Preparing the Honda CR and XR for Competition by Jim Gianatsis

Preparing the Honda CR and XR for Competition by Jim Gianatsis

Preparing the Honda CR and XR for Competition includes Training Tips from Marty Smith, and and a detailed look at the CR and RC Honda Factory Race Bikes First published in 1979 as the Moto-X Fox Guide to Preparing the Honda CR and XR for Competition, this expanded 84-page book was written and photographed by famed 1970's Cycle News editor, racer and motocross journalist Jim Jimmy the Greek Gianatsis. Included is a later published 16-page Supplement featuring the 1980 season water-cooled RC Pro-Link monoshock works bikes, and a look at the rare RC125-80 twin cylinder motocross bike. Covered is the development and racing history of the Honda 2-stroke CR production and RC works bikes raced by the Don Jones family with Gary and DeWayne in 1973, through to to the exotic RC works machines raced by Marty Smith, Marty Tripes, Pierre Karsmakers, Jimmy Ellis, Graham Noyce and Brad Lackey up through 1980 with the water-cooled Pro-Link bikes. Included is race bike preparation from American Honda factory mechanics Cliff White and Bill Buchka. Honda CR production bike race preparation and tuning is provided by the Moto-X Fox Racing Team, the top privateer team in motocross with tuners Keith Bontranger and Paul Turner for riders Steve Wise, Jim Turner, Larry Wosick and the Honda factory team. There is also a special chapter covering the Honda XR 4-stroke trail bikes and how to prepare them for motocross. Included is Training Tips from Marty Smith of Team Honda and 500cc National Motocross Champion. Preparing the Honda CR and XR for Competition serves as very interesting reading and a great historical reference guide for dirt bike fans both young and old. Many of the bike preparation and riding tips are still relevant today. A must have for any dirt bike enthusiast or collector.

Throughout the 1970s, Jim The Greek Gianatsis worked as an editor and contributor to Cycle News and other motorcycle magazines, covering all of the major AMA Outdoor National Motocross, Supercross, and Trans-AM races. Jim was a professional motocross racer who wore the AMA #100 plate, which he eventually passed on to famed motocrosser Bob Hannah. Jim was the only motojournalist allowed to test and analyze the exotic factory prototype motocross bikes of the 1970s era due to his riding and evaluation talents. Jim also oversaw marketing, product design, and development at Husqvarna bikes and Moto-X Fox. All of the top National and International factory riders of the period worked closely with Jim, and he was close friends with them.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781578650989
ISBN 10	1578650984
Title	Preparing the Honda CR and XR for Competition
Author	Jim Gianatsis
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Gianatsis Design Associates
Year published	2011-10-01
Number of pages	88
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.