Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1980's

XR500 Honda Big Bore Kit Ma ke your '79-82 XR500 into a 600 wi th our kit . Includes cyl in der sleeve . 11 :1 forged piston and copper gask et . Call or write ENGINE DYNA MICS . P.O. Box 2B38 . Petaluma. CA 94953. (707) 7 63 · 7519. (24 5-4 6) ' " REWA RD" " FOR STOLEN HUSK Y. '86 W R4 00 . Fram e #W P14665. Stolen 10 -30-8 7 In Cen tervi ll e. Virg ini a. Seat has repa ired tea r on rear cor ner . If you see a Spu d on m y bike. please call (9 19) 3 3B-829 6 collect. (34 5) Anyth ing Else Is Just A T-Shirt Th ese Cycle News " A nyt hing Else Is History" Tshi rts and jerseys reflect bot h our dedicat ion to br ing ing you up to the m inute coverage and your ded ication to gen ing the mo st fr om the source yo u choose to cover your favorite sport . You can wear t hese sh irts w ith pr ide, but w e suggest you wear pan t s tooll Ord er you rs today from t he Cycle News products order form locat ed be low the advert isers index. Sor ry ...T ~ sh i ns ava ilable in small size only, je r seys ava ilabl e in small and medium s ize onl y. (5ITFN ) See t he new National Champ ion plus the World 's top ice racers batt le it out! !! 500cc and no br akes ' Indicate the loca tion of your cho ice from the Fall 1987 Series. SEATTLE -OAKLAN D· SAN DIEGO . S19 .9 5 each or $39.95 (all t hree). RA2 VIDEO. 1828 E. Walnut St .. Pasadena. CA 9 1 10 7. or call (8 18 ) 44 9 · 117 5 . (14 5/ P) 6 TT500 FLATTRACKER: NOT RACED SINCE 1983. Som e spares . good condit ion . S700. (3 14) 92B 4407. (14 51 Shock mods. perf ect condition. S2050. (30 9 178333 0 1. (14 5-46) ;> 19B6 CAN -AM 560 ROTAX . Enduro. Supenrapp. $1700. (9 15) 59B -9236 . (145-4 7) 00 ........ .... (l) ..0 (l) o Z Nighthawk Parts For Sale 1984 Hond a Nightha wk part s. Part ing bik e out . (3 14) 869-5091 Russ. (1451 D' s LEATHERS. (4 19 172 9 · 9 63 9. (145 -1 9) '72 Norton Production Roadracer 4- speed trans. 3200 miles. Like new. S3750. (602) 7 95-4 5 53 days. (60 2) 624-3403 even ings. (34 5) Help Wanted Sales Service Parts Wo rld 's largest Honda dealership w ith stores in Or la ndo. Tampa , West Palm Beach . Florida. Openings in all departments. M ail appl icat ion to HONDA W ORLD. 6436 E. Colon ial Dr. Orlando. FL 32B07. (244 -45) Orlando, FL! Professional. experi enced mechan ics needed for immediate fu ll tim e. Hire in Su nny Orlando. Make 525.000 to 530.000 per year w ith med ica l, profit sharing and other benefits. Call Tom (305) 27335 79 . (245·46) ***M /C Technicians*** Are you rea dy for a cha nge? The M / C MECHANICS INSTITUTE i n Phoen ix. AZ is now accepti ng appl ications for the pos iti on of In structor. No teaching background necessary . Excell ent com pa ny benefits. Interested appl icants should contact Larry Barrington at (BOO ) 52B·79 95 . (24 5-4 6) Kaw Service Writer/ Une Mechan ic Lot s of full t i me work. year. round in So Cal. Medical benefits . paid vacat ion and generous comm issions for M ech an ic. Have pr id e w orki ng for the #1 Kawasaki deelerstnn in the Wes t . Send resum e an d pict ur e to COVINA KAWASAKI. 1017 W . San Bern ard in o Rd. Covina. CA 91722 . (245 -46) S.F. BAY AREA DEALER SHIP HAS IMM EDIATE f u ll lim e Parts Counter posi tio n avail abl e for respo nsible self -motivated people. Parts depart ment w ork experie nce requ ired. Pay range is $8 $1 1 per hou r . Exce lle nt medical ben efits. Send resu me to Cycl e News. Dept GCD. P.O. Box 49B . Long Beach. CA 90 801 . "NOTICE: tho se peopl e who re sponded to t his ad-please resubmit yo ur resum e. (245- 4 6) Immediate Opening For exper ienced motorcycle Serv ic e Technician. North Ora nge County multi-line dealersh ip. Send resume or ca ll f or appoi ntme nt . LA HA BRE SUZUK I. 1200 W Wh in ier Blvd. La Habre . CA 90631 . (2 13) 691 -3273. (714) B71-52 11. (24546 1 Wtd : Exp Parts Technician Immediat e opening in Parts department . North Orange County mu tt i -Iin e deal ers h ip. Sen d resume or call for appointment . LA HABRE SU2UKI, 1200 W W hi n ier Blvd . La Hebre. CA 9063 1. (2 13 ) 691 32 73 . (7 14) B71 -521 1. (24 5-4 6) Honda Technician Why w ork for the rest . when yo u can work fo r the best l W e're looking for one good Technician. Call today . HONDA M /C OF GARDE NA. (2 13) 0603. (14 5) no- Experienced Mechanics Excell ent opport unity. Good benefits , good pay . Honda. Yamaha . Suzuki dealership in SW Florida. Send resu me FT. M EYERS CYCLE & M A RINE. 21 54 Fowler. Ft . M eyer s. FL 33901 or (BI 3) 334-7802 ask fo r Chuck. (14 5) ** H.D. Technicians ** The Phoen ix and Orlando H.D. tra in ing cent er s ar e look ing for experi enced Technicians to joi n it' s Ins tructor team . Good ben ef it s. Gr eat care er. Inq uire to J . Kraemer . M /C MECHANICS INSTITUTE. (BOO)52B -7995. (240ITFN) 38 FREELA NCE JO URNALIST / PHO TOGRAPHER needed for faSl..growing off -road and street bike pub lication s. Call the CORVA NEWS. (71 4) B95 · 3085 . (344·45) -----.. ------ ~-- Business Opportunites ON E PIECE Z LEATHERS ; FITS 5'10· . 14 5 Ibs. Good cond it ion . $300 incl uding back protector. (213 ) 531 -12 25 ask fo r Robin . (345-46) 19B6 FZ600 RACE READY. KEIHIN CRs, Mega cam s. Fali con crank. Superbike Mike head . Works Perlorma nce shock. gear ing . tires. FJ600 rolling chass is. spa re motor, spar es too num ero us to Jist. Call for info. (9041 375-70 56 eves. Bil l.(345) Used 1987 Husky 510TX Perf ect conditi on. Call (4 14) 684·0237 befo re 5 pm . (345 -4 7) Patch Things Up With a Cycle News patch. This te rrific looking patch w ill stand ou t no man er w here you ch oose to pu t it . Sew it on your gear bag or over that hole in the . knee of your favorite jeans. Wherever it is, it will sh ow the pr ide you have in your favorite sport. Order yours today for only $ 1.50 from the Cyc le News products order form loca ted below the advertisers index. (5/TFN) Montesa Parts 50% off. Li quidating inventory at BURBANK YA M AHA . 180 1 Burban k Blvd . Burb an k. (245 -4 61 Wan ted: 35mm Ceriani Forks 1987 CR250 Honda The Best In M /C Books Tired Of Smog & Traffic W hy not mov e to Wa sh in gton and buy a motorcycle dealer ship that's been in busin ess 15 years . Have it all . shop. w ar ehou se, house an d small fr uit orcha rd. for less t han the po ce of an average ho use in Southern Cal if ornia. Easy te rms.(509) 659 0 15 1. (345 ) OFF· ROAD & ENDURO BUSINESS opport unities. Full schedule w ith permits. So Cal area. 3000 r ider ma iling li st . For info call (7 14 1689 -6 114 . 124546) Need A Sponsor? Professionally written resume/ pr oposal s. Reason ab ly pri ced. fast serv ice . 25 year s motorsport s mark eting experie nc e. Call Tom in So Cal. (6 19 ) 4 79 ·6016 eveni ng s. . (145 ) SU2 · KAW DEALERSHIP. Sant a Bar bara/G ol eta. CA. Ma ny opti ons. 11 year locat ion and phon e nu mbe r. Call (80 5) 964 -7893 days . (80 5) 96 7 · 43 05 even ings. (34 5 -4 6) Positions Wanted " Harl ey Racers. M achi nes and M en" by Girdl er, 1934-1986. super. $19 .95 . " Hlust rated Harley Davidson Bu yer s Gu ide" by Gird ler. values/best buys. $14 .95 . " Road Racers Reveal ed " by Cathcart. 100 color ph oto s behi nd th e sce nes. $1 2.9 5 . Add $2.00 shipping. Vi sa/MC. 100s more in our 1988 Motorcycle Book Cat alog. $1 .00 (fre e wi order ). HOSKING CYCLE WO RKS. CN. RFD # 1. Box 136 . Accord. N.Y. 12404.(91 4)626·423 1. (145/ P) 1986 RTL250 Honda Factory Trial s bik e. new . very rar e. $2995. HON DA OF W INSTON -SALEM . (9 19) 765 -0330. (14 51 '84 250/'85 500XC Husky Bot h bikes have lo w mil eage by Vet rider . 25Occ • . S8 50 . 500cc. s 1250 / 0 BO. Call f or details. (805 ) 9B4 -B08 5 evenings . (14 5-4 6) Wanted : Old M aico pans and bi kes. 1971 ·1975 25 0.. 400. 450. 50 1. Call (4 15) 656- 93 5 1 days. (4 15) 7960218 eve nings. Mike. ( 14 5 1 Kawasaki Drag Race Bikes H-2 Pro stock. H-1 sing le eng ine dr agst er. H·2 twi n eng ine dragster . Com ple te. ma ny spa re par ts . Exreco rd holders. M ake off er. (4 15) 427 -4246 or (4 15 ) 7 57 ·2966. (14 5) ENTRY LEVEL POSITION WANTED. Motor cycle enth usia st w ith 20+ years seeks good career oppon uOity. Can relocate Quickly. Sen d details. J . Kurth . 3245 0 Si m pso n . Ft. Br ag g. CA n5437 (344 -4 5) 1986 YZ490 Yamaha ***Har-Dav Manager*** lLUILEr .lU('.fo.:I"'. . 1987 CR250 Bought July 27 As used on XR750 and man y other racers. Legs only or com plete asse mbly . M ust be excellent co ndi tio n . A lso wa nt 4 LS 230m m magnesium brake. such as Fontana. Cer iani. Oldani . for vintage racer . (9 19 ) 78 2 -930 9 . (14 5-4 6) Very low miles. Terry kit forks. White Bro s shock.. $1400. Call (213) 64 3-0 70 7 days. (2 13) 374·5778 eves. Ann. . (145 -46 ) W e need a GOOD/ SHA RP individual who knows HOs and is willing t o improve four per son, high volu me parts and access ories store . Top pay. 5 days. per manent. LAIDLAW ·S. So Cal. (Bl B) 572· OB19 da ys. (81 8) 445-2062 eve ni ngs . (244 . 4 5) TWO QUICK -WAY BORING BARS . FW w it h Un i stand an d FWH. S2CXlO or trade for three 1920 Am e r ican moto rcycles . Call (51 7 ) 349 -7100 Joe . (345/47/EOI) Immediat e open ing s for experienced personnel. Kaw asaki knowledge pr eferr ed. Call (702) 382· B6 15 . (242 -4 5) Needs an Assi stant Mechan ic. Job loca ted in So Cal. Good mechanical skills and own tools. Must be over 21 . See Nat ional roa draces and learn to dr ive a big r ig . Call Rich ard . (213) 4B4 9323. (24 5 ·4 7) Road Sales Rep NEW DYMA G W HEEL SET FOR ·83 ·B5 VS750F Honda. $600; on e new Standard rear wheel with disc . $ 100. Possib le trad e for OTtTZ Yamaha stuff. (345 /47/EQI) Call (5 17) 349-7100 Joe. Parts & Sales Managers California Superbike School Di st ributo r of Motocross & ATV prod ucts seeks Sales Reps. Top comm issions paid. most areas availa ble . Call M ike PROMOTION PRODU CTS. (714) 94 7 ·B805. (14 5) HARLEY SPRINT CR TT WANTED. Fair price for right bike. Call (517) 34 9-71 00 Jo e. (34 5/47/ EOI) Speedway Motorcycle Ice Rac ing USA V5 . The World 198 7 CR125 : EXCELLENT CONDITION . Full Pro Circuit. neve r raced. 10 hours new. $1650. (7 14) . 974 -7066. (145) Will Trade Or $18,000 Jeff Stanton's 19B5 Nationa l box van . Too many extras to list. (51 7) 741 -3 627 . (345-46) How's Your Sense Of Humor The MX CAT Com ic Book is the perfect test. If you don 't th ink it 's funny you probably didn't laugh when you r pr om date fell in th e punch bowl or when your dad backed the car out of the gara ge before he opened th e door . Don 't delay...order your MX CAT Com ic Book today and let the whole fam ily enj oy a good laugh on you . They're just 75C and avai labl e by us ing the Cycle News products order form loca ted below the advenisers index. (5/TFN) a r< M an y extras. excellent cond ition. s 1BOO. (2 T6 1 (14 5-46) 25 7 -36 85 . TWO XR750 HA RLEY-DAVlDSONS: 'B6 Lawwill fram es. fr esh engi nes. Kosm an wh eel s & adjuste r tr ip le clamps. Ale xand er cy linder head s. Ohl in or W or ks shocks. 42mm Ceri an i or 60mm Simons U.D.X. for ks. extra whee ls. (3 13) 659 -3585 Iex Peel. (34 5-4 6) 500 HA RLEY-DAVID SON ROTA X. Knight f ram e. Kosman wh eel s. 42mm forks. everyt h ing is new except engine is out of my tr ail bike. (3 13) 6 59 35B5 Tex Peel. (345-46) 600 HAR LEY-DA VIDSON ROTAX. Knig ht fr ame. Kosman wheel s. 42mm forks. Works shocks. everythi ng new . (3 13) 659-35B5 Tex Peel. (345 46 ) 1985 XR350 Senior beginner ow ned . Complet ely set up w it h all the best. never abu sed. s 1350. (2 13) 925 9678. (44 5) Lectrons FZ600 Yamaha 34 HV bo lt -on rack set -u p. Ab le to use stock air box and cable Wit h FJ600 manifolds. $400. 0&0 pipe. $ 125; st eeri ng dampe r. $25 . (31 3) 635-3043 after 6 pm EST. (34 5-461 It Was A Very Good Year 1974 saw Nixon nose dive in the pol it ica l Wo rld and Kne ive l nose dive into th e Snake Rive r. What a yearl Now you can have a piece of it. courtesy of Cycle News. We have a lim ited number of very spec ial Posterbook Newspapers ava ila ble from that memorab le year~ The photographs and illustrati ons in the Posterbook w ill conj ur e up wonderfu l images and memories fro m that enigmat ic era . Save a bit of history for yourself. Order your Cycle News Post er book Newspaper today fo r only $2 .00 from t he Cycl e News products order form located below the advert isers ind ex. (5ITFN) TRIUMPH PARTS: SPEEDOS. TACKS. ENGINE pans. Barnes pr ima ry cover . BSA. Triumph aluminum fuel tank -MX . complete eng in es. Racer pans: Tr iumph , BSA. Harl ey engines re buit t. vintag e rac er eng in es bui lt by a vintage guy . Don 't let the mountain address scare you off ... save this ad (406) 248-2 374. (40 6) 24 8 -3 045 Lee. (145 46) 1977 RD400 Can-Am Goodies And Bikes This bike is abso lute ly m int. stock and cherry. (213) 592 · 512 7 eve ni ngs . (145 -46) OEM & aftermarket part s & accessories for you or your 19B6 & 19 B7 ASE . 19 84 ·1 9B7 seat covers. assorted co lors. $19.95 . Jerseys. pants. ATK spri ng kits & ot he r st uff tool UPS. Visa/M C/ COD. M IKE'S CYCLE SUPPLY. Baton Rouge. LA . (BOO)367 -5209. (504) 355 -4 525 . (24 5ITFN) ' 8 7 FXRS Harley Sport Edition Abs olutely perfect w ith onl y 2800 roa d miles. New S9195 . $6 750. (504) 2 93 - 8400 . (5 0~) 2 91 · 722 7. 1145-46) 38 Keihin Carb New $125/080 (30917B3-3301 . (145-47) ? 1986 RG500 Suzuki Nonh Dakota license. title. $4OOO 0 BO. (70 1) / B52 -4304. (701 ) B52-0 2 6B. (14 5-46) 1966 Triumph Bonneville 650 Classic English iron . New clutch. pr imary chain . dr ive chain. bun ery brakes• .fork seals. steering head bear ing s. Ve ry dep e nd ab l e. affordabl e classic. Ice blue pain t. match i ~g eng ine and frame nu mbe rs. M ust sell fast. $l BOO OBO. (7 14 ) B25/ 7601. (14 5/ P)

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