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PRODUCT EVALUATION • G ~ ':; C\l 00 0') , Preston Petty Holeshot Headlight Number Plate ....-4 ... The Holeshot Headlight Number Plate, or HLNP as Preston Petty refers to it in their part listings, is designed to provde an attractive, quick-change.number system for enduro riders in a package that includes a headlight. An additional feature of the HLNP is that its many holes allow water and mud to run off, leaving dirty, but readable five-inch numbers visible for check workers. We received the HLNP and installed it on a Yamaha 1'1'250 in a couple hours. Our biggest setback in mounting was the stock headlight bracket; this had to be modified before the HLNP would mount properly. Our second setback was the rout, ing of the brake cable. We solved this by cutting a slit in the number plate for one of the cable guides as shown in the picture. We also used a tiewrap at the top of the number plate to keep the brake cable away from our timekeeping instruments. The wiring instructions for the headlamp were straightforward and provided several options to cover the various problem possibilities. A voltmeter is recommended to verify proper system operation and our voltmeter reading did cause us to change the wiring configuration to protect the headlamp from too much voltage. We subjected our HLNP to the rigors of motocross, enduro and the grueling 230 Checker-mile Check Chase desert race. The numbers were changed almost every ride and the headlight was left on. The headlight is still working and the numbers never worked loose. We liked the HLNP because of its convenience. It eliminated the tiresome task of making numbers out of duct tape, or maintaining a stock of number stickers. The headlight 'was never intended for high speed night riding, but it will serve as a guide in emergencies and it does solve the headlight requirement for eastern enduros. The HLNP is available in either white or yellow for $36.95 and should be available through your local dealer. The individual letters and numerals are not included, but may be purchased for $1. 75 each. Preston Petty does plan to offer number packages that will cut the price of each item, so be sure to look for this when you make your purchase. c<"':l M V ,.0 5 ;> 0 Z $1.00 OFF NOVEMBER 5-6-7, 1982 ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER Friday/November 5 Saturday/November 6 Sunday/November 7 6 PM-10 PM Noon-10 PM Noon-6 PM PAODUCEDBY~ Present this valuable coupon at the ANAHEIM MOTORCYCLE EXPO and SAVE $1.00 OFF THE GENERAL ADMISSION PRICE OF $5.00 per person. SEE THE LARGEST DISPLAY OF MOTORCYCLES IN THE WEST' HONDA. YAMAHA. SUZUKI. KAWASAKI. HUSOVARNA BMW. MAICO. CAN-AM. HARLEY-DAVIDSON • • • • New Street Bikes, Dirt Bikes, ATV's, Accessories and Apparel. Free Motorcycle Give-aways Daily' Plus - Drawings, Prizes, Music, Riders, Discounts, Demonstrations Win tickets to the MILLER HIGH LIFE SUPERCROSS FINALS. Only one coupon per person. • $1.00 OFF DISCOUNT COUPONS are also available from participating local Motorcycle' dealers while supplies last. Children under 6 are admitted FREE. Jim Bowman Wish to take this opportunity to thank the people and organizations that made this championship possible. HI·POIIY ,:::;::--- as-"". e-- Mobil INC • ~ DIAMOND CHAIN * lac••• * ~ttc!lil~ magazine Special Thanks to: Ron AI.xand.r Bob Collin. Jimmy Clark. Dick Stout.nburg Bill Graham K.n Park.r Clyd. F.....r Dick O'Brien Cumming. Harley-David.on Complet. W.lding Ron Rohr Without your help and assistance, this wouldn't have been possible. ,.13u',