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i~ ~ I~ I : AUGUST 2002 BROADCASTS Dale ENGINE • Exhaust port is narrower, w/ more downslope (25° vs. 20°) (, exhaust sub·ports are larger (, more rectangular, all for more tractable low- to midrange power [, controllable top-end • Scavenging ports are reshaped; 1st port is raised I mm; boost scavenging port is now separated from intake port, aU for better throttle response • Intake ports are reshaped for better throttle response • Reed-valve intake is 12mm narrower to better match size of reed valves (, increase intake-charge velocity • Power valve has a new, cam-operated control system to better control amount and rate of opening/closing (, enable more freedom of varying power-output characteristics; change is said to provide better roll-on power [, smooth revving in mid- to high r~nge • New connecting design for exhaust·port valve-control rod for more precise, positive exhaust-port valve opening/closing operation • Piston h~s a reshaped skirt w/larger intake cutaway (to improve engine cooling) and a domed top surface (was flat in '02); piston is 10 grams lighter • Magneto rotor (, crankshaft are reshaped to increase inertia & aid tractability • Water·pump impeller-blades are reshaped to reduce mechanical losses • Air-c1e~ner box is approximately 20-percent larger than '02 & has a new rubber cover at front; new air ducts on side panels. These changes are said to provide cooler air intake [, improve throttle response • Clutch friction plates are made of a new material for more durability [, less chatter; drive plates are. 15mm thicker for increased durability • Shape of shift-pawl pin is changed for more positive shifting • Transmission's drive shaft has more, smaller, reshaped splines for more precise shifting saSPENSION • Fork's main piston (which generates com pression-damping force) is reshaped, [, oil passageways are now straighter for more responsive compression-damping • Air bladder is eliminated [, has more conventional cartridge·type structure; this change is aimed ~t stabilizing damping force • Rubber bump stop replaces oil-lock design for better bottoming under low-speed Time Event Network 8(7/2002 3:30AM AMA Motocross - 125cc - Washougal ESPN2 W/2002 W/2002 7:00AM Motorcyclist Speed 7:30AM Bike Week - Dave Despain, host Speed 8/8/2002 7:30AM Corbin's Ride On - Brian Jackson, host Speed 8/B/2002 8:00AM Legends ot Motorsport - Champions on Two Wheels Speed 8/B/2002 8:30AM Legends of Motorsport . Spa 1982 Speed BIBI2OO2 6:00 PM MotoWor1d 819/2002 2:00 PM MotoGP 125 • German Grand Prix 8/10/2002 5:00AM MotoWor1d (R) ESPN2 Speed ESPN2 8/10/2002 7:00AM Bike Week· Dave Despain, host Speed 8/1012002 3:30 PM AMA Superbike - Virginia Inn Raceway - Day 1 (Uve) Speed 8/11/2002 12:00 PM AMA 600 Superspol1- Virginia Inn Raceway (SOD) Speed 8/11/2002 3:00 PM AMA Superbike - Virginia Int'l Raceway - Day 2 (live) Speed 8/13/2002 12:00 AM Bike Week - Dave Despain, host Speed 8/13/2002 12:30 AM Motorcyclist Speed 8/13/2002 1:00AM FIM World Superspol1 - Brands Hatch Speed 8/13/2002 2:00AM AMA Superbike - Virginia Inl'l Raceway' Day 1 Speed 8/13/2002 3:00AM AMA Superbike - Virginia Inn Raceway - Day 2 Speed 8/13/2002 2:00 PM AMA Superbike - Virginia Int'l Raceway - Day 1 Speed 8/13/2002 3:00 PM AMA Superbike - Virginia Inn Raceway - Day 2 8/13/2002 6:00 PM MotoWorld 8/13/2002 7:00 PM Bike Week - Dave Despain, host Speed 8/13/2002 7:30 PM Motorcyclist Speed 8/13/2002 8:00 PM FIM World Superspol1- Brands Hatch Speed 8/13/2002 9:00 PM AMA Superbike • Virginia Inn Raceway - Day' Speed 8/13/2002 10:00 PM AMA Superbike - Virginia Inn Raceway - Day 2 Speed 8/13/2002 11:00 PM Corbin's Aide On . Brian Jackson, host Speed 8/13/2002 11:30 PM American Thunder· Michele Smith, host Speed 8/14/2002 7:00AM Motorcyclist Speed 8/14/2002 7:30AM Bike Week - Dave Despain, host Speed 8/15/2002 7:30AM Corbin's Ride On • anan Jackson, host Speed Speed ESPN2 Speed CHASSIS • Rear-brake-pedal mount is raised 21.7mm for improved ground clearance • Rear-brake pedal is reshaped (straighter) to match new position (shorter rear-brake master-cylinder rod as well) • Frame's cross-brace tube bridging seat rails Is now 20mm round (was 19mm square). w/2.Omm wall (was 1.8mm) for improved air flow • New hole pattems in front· & rear-brake rotors for more power, improved feel [, improve pad wear • New rear-brake·pad compound to improve wear • Footpegs are 10mm longer for better boot grip • Footpeg mounts are reshaped for better mud-Shedding • Front rim is thicker in center [, on edges for more durability • Seat cover is thicker for more durability • Seat foam is 8-percent harder for better feel • Number plates are white instead of yeUow ~GIJflGIJ[fr5 AMA Motocross - 250cc - Washougal ESPN2 8/16/2002 5:00AM MotoWorid (R) ESPN2 8/20/2002 12:00 AM Bike Week • Dave Despain. host Speed 8/20/2002 12:30 AM Motorcyclist Speed 8/20/2002 1:00AM AMA Formula Xtreme - Virginia Inri Raceway Speed 8120/2002 8120/2002 8120/2002 2:00AM AMA Grand National - Springfield TT Speed 3:00AM AMA Grand National - Charlotte Speed 2:00 PM AMA 600 Superspol1 - Virginia Int'l Raceway Speed 8/20/2002 3:00 PM FIM World Superspol1- Brands Hatch 8/20/2002 6:00 PM MotoWorid 8/20/2002 7:00 PM Bike Week - Dave Despain, host Speed 8/20/2002 7:30 PM Motort:yclisl Speed 8/20/2002 8:00 PM AMA Formula Xtreme - Virginia Int'j Raceway Speed 8/20/2002 9:00 PM AMA Grand National - Springfield TT Speed 812012002 10:00 PM AMA Grand National - Charlotte Speed 8/20/2002 11:00 PM Corbin's Ride On - Brian Jackson, host Speed 8120/2002 11:30 PM Harley·Davidson Spol1sters - Charlotte Speed 8121/2002 7:00AM Motort:yclist Speed 8/21/2002 7:30AM Bike Week - Dave Despain, host Speed 812212002 3:30AM Legends of Motorspol1 - On the Surface Speed 8/22/2002 7:30AM Corbin's Ride On . Brian Jackson, host Speed 8/2212002 8:00 PM Legends of Motorspol1 . On the Surface Speed 8/24/2002 7:00AM Bike Week - Dave Despain, host 8/24/2002 6:00 PM AMA Motocross - 250CC - Spring Creek ESPN2 8/25/2002 5:00AM MotoWorid (R) ESPN2 8/25/2002 11:30 AM MotoGP 250 • Czech Grand Prix (SOD) 8/2512002 12:30 PM MotoGP World C'ship • Czech Grand Prix (SOD) 8/25/2002 3:00 PM 12:00 AM Bike Week - Dave Despain, host Speed 12:30 AM Motorcyclist Speed Speed Speed ESPN2 Speed Speed AMA Motocross· 125cc - Spring Creek Speed ESPN2 8/27/2002 [f]fliJfd{§j@ ENGINE _••.....•..Two-stroke, liquid-cooled single-cylinder DISPL-\CEMENT ....•.....• __ •••................................... ,249cc INTAKE , ...............•• _ , •..................... Piston reed valve BORE x STROKE .....•••••......•....•.........••..............66.4 x 72.0 COMPRESSION RATIO , ........•................8.9-10.7:1 CARBQRE:rOR ...........••••..•......••..........•......(I) Keihin PWK38S LUBRICATION .......•••...........•.......... , 30:1 fuel/oil mix CLQTCH , Wet multi-plate TRANSMISSION. , , .5-speed constant-mesh FRONT SUSPENSION Telescopic Kayaba fork w/ 20-way adjustable compression & 18-way adjustable rebound damping REAR SUSPENSION Kayaba shock w/ adjustable preload, 3-way ~djustable high-speed compression, 16-way adjustable compression & 18-way adjustable rebound damping FRONT BRAKE ...•••.................. , Hydraulic, single disc REAR BRAKE ...•.•••........••• _•................ , Hydraulic, single disc FRONT TIRE .......•• , , .....•• , ••.......•••••.............. ,80/100-21 51M REAR TIRE _ 11 0/90- 19 62M RAKEITRAJL 27.5"/115mm OVERALL LENGTH , •...........•••......... , , ....•.........85.6 in, OVERALL WIDTH ....••••..........•••........••.....•...•.........33.1 in. OVERALL HEIGHT ....••............••........••.........•........ .50.2 in. WHEELBASE ..........•••..........••.......••.........••........ .57.9 in. SEAT HEIGHT . , .......••....... , ...•........• , .........•••........38.0 in. FUEL CAPACITY ............•..........•........••.........••..... .2.1 gal. ct.AIMED DRY WEIGHT ..........••.........•......................212Ibs. SUGGESTED RE:rAIL PRICE .......•........••.........................$5899 1:00AM MotoGP 250 • Czech Grand Prix 8/27/2002 ~~fJi)@g fd@@@ Legends of Motorspol1 • Rendezvous at the Ring 5:00AM 8/27/2002 • Fork travel decreased from 31 Omm t0300mm • Oil passageway from compression-damping adjuster to cylinder on shock is eliminated to improve tractability (damping force is reduced @ low stroke-speeds) 8:00AM 8/1612002 8/27/2002 compression 8/15/2002 2:00AM MotoGP World C'ship - Czech Grand Prix Speed 8/27/2002 3:00AM 24 Hours of Lemans Speed 8/27/2002 2:00 PM AMA Formula Xtreme - Virginia Inl'l Raceway Speed 8/27/2002 3:00 PM AMA Grand National - Charlotte Speed 8/27/2002 4:00 PM Harley-Davidson Spol1sters - Charlotte 8/27/2002 6:00PM MotoWorid 8/27/2002 7:00PM Bike Week - Dave Despain. host Speed 8/2712002 7:30 PM Motort:yclist Speed 8/27/2002 8:00PM MotoGP 250 • Czech Grand Prix Speed 8/27/2002 9:00PM MotoGP World C'ship - Czech Grand Prix Speed 8127/2002 10:00 PM 24 Hours of Lemans Speed 8/27/2002 11:00 PM Corbin's Ride On - Brian Jackson, host Speed 8/27/2002 11:30 PM American Thunder - MotOrt:yc1e Artisans Speed 8128/2002 6:00AM AMA Motocross - 2SOCC - Spring Creek ESPN2 8/28/2002 7:00AM Motorcyclist Speed 8/2B/2002 7:30AM Bike Week • Dave Despain, host Speed 812912002 7:30AM Corbin's Ride On - Brian Jackson, host Speed 8/29/2002 8:30AM Legends of Motorspol1- Mikkola the Master 8130/2002 7:00AM AMA Motocross - 125cc • Spring Creek ESPN2 8/31/2002 5:00AM MotoWond (Rl ESPN2 Speed ESPN2 Speed ...............................................................•...........•....... 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