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Cycle News 1986 09 10

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Introdu_.--.Ā· ~ the 1987 ,Over the years, the checkered flag has fallen in front of moreYamahaYZ's than just about any other machine. There can be only three ~~ rea~nsfur success like that. Great riders, great machines, and great support. Traditionall~ Y2's have been as near to perfect motocross machines as could ever be hoped for. The right suspension coupled with the right engines, enveloped in exactly the right frame geometry made for machines that bordered on unbeatable. And if there's one thing our engineers can recognize, its a good thing when they see it . So this year'sY2's dorit feature the complete overhaul that's come to be expected with every new model yeat: Instead, they've been refined and pol. ished and tweaked to make the most 'of a good thing. Cylinders have been re-shaped for more horsepower, suspension ratios have been changed for smoother travel. Clutches improved. Even the footpegs and handlegrips were re-designed for a better grip. . And, one more year with a proven design means one more years worth of reliabili~ ' Of course, like ourITs for the last five years, every 'frl model will come with 30 Day limiUd warranty. Warranty terms are limited. See your Yamaha dealer for details. Dress properly for your ride with a helmet, eye protection, lonsl sleeved shirt, long trousers, gloves and boots. Speeifi€ations subject wchange without notice. Designedfor off-road, operator use only. IntnuJedlor experienced riI/er only. 28

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