Etc.
ETC.
BRITBIKE TREASURE UNEARTHED IN CANADA
Treasure comes in all shapes and forms, but one of the most soughtafter treasures, at least to lovers of old bikes, consists of new old stock (NOS) parts. Find a batch of NOS parts, especially when those parts are for machines no longer being built, and you earn the thanks of legions of enthusiasts.
It seems that Mark Appleton of British Cycle Supply Co. in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada, recently did just that. Fie bought an almost-forgotten cache of NOS parts, and is in the midst of inventorying it so that individual items, including more than 1000 vintage BSA parts books, can be sold to Britbike owners.
The parts came from McBride Cycle, of Toronto, and had been in storage since 1970, when the shop closed out its BSA/Ariel import deal and stored all existing parts.
Interested in querying British Cycle about a piece you’re having trouble finding? The telephone number is 902/542-7478, the fax number is 902/542-7479.
HONDA CBR900RR RECALL
A potential problem involving front brakes has prompted American FHonda to initiate a voluntary safety recall of 1254 1993 CBR900RRS.
According to Honda, some of these bikes may have been delivered with inadequate clearance between the front-brake calipers and the brake pads. This lack of clearance could, under certain conditions, cause the front brake to overheat, reducing braking performance.
Owners of affected bikes will be contacted by American Honda. The bikes will be inspected and, if necessary, the front-brake pads will be replaced free of charge, according to the company.
SCRIBES FIND THE FINISH LINE
One of motorcycling’s newest bikes made good in one of the oldest forms of motorsport recently when Cycle World’s own Alan Cathcart rode a hub-center Bimota Tesi to victory in the Battle of the Twins event held on a 4.98-mile street circuit in Mettet, Belgium.
Cathcart also won the Sound of Singles race run that same day, riding his 780cc Suzuki-powered Gallina. These two victories earned a stunned Cathcart the event’s Man of the Meeting Grand Trophy.
In true nice-guy fashion, Cathcart said, “This is a great honor that sets the seal on one of the most satisfying days of racing I’ve ever had.”
In other European race action, ex-CW staffer Doug Toland placed seventh at the prestigious 24 hours of Le Mans endurance race. Part of a three-man French team that rode a kitted Honda RC30, Toland was the only American in the event.
LAGUNA SECA RIDING SCHOOL
Before sampling your traditional Thanksgiving meal, why not spend November 25 circulating Laguna Seca Raceway’s twisting 2.2-mile road course?
Site of many international and domestic racing events, Laguna Seca is also the home of the DP Enterprises Laguna Seca Motorcycle Safety School. The curriculum is designed to provide students with maximum track time, and caters to a variety of riding abilities, from enthusiastic novices to national-level roadracers. Participants are separated into three groups, depending on skill level and previous track experience. Knowledgeable instructors, including Cycle World’s own Don Canet, will be on hand to supply classroom instruction.
Cost for the event is $175, and includes a continental breakfast and deli lunch. Full-coverage leathers, a Snell-approved helmet, boots, gloves and a properly maintained, quiet (92-decibel limit) motorcycle are required. Entries are limited and participants must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid motorcycle license. For additional information, contact DP Enterprises at 805/772-8301.
AMA RACING ON TV
Armchair motorcycle enthusiasts will want to reserve Thursday evenings. That’s when they can view televised coverage of AMA roadracing and selected Camel Pro dirt-track events.
The first five of 10 planned dirttrack programs are scheduled to air on ESPN on consecutive Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. (PDT) between July 9 and August 6. A second block of five telecasts, also slated for consecutive Thursday evenings, will air at 10 p.m. (PDT) from October 1 through October 29. In addition to six mile events, three half-mile races and the popular Peoria TT will be covered.
The Prime Ticket cable network will concentrate on roadracing, airing 12 one-hour broadcasts. Each AMA national will be separated into two programs, with the first focusing on Superbike, 250 Grand Prix and SuperTwins and the second featuring 600 and 750cc Supersport, Harley-Davidson Twin Sports and the EBC Brakes Endurance Challenge. Broadcast times are subject to local listings, but dates are as follows:
Charlotte Motor Speedway Superbike: June 25 Supersport: July 2
Brainerd International Raceway Superbike: July 16 Supersport: July 30
New Hampshire Int’l Speedway Superbike: August 6 Supersport: August 20
Road America Superbike: September 3 Supersport: September 10
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Superbike: September 17 Supersport: October 1
Texas World Speedway Superbike: October 29 Supersport: November 5
