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Old 01-05-2007, 03:27 AM
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It will be one mean machine.....Do you have any trouble with registering a bike built like that in the USA?
 
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Old 01-05-2007, 10:32 AM
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what brand of frame is that?..i like the stance...could you give more details on this set up? size tires, rims, length of forks, ...etc...?

looks killer
 
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The wheels are Sturgis wheels "Attitude" 19" X 3 1/5" front and 18" X 9" rear. I bought them direct from the company. They're great to do business with. The price was great and they shipped them the day I ordered.

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Gonna be a fun toy to teach ricers to beware of the barking dog, it can bite too.
I like the wheels, who's are they.
 
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No, no problems, you just have to stick to the guidelines. Each state has it's own specific policies and laws. I've done one before so I know what to expect.

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It will be one mean machine.....Do you have any trouble with registering a bike built like that in the USA?
 
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Sure, it's a DNA 250 Prostreet frame, 38 degree neck with 6 degree trees, 3" backbone stretch, 0" up. 4" over front end. 100/90/19 front and 260/40/18 rear, Metzelers.

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what brand of frame is that?..i like the stance...could you give more details on this set up? size tires, rims, length of forks, ...etc...?

looks killer
 
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Old 01-05-2007, 10:51 AM
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Subscribed! I want to see this one take shape.. I love the foundation with the fatter 19" front tire and those wheels, and you kept to a reasonably and tasteful rear tire. You're doing what I only wish I could do be building this scoot. Good luck!
 
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Thanks, I cant wait to get it done, but I wont rush it.
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Subscribed! I want to see this one take shape.. I love the foundation with the fatter 19" front tire and those wheels, and you kept to a reasonably and tasteful rear tire. You're doing what I only wish I could do be building this scoot. Good luck!
 
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Nice looking start - hope you will keep us updated on your progress
 
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I won't be able to post a blow by blow, but I'll definitely post progress pictures.

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Nice looking start - hope you will keep us updated on your progress
 
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I won't be able to post a blow by blow, but I'll definitely post progress pictures.
Anything is something.. I'll definitely like to see it take shape. If I won the lottery, I would be torn between a low-slung pro-street vs a taller chop.. I think something in between would be my perfect scoot.. It would be all about the riding position to me. Of course it's all personal to fit the rider's build. I've sat on big dogs and Ironhorse pro-streets I both hated and loved, and shorter peanut tank bobbers that I loved. Something close to your frame with maybe a few inches taller rise would be my frame fitment I think.. I like your choice in engine too.. No replacement for displacement! I will be very interested in how it all goes together.
 


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