New Models & Products
NEW MODELS & PRODUCTS
YAMAHA '69
Yamaha’s line for 1969 is headed by the successful 250-cc scrambler, the DT-1B. This dual purpose machine has many features to please rough country riders and street riders alike. The Ceriani-type front fork allows more than 6 in. of travel, the speedometer has a trip odometer which can be reset for enduros, and for the serious dirt rider, there is a new tapped head and plug for a compression release. Also for the competition rider, a 21-in. front wheel and special fender are available. Many of these features are shared by the smaller enduro models, the 175-cc CT-1 and the 125-cc AT-1.
For the big bike enthusiast, Yamaha offers the 350-cc R-3. This model has received some eye-catching restyling to augment its strong performance and fine handling. Power is rated at 36 bhp at 7000 rpm, while maximum torque is a a healthy 28 ft./lb. at 6000 rpm.
Another new member of the Yamaha stable is the AS2-C. This 125-cc street scrambler should prove quite popular with those who desire a high-performance lightweight for street and offroad use. The 6.3 in. of ground clearance and 9.4 ft./lb. of torque allow easy navigation of mountain trails.
The Yamaha L5-T is a 100-cc singlecylinder machine with a rotary intake valve. The “Trailmatic” transmission is a unique item. It basically is a three-speed transmission with a high and low range. The 97-cc engine produces 8 bhp and 6.87 ft./lb. of torque. Its 6.8:1 compression ratio indicates an “unfussy” fuel appetite, a plus for south-of-the-border trips. All-weather starts are assured by both electric and kick-starting methods. The L5-T features an engine bash plate, a large carrier for game or camping gear, a Forestry Dept.-approved spark arrestor, and a 1 2-V electrical system.
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DUNLOP BIG GRIPSTER
Big bikes need a big grip on the road. Dunlop produces a brand-new road tire, which is especially designed to cope with the greater weight and power of the Triumph Trident and BSA Rocket Three motorcycles. Called the Dunlop Road-master K 81, it is available in size 4.10-19 and will replace the 3.50-19 tire. The Roadmaster can be ordered through Lesco Motorcycle Accessories, Dept. CW-6, P.O. Box 16081, Long Beach, CA 90806. Price is $23.80 postpaid. The Lesco catalog is available at $1.
CERIANIS FOR EVERY OCCASION
For motocrossers, lightweights, and road racers, Steen's, Inc., Dept. CW-6,
1635 W. Valley Blvd., Alhambra, CA 91803, offers a special fork for each of these applications.
The Ceriani C-1000 motocross fork has an extended length from stanchion top to spindle center of 31 in. Normal travel is 6.5 in., and the gross weight is 21 lb., 10 oz. The standard, internally mounted Ceriani springs are progressively wound and have a compression rate of 33 lb. Optional 40-lb. springs are available for machines in excess of 350 lb.
For bikes of 100 cc or less, there is the C-3000 unit. Total weight is 12 lb., 3 oz., travel is 5 in., and length is 27 in. from spindle to stanchion top. This fork can also be used for dragsters.
The road racing fork is called the C-2000. This unit is constructed to the same basic specifications as the motocross, but total weight is 15 lb., 10 oz., and the length is 27 in.
Stems are available to adapt these products to many makes of machines. The motocross and road racing units sell for $127.50, while the lightweight fork is priced at $95.
HOT SPARK FOR HODAKAS
There is another hop-up item available to Hodaka owners. It is a transistorized ignition system that does not use contact breakers. The unit also comes with a lighting coil, which means that it is not limited to the race course, but can be used on street machines. The new system is color coded for easy installation, and the importer claims that it develops a healthy spark from 500 rpm up to 12,500 rpm. The complete capacitive discharge unit is manufactured by the Kokusan Denki Co. in Japan and is available through North American Imports, Dept. CW-6, P.O. Box 621, Garden Grove, CA 92642.
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SUPER SADDLE
Fastback, Dept. CW-6, 1156 N. Marshall Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020, is marketing a two-way saddle for the touring rider. The Fastback seat can be set up for a single rider or for two-up traveling. It is made of stainless steel and naugahyde and is said to fit all motorcycles. The Fastback will work with most stock-type sissy bars or handholds. Several models of stainless steel sissy bars are available from the factory for motorcycles not equipped with them, and prices range from $11.95 to $19.95. Mounting hardware is included with each seat and the factory claims that installation, using simple handtools, takes less than 30 mm. The standard model Fastback comes in red, black, blue, or turquoise and is priced at $49.95. For $10 extra, the Fastback can be ordered in metaiflake colors or in tuck and roll.
ACCESSORIES CATALOG
MCM Manufacturing Co.'s catalog of motorcycle parts and accessories is available for $1 (California residents add 5 percent sales tax). The booklet lists a wide range of products, from pipes and handlebars to drive and clutch plates. Also included among the custom acces sories is an array of stock replacement equipment. Competition components are available for BSA, Honda, Triumph, Matchless and others. More than two dozen types of custom mufflers are listed, along with a great variety of handlebars in custom, touring, and competition configurations. Write MCM Manufacturing Co., Dept. CW-6, 7912 Chatfield Ave., Whittier, CA 90606.
