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Since making Its debut as one of the top values In motorcycling dDUar-wlse, and one of the most versatile bikes available performance-wise, Yamaha's SECA II ill has continued to move as quicklyoff the showroom floorasIt does ontwisty back roads. In 1996, Yamaha has taken the SECA U already sleek styling and enhanced the look by 's adding a lower cowl as standard equipment. The genesis Inspired engine, cradled by a large diameter frame, sports true downdraft carburetors for superb torque, a loftyrev-range and excep.tional smoothness throughout the entire powerband. With this combination of engine and frame, theSECA Uis ascomfortable cruising thehighway asit.Isontightcountry back roads. The SECA II has the precision handling of its super-sport brethren courtesy of Its advanced frame and performance-minded 38mm front forks. In the rear the SECA II utilizes an oval section swlngarm for strength to keep the rider in control while employing link·ty single shock rear pe suspension. Tocomplement the bike's superbly engineered versatility is a comfortable seat that leaves the riderwith an agileseating position whichIs comfortable enough for long cruises and easy two-up riding. Combine this with a fuel tank sufficient for long-range cruising and a low-profile slotted windscreen for wind protectionand style, arider can goa long way ontheSECA II. In 1996, the SECA II will be offered in Black or Red color schemes and is available at partici· pating Yamaha dealerships nationwide. GOLETA Yamaha in Goleta 5718 Homster Ave . Goleta, CA 93117 (805 -9898 )967 ALABAMA AUBURN Tw inCit iesYamaha 851 Stage Rd. Auburn Al 36830 , (334 )821-0 439 DOTHA N Dothan Powersports 1760 RossClark Circle, S.E. Dothan, AL 36301 (8001444-4502 CALIFORNIA AZUSA Berts Motorcycle Mall 900WestFoothill Blvd. Azusa, CA 91702 (818)334-1288 BURBANK Yamaha Burbank 1801 W.Burbank Blvd. Burbank. CA 91506 (818)845-8738 0' CUCAMONGA Yamaha of Cucamonga 9760 Foothill • Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909)987·241 1 ElCAJDN . EI Ca Yamaha lon 660 EfCalon Blvd. EI Cei n, CA 92020 o (619)44 2-G941 FAIRFIElD FalrfNlId CycleCen1er 1370 Ho iday In. l FalrfNlld, CA 94S33 (707)422·7680 HAYWARD Hayward Yamaha 27185 Mission Blvd. Hayward, CA 94544 . (510)537·2257 LAGUNA NIGUel Mission Ya maha 25891 Crown Valley Parkway Laguna Niguel CA 92677 , (714)582-ll351 . LOSANGELES Ted Evans Yamaha 13347 Washinglon Blvd. Los Angelas, CA 90066 (31 0)306-7906 MODESTO Yamaha01 Modesto 1302 9th St"", t Modesto, CA 95354 (209)527'5603 MURRIETA Murrieta Motorsports 268IiO .Iafferson Ave. #A Murrieta, CA 92582 • (909)698-4123 ONTARIO Montclair Yamaha 11195 Cen1ral A... Ontari , CA 91762 o (909)628-47 48 PASADENA Pasadena Yamaha 2900 E.Colorad Blvd. o Pasadena.CA 91107 (818)795-4129 • REOONOO·BEACH DelArneYa maha 1512Aviation Blvd.. Red ondo Beach, CA 90278 (310)372-88 91 SACRAMENTO Cap Yamah itol a 4622 Auburn Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95841 (800)7·YAMAHA SAN DIEGO Fun Blka Cenlar 468 Convoy Sl 9 SanDiego, CA 92111 (619)27 8-E835 SANFRA NCISCO Golden Ga Cycles te 1540 Pine St. SanFrancisco, CA 94109 (415)771 -4535 SAN JOSE San JoseYamaha 776 North 13th St. SanJose,CA 95112 (408) 287·2948 VENTURA CalCoa Motoispo st rts 305 E. Ma SI. 9 in Ve ntura, CA 93003 (805)653-5884 CONNECTICUT ENAELD Enfie Mo Sports ld tor 27 Palomba Dr. enfield, CT 06082 DELAWARE BEAR Yamaha East 620 Putasld Hwy - Rt. 40 Bear DE 19701 , (302)322-4120 FLORIDA MIAM I Motopo U.S.A. rt 1200N.W. 57Ave. Miam Fl 33126 i, (305)264-4433 POMPANO BEACH Riva Yamaha 3801 N. Dixie Hwy Pampano Beach, FL 33064 (954) 85-4821) 7 (860 )741·2173 MON E RO R.E.R. Motor City 126MainStreet Monroe, CT lI6468 (203)459-1299 GEORGIA ROME Easy UvingYamaha 3120 Martha BerryHwy. Rome,GA 30165 (706)234-8502