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Offline Retro Rocket

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Small block racer..
« on: May 14, 2016, 12:49:03 am »
Here's a story on a rare Honda race bike replica, thought it may interest you guys... ;)
Watch the video...

http://www.examiner.com.au/story/2795799/replicating-the-flying-dragon/
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Re: Small block racer..
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2016, 04:28:25 am »
Cool Mick.

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Re: Small block racer..
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2016, 05:40:07 am »
That Father and Son team must have plenty of fabricating skills and patience.. plus skill to replicate the complete bike from what they had to work with.I imagine the original bike must handle terrific if it would beat TZ350's on the track  :) 8)
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Re: Small block racer..
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2016, 08:52:03 am »
Pretty amazing effort and result.
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Re: Small block racer..
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2016, 09:41:24 am »
I wish there were more details. Very cool!
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Re: Small block racer..
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2016, 10:41:28 am »
i have raced against the original , it was a great looking bike and went well but was no match for a decent tz350

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Re: Small block racer..
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2016, 05:46:36 pm »
Cool Mick.

Yeah, I thought so  ;)

I wish there were more details. Very cool!

I think there's a build thread somewhere, if I find it, i'll post it here... ;)
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Re: Small block racer..
« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2016, 02:23:25 pm »
just seen this on race bike mart , is it the same one ?

http://www.racebikemart.com/adverts/Dymag_Rear_wheel_Wanted__1463658229.php