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Old 09-01-09, 11:35 PM   #11
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actually that is a duke i would buy.
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Old 09-01-09, 11:39 PM   #12
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Here's the build thread...

http://forum.oldskoolsuzuki.info/cgi...m=1194901205/0
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Old 10-01-09, 12:06 AM   #13
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I think the builder should name it DUC&TL
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Old 10-01-09, 12:41 AM   #14
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Did you see that Cagiva Mito/Yamaha RD (I think) crossbreed that was in one of the magazines, probably streetfighters, a couple of months ago? He named it a Yagiva, which was fine till he chose a font that made the Y look a bit like a V, and the v look a bit like an n...
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Old 10-01-09, 12:46 AM   #15
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LOL .

Nice work , BUT , does that look a little far forward on the front as if it is way too heavy or am I just being a Squiff-eyed numpty
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Old 10-01-09, 12:51 AM   #16
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I suppose it'd be harder if it didn't have Suzuki written on the engine
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It's late, I'm going to bed....unles the Sugababes keep me up
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Old 10-01-09, 01:04 AM   #17
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Did you see that Cagiva Mito/Yamaha RD (I think) crossbreed that was in one of the magazines, probably streetfighters, a couple of months ago? He named it a Yagiva, which was fine till he chose a font that made the Y look a bit like a V, and the v look a bit like an n...
There's a Cagiva Planet and an RD sat in YC's garage atm....
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Old 10-01-09, 11:52 AM   #18
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Nowt from petevtwin650 - does he hibernate in January??
Or would petevtwin750 be too much for him?
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Old 10-01-09, 01:12 PM   #19
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LOL .

Nice work , BUT , does that look a little far forward on the front as if it is way too heavy or am I just being a Squiff-eyed numpty
Maybe just the forks, they're marzocchi aftermarket in custom yokes I think so they might just change the position, it does look tail-up doesn't it.I can't remember the weights of the engines but I don't think there's an awful lot in it between the 916 and TL motors.
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Old 10-01-09, 01:15 PM   #20
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Plus the bottom of the engine is pointing forwards ........................ just had a thought actually and here comes the scientific bit .



He is pushing the bike forwards ok , bear with me here , the photographer has his finger on the button , still with me ? and takes the picture just as the guy stops the bike and puts the front brake on , causing the forks to compress
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