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  • S SpookDog

    @Calum
    I love rescuing underdogs! I call my bike ‘lil bitch’ cause it’s such a mongrel!!...
    🐾🐾 🏍🐾🐾
    PS has the site been down?...

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    Calum
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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
      I’m not sure how I managed to wander back on tonight? It’s been hanging the last few days, for me...

      Does the wheelbase look longer with the YZ gumpf? Or is it just me? I haven’t had a chance to measure anything yet, it’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 😎 I’m potentially a happy bunny! 🤪 ...

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

        Does the wheelbase look longer with the YZ gumpf? Or is it just me? I haven’t had a chance to measure anything yet, it’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 😎 I’m potentially a happy bunny! 🤪 ...

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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 don’t have my bike with me ATM and there’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 don’t have my bike with me ATM and there’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! 😇 ...

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                Am legal @ long last! Only my CBT stands between me & nirvana! Two stroke heaven! 😇 ...

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                @SpookDog That looks mint!

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                  Am legal @ long last! Only my CBT stands between me & nirvana! Two stroke heaven! 😇 ...

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                  @SpookDog thats very nice

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                    @SpookDog thats very nice

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                    So close!...
                    Damn it! CBT’s have all been cancelled 😐 ...

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                    • S SpookDog

                      So close!...
                      Damn it! CBT’s have all been cancelled 😐 ...

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                      @SpookDog fml what a nightmare!

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                        So close!...
                        Damn it! CBT’s have all been cancelled 😐 ...

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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, I’m not near enough to Wales though. I only just picked up my glasses for the first time today, so I couldn’t of done my CBT any sooner. Life does seem to throw these things in my way though. Never mind, I’ve got the rest done and dusted 😜 ...

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

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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 😐 . I am so fucking close to legal that it hurts. I just know that if I do and get pulled, I’ll be shafted 😕 ...

                            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 😐 . I am so fucking close to legal that it hurts. I just know that if I do and get pulled, I’ll be shafted 😕 ...

                              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 it’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...

                                It’s been 25 years since I was last legal on a bike, so I’m pretty excited...

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                                @SpookDog Love that plastics & decals color combo!

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

                                  Although I know how things go and realistically that just never happens 😉

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

                                  Lovely bike though and looking forward to seeing more of what’s happening, must say I’m jealous of you having such luxuries as a spare frame and all that room to work 😂

                                  On the contrary I do however get to ride less then legal places borderline legally which is why i was going to say as it’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 you’re harmless.
                                  Odds on you’ll even find someone who’s interested in the bike too!

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                                  • CalumC Calum

                                    @SpookDog Yes what a pain!

                                    It'll be worth the wait though.

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                                    @calum

                                    Passed CBT, just in no condition to ride yet!...

                                    Or post pics? What is ‘error forbidden’?...

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                                      @calum

                                      Passed CBT, just in no condition to ride yet!...

                                      Or post pics? What is ‘error forbidden’?...

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                                      @spookdog Nice one. Almost there!

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                                        @calum

                                        Passed CBT, just in no condition to ride yet!...

                                        Or post pics? What is ‘error forbidden’?...

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                                        @spookdog

                                        Sorry, I’ve just had a very weird moment trying to post anything! It’s just coming up with an ‘Error Forbidden’ bar at the bottom of the screen. What is?...

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                                        • S SpookDog

                                          @spookdog

                                          Sorry, I’ve just had a very weird moment trying to post anything! It’s just coming up with an ‘Error Forbidden’ bar at the bottom of the screen. What is?...

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                                          @spookdog Exactly, who is forbidden. Maybe your computer has Covid.

                                          Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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