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Cycle News 1986 12 17

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saved is unsprung! By lightening the swingarm and redesigning the suspension to eliminate the bell-crank forging, we've produced more stable, more responsive handling while retaining the ride of progressive reaction. 406ASE=~~e riders, the perfect overall answer would require the balance of a 250 mated with a somewhat more generous supply of power. Last year we gave these riders our Can-Am 350 ASE. Now an even better season is in store. Our new Can-Am 406 ASE keeps the same nimble weight as our 350 but adds a new 399cc rotary valve engine for even more tractable power. We've fitted an 8-plate clutch and a rugged 5-speed gearbox to handle the extra power. And built-in the same quicker response, bigger gas tank, Direct Link suspension improvements as on our 250. 500 ASE ~e~~~ years refining the colossal grunt of our 482cc Rotax piston port into a smooth power-ondemand generator. At the same time, we developed the ride and handling of our 500 ASE to the point where it will be the situation and not the bike that will force you to back off that power. Now we've added a Mikuni carburetor and a considerably larger gas tank. Now you can ride as hard and as fast you want for a lot longer. Choose the Can-Am setup that fits the way and the where you ride. Then go for the overall. Your class will take care of itself. Bombardier Inc. reserves the right at any lime 10 discontinue or change specifications designs. features, sizes or equipment without incurring obligation. d man-eating mudholes...

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