows Autolite is very different. The biggest difference is at the tip of the center electrode. AutoIite engineers have developed a unique.center electrode tip I •• I Allied Manufactures Fram, Bendix and Autolite Quality Parts Allied AtlwmlIrtatt Dhri8lon 105 Pawtucket Avenue East Providence, AI 02916 4W ED 15

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