1972 Vintage Book "How to Win at Racing" by the Editors of Dirt Bike Magazine

Did you ever make a mistake and then regret it for years afterward? Have you ever wondered why the road to being a successful dirt racer was so difficult? Did you buy the wrong kind of machine at one time - and it cost you an arm and a leg to keep running - and you still never did worth a damn? Most of us have made mistakes like this only to have someone tell us at a later date..."Oh you didnt' know that? Well if you've been around that bike for any length of time at all you'd know they just don't work in the desert. You shoulda bought a..." Yeh. If only you had known. But who is going to tell you all the facts you need to know? ...Which brings us to the sole reason for this book. "How to Win at Racing" is designed and intended to give you the information that has heretofore been limited to the "insiders." The guys in the know. The pros. The winners. Contents: Introduction; Different types of racing and what kind of bike it takes to do the job; Racing rules and regulations; Where to get your racing cards; What does it really cost to go racing?; Protective Equipment; How to get started in racing the right way; The machines and what the pros do to make them right; How to get sponsore; How to get in shape for racing; Mental preparation through proper practice; Planning the race - from the garage to the starting line; Quick start techniques; Cornering - what you must know to win; Racing under muddy conditions; Rock riding - nobody's favorite; Secrets of sand riding; How to ride water hazards; Mastering downhills - the common weak link; Cutting uphills down to size; Jumping to save time - the professional way; Passing - how, when and where to make your move; How to slide; How to crash gracefully; How NOT to win at racing; How to kiss the trophy girl (You Devil, You) 1972 "How to Win at Racing" Book by the Editors of Dirt Bike available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1965 International Six Days Trial - Fog and Rain take heavy toll on entries in 40th ISDT

Top left Photo: Down to the seaside village of Laxey on the Isle of Man, go Scott Ellis (350cc BSA) trailing an unknown Russian. Incidentally, only BSA to finish was a privately-entered 350cc model by Bill Faulkner. Of 299 entries only 82 went the distance. None of the 20 Americans entered finished. Event was considered toughest in its 40-year history. 1965 International Six Days Trial 40th ISDT 3-Page Article available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1965 Yamaha Big Bear Scrambler Test at Yosemite National Park

Against a scenic backdrop of Yosemite National Park, the Yamaha 250cc Big Bear Scrambler appears right at home. The dual-purpose motorcycle is tailored for both on and off the road use. Editor's note: Author Gene Young's road test takes on a slightly different flavor this month, sent to us in the form of a letter: Dear Bill, things worked out just great. A friend loaned me his new pickup for a weekend trip and short vacation, so being an opportunist like I am, I decided to do our road test slightly different than the usual manner... 1965 Yamaha Big Bear Road Test 2-Page Article available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1979 August Young Athlete Magazine - Bob "Hurricane" Hannah

Collector's Series Article, Interview and centerfold poster of Bob "Hurricane" Hannah. Motocross fans call him "The Hurricane." And for good reason. At age 22, Bob Hannah has blown more competitors off the track than any other rider in motocross history. 1979 August Young Athlete Bob "Hurricane" Hannah Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1965 Vintage Motorcycle Advertisement - "The Many Faces of Yamaha"

Now there's a Yamaha for everyone. Ten different models to choose from...each exciting...each the finest in its class; for every one was inspired by Yamaha's Grand Prix Champion racing machines... Shown: Riverside 60, Trailmaster 80, Rotary Jet 80, Santa Barbara 125, 250 Big Bear Scrambler, Cross-Country 305 1965 "The Many Faces of Yamaha" Ad available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1975 Summer Indian Four Motorcycle News

Cover Picture: At the June Meet information was given us that A. Everett Jones, Four Club member died on June 7, 1975. A mistaken identity was given us on pictures. Bob Paulette of Midway, Kentucky had a copy of a picture of the deceased and one that the family requested to be used on the cover. The picture is "Buck" Jones buying his first Indian Antique Motorcycle, a 1917 Power Plus from Bob Paulette. Buck is at the right in the picture... Contents: The June Meet 1975; June Meet Pictures; 1975 Annual Meet Announcement; President's Page; All Fours haven't been found yet; Overhaul Manual; Aluminum Cutting Fluid; Map to Tiffin, Ohio and Fairgrounds; Paint Information; Membership and Mailing List; Items of Interest; Ads; more 1975 Summer Indian Four Motorcycle News Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1975 Fall Indian Four Motorcycle News

Cover Picture: Two of our members passed away this year and we had hoped to have pictures of both men with their machines as we remembered them. Paul Freeman of Philadelphia of the Delaware Valley Regional Chapter passed away just before the June '75 meet. Gordon Deye of Toledo, Ohio, a charter member of the Four Club passed away just prior to the annual meet this year. We did print a picture of Gordon's four on the cover of Spring issue... Contents: 1975 Annual Meet and Pictures; Casper Barnes, Treasurer, retires; President's Page; Question Corner; Mail List; Ads; more 1975 Fall Indian Four Motorcycle News Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1975 November Popular Cycling - Racing Galore!

Cover Photo: Pierre Karsmakers; Road Tests: Bultaco 360 Astro; The Falta Replica 400 GP Motocrosser; The Suzuki TM100; Features: Harry Everts: The man to beat in the 250cc class; The Omaha 250 Inter-AMA and 125 National; National Trail Wrap-Up; 500cc National at Moto-Masters Park; Superbowl of Motocross IV; The last two-day qualifiers in the east; Technical: The Bolger case splitter - tools for the trade; How the new Amal Carb works; LTR suspension for the Suzuki TM125; more 1975 November Popular Cycling Motorcycle Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1977 March Popular Cycling Magazine - Maico AW450 - the AW could stand for AWsome

Road Tests: Maico AW450; Suzuki RM80; Features: El Trial De Espana; Trans-AMA 1976; American Motocross Finals; Night Motocross Socal Style; The Veterans - Mike Nicks interviews Torleif Hansen part 2; Technical: Building a Bultaco to go for gold; 175cc Monoshock Project Bike; more 1977 March Popular Cycling Motorcycle Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"

1997 Old Bike Journal #84 - Elmer Lower's 1950 Road-Eating Indian

Cover Story: Elmer Lower transformed this 1950 Indian Chief from a rough basket to an AMCA show winner. And it's a rider; Features: Bomber Bikes - a new twist to the old bike racing scene - late '70s motocrossers have a new series; Flying Right - Cathcart gets the inside line on one of Australia's baddest bikes, Rex Wolfenden's CB750 based Honda four; How to Heli-Coil - stripped threads? Fear not. We show you the best and easiest methods to fix them; more 1997 May Old Bike Journal #84 Motorcycle Magazine Back-Issue available at www.DadsVintageAds.com CLICK THE PICTURE TO "BUY IT NOW"