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    SpookDog
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    Cheers bud, itโ€™s not a righteous original bike, in fact itโ€™s a mongrel, but that suits me better. I can put my mark on it without feeling like Iโ€™m violating it ๐Ÿ˜‡ ...

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      Cheers bud, itโ€™s not a righteous original bike, in fact itโ€™s a mongrel, but that suits me better. I can put my mark on it without feeling like Iโ€™m violating it ๐Ÿ˜‡ ...

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      Calum
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      @SpookDog No quite.

      Honestly, it's getting rare to find unmolested examples these days. I maintain that if mine wasn't stolen and trashed that it would still be standard today.

      My RS was just a frame from Germany. Probably involved some smash up over there that wrote it off. I built it from spare parts all over the net. So it being totally non-original is a moot point. The thing should have been placed into the bin!

      Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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        @SpookDog No quite.

        Honestly, it's getting rare to find unmolested examples these days. I maintain that if mine wasn't stolen and trashed that it would still be standard today.

        My RS was just a frame from Germany. Probably involved some smash up over there that wrote it off. I built it from spare parts all over the net. So it being totally non-original is a moot point. The thing should have been placed into the bin!

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        Side project
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        YZ125 USD fork & swingarm (with wheels/rims, ect) temporarily in a Dtre frame for fitment checks...

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          @SpookDog No quite.

          Honestly, it's getting rare to find unmolested examples these days. I maintain that if mine wasn't stolen and trashed that it would still be standard today.

          My RS was just a frame from Germany. Probably involved some smash up over there that wrote it off. I built it from spare parts all over the net. So it being totally non-original is a moot point. The thing should have been placed into the bin!

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          @Calum
          I love rescuing underdogs! I call my bike โ€˜lil bitchโ€™ cause itโ€™s such a mongrel!!...
          ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ
          PS has the site been down?...

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            @Calum
            I love rescuing underdogs! I call my bike โ€˜lil bitchโ€™ cause itโ€™s such a mongrel!!...
            ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ
            PS has the site been down?...

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            @SpookDog Site wasn't down, but the IP address changed so I had to find out what it was and update the DNS record. But if you knew the IP you could still access it.

            Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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              @SpookDog Site wasn't down, but the IP address changed so I had to find out what it was and update the DNS record. But if you knew the IP you could still access it.

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              @Calum
              Iโ€™m not sure how I managed to wander back on tonight? Itโ€™s been hanging the last few days, for me...

              Does the wheelbase look longer with the YZ gumpf? Or is it just me? I havenโ€™t had a chance to measure anything yet, itโ€™s getting dark real sudden and early now. Even taking into account the clocks going back...

              The bike passed its MoT! I have insurance! I even have glasses ready next Saturday!! Just got to book my CBT ๐Ÿ˜Ž Iโ€™m potentially a happy bunny! ๐Ÿคช ...

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                @Calum
                Iโ€™m not sure how I managed to wander back on tonight? Itโ€™s been hanging the last few days, for me...

                Does the wheelbase look longer with the YZ gumpf? Or is it just me? I havenโ€™t had a chance to measure anything yet, itโ€™s getting dark real sudden and early now. Even taking into account the clocks going back...

                The bike passed its MoT! I have insurance! I even have glasses ready next Saturday!! Just got to book my CBT ๐Ÿ˜Ž Iโ€™m potentially a happy bunny! ๐Ÿคช ...

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                Calum
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                @SpookDog Yeah I guess it does look longer.

                Happy days bud!

                Yeah your browser probably cached the DNS which needed time to change. It's a faff, hasn't changed for years. So it's not too much downtime.

                Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                  @SpookDog Yeah I guess it does look longer.

                  Happy days bud!

                  Yeah your browser probably cached the DNS which needed time to change. It's a faff, hasn't changed for years. So it's not too much downtime.

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                  Better pic!

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                    Better pic!

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                    If anyone has time and a tape measure, can you please measure the wheel base on a Dtr? From spindle to spindle. I donโ€™t have my bike with me ATM and thereโ€™s nothing in the manual. Cheers peeps!...

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                      If anyone has time and a tape measure, can you please measure the wheel base on a Dtr? From spindle to spindle. I donโ€™t have my bike with me ATM and thereโ€™s nothing in the manual. Cheers peeps!...

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                      Am legal @ long last! Only my CBT stands between me & nirvana! Two stroke heaven! ๐Ÿ˜‡ ...

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                        Am legal @ long last! Only my CBT stands between me & nirvana! Two stroke heaven! ๐Ÿ˜‡ ...

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                        Calum
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                        @SpookDog That looks mint!

                        Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                          Am legal @ long last! Only my CBT stands between me & nirvana! Two stroke heaven! ๐Ÿ˜‡ ...

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                          @SpookDog thats very nice

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                            @SpookDog thats very nice

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                            So close!...
                            Damn it! CBTโ€™s have all been cancelled ๐Ÿ˜ ...

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                              So close!...
                              Damn it! CBTโ€™s have all been cancelled ๐Ÿ˜ ...

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                              Calum
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                              @SpookDog fml what a nightmare!

                              Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                                So close!...
                                Damn it! CBTโ€™s have all been cancelled ๐Ÿ˜ ...

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                                @SpookDog I'm assuming you live in England? Just a thought, do you have a friend or relative in Wales you can use their address and do your CBT in Wales? Also that's a lovely looking bike you have and my favourite colour.

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                                  @SpookDog I'm assuming you live in England? Just a thought, do you have a friend or relative in Wales you can use their address and do your CBT in Wales? Also that's a lovely looking bike you have and my favourite colour.

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                                  Cheers guys, Iโ€™m not near enough to Wales though. I only just picked up my glasses for the first time today, so I couldnโ€™t of done my CBT any sooner. Life does seem to throw these things in my way though. Never mind, Iโ€™ve got the rest done and dusted ๐Ÿ˜œ ...

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                                    Cheers guys, Iโ€™m not near enough to Wales though. I only just picked up my glasses for the first time today, so I couldnโ€™t of done my CBT any sooner. Life does seem to throw these things in my way though. Never mind, Iโ€™ve got the rest done and dusted ๐Ÿ˜œ ...

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                                    @ The World in general

                                    Man! I so want to go for a ride, rain or not. 25 years is a long time to be off the road ๐Ÿ˜ . I am so fucking close to legal that it hurts. I just know that if I do and get pulled, Iโ€™ll be shafted ๐Ÿ˜• ...

                                    Lights (& Looser plates) are on, but not allowed to roam...

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                                      @ The World in general

                                      Man! I so want to go for a ride, rain or not. 25 years is a long time to be off the road ๐Ÿ˜ . I am so fucking close to legal that it hurts. I just know that if I do and get pulled, Iโ€™ll be shafted ๐Ÿ˜• ...

                                      Lights (& Looser plates) are on, but not allowed to roam...

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                                      @SpookDog Yes what a pain!

                                      It'll be worth the wait though.

                                      Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                                        I only got this in May, but itโ€™s MoT time tomorrow!

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                                        Eye exam in the afternoon so I can read a number plate @21 metres. CBT in a week with luck...

                                        Am insured, so only tax needed as well...

                                        Itโ€™s been 25 years since I was last legal on a bike, so Iโ€™m pretty excited...

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                                        @SpookDog Love that plastics & decals color combo!

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                                          Iโ€™m a fan! If I where you Iโ€™d almost be tempted to keep the current DT you have relatively stock and just enjoy it as it is as itโ€™s a clean bike and then build the other frame up.

                                          Although I know how things go and realistically that just never happens ๐Ÿ˜‰

                                          I see now as well we do actually have near enough the same front ends! I think yours are off a WR or slighter later year though?

                                          Is that a 91โ€™ swingarm too?. Very similar to the 200WRโ€™s just cleaner (no tabs for chain guard etc) + the welds are also much better.
                                          Iโ€™m not mistake but Iโ€™m pretty sure you can run most swingarms 88/89-91 relatively easily

                                          Lovely bike though and looking forward to seeing more of whatโ€™s happening, must say Iโ€™m jealous of you having such luxuries as a spare frame and all that room to work ๐Ÿ˜‚

                                          On the contrary I do however get to ride less then legal places borderline legally which is why i was going to say as itโ€™s still essentially an off-road bike go and take it off road if ya can.

                                          I admit to having more then a couple rides around my neighbourhood before my bike was legal but most of the time I just quietly popped off Into the fields, a lot of the time if you mind your own business being just an older guy with an old bike people will know youโ€™re harmless.
                                          Odds on youโ€™ll even find someone whoโ€™s interested in the bike too!

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