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Title: Unusual Thumper
Post by: Ian on August 13, 2021, 05:27:09 PM

I'm hoping this works. Found this photo from "The Big Breakfast" at Press Heath back in 2012. Anyone recognize it?


https://photos.app.goo.gl/xyY3zrwrYvQoVZ3Q9

Title: Re: Unusual Thumper
Post by: themoudie on August 13, 2021, 08:21:12 PM

Aye Ian,

DR750 in a Starfire frame, no sure about the wheels and forks?

Looks a really nice bit of kit for tootling about and then picking up the throttle and surprising a few people.

Thank you for posting.

Good health, Bill

Title: Re: Unusual Thumper
Post by: Dave#22 on August 14, 2021, 04:58:34 PM

Well well, I went to look at the photo last night, but was required to register to access the photo, so decided not to.
It sounds like my bike, a DR750 engine in a modified DR800 frame, using GS1000 forks and a GS550 swinging arm, plus a few other Suzuki parts.
I used the later Starfire/Firebird steel tank with GRP sidepanels, put together to look like a Starfire.
I took it to Spain a few years ago for the classic Motopiston Rally and the Goldstar/Thruxton boys were a bit upset when I kept up with them...two up. ;D
It's been to a few TC rallies, here and abroad.
Dave.

Title: Re: Unusual Thumper
Post by: Ian on August 14, 2021, 05:36:33 PM

Sorry Dave#22 I didn't  realise that you had to register to look at the photo. I will resize it and put it on here. I think you have built a brilliant looking bike and of course it has the correct number of pistons. Ian 👍

Title: Re: Unusual Thumper
Post by: Ian on August 14, 2021, 06:00:16 PM

Hope everyone can see it now

Title: Re: Unusual Thumper
Post by: Dave#22 on August 14, 2021, 07:59:43 PM

Yes, that's the bike I built...years ago I had an SR500, then I discovered the DR BIG range, so I sold the SR, but missed the classic style and loved the DR engines (4v, twin balance shafts, twin carb and 45hp), so I thought I'd build a classic styled bike in the form of a BSA Starfire using Suzuki mechanical parts.
Dave.

Title: Re: Unusual Thumper
Post by: themoudie on August 14, 2021, 09:00:00 PM

Quality will always out, Dave! ;D

Thank you for the correct details rather than my guesstimate! :-[

Good health, Bill

Title: Re: Unusual Thumper
Post by: Moto63 on August 15, 2021, 09:25:54 AM

Yes that’s a smart looking conversion Dave, even down to the period back rack and top box 😉.
Lovely looking bike👍
Cheers Michael

Title: Re: Unusual Thumper
Post by: CrazyFrog on August 15, 2021, 02:44:45 PM

Fantastic build Dave! 👍

Title: Re: Unusual Thumper
Post by: mthee on August 19, 2021, 07:23:28 PM

Beauty! I'll bet that wasn't easy to part with?

Title: Re: Unusual Thumper
Post by: JOOLZ on August 24, 2021, 04:26:56 PM

Thats a great looking bike

Title: Re: Unusual Thumper
Post by: Dave#22 on August 26, 2021, 06:37:42 PM

..........Beauty! I'll bet that wasn't easy to part with?.........

Part with?...no, I still have it, on SORN at present. I was going to put it on the road this month, but with one thing and another, it didn't happen.
Dave.

Title: Re: Unusual Thumper
Post by: mthee on August 29, 2021, 11:56:06 PM

All my worldly goods, plus my left testicle are now for sale on eBay and I hope to be able to make you an offer you can't refuse 🤪