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Offline turboguzzi

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neat 500 road racer
« on: March 09, 2017, 11:23:14 am »
well... "not a sohc" but still looks like a fun track bike :)

https://ottonero.blogspot.it/2017/03/cr500-cr-eric-harhour.html#more

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Re: neat 500 road racer
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2017, 03:32:17 pm »
My son wants to transform his, but no class to race within our assn.

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Re: neat 500 road racer
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2017, 03:57:54 am »
isnt there any supermotard racing in canada? that'll be the ultimate tool....

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Re: neat 500 road racer
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2017, 04:51:54 am »
Yes I think there are a couple of racing groups that lean toward more modern machinery. They just don't seem to transition into the vintage ranks so I never see any. Do they fit into your class structures?

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Re: neat 500 road racer
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2017, 09:58:27 am »
isnt that just a motocross bike with different wheels and handlebars ?

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Re: neat 500 road racer
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2017, 11:28:46 am »
looks quite modded modded to me in geometry/suspension/swingarm/Exhaust/brakes as well... 

but yes, your definition sums up most supermotos, but this one seems purely road race oriented, no jumping planned.

brutally sweet in my eyes, would pick it over most of the trendy "builds" showing off on the net' these days time and again.



 

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Re: neat 500 road racer
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2017, 03:42:09 pm »
2-stroke 500cc single.  I bet it's a challenge to keep the front down.
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