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PAGE 13: Andy earr riding under BP/Yamaha colours rode through to first overall (Photo:
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CENTRE-SPREAD: Grant Maben on the CR250R Red Rocket aced all 250/500 motos
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PAGE 24: Alan Hammond put his KTM through its pace for second overall (Photo: Gary
Whyte).

Moto X SA Vol.2 No.3 March,78 Pa.,. 1

THE RECEIVING outside to wait a split second later after
the start before gunning it across the

track to nestle in behind the inside rider.

END That way he could have exited the turn in
about 5th.

Now 1 know why Toh's wrench always

had the bike ready to dash across the

track to the start, one race ahead of every-

body else. Ironically again, there was

room to make at least 60 - 70 per cent of

the track wider, to give the riders a

chance to use their skill in choosing

different lines to pass, and in turn making

it interesting for the spectators.

To see a race long dice in motocross is

rare and exciting but one mustn't always

expect this. This is illustrated by the fact

that the pro will hang back during a race

and take it easy, waiting for a chance,

letting the guy in the front think he's

done it, let the guy in the front show off,

get tired and then 3 laps from the end

calmly pass all the tired riders who

thought they had the race. My point is

illustrated by the fact that in a race

Dear Ed, report in the U.S. a photo was captioned

I'm sad to say that I was at the "Inter- something like this "De Coster, Wolsink

national" motocross at Umhlanga. Hell, and Mosier blast up a hill as spectators

what a hash the organisers made. True, observe the different lines they have

the Maben, Tissen, Toh dices were good chosen" - and different they were in their

but in my view (and I'm sure I'm not the choices. It makes one wonder who got to

only one) the bad points of the day easily the top first. They had gaps of about 1Sm

over-road the good ones. between each other - breadthwise.

Any decent, knowledgable motocross The thing is, the Umhlanga track can

organiser would know that the pre- be nice. It is situated perfectly in a high

requisets to a decent motocross meeting population density area and if you publi-

would be: eise it efficiently the spectators will

1) A well watered track, water- come. It has ample parking and catering

ed' before and during the meeting, ensur- facilities (drive-in) and the huge spectator

ing that throughout the day there would bank could be terraced with concrete

be no dust. seats for the spectators (on both sides). It

2) An ultra wide starting area, tapering could even be a Natal Syringa. It could ...

down to a wide track, able to accommo- I wonder how many of those "first

date at least 6 riders side by side. time" spectators will arrive next time.

3) Decent parking and catering facili- Not many I'm afraid. You could dis-

ties. tinguish them easily from the rest: white

4) Spectator vantage points for a good safari suits, a cold beer in the hand and a

view of the track ... to name but a few. couple of laid out braais. I saw one man

Well, as it turned out, the track wasn't there fitting the above description (white

watered and it was extremely unpleasant suit and beer). He was standing up in

spectating. The poor riders. It was in fact anticipation of first race action. Little did

dangerous and just as well Everts and de he realise that in a matter of 20 minutes

Coster didn't come. I know that de and 1 lap his beer would be coated with

Coster wouldn't have raced and I'm dust and his suit would become a nice

almost sure Everts wouldn't have. It's shade of tan. Pity he couldn't see his face

logical, these guys are pros, why endanger until he got home.

their lives on some stupid S.A. track? Don't get me wrong if you think I'm a

The organisers must have had a brain "first timer" - oh no boy, I'm one of the

storm when he made the nice wide start- hard cores. You wouldn't fmd anybody

ing area - beautiful, all the riders in a long more enthusiastic. I've been following

line, none of this doubling up business - South African and American motocross

well done Mr Organiser. Pity it didn't last for a long time now.

long. The track went from the ultra-wide It's obvious from my letter that I am

starting area to about 3m wide - in 3m. still pretty cheesed off about the meeting

The lucky guy .on the inside, or the lucky and motocross in S.A. in general. In my

3 guys on the inside got the holeshot - view, it all burns down to organisation. If

sorry, were ensured the holeshot. In fact, Syringa can do it, so can everyone else

they could have lined up 3 thick on the and if we don't? Kaput for motocross in

inside and the would still have beaten a S.A.

whole bunch of guys to the second turn. Stevan van der Westhuizen

It would also have paid the guy near the Montrose, Pietermaritzburg

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Experts Mark Davies on the draper Honda before falling and smashing his hand. (Photo:
No prizes for guessing who won this S. Smith.)
one. Grant Maben had just taken delivery
of the Honda Red Rocket 250, a replica Charlie Tissen came unstuck in his first moto with enough vigour to puthim out for the
of the bike Marty Smith campaigns rest of the afternoon. (Photo: S. Smith.)
overseas and although he suffered prob-
lems getting it tuned correctly he still and spluttering. Maben's was no excep-
put it to good use, easily taking the tion as it choked its way along the
overall win. He led the first mota from straights. It still however, had enough
the start eventually building a 16 second power to take him all the way up to
lead ahead of Horace Bergstrom (Suzuki). second place by the third lap. Soon he
Charlie Tissen (Yamaha) who was a close was predictably again in the lead and
second at the start of the race had nothing short of a 520 chain across the
enough problems to force him out for the forehead could have stopped him from
rest of the day, which was a pity, as we scoring a hat-trick.
may have seen some really good dicing
from him. Toby Venter rode a good
race all his Suzuki to take third.
The second mota saw Horace Bergstrom
manage to fight off Maben right up
until the second last lap when Maben,
who seems to tackle all obstacles with
full confidence and equal amount of
throttle, slipped passed him for his
second win. Martin Jones fought Toby
Venter and Mike O'Connor for third
place which he eventually secured.
Meanwhile the P.A. System had l111-
fortunately taken it upon itself to go to
lunch, leaving the spectators without
commentary for guite a while. This,
coupled with the infernal dust must have
contributed to the apparent lack of
enthusiasm for so many of the spectators.
Fortunately the amplifier was coaxed
back into operation and Roger
McCleery's voice was back on the air
in time for the final Expert Moto.
This one held a surprise. Maben had
complications in the first bend and
emerged at the back of the pack leaving
Toby Venter to take the lead, hounded
after by Martin Jones and Mike
O'Connor (Bultaco). With this being
the first race of the season and all that,
many of the new and old bikes were
sounding pretty sick and all around the
circuit bikes could be heard coughing

Moto X SA Vol.2 No.3 March,78 Page8

Martin Jones again pulled his weight
and throttle cable enough to take second
ahead of Toby Venter on the last lap.

A part from being the first meeting, it Haydn Hall eagerly pursuing the pack on his RM 100. (Photo: Gary Whyte.)
was also a kind of sneak preview of
what's new and trick-for '78. There
were a couple of highly zoot Suzuki
RM 125 C's and Yamaha YZ 125 E's
sneaking their first appearance in the
Transvaal, along with some really neat
works-replica Kawasakis,
It was not only a first time for many new
bikes, but also for the dozens of new
riders venturing out into the wild world
of motocross, and throughout the day
anxious first time Mamas and Papas
could be seen gnawing at their nails as
their sole heirs disappeared in a screaming
pack of dust.
With a record club meeting turnout of
176 riders, there was some spectacular
racing, and it was a pity that the extremely
dusty conditions and faulty P.A. system
were allowed to spoil the day for many
spectators.

Mini-Cross Junior 125 cc Tony Riddell (Yamaha) who eventually
A large field consisring of many new With the 40 odd riders that lined up for snuck through for the win followed by
riders along with a few of the veterans the start, something exciting had to Kenny v.d. Merwe (Honda) -who took
lined up to do battle in front of all the happen, and sure enough, when they third behind Jones. Dean Muter on his
daddies giving advice and encouragement screamed away there was a short circuit new Kawasaki coped well enough to
to the first timers. Nobody could match that left half the pack in a bundle on the take fifth. Kenny v.d. Merwe. who
the experience of Gary Butcher and try first turn. When the mess cleared, it was managed two seconds and a third walked
as they could he still walked off with Wayne Jones (Honda) who took the off with the overall win ahead of Tony
overall victory. Charles Bezuidenhout lead. He was continually challenged by Riddell who won two heats. Third
combined a few moto wins to clinch
second place ahead of John Hardiman Kenny v.d. Merwe's consistent riding in the 125 cc junior motos enabled him to take
who rode well through the day. the overall. (Photo: Gary Whyte.)

Moto X SA Vol. 2 No.3 March,78 Page9

Russell Campbell showing the capabilities of his new RM 125C. (Photo: Gary Whyte.) while rookies and all those new to the
Sport do their thing in the 'Amateur
Class'.

Amateurs
Top amateur of the day was Glenn
Boversrock (Yamaha) who placed con-
sistently high in all three heats. Alan
Ham1110nd won two of the Motes on
his K.T.M. but didn't place in the third,
leaving hi 111with second overall. Shane
Mitchell, who lost his Honda's exhaust
in the first moto kill to do without it
for the rest of the day, which didn't help
his two-stroke power any, bm undaunted,
he battled on to take third overall which
was an cxccprionall y good cffi)rt. Other
riders who did well were Markwilliamson
and Peter Belcher, both taking a third
on their Yamalias.

Intermediate
The intermediate class victory was taken
by Gary Draper who rode fast and

overall went to Kus,ell Campbell (N.l~in- Dean Muter aboard Kawasaki's plush new 1'Sth litre moanie. (Photo: Gary Whyte.)

ton Suzuki] who rook a 1tr,r .lnll.1
fifth.

100's gave Carr the overall win. Norman furiously 011 his Draper Ynmaha to win
Gary Benthin who lus just moved up Miller (Shell Suzuki) who bl':lt CUT :llid both the tir,t and third mows and take
from the ranks of the Minierose sho\\"ed Benthin to the ti.lg ill the tillal, rook second ill moto 2. Second overall went
he has taken to his new 100 cc Suzuki, third over.ill. to Charlie Cramer who was challenging
like a tish to water, by walking :1\\ .1)' A lll'\\' system h.1'. l-een iIIIplomenred rhis Draper all the W.l)' uking second in two
with the tint moto and t.lking second year for the senior l·\·L'tHS. ill tli.it the of the he.irs.
in 1U0to 2. Andrew Carr (n.l>. Yamaha) 125, 250 ;l1ld 50() cl.i« h.1W ;111 been 13ri;l11 Thomas who rOLk consistent] y
took second in the tirst and tirst in the grouped togcthcr with rhc wp ridcts ill throughout the day managed to clinch
second? putting him and Benthin on all duce classes tighting it out ill 011e third overall 011 his Suzuki. Gary Key .cr
equal standings. Neither of them won the 'Expert Class'. Those riders not quite had an unfortunate day, but proved
last heat, but it was Carr who took classed as experts but still top contenders, himself by taking first place in the
second ahead of Benthin in third. Thi compete in the 'Intcnncdiatc CLm', second heat. HL' didn't l11;IIUgC to place

Moto X SA Vol.2 No.3 March,78 Page10



Robert Campbell sliding round the marble strewn berm which claimed many victims
during the day. (Photo: S. Smith.)

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Brian Thomas turning up the wick of his RM 250. (Photo: Gary Whyte.)
Michael Schneider whistling a hymn to help him into the amateur
placings. (Photo: Gary Whyte.)
in the other two and was therefore
excluded from the overall results.
Other riders who fared well were Erwin
Wallenda(l3ultaco), Keil Illman (Yamaha]
and Mel Bauman (Honda). They each
took third place in olie of the three tnotos.
The Ladies Demonstration race WJS
Jgain won by the invincible powder-
puff~ Pat jenkenson ahead of a furiously
biting and scr,Hching M'lrgic Thompson.
Leigh-Ann Draper secured third place
on bootie's bike.

Moto X SA Vol. 2 NO.3 March,78 Page12



Announcing the RED ROCKET HONDA CR250R CR250M
CR250R about to be released in South
Africa by MIDMACOR (Actually there Type - 2 stroke, single cyl. for both machines. 34ps/8000 rpm
will be ten in the country shortly). 3.20 kg m/7000
Priced conservatively at a price still to be CU. Cap - Both 248 cu. cm.
established but. within reach, this 7.2-1
machine is a "replica" of the factory HP - 37ps/7 500 rpm Flywheel magneto
RC250 (Hence the R in CR250R). This is 34 mm Keihin
the machine that Robbie Wicks will pilot Torque - 3,85 kg m/6 500 2,056
this year (1978). Grant Maben will also 1,571
be seen on the new CR250R. Bore and Stroke - 70 x 64.4 mm for bath machines 1,250
looking at the machine itself, the major 1,037
note is the fact that the entire bike Compression - 7.3 0.862
weighs a mere 98 kg. In fact the motor 1,435 mm
weighs in at close to the same as that of Ignition - C.D.1 245 mm
the 125. Then how about 280 mm 3,00 x 21
(That's almost a fact) of rear suspension Carbs - 36 mm Keihin 4.00 x 18
travel. 180 mm
Transmission 1 900 - 1 - 105 mm
The wide 5,00 x 18 tyre. The frame is Drum 140 mm
100% chromoly. Larger rear brakes 1.591 - 2- Drum 140 mm
(160 mm) are more powerful but not 7.0 litres
over-sensitive. 1.240 - 3- 98 kg

An exhaustive testing programme in the 1,000 -4-
States with a professional rider pitted
against a works RC250rated the Rocket 0,839 - 5-
very highly indeed.
Let's face it. Motocross riders are gene- Wheelbase - 1.455 mm
rally fans who know everything about
bikes. Clearance - 300 mm

They are probably the decision makers in Tyres (front) 3.00 x 21
the market. The CR250R is aimed at
them. (rear) 5.00 x 18

Basically in CR250R is an improved, Suspension (front) Telescope 300 mm
more powerful. new machine. Develop-
ing the new bike was the Honda Project (rear) Swing Arm 280 mm
Team headed by Mr. Y. Nakajima who is
convinced that the next HONDA is the Brakes (front) Drum 140 mm
world's test production motocrosser. In
fact the prototype CR250R took one (rear) Drum 160 mm
first and four seconds in five races at a
noted US works bikes competition. Fuel tank - 8.0 litres
The super-light aluminium/magnesium
alloy motor is not only nearly as small as Weight - 98 kg
the 125 but also very light at 62 kg. A
very wide power brand from 2 000 to
9000 rpm. 37ps/7500 rpm maximum
power and 3.85 kg-m/6500 rpm maxi-
mum torque.
Other important features include the
double-filtered large air-cleaner. multi-
stage CD Ignition, 36 mm Keihin carbu-
rettor, radially finned cylinder head for
better heat radiation and hard-chromed
cylinder for the best possible heat
transfer,

The front suspension boasts a new
mechanism and 300 mm Super long
stroke. Combine this with a 3.00 x 21
Knobbly and you have excellent hand-
ling capabilities,
How about some real specifications -
compared to the 'M'

Moto X SA Vol.2 NO.3 March,78 Page14

SPORTSMAN LAGER STRENGTHENS radically restyled version of the highly Be equipped with the best possible
HONDA'S RACING TEAM successful XL250. Honda decided the suspension system and tyres for per-
new bike had to: fect performance both on and off the
The Castro I HONDA race team, which road.
includes motocross and road racing, has Be lighter than anything yet produced.
been strengthened considerably by the Have a powerful four-stroke engine, Exacting requirements, and ones hither-
addition of SPORTSMAN LAGER as an with proven reliability, durability and to too formidable for other makers to
all new sponsor. wider power band. even attempt, but Honda has met them
all with the new XL250S,
The agreement was signed and sealed
by Mr. Rob Weaver of Sportsman Lager SPECIFICATIONS: Still to be decided.
and Mr. Digby Wesson and Harry Price:
Ditchfield of Midmacor. Engine: OHC Single 4 valves with torque balancers,
Compression ratio: 9.1.
Sportsman Lager will combine with Maximum horsepower:
Castrol on the motocross team and the Maximum torque 20.2 ps!7 500 rpm.
following riders would ride under Carburetion: 2.0 kg.m/G 000 rpm.
Sportsman Lager racing with Castrol Ignition 28 mm piston valve.
Super TT: Starting: COl.
Grant Maben (S.A. Senior 125 cc Gearbox: Kick.
Champion), Deon du Plessis (S.A. Fuel tank:
Junior 125 cc Champion), Geoff Gray Reserve: 5 speed constant mesh.
and Tom Maben Jnr. will be entered as Dry weight: 9,5 litres.
Sportsman Lager Racing with Castrol 1,5 litres.
Super TT and will be seen at National. 118 kg.
Transvaal and Club events under these
colours. .

With Sportsman Lager coming in on the •
deal it would allow Honda to sponsor
additional riders in the likes of Wayne
Jones, Kenny van der Merwe, Shahn
Rowe, Gary Keyser, Stuart Butcher,
Raymond Sheldrake, Marcel Muller and
Clive Muir,

In the road racing scene the following
riders will ride under Sportsman Lager
racing with Castrol Grand Prix.
Roy Minster - last year's 750 champion
Keith Poulton -last year's 400 champion
Ian Brandon - a new up-and-coming

rider.

Roy Minster and Keith Poulton will ride
the CB750 F2's and Ian Brandon will
ride the 400 Hawk.

At the start of the second season in
September, Sportsman Lager with
Castrol Grand Prix will be sponsoring
the new CBX 1000 six-cylinder and the
latest 750 DOHC.

Honda's race committee will still decide
who will ride these new machines. With
the coming of all the new road and off-
road machines, Honda will be very hard
to beat.
ENDURO

Grant Maben and Robbie Wicks will be
riding the all new and exciting Bill Bell
Hondas in the Enduro events and should
be hard to beat. This powerful combina-
tion will be sponsored by Sportsman
Lager Racing with Castrol Super TT.
Castrol and Honda wish to welcome
Sportsman Lager in their racing interests
and look forward to a long, happy and
successful association.

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When you look at the sleek new Honda It's great to deal with the People who Care
XL250S, you are looking at the future, a
future which will seefour-stroke engines Moto X SA Vol. 2 No.3 March,78 Page 15
become increasingly popular among
motorcycling enthusiasts,
As the name suggests, on- and off-road
motorcycles are dual purpose machines,
and, as such, they have to be able to
meet every conceivable type of riding
conditions, both on and off road) they
also have to be able to handle them all,
as well a provide comfortable riding on
city streets.

These were the requirements Honda
faced when it set out to develop a

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TEAM SUZUKI SHELL Suzuki Centre Team
Mark Manne, ,
1978 will be the second year Suzuki have Mark Connelly , Suzuki RM125C Shahn Rowe. , Suzuki RM100
Mike Hopkins. , Suzuki RM250C Nicki Milosevich Suzuki RM125C
fielded a Shell sponsored racing team. Mike Hermanson Suzuki RM400C Martin Jones. . Suzuki RM125C
(Manager) Suzuki RM250C
Last year there is no doubt that the red

and yellow team Suzuki Shell colours

were dominant at all the Nationals and

at many club races.

On the track the team Suzuki Shell

riders really put up good performances

and the team managed to win two

National championships. Mike Hopkins

won the 500 cc motocross title, while

Mike Cameron wrapped up the S.A.Pro-

duction Motorcycle championship.

Keith Zeeman, who had a giant killing

year, often beating 750 cc machines with

his 500 cc Suzuki RG500. He was un-

lucky not to win the Formula 1000 class.

The new Suzuki Shell team retains a lot

of last year's riders, and features a lot of

new ones as well. The team has been

greatly expanded, and to keep track of

the twenty five riders who make up the

team, it has been divided into regional

groups, each with its own manager.

These regional groups mean that the

Suzuki Shell team will be seen not only

at all National championship meetings,

but each group will compete in regional

races in its own area as well.

In addition to the Suzuki team sponsored

by Shell and administered by the three

team managers, there are four other

motocross members run by the biggest

motorcycle dealer in the country, Suzuki

Centre Johannesburg.

The Suzuki Shell racing team is divided

into the following groups.

ROAD RACING:

Formula 1000

Keith Zeeman, , Suzuki RG500

Production Motorcycles

Keith Zeeman, . Suzuki GS1000

Pierre Smuts , , Suzuki GS750

Derek Anderson.. Suzuki GS550

Andy Buys . , " Suzuki GT250

Martin Wilde boer , Team Manager

DRAG RACING:

Jerry Annassis , Suzuki GT700

Special

Louis van Bergen Suzuki GT550

Special

"Carrat" Lavos . Suzuki GT750

Production

Martin Wildeboer , Team Manager

MOTOCROSS:

Transvaal

Norman Miller Suzuki RM100

Symm Grobler Suzuki RM125C

Greg Wilson Suzuki RM125C

Toby Venter , Suzuki RM250C

Ian McMillan, Suzuki RM400C

Willie Grobler Team Manager

Natal

Nigel Heath Suzuki PE250

Guy Schroeder Suzuki RM100

Colin Goodwil Suzuki RM125C

Brian McGarry Suzuki RM125C

Gary Bergstrom Suzuki RM125C

Normal) Stewart Suzuki RM250

Graham Greene. Suzuki RM400

Keith Pettersen . Team Manager

Cape

Duncan Barson Suzuki PE250

Gary Johnson. Suzuki RM100

Neil Johnson , Suzuki RM125C

Moto X SA Vol. 2 NO.3 March,78 Page16

TEAM TEXAS SUZUKI

A completely new motocross sponsor

has formed a motocross team. Texas

Instruments, the manufacturers of the

new Texas digital watches have formed

their own team.

Texas watches became involved in

motocross last year when they tied a

watch to the spokes of a Suzuki to

to prove how tough it was. Both the

Suzuki and the Texas watch were still

working perfectly at the end of a hard

day's racing!

Since then, one thing led to another and

suddenly Texas watches had their own

team. What's more is that it's not just a

motocross team, but it's probably the

most powerful single motocross team

in the country.

Team leader is five (or is it six 7) times

S.A. Champion, and the only Springbok

in motocross, Horace Bergstrom. Horace

is a legend in his own time, and is easily

the smoothest rider on the track. In fact,

his riding is so smooth and controlled

that to many spectators used to more

spectacular riding he looks as though he

isn't going fast. Don't be fooled. Just

watch the others trying to keep up with

him! He will be riding a Suzuki RM250C

in the 250 cc class, Horace will also be

riding one of the famous PE250s in all

the enduro events, including the Roof first rose to fame riding a sponsored technical team of Charlie Randall and
Martin Wildeboer will be available at
of Africa. Suzuki. every National to help the team riders.
This year should definitely be a Suzuki
Martin White, 1975 500 cc champion, THE MACHINES Shell year on our race tracks.

has fulfy recovered from injuries received ROAD RACING. At present Keith Zee- SUZUKI RACING FOR 1978
in a road accident and will compete in man is using the fabulous four cylinder Suzuki Distributors, who are, as you
know the importers and distributors of
the 500cc class on a new SuzukiRM400C. RG500.Although this bike is less power- all Suzuki products in South Africa,
have launched their most ambitious
Martin is known as a spectacular, relent- ful than the 750 cc opposition, its racing programme ever for 1978.
The racing team we have assembled is
less rider, and is famous for charging handling advantage and the skill of Keith probably the biggest, in terms of
machines and competitors, ever seen
right through the field to win from the Zeeman has kept it competitive. It is still and it is certainly the most expensive
motorcycle racing project ever launched
back. not certain whether one of the new 700 in this country.

Roy Gardner is a contemporary of Grant or 750 cc Suzukis will be available to Our official team, called the Suzuki
Shell racing team, will content the
Maben, having started riding in the South Africa in the near future. national championships in production
road racing, Formula 1000 road racing,
same class at the same time. He has PRODUCTION MOTORCYCLES drag racing, motocross, endurance
events, including the Roof of Africa.
been placed high in every championship Standard motorcycles with only very Our motocross riders include senior and
junior riders .. An additional and very
he has entered. He is also known as a limited modifications are allowed in important part of our official racing
very fiery and determined rider. He will this class. team is Team Texas ·Suzuki, which is a
complete motocross and enduro team
ride in the 125 senior class on a new OVER 900 cc CLASS. Suzuki GS1000. backed by Texas Instruments.

RM125C. The first GS1000to arrive will be given to With this team we intend to put across
the strongest message possible. This
Grant McCleery is the youngest rider in Keith Zeeman to ride and it should be message is "Suzuki are Winners". We
the Texas team, and will compete in the capable of winning the production race intend to try to widen the appeal of
100 cc Junior class. He was the top dog overall. motorcycling, and to try to attract
more people onto bikes.
in the spectacular 80 cc mini class last 750 cc CLASS. Suzuki GS750.The GS750 In addition to our own racing team, we
year, and he'll be one of the big guns in arrived only halfway through the season have made it easier for the privateer to
the little guns 100 cc class. (In fact, and from then on it has completely go racing, through our Suzuki dealers.
some of the best racing for spectators dominated this class. In the hands of We have introduced special parts prices
is in the 100 cc and 125 cc junior classes, Zeeman, Smuts and van Breda GS750 and special prices for racing bikes.
becausethese youngsters are absolutely regularly take the first three places in Also we have cash incentives, which
determined and they seem to have no this class. will be paid to any Suzuki rider who
fear.) 650 cc CLASS. Suzuki GS550. Although finishes in the first three places in a
it has a 100 cc engine size disadvantage, national event. A further R1 000 will be
In addition to the Texas Suzuki moto- Derek Anderson took third place in each paid to the winners of South African
cross team the Suzuki Shell road racing of his first two races. Championships, with R500 being paid
team will also carry Texas watches' to the winners of any National Junior
championship.
badges, and they will also rely on Texas 250 cc CLASS. Suzuki GT250. The
watches to see by how much they beat Suzuki GT250 is the undisputed King of Before I introduce the members of our
their opposition! this class, and regularly takes the first team, I would like to thank Greatermans
three places. The 1978 champion could for their help in launching this project
The Texas Suzuki team will be easily very well come from this class. and our sponsors, Shell and Texas
identifiable in their new blue and white Instruments for helping to pay for it.
livery. MOTOCROSS. All of the motocross

machines to be used by the Suzuki Shell

The Suzuki Shell motorcycle racing team team this year will be standard over the
is undoubtedly the biggest single com- counter racers available to the public.
bined team ever fielded in South Africa. The development of the RM series from
This team above can field enough riders Suzuki has been so thorough that the
to support a motocross meeting all on production bikes are very close to the
their own! official Japanese Suzuki team's factory
bikes.
A glance through the names in the team
will show that Suzuki have continued DRAG RACING
with their traditional policy of giving
young up and coming riders the chance All the drag racing Suzukis are special
to make the grade with the backing of a bikes, based on production road bikes,
sponsored team. Almost all of taday's and developed by Jerry Annassis.
big stars like Les van Breda, Keith Zee- TECHNICAL BACK-UP
man, Robbie Wicks and Charlie Tissen
The entire team has the backup of the
full technical resources of both Suzuki
Distributors and Shell Oil. The Suzuki

Moto X SA Vol.2 No.3 March,78Page17







Now Keyser, he really oves that go to

any lengths to protect it. He implements his Kung-Fu

lessons and prepares to give the Bultaco rider 522 a

swift kick in the teeth. The Bultaco instinctively lifts its front wheel in defence,
but luckily Keyser overbalances and falls. Meanwhile 23
(Charlie Cramer) and 28 (Kim Carr), not wanting to
get involved, get out while the going's good.

Moto X SA Vol.2 No.3 March,78 Page21

.........,-,,~~
reckoned without
Keyser's well-trained Honda, which came to his
master's aid causing 522 to fall on his head.

Keyser, in fear for his life, gets ready to run like hell,
while 522feeds his face with delicious Briekor soil.

Mota X SA Vol.2 No.3 March,78 Page22

72 sees 522 is well and Finale. 72and 522have settled their differences and they
bikes which are now battling furiously between unite to try and calm down the two bikes which are
themselves, and cautiously makes his way back into ripping each other to pieces.
the foray. Belling, the man who caused the whole mess, sees his
chance and sneaks away before anyone sees him. All in
a day's racing. (Photo sequence: Seymour Smith.)

Moto X SA Vol.2 No.3 March,78 Page23



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Yamaha has revamped its motor racing reason, each rider will be entered and 125cc Senior (Tv1.) - Charlie Tissen
programme for 1978 with a plan that partially supported by various official and Darryl Werner.
allows far greater dealer involvement, and Yamaha dealers around South Africa. We
support for numerous top riders in the are still negotiating these details but we 250cc Senior (Cape) - Arnold Burton.
various major centres. expect about 10 dealers to be involved in 250cc Senior (Natal) - Rod Bergstrom,
the national programme." the current South African champion.
"We have disbanded our works tearr 250cc Senior (Tvl.) - Charlie Tissen.
and have plumbed for top riders in the The 1978 Yamaha motocross line-up "In our team we have two current
majority of the cities and in the more consists of: South African champions (De Jager and
important categories of moto-cross," Bergstrom) while we feel that Riddell and
said Yamaha's Bruce Johnstone. "We are 80cc (Cape) - Young Pheiffer, son of Tissen also have the potential to win
continuing our very successful association well-known motor sportsman, Adrian more titles next year· rissen, of course,
with BP and, in 1978, our aim is to Pheiffer. has numerous championships to his
achieve a wider national spread without credit," said Mr Johnstone.
involving everyone in too much long- 100cc Junior (Tvl.) - Andy Carr. "These are our motocross plans for
distance travelling. l25cc Junior (Cape) - Pheiffer and 1978 but we shall, of course, be continui-
Pheiffer, brothers, both sons of Adrian ing with our very popular Yamaha motor
"We also believe that our dealers can Pheiffer. sport incentive scheme whereby private
and must play a far more active role in 125cc Junior (Natal) - Johan de Jager. Yamalla owners can qualify for large cash
our motor sport efforts and, for this 125cc Junior (Tvl.) - Tony Riddell. bonuses if they do well in competition."
l25cc Senior (Cape) - Peter Smith of
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Mota X SA Vol.2 No.3 March,78 Page29

Last week at our local Back Woodsy M.X. track it struck me how much image plays
a part in moto -cross nowadays when I saw Johnny No-Good on his RM 125 M
festooned "with '~ racing t and 'DG Performance' stickers.

/ "Ya know pal", he said to me as he, brushed his hand through his Bell, rubbed sand
out of his Carreras and patted his Jofa as he stifled a yawn, Itt never had as
much fun 'riding moto-cross until we dressed for it. Everyóne doea'", and with a
flick of his limp wrist and finely manacured Joffama gloves he gestured to the
other racers.

He was right of course. No longer could one arrive in jeans, veldskons or
scorpean stampers and an army issue helmet. Just keeping up the image costs more
than actual maintenance and racing costs of a motor-cycle.

A Bell helmet, (preferably Moto -Star) is a must, after all, De Coster, Wolsink,
Hannah, the Bergstrom's, Maben, Tissen and Stevenson wear that brand.

A trick, fully verted nylon MX jersey is next on the list, (your number on the
back optional but all SA's stars have got their numbers on their back). A
rugger jersey is no longer in!

Leathers, (whether nylon or "real" leather) are an important part of each racer's
eneemble ï Whether they are in team colours or, the pre-m.ade Mikkola type
"leathers" is irrelevant, but they must have the riders name on hls back, and,
down his' left leg.

~ boots are less important but the new Sidis are well liked as they are
similar to De Coster's l'High-Point" boots and Tissen 's uJTu boots, both brands
are unobtainable in South Afr:,i.ca.

Th.e smaller items are just as important - Duckb LLl.s Peaks are well-liked (who

cares whether they deflect mud and dust?) but th.e smaller curved ones are also

becoming popirLar since Grant Maben and Roger De Coster have worn them. Of

course, duct tape on the peak is a must. Socks must have your bikes name on

them. Goggles were mainly Carrera but Charlie Tissen has brought back the

craze from the States of wearing Scott goggles with a cut-off faceguard and a

Jofa mouth-guard, like Gerrit Wo A full Scott or Jofa face guard

is optional.

I realised things were getting out of hand when I went to our local dealer,
and asked for a MX outfit and he pulled his tape measure from around his neck
with a limp wrist and with a lisp nDo you want it with one cravat or two,
Sir?"

~o X SA VoI.2 No.3 Marc;h.78 Page 30





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EDITORIAL said so before I don't know. I would like idea of Orra and 4 x 4 Noggins be kept
to state guite clearly that I will usc the completely separate.
Off into the New Year we go and all editorial section of the mag. for criticism I have offered Orra space in our maga-
sorts of thin~s arc happening again. The which I fecl is objective and beneficial to zine so that its members may be kept up
organising of the 1978 Total Traris- the club. To those who have indicated to date regardióg developments within
Kalahari has started (route survey report that personal criticism should be levelled, the club and also to be used for educa-
in last month's mag), Lesotho Enduro, I say, write a letter to 1I1e and I will tional purposes. The idea was received
Barbcrspan's Meerkat 500, the Grand publish it and let both sides have a go at enthusiastically (3 months ago) but as
Prix, etc. Great interest for those of us one another. yet I have received no material for use in
interested in the motor sport side of The committee of the club is elected to this section, so come-on, Orra leaders.
things, but what about those that arc not. serve the members of the club on a let's have some information for your
My comments in an editorial a couple of voluntary basis and one of the toughest members.
months back regarding the noggins held jobs is that of the organising secretary. With Robin Smith's move to Cape
at the Ridgeway Hotel evoked an un- Suggestions and objective criticism can Town, our series on oils has come to a
believable amount of reaction. It seems lead to his job being made a lot easier. It temporary halt, but hopefully from next
as though many people arc not happy is virtually impossible for Robin to do month it will continue.
with what the club has to offer them by this all on his own and I feel that one of From the April edition of Mota X S.A.
way of social outings, evening noggins, the weakest points in our social get- I am hoping to start product tests as well
etc. Why they have not stood up and together performance is the absence of a as road tests on vehicles of interest to our
calendar giving outings np to, say, six members. Charlie Treen, however. has
months in advance. It would be appre- started the ball rolling with an interesting
ciated if anyone who knows of suitable product he has tested, and a report all it
venues for day/weekend/week outings is in this edition. He also has a look at
wonld contact Robin Hood. I would like turbocharges which are of tremendous
to acknowledge a letter received from interest at the moment. Go well.
Brian Eldridge in which he stands by the
P. R. Achterberg - Editor

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The Turbo Gaz Imported swb landrover s/w complete ratios of up to 3:1, but for normal pur-
Braselec with 5 wide rims, free-wheel hubs, poses a pressure ratio of 1:1,4 is sufficient.
complete instrumentation, extra fuel Either fuel/air or plain. air can be com-
tanks and many, many extras. Very slick. pressed, and this means that the carbu-
Brian Eldridge 725-1340(work), 763-5656 rettor is either sucked or blown through.
(home) Jhb.

3000 lWB landrover 1975 Safari petrol. There are pros and cons for both
26000 km. Perfect condition. Has never methods, but the most commonly used
This useful little unit converts an ordinary been in rough country. Has almost system is the suck-through.
arc welder into a unit which approaches R1000 worth of extras. Reason for sale: Power increases by virtue of turbo-
an oxyacetylene gas welding set in ver- Returning to U.K. Price: R4 600 o.n.o. charging can be as much as 3 times stan-
satility. It consists of a holder and two Graham Bailey 678-4171 (home), dard, but since this generates a great deal
carbon rods, which produce an intense 800-2196 (work) Jhb, of extra heat and mechanical stress it is
3 000 degree Centigrade flame when an normal to confine increases for road or
arc is struck between the rods. The flame 1955 Jeep s/w. Free-wheel hubs and
overdrive. endurance racing to about 50 %. As the
Bert Greeff at Senteeko No.5 through
Barberton exchange. Anytime after BMW 2002 in the recent Wynns 1000
19hOO. showed, a turbocharged car can be
indecently fast, as also is being very
can be used for brazing, welding, and 1959 landrover Series 2 Iwb s/w. Perfect capably demonstrated by the Renault
with a little ingenuity and an air compres- condition. with roof carrier and free- Formula 1 1,5 litre turbo car, which is
sor, a fairly efficient flame cutter can be wheel hubs. Inspection welcome. now beginning to compete well with
improvised. Ordinary wire welding is a le Roux 706-6789 (home) Jhb. 3 litre normally aspirated cars.

little less efficient than with oxy-acety- What can the turbo offer to you?

lene, since the flame is not controllable, Apart from the fairly high initial cost a
turbo can give you performance from
Turbochargersand tends to give an oxydising effect, but your standard truck or bakkie with
I feel experiments with flux may avoid minimum modifications. Unlike normal
tuning, i.e. larger carb, higher compres-
this. sion, etc., low speed pulling power is not
affected, and if desired can be boosted,
The unit is superb for brazing, especially One of the words bandied around cur- while giving good power and torque
increases where it is needed - at the
using flux coated rods, also available rently is Turbocharger. It seems to me higher engine speeds, where the bad, not
to say atrocious, aerodynamics of most
from the supplier of the Braselec. that many people are not really sure what trucks begin to make themselves felt.
This can result in better acceleration,
Different diameter carbon rods give a turbo is, what it does, and if it can be of higher cruising speeds, more pulling
power and gradient ability, without
different flame sizes for various jobs, and any use to them. This article does not increasing engine size, thus retaining
normal fuel consumption if the extra
the electrode spacing can also vary flame purport to give all the answers, but it will power is not being used.
In terms of extra maintenance ? You must
pattern. give those who do not know about ensure that the turbo lubrication system
is efficient, and that no dirt or foreign
I have successfully welded thin exhaust turbos some sort of starting point if they bodies can get through to the compres-
sor, and that the exhaust system remains
pipe using this equipment, and have also wish to find out more. tight and free from holes and obstruc-
tions - not really much more work than
used it for silver soldering and aluminium The turbocharger is a device from air-

welding. One point which takes a bit of craft origins, by way of diesel engines,

getting used to is that an arc welding which acts in very much the same

mask MUST be worn, due to the very fashion as the normal belt or chain driven

intense ultra-violet radiation, and this supercharger, in that it forces a greater

gives rise to a bit of difficulty in seeing mass of air or air/fuel mixture into a given

whether the metal is red, white or mol- cylinder volume, thus providing more

ten. However, I find that you can adjust heat energy to be converted into down-

to this after a while. To conclude, at the thrust on the piston, i.e. more power.

price - about R3s, this is a very useful, The main difference between the turbo

versatile tool, which no one who and the supercharger is that the super-

possesses an arc welder, and uses it, charger absorbs engine power while

should be without. Supplier: Willce being driven by the engine, while the

Trading, Trump Street, Selby. turbo is driven by waste, or exhaust gas

FORSALE from the engine. Figure I, courtesy your normal routine car-care.
ORSWOP Airesearch, shows the basic layout of a It is hoped to shortly feature a road test of
turbocharged engine. The effect of the a turbocharged vehicle, but in the mean-
back pressure of the turbine in the time, those interested will find that "How

1973 Four cylinder landrover engine. exhaust system is to all intents negligible. to select and install Turbochargers", by
2000 km since new rings/de-coke. R280 See Fig. I. Hugh MacInnes, approximately R6,sO
o.n.o. The turbo consists of a small turbine con- from Motor Books, Hyde Park, is
Ron Hawkes 27-1836 (work), 763-6581 nected by a shaft to a small centrifugal absolutely essential. This book is the
(home) Jhb. compressor. This assembly is rotated at turbo bible, and even if you buy a kit, it

1975 land Cruiser with canopy, towbar, high speed by the incoming exhaust gas, is thoroughly recommended that you
free-wheel hubs and Michelin tyres for
sale. thus causing the compressor to compress buy this book so that you understand
Mr. MeGlew (012) 48-5738 (work).
air or air/fuel mixture. The pressure what's happening inside your turbo and
5 Berth fold-up caravan, foam beds,
tent, good condition - easy to erect. reached is largely dependent on the engine. A turbo spins at between 45 000
R650.
Brian Eldridge 725-1340(work), 763-5656 speed of the turbine/compressor unit, rpm and 120 000 rpm, so you can see that
(home) Jhb.
which is in turn dependent upon how there is a little more to it than 'bolt it on

well the turbo is matched to the engine. and forget it'.

It is possible to achieve manifold pressure Charlie Treen

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