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Offline pokey

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Seems in not the only looney
« on: July 04, 2012, 09:27:35 pm »
Lookey what i found lurking under a house all covered in ten years of dross, neglect and cobwebs.
Air in the super diggers and some inox in the throttle cable and a splash of some circa 1998 Victa love syrup in the tank. Three kicks and im enveloped in something that reminds me of the back room in a dutch cafe... or so im told.

 She runs like a charm.
After the smoke clears and i can see where im going, a quick run up the road. sweeetttt.




To those of us who are colour deficient...  its Orange
1975 TS185M
 I dont think ive seen that much orange anywhere apart from a pack of jaffas.
  Mulhollands , Magura enduro twist grip, sweet ally fork brace , ally DID front rim laced to the stock hub, Bassani pipe, Mudder guards  and covered in :-\ Go The Rat stickers and bar pad. it was like stepping back to 1978. And if that wasnt enough, after a quick hose it looks like someone has been busy and polished the cases and hubs at some time.

Now if only i can find the time to play with it instead of going to work.

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Re: Seems in not the only looney
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2012, 10:40:50 pm »
and serrated footpegs!! :o cool pickup Pokey ;)

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Re: Seems in not the only looney
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2012, 07:06:52 am »
Good onyer Pokey  :) its found a good home with you .

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Re: Seems in not the only looney
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2012, 07:37:19 am »
Another "Works" bike Bill?.....hey Pokey....I've got plenty of parts underneath my house for one of those.... ;D
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Re: Seems in not the only looney
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2012, 11:04:06 am »
Back the fluck away from the parts Nigger  >:(

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Ban BLACK rims NOW

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Re: Seems in not the only looney
« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2012, 04:47:57 pm »
Now thats a cosmic bit of upholstering! (Cyclegods post)

The more I look at Pokeys find, the more it appeals. I'm not much of a Suzuki fan but have a soft spot for TS90's and TS185's. That bike's been owned by someone who cared.
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Re: Seems in not the only looney
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2012, 05:44:42 pm »
Shane .... Conondale classic here we come.  ;D   

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Re: Seems in not the only looney
« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2012, 05:59:55 pm »
I'd reckon an alloy rimmed TS185 or TM125 rear wheel, bulb horn, TY style tail light and a Preston Petty headlight would near complete the picture but that's my personal opinion :)

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Re: Seems in not the only looney
« Reply #9 on: July 05, 2012, 06:45:32 pm »
Another "Works" bike Bill?.....hey Pokey....I've got plenty of parts underneath my house for one of those.... ;D

Seems the best place! But won't the house need the foundations....?
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Re: Seems in not the only looney
« Reply #10 on: July 05, 2012, 06:52:31 pm »
This is QLD mate....no earthquakes here.
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Re: Seems in not the only looney
« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2012, 09:26:42 pm »
Thanks  guys. she sure is a good base/starting point . i was told that the original owner and  responsible for its creation was a Suzuki dealer from the Tweed... That close to where i picked her up.
 Good pick up on the footpegs Doc, i think they are TM as they have springs, also has rollers on the gear lever, how retro :D
 The Front hub is larger than a TM125 yet lighter Thus ideal. i have a TM rear on my other bike and dont want to rob anything from it . Will have to keep my eyes open for one and the preston petty head light would be the goods  for a Vinduro ride.

Not sure if she is actually competition material yet Stu but there is always time.

 i dont mind that yellow monster on evilbay .. well the Front half is nice, not that fussed on the RM rear end and that orange seat should be banned :o


 if you have a change of heart bill i would willingly be quality control officer for your parts. yeah i know, im a real nice guy. hahahaha :D

 Will keep you guys posted on the progress.

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Re: Seems in not the only looney
« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2012, 08:26:26 am »
Looks like it has a Bassani power pipe as well.  The heat shield is pretty trick.