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Jan 23rd, 2012, 8:22 pm
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Location: Columbus, OH, United States
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Gt1000 scrambler?
Has anyone tried anything like this? It's a germ of an idea, and I'm just curious as to what type of effort it would take. I'm thinking of something that really just has the look of an old-school scrambler with the performance of a Gt, but that could do occasional light off-road duty.
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Jan 24th, 2012, 1:04 pm
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Location: SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA
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Killer idea. I'd love to see it!
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Originally Posted by velocipede
Has anyone tried anything like this? It's a germ of an idea, and I'm just curious as to what type of effort it would take. I'm thinking of something that really just has the look of an old-school scrambler with the performance of a Gt, but that could do occasional light off-road duty.
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Jan 24th, 2012, 1:11 pm
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Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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Totti Recycle
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Jan 24th, 2012, 4:44 pm
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Location: Groton, CT, USA
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It's an awesome idea, but it don't think you'll be able to find any 17" knobby tires. I think the closest thing to an off road or dualsport tire you'll find are Pirelli Scorpions, and they aren't really an off road tire at all.
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Jan 24th, 2012, 4:58 pm
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Mmmmm Vanilla!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JackN
It's an awesome idea, but it don't think you'll be able to find any 17" knobby tires. I think the closest thing to an off road or dualsport tire you'll find are Pirelli Scorpions, and they aren't really an off road tire at all.
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Correction, Continental just released their outstanding TKC80's in a 180/55R17 rear and 120/70R17 front! Also a little less aggressive is the Dunlop D616, which also comes in the above mentioned sizes.
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Jan 24th, 2012, 8:53 pm
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Location: Hillsboro, Ore., USA
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I saw these at a show in Calif a couple of years ago. I do a lot if dual sport riding and thought they were both pretty appealing.
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Jan 24th, 2012, 9:33 pm
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Location: Greenville, South Carolina, USA
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That was going to be one of my next projects I think. Either a Duc or a Vintage BMW. You should do it!!!
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Jan 24th, 2012, 10:14 pm
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Columbus, OH, United States
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Man, it does seem like a cool idea, and one that might not be too tricky. At a minimum, knobbies (or aggressively treaded tires, like the D616s), a skidplate, high pipes, and better suspension. Remove some bits here and there for weight/a minimalist look. Maybe add some hand guards. Trickiest part would be the new suspenders and exhaust. Other stuff, like different handlebars, would be a matter of taste, really.
Hmmm..... 
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Originally Posted by portisroads
That was going to be one of my next projects I think. Either a Duc or a Vintage BMW. You should do it!!!
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