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THE PRACTICAL CLASSIC

I have always liked two-strokes. Back in the day, early 1970s, I decided I wanted a Suzuki 500. I entered the local motorcycle premises full of expectations. The owner / salesman tried his best to sell me a 350 Rebel instead and said it would ride rings around the 500. All he did was put me off and I walked out without buying either. Well, I was young and bolshie.

Fast forward to 2017. I'd taken a hiatus after being dispatched by a learner car driver when my Triumph Speedmaster and I bit the dust. I saw this 1972 Suzuki Titan for sale and bought it on the spot. Someone before me had done a nice job of the paintwork, frame fittings, polishing and the like. The tank style is incorrect for the year but that was OK for me.

Of course, it's only under closer inspection

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