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Title: Odd Partnership
Post by: timbo on September 14, 2016, 10:34:26 PM

A Velocette engine in RGV running gear, a weird mix, spotted on IOM. Got to speak to owner/builder about the construction. and all the problems he had to overcome. Love the name. there cant be too many Suzuki/Velocette combos.

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Title: Re: Odd Partnership
Post by: themoudie on September 14, 2016, 11:10:33 PM

Now that looks FUN!  ;D  ;D

But the thought of doing the routine maintanence would drive me crackers!  :'( :( :'(

Not sure if Suzette would be more than a one nights stand!  :-\

My regards, Bill

Title: Re: Odd Partnership
Post by: Smithy on September 15, 2016, 04:59:45 AM

Odd and yet it looks so right somehow. I think I'd be worried though about the VOC taking out a contract on me.

Ian

Title: Re: Odd Partnership
Post by: timbo on September 15, 2016, 06:12:27 AM

 ;D I'd definitely like a spin on it though.

Title: Re: Odd Partnership
Post by: Steve Lake on September 15, 2016, 06:20:25 AM

Odd yes, but strangely pleasing... (bit like SWMBO  :) ) I think the 42mm? usd forks and twin twin pot 320mm discs are a bit over the top for a 25 - 35 bhp motor though.

Title: Re: Odd Partnership
Post by: CrazyFrog on September 15, 2016, 08:12:14 AM

Looks very well executed, and I bet it's a fun ride!

Title: Re: Odd Partnership
Post by: andy230 on September 15, 2016, 12:39:19 PM

Yes, I saw that.  Supercool isn't it??  Bet it sounds good too!

Frame etc may be overkill, but perhaps easier to ride quick than the original chassis.

I love it,

a

Title: Re: Odd Partnership
Post by: themoudie on September 15, 2016, 10:34:01 PM

Aye Andy,

Sit back and enjoy this, they are a quick motor in the 'right' hands.  ;)

Velocette_Thruxton_Smokes_Suzuki_DRZ400_Supermotos (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO_m_HYk8jE)

This could be the motor that should have been fitted in the RGV250 frame, nicely run-in by the looks of the reek!  ::)

I also have another link that might make your right hand twitchy, involving a friend and a 250 Ducati.  ;D

My regards, Bill

Title: Re: Odd Partnership
Post by: Moto63 on September 16, 2016, 07:25:50 AM

Hee hee...cool video Bill, thanks for the link. Can't beat a bit of olds cool style eh. Lovely bitto road too bathed in sunshine t boot.....real do

Title: Re: Odd Partnership
Post by: manxie on September 16, 2016, 05:20:56 PM

Yeah, +1 on that  ;D lovely looking road !!  8) 8)