Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

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What defines a Suzuki TR 750? To my mind there are two visual components that are iconic to that bike: the ‘duck tail’ seat and the through-the-frame expansion chambers. Both make it instantly recognisable, without those it could be just another bike.

So, the die was cast, my CMR TR had to have them. In the words of Dirty Harry, ‘A man’s got to know his limitations.’ My limitation is simple. There is not any way I could build expansion chambers that would work, do what I wanted or even look good. There are a few companies out there that are building expansion chambers, but they are generally for standard bikes to retro fit. Dave Swarbrick does a kit for the TR, but at the time of contacting

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