Let’s Do It Right Penton Front Fork Springs
Many riders of the 250cc claim that the front fork springs to not carry enough preload and that the bike doesn’t seem to sit high enough in the front. Some of our own riders out of R&D have been adding about a one inch spring on top of the original fork spring. This seems to give the bike a little better handling quality.
We can strongly recommend this extra spring along with our silicone fork fluid and the two fifty front forks will work like a charm.
To install, all one must do is remove the large nuts at the top of the fork tube. Drop the spring in and tighten down.
We have these springs available for all 250cc machines that we have sold to date. These springs will be furnished to all 250cc owners at no charge upon their request, from their dealer only.
Next Month Trick Up Your Husky
Don’t forget: Mt. Toppers Annual Cross-Country at Emmett in April. For details call: 342-8942.
75 Team Husqvarna Your Husqvarna Dealer Since 1969. Stop and see the new G.P. Bikes
Discount Motorcycle Supplies
Idaho’s largest discount motorcycle supply house. Over 10,000 items to choose from. Suzuki – Husqvarna – Bultaco – Penton – CZ – DKW – Sachs – S.W.M. 19 years in Boise. Uhl’s Idaho Bike Imports
NGK Spark Plugs 97 cents each.
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What’s New
That’s I.T.!
How many times after looking at Federally-mandated motorcycle taillights, have we moaned, “When will somebody design one of those things so it won’t snag the family jewels in a simple get off?” Well, moan no more, for Preston Petty’s “I.T.” (Integral Taillight) fender is here. Lens and electrics attach to molded-in mounts on the effectively valenced trhree quaerter length enduro fender, with the lens closely following the fender contour. The fender/light weight but two pounds, comes in eight colors (including “natural” for you streakers), and sells for $18.95 plus freight and cumshaw to local authorities. It’s “unbreakable” of course. God bless you, Preston Petty!
We eat, sleep, ride, talk, breathe, dream, live and love motorcycles.
The Latest Poop
U.S.G.P. At Carlsbad
The 1975 U.S. Graqnd Prix of Motocross has once again been awarded to Trippe-Cox & Associates and will be contested on June 22 at Carlsbad Raceway in Carlsbad, California. Trippe-Cox promoted the 1974 U.S. Grand Prix at Carlsbad, which drew a crowd of over 31,000.
What neat name can you give our particularly American style of two-day ISDT qualifier? Is it an enduro? Is it a trail? How about “American Two Day?”
Did you hear about the pit crew waving riders into a Barstoe-Vegas gas stop with a lighted highway flare?! Larry Fulcher’s was the only bike that caught fire, but luckily went on to finish, charred pie-plate and all.
Suzuki, the ultimate trails machine.
What’s New
Moto-Cross Chain Lube
Bel-Ray’s moto-cross chain lube penetrates directly to the pins to become a viscous oil for maximum lubrication at the stress points. A thin, tacky film remains on the chain to provide water and rust protection. The formulation will not fling or wash off, so it stays on the chain and off the clothes. It is available in 8-ounces aerosol cans.
Combo Headlight Number Plate
The Preston Petty headlight plate combines a durable headlight housing with a moto-cross style number plate that mounts as a unit on the fork tubes. The headlight receptacle is recessed for protection against brush ande is designed to accept standard 4 ½-inch G.E. or Stanley headlamps, or equivalent. Nylon mounting straps, headlight retaining screws and brackets are included. Available in white, yellow, and silver.
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Supersale Bike Bonanza!
Save On Bikes
We just purchased $60,000.00 worth of 1974 Suzukis: Road Bikes – Enduros – Dirt Bikes
Stop in, see why… business is always good at Uhl’s, Boise, Idaho.
Street 5 ”cc” sizes
GT-380 The GT-380 Sebring is powered by a smooth, powerful, 3 cylinder engine. This year the induction system has been reworked and fitted with a new east-to-remove and replace air cleaner. There is also an advanced carburetor system for easy tuning and maintenance. And all new this year is a digital gear indicator.
Trail 5”cc” sizes
TS-185 The TS-185 Sierra is the ultimate bike for family pleasure with the competition spirit built-in. This single cylinder, 17 horsepower, top selling TS series bike features aluminum front forks and big 21-inch front wheel for maximum rider control.
Competition 3”cc” sizes
TM-250 The Suzuki TM-250-rugged, reliable and priced rightBred from World Motocross Competition, the TM-250 Champion features
Pointless Electronic Ignition, aluminum front forks and rear swing arm suspension. For ’74, both the front and rear suspensions have been revised with motocross competition in mind.
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People & Places
Bringing Home the Gold
Anyone who is at all familiar with the importance of the International Six Days Trial will readily understand why Can-Am is so proud in having won gold medals in its first two years of participation in this wildly reputed international event. Often referred to as the “Olympics” of motorcycling, the ISDT is a grueling motorcycle and rider endurance test covering 200 miles of cross-country riding and “special tests” each day. ISDT rules take into account the motorcycle’s reliability, serviceability, speed over rough terrain, acceleration, speed on smooth terrain, lighting and noisiness. The same motorcycle must be used throughout the six days and no repairs are permitted unless they are considered to be part of regular maintenance. Small wonder is it that the ISDT has the reputation of being the most rugged of all motorcycling events. From the buyer standpoint, it holds tremendous importance since the ISDT was expressly devised to determine the world’s best motorcycles.
Representing Can-Am at the 1974 running on the ISDT in Italy was Bill Uhl, a brilliant young rider from Idaho who started in competition at the age of 14. He won his first ISDT gold medal in 1969 in Germany and came back the following year to win a bronze. From 1970 to 1973, he wason the U.S. Trophy Team and finished on gold two years in a row. This year, after participating in all six of the two-day qualifiers conducted by the AMA to select the riders going to Italy. Bill compiled 6 gold medals and 2 overall wins, placing him in a three-way tie for the National Championship with Carl Crank (250 Penton) and Jack Penton (400 Penton). (If scoring had been based on a rider’s best three performances, as originally planned, there would have been no tie and Bill would be the winner). Here is how the series unfolded for the 24 year old rider who not only dominated his class but was the only one to win a gold medal in all six qualifiers.
Bill, who was the top U.S. finisher in last year’s ISDT, followed up this year with one of the best American performances in Italy in his class.
Last year, which was the first time that Can-Am competed in the ISDT, Bob Fisher walked off with a gold medal, Erik Nielsen captured a silver, and Jeff Smith came through with a bronze. This was the first time in the history of the event that a North American built motorcycle captured the elusive top prizes. Three of the five Can-Am cycles which started the grueling test finished it… an achievement recognized as truly remarkable.
| Location | Date | Overall | Medal | 175 class |
| Fort Hood, Texas | March 30, 31 | 7 | Gold | 1st |
| Picayune, Miss. | April 6, 7 | 1 | Gold | 1st |
| Sunland, Calif. | April 27, 28 | 5 | Gold | 2nd |
| Trask Mountain, Ore. | May 4, 5 | 2 | Gold | 1st |
| Potosi, Miss. | June 1, 2 | 3 | Gold | 1st |
| Weston, Ore. | June 22, 23 | 1 | Gold | 1st |
Bill Uhl to hold 2 Day Trials School: 342-8942
Uhl’s Idaho Bike Imports
5604 – 5614 West State Street, Boise, Idaho 83708
April 27, 1975
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Where is Bill Uhl today? See OHV Training for more information.
Uhl’s Idaho Bike Imports
5604 – 5614 West State Street, Boise, Idaho 83708
April 27, 1975