RV125

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just collected this.............

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GT750 motor is way too big to fit in here, so a sympathetic restoration is the way to go, I think :up:
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Nice one :up: . Good to have something to bimble around on.

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Bimble is the word. A good mate got one, geared it for a bit less revvy speed and nearly got seasick on it the first time out due to bouncy tyred handling. Flogged it and made a bundle so win win in the end.
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It's a sand bike, not a sports bike, Al.
And I have access to miles of beach.................... :up:
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And it's got the pump! Good score there - they command a bit of dosh by themselves
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yes - and it's an original, not a replica :up:
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stripped............................

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The best thing to do to that is to put a TC185 motor in it, dual range gears with more than ample power would be a welcome benefit.
Two strokes, its just that simple.

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oh no.............!

got me thinking now :D
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now a restored rolling chassis

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almost there...............

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and a nice stable mate for it that I found abandoned in Amsterdam.......

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Great bikes and lovely work Garry. I stand back in admiration at your productivity :up:


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