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v","c. H~ • • ~.......---------~ MOTORCYCLE CENTERS GSX·R SERIES RETURNS TO WILLOW SPRINGS So. Califomia-GSX-R racing returns to Willow Springs .Raceway February 14-15 with increased contingencies, AFM (South) sanctioning, and sponsorship by Vance & Hines Motorcycle Centers. National series finals are Oct. 9-11 at Riverside Raceway. This year, total series contingencies for all regions combined will far exceed the $285,000 posted in 1986. Nationally, hundreds of riders are expected to participate and thousands ofspectators will attend. According to industry experts, the GSX-R series represents "revitalized racing at the grassroots level." Attendance for 1987 series is predicted to well surpass 1986. "We're sponsoring this event because we strongly believe that racing enhances the sport," Terry Vance, Vanqe & Hines Motorcycle Centers president, said. "This is one area that allows privateers the chance to compete against each other equally and responsibly... it all comes down to skill, both riding and mechanical" guaranteed and your new bike warranty remains in effect. I believe that every bike is really a performance bike: no matter what size it is or its use, you want it to run its best:' In response to his own belief, Hines created the most thorough tune-up package available anywhere. STAY TUNm WITH VANCE & HINES "We're a complete service and accessories headquarters," Vance emphasized, "offering a personalized brand of service not found anywhere else. Combined with our mechanical expertise and a wide selection of accessories, we're perfect for cruising, touring and highperformance machines:' In fact, vance & Hines specializes in "same-day service," provided an appointment is made. Hines added, "I want every bike to run just as the factory intended. Our Total Tune-up is VANCE & HINES RAISES THE STAKES Vance announced a new contingency program for riders in both 750 and 1100 (open) classes: $50 for first and $25 each for second and third. Riders must display Vance & Hines decals on both sides of the fairing and use Vance & Hines advance units, brake lines, batteries, brake pads or clutch kits. Decals will be available at sign-up. (Winners in both classes at the'Riverside finals will receive $250, $150 and $100 for the top three slots.) "By upping the stakes and posting contingency funds at Willow Springs, we're demonstrating our total commitment to riders and their machines," vance added. "I believe that whether a person races or not, they still want a bike to run the way it was supposed to run." 1987GSX·RSERIES .SCHEDULE WILLOW SPRINGS RACEWAY 5anctioned by AMF (South) Gates open at 8 am.Jfinais on SUnday FEBRUARY 14-15 MARCH 14-15 APRIL 18-19 MAY 16-17 VANCE & HINES FOR ALL RIDERS JULY 4-5 AUGUST 15-16 . According to vance, this philosophy is the foundation behind Vance & Hines Motorcycle Centers. With Byron Hines, 5-time Motorcycle Mechanic of the Year, Vance opened the fastest growing chain of motorcycle centers specializing in Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha repairs and servicing. LA MIRADA (Imperial at Valley View) 14232 E. Imperial Hwy. ~ _II ....:.......JJ ~ > ~i=~~r SEPTEMBER 19-20 .~~C'. NATIONAL RIAlS HI.ri• • OCTOBER 9-11 RIvenIcIe Rae I WIIJ- ~ SUNVALLEY ~ L (Sunland at Penrose)' 9007 Sunland Ave. a * Sun Valley, CA 91352 (118) 788-lI02ll Whe.ther riders are getting ready for the GSX-R series or tuning up for spring riding, the Vance ~ Hines Total Tune-up includes •. valve adjustment • cam chain adjustment • check compression· change 011 and filter • clean or replace air filter· drain float bowls and flush· clean petcock or fuel filter· change shaft drive oils· install new spark plugs· install new points and condensers· set dwell· set timing • adjust clutch· lube and adjust drive chain • check sprocket condition· lube and adjust all cables· check and adjust brakes· check brake fluid· check coolant level· check battery water • check terminals, bulbs and fuses· grease all fittings· synchronize carburetors· set fuel screws· check tire pressure and condition • check suspension· adjust steering stem bearings· tighten all nuts and bolts· test ride. "That's our Total Tune-up package," Hines explained, "but I want to really emphasize that any personal need or variation is discussed and attended to:' At Vance & Hines, computerized tire balancing (within 1 gram tolerance) is also available as are the latest in tires and accessories. In short, Vance & Hines is the rider's complete motorcycle cenrer. . "In the race program out at Willow Springs," Vance concluded. "we're running an ad with a 10% discount coupon in it (see program for details). We'd like everyone to take advantage of the offer. So come on out to the track and support the sport. The GSX-R series is an exciting opportunity to do just that." i .~ ~ ~ \ ,. TORRANCE (Sepulveda at Crenshaw) 24li6 Sepulveda Blvd. Torrance. CA 90501 l7l3153CH!14 'b -n'r' ~ ~ .... ~ " ... ANAHEIM MOTORCYCLE CENTERS • .~, .....J L---:: (~5atHarbore.tt. ~~'f north to Vermont) < * . 828 W. vermont Ave." Anaheim. 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