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Cycle News 1988 09 07

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for less unsprung weight. And we changed the ratios for better hanelling. Butwe kept on evolving. We fought the law. And we won. Some laws you don't break. Like the law ofgravity. But we found a way to bend it.We lowered the exhaust pipe and the fuel tank togive our full-size CRs a lower center ofgravity. And we changed the seatheight and shape so you don't have to fight the bike either. We cornered 't he market on power. W improved the porting and e pipe design to deliver more power in the low and mid-. range. So you accelerate smoothly outof the corners. And your starts put you ahead ofthe pack. That can pay big dividends at the finish. -. Our track record. All ofthese changes wouldn't meana thing if it weren't for a few numbers. Seven national championships won in the past two years.Topped off by our victory in the 1988 Supercross series.And we won with the most advanced motocrossers ever built. The bikes at your Honda dealer are virtually the same as the ones that won. If that doesn't raise your blood pressure a couple ofnotches, don'tsee your dealer. See your d~ operator useonly in organized, closed-course racingevents. Make every ride an education. 'Pros know " every safe rider is a winner, and that no rider is ever too good. So no matter how long you've been riding, remember you can learn from every ride. Winners ride safely. Don't take chances. Professional motorcyclists ride to win. And they know they can't win if they don't finish. The pros also know how re.sponsible riding practices and the proper safety equipment help them finish by minimizing risks. They ride accordingly, and so should you. Use theproperequipment. Pros always use quality helmets, eye protection and protective clothing, just as all motorcyclists should. And the pros realize " no one should ever operate any motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Another part ofusingyour equipment properly is knowingyour equipment. That's why you should read your owner's manual thoroughly. And note you should never modify your silencer. Remember that CRs are designed for off-road HONDA. Come ridewithus. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice : CRs are sold ' ~S IS" without warranty. For a free brochure, see your Honda dealer, or write: American Honda, Dept."A0213, P.O. Box i055. So. Hollywood, CA 91609·i055. Showaisa trademarkofShowa Mf . Inc. Pro-Link and HRC are Honda trademarks. Q 1988 Amerg ican Honda Motor Co, Inc. (9/88)

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