Around the Industry
AROUND THE INDUSTRY
1965 DUCATIS ANNOUNCED
In addition to improvements in the 125cc and 250cc range of models, two new lightweights have been added to the 1965 Ducati line, distributed by the Berliner Motor Corporation.
The newcomers are the Ducati Cadet and the Mountaineer, pictured here. Retail prices have been set at $309 for the Cadet and $329 for the Mountaineer.
A new 5-speed gearbox is the main feature of the 1965 Ducati Monza overhead cam 250cc model. Detail improvements for 1965 include softer dualseat, improved kick-starter ratio for easier spinover and a color scheme combining a black frame with candy apple or black, silver and chrome. The Monza also has a closed emission system which routes crankcase fumes to the air cleaner, for complete combustion. Price F.O.B. N.Y. is $625.
The Ducati 250cc Scrambler for 1965 (pictured) has a new design piston, larger valves and stronger valve springs as well as the new 5-speed gearbox, giving it a greater range of usable power and a gear for every situation. The Scrambler is supplied with a kit as standard equipment containing extra sprockets, clutch and brake cables and struts to convert it to a rigid suspension for Class C short track racing. Magneto ignition, folding pegs, 27mm Dellorto sports carburetor and quick-detach lighting are included for a $719 suggested price.
bigger valves and valve springs, magneto and 27mm Dellorto, with both air horn and air cleaner. Standard with each MK-3 is a tuned megaphone and tachometer at no extra charge. The competition gas tank holds 4!/2 gallons. Color scheme is metallic blue, silver and chrome. Price of the Ducati Diana MK-3 is $719, plus setup and freight charges.
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Specifications on the 125cc Ducati Bronco remain unchanged for 1965. The new models have black painted frames with a choice of black and silver or candy apple and silver finish. Suggested retail price is $395.
The intriguing 1260cc Ducati Apollo V-4 is undergoing additional tests in Italy and it has been confirmed by Berliner Motor Corp. that it will be demonstrated and tested in the U.S. this autumn.
HONDA DREAM GIRL
Miss Judy Miller of Northridge, Cal. was named Miss Honda Fun Festival (for obvious reasons) at a beauty contest held recently at Riverside Raceway. Here she glamorizes a 1 965 Dream with her sponsor Andy Kolbe of Kolbe Cycle Sales.
DOG DETERRENT
Apropos the hazard of attacking dogs mentioned in “Intelligent Motorcycling” which appeared in May CW, reader A. G. Szymanski writes to inform us of a dog repellent called HALT! that comes in a pocket-size spray can and is guaranteed to stop Fido in his tracks. It is available for $1.99 from Globe-a-Tron Enterprises, Box 5433, Milwaukee Jet. Station, Detroit 11.
S.T.D.A. FORMS
Triumph dealers in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico have recently formed the Southwest Triumph Dealers Association to promote interest in motorcycling and increase sales.
The Race Committee of the STDA has been working on plans for a 15 star night TT race at Devil’s Bowl in Dallas for September 5, which should please enthusiasts in that area.
PERFECT SAFETY AWARD TO YAMAHA
In recognition of excellent safety performance and design, Yamaha International Corporation was presented a perfect safety award by Pacific Automobile Insurance Company in Los Angeles recently.
Not a single claim was filed with the company by the many thousands of customers who purchased Yamahas during the period 1959-1963. This is especially noteworthy inasmuch as this perfect safety record of a multi-million dollar product liability policy has never been equalled before by any motorcycle firm.
ARC WELDER FOR THE MASSES
The Dynamic Arc Welder, 1808 S. Federal St., Chicago, for over 40 years makers of electric arc welders, has just announced its new Mark 88 welder which will be sold directly to the consumer, making available an industrial machine at a low price.
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The Mark 88 will perform on metals up to Vi" thick and gives effective penetration on 110 volts. It has heat stage selections for every type and thickness of metal. Shipped complete at only $47.50 FOB factory with helmet, cables, assorted rods and instructions, it is backed with a ten day money back or five year unconditional guarantee.
DOUBLE SPORT MUFFLER
For the Honda with pizazz, Motorcycle Accessories Corp., 11026 Washington Blvd., Culver City, Calif., offers this twin pipe muffler that bolts in place of the standard unit. Made of chrome plated steel, the double muffler is available for models CA92, 95, 77, 72 and CB72 and 77 at $26.95 a pair.
MOTORCYCLES AT A MILITARY ACADEMY
A knight of old would envy the lucky cadets at Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, Pennsylvania, who will ride these ten new BSA C-15s. The bikes, all shiny and new in olive drab, have just joined a force of thirty machines in use at V.F.M.A.’s cadet training program. Sales and service on the “military units” is handled by Joe DiSimone’s Cycle Center in Devon, Penn.
FREE PASSES WITH NEW CYCLES
Dealers in the Los Angeles area have an added sales inducement courtesy of J. C. Agajanian: free passes to Ascot Park for every buyer of a new motorcycle. New buyers are admitted free to any Agajanian promotion except National Championship races. If they become fans, Aggie recovers his investment with interest.
Racing professionals as well as cycle salesmen should thank Aggie for thus promoting the speedway sport since, except for Nationals, where the purse is fixed, riders’ pay depends on the size of the box office receipts. •
