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OREGON Taylor Motorcycles, Inc. 2140 No. Pacif ic Hw y. Woodbu rn , OR 97071 Good Time Cycle Co. 511 E. Fro nt St. Tyler, TX 75702 (903) 595-3409 (503) 981 -1813 VIRGINIA PENNSYLVANIA Triangle Cycles North Crossroads Motorsports 5375 W illiam Flyn n Highway Gibsonia, PA 15044 (724) 444 -6555 TENNESSEE White's Cycle & Marine 49 17 Hwy. 58 Chatt anooga, TN 37416 (423) 499·6000 AMA NATIONAL ARENACROSS CHAMF! The result was anything but a surprise when Ivan Tedesco wrap ped up the 2004 AMA 125cc Wes1Region Supercross title early. In fact, the Kawasaki 4-stroke KX250F w as so dominant that it won seven out of eight rounds. Its compact, high rewing semi-dry sump engine features dual ignition maps, a big FeR Keihin carb with throttle position sensor for exhilarating power and performance, and light magnesium covers to cut w eight. The fourstroke KX250F hooks up like no other for that all-important first tum holeshot. Add a 48mm inverted cartridge fork and new style UNI-TRAK- rear suspension to a slim Kawasaki Perimeter Frame, integrate slick Kawa saki bodywo rk and a new seat that emphasizes the slim dimensions, and you've got the class-leader. Period. • Kawasaki delivers leading-edgeperformance with the latest facing e ngine technology for the strong 249c DOHC e-velve4·stroke powerplant. c • New oil filter cover makes for easy access. • Semi·dry engine oil sumpdesign positions the crankshaft lower in the cases and reduces stirring losses found in 8 full wet sump. • Digital CapacitorDischarge Ignition with IPS employs a microprocessor to monitorthrottle position and engine rpm while 8 special two-stage digi- • New upper pinch bolts enter the top alloy triple clampfromthe outside for easier access . Asteep tal map reduces engine braking ettecr. angle for the steering head sharpens the steering response forcrisp handling. • Cuning weight is an ullra lightweightall-titanium exhaust header and pipe with aluminum silencer. • Newclutchadjuster makes finetuning during the race a reality. Ahnt-stertcircuil with lever on the clutch levermount aids faster restarts. TEXAS 2104 Rivers ide Dr. Danvill e, VA 24540 (434) 799 -8000 Casey Cycle City 634 J . Clyde Morris Blvd . Newport New s, VA 23601 (757) 595 -9721 WASHINGTON Knotts Power Sports 1504 Fru itvale Blvd . Yakima, WA 98902 (509) 965 -9889 D&S Kawasaki 3636 S. Cooper SI. Ar lin gton, TX 760 15 WEST VIRGINIA 1817) 465-5454 Kawasaki of Berkeley Springs Woods Fun Center 11405 North IH 35 Aus tin , TX 78753 (512) 459 -3311 75 Good Tim es Drive Berkel ey Sp rings, WV 25411 (304) 258-1449 Kawasaki West WISCONSIN 3112 A lta Me re Drive Fort Worth , TX 76116 Bob Barr's Kawasaki 1817) 244-5201 AJ Foyt Cycles 9650 North Freew ay Hou ston , TX 770 37 1701 S. Stoug hto n Rd. Madison, WI 53716 (608) 222-6800 (281) 445 -4227 WYOMING Plano Kawasaki Wild West Motorsports 3405 N. Central Plano, TX 75023 110 North Center St reet Rock Spr ings, WY 8290 1 (972) 422 -4111 (3071 382-34 17 Kawasaki Let the good times roll. Rid e responsibly. Kawasaki believes safety begi ns with us and cont inues wi th you . Always wear a he lmet. eye p rot ection, and proper apparel. N eve r ride un der the influence of drugs or alcohol. Rid e in author ized closed course areas only. Ridi ng is m or e tun on a well -ma inta ined m oto rcycle ...tctlo w the instr uctions in your ow ner' s manual. Remem be r, riding safe is sma rt .