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Offline Botond

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Custom build Scrambler? V-strom concept
« on: June 26, 2020, 15:24:27 »
Hello all,

I have come across this 'thing' on eBay... I don't think I would ever do this to my own bike but it is most definitely an interesting concept and I thought, I share  :shy:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-DL650-V-Strom-modified-Tracker-Scrambler/133447840687?hash=item1f121c73af:g:kC0AAOSwkCRe879n



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Re: Custom build Scrambler? V-strom concept
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2020, 16:17:08 »
It appeals to me. I wonder if the fuel tank from a SV650 would look better on it? The usual motivation for these comes from it being a cheaper alternative to buying new bodywork after a crash. Providing the frame and forks are still OK it makes for an interesting stripped down roadster.
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Re: Custom build Scrambler? V-strom concept
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2020, 16:34:09 »
It looks better than this... how to phrase it... interesting modification.  :icon_no:

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Re: Custom build Scrambler? V-strom concept
« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2020, 16:53:38 »
I love that, thanks for sharing. :)
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Re: Custom build Scrambler? V-strom concept
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2020, 17:39:51 »
REALLY ..!!  :shock:.

Is that thing real ..?  :-x :-x
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Re: Custom build Scrambler? V-strom concept
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2020, 18:02:45 »

You are right! It seems a sensible solution for those bikes which are not cost effective to repair! At least they extend their life on the road! 😉
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Re: Custom build Scrambler? V-strom concept
« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2020, 18:25:58 »
I guess the owner wanted to recreate a DR Dakar scheme  :)
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Offline Andy52

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Re: Custom build Scrambler? V-strom concept
« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2020, 22:53:34 »
That "thing" is my Thinstrom! I've just added a post in the For Sale section of this forum. Yes, it was a Cat C write-off in 2015 under a previous owner. I bought it two and a half years ago, looking much as you see it, but I had to do quite a lot of work to make it more presentable and roadworthy. Like attaching the seat with a Suzuki seat catch instead of a luggage strap, and fitting a correct front wheel. I've used it over two summers, but I'm getting too old for a bike that tempts "spirited" riding. Any questions, please ask!
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Re: Custom build Scrambler? V-strom concept
« Reply #8 on: June 27, 2020, 05:32:18 »
I thought that had been on here before. The subframe is a whole lot better than when you got it.
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Re: Custom build Scrambler? V-strom concept
« Reply #9 on: June 27, 2020, 08:40:42 »
Ah yes, the K6 with L1 tank and other glee parts. Didn't it also have a vee front wheel on it too, plus a bodged rear brake pedal? Given its history posted on this forum alone, I wouldn't want it. When I get to building one of my own I'll start from a known good bike.
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Re: Custom build Scrambler? V-strom concept
« Reply #10 on: June 27, 2020, 21:42:49 »
Always liked this concept picture.
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Re: Custom build Scrambler? V-strom concept
« Reply #11 on: June 27, 2020, 23:53:29 »
Nice one BigAldo, that looks very interesting!
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Re: Custom build Scrambler? V-strom concept
« Reply #12 on: June 28, 2020, 06:34:06 »
Yamaha had the same idea and make them. Good fun according to the reviews.
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Re: Custom build Scrambler? V-strom concept
« Reply #13 on: June 28, 2020, 09:18:43 »
I like the "THING"  :text-bravo:
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