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Originally Posted by rizzer
Deminimis and Pookiebear, yeah I think you're right. It's function over everything else anyways, isn't it?
should be cheap to pick up a honda GL series back home...would be round £500.
like this one:
which I think has the same (or similar) engine as an xr200
ideas are starting to creep in  |
Yep,I'd convert that,Find some dirt bike forks with about seven inches travel,lay down the rear shocks a bit to soften the rear action,position the upper mounts to also raise the rear up to match the longer forks. Move the footpegs to a location about three inches behind the swingarm pivot,mounting them as low as possible. Gut everything you can off of the bike. Vintage minibike or moped gas tank.Flat thin pad for a saddle. Hopefully a 4.00x18 trials tire will fit(I'd make that a prerequisite for the project) fit a 21 inch front,keep a disc front brake. Try to go for a vintage look but with more rear wheel travel. Maximize your steering lock as much as possible. fab a tough skid plate. build a high pipe.sounds like fun!