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DT1 history

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Below is an interesting history of the development of the DT1. Very informative and worth the few ads you need to skip.


 
1973 Yamaha RT3
2024 Suzuki DR650
2023 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro
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23 Nov 2023 14:11 #1

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Replied by Sneezles61 on topic DT1 history

Very cool.. at about 11:30, I saw the slow motion of the forks getting a vigorous work out. Amazing!
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23 Nov 2023 16:44 #2

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Replied by RT325 on topic DT1 history

Yes just watching that bit.
First saw that part [or maybe the whole video i'll go watch] when we went to a Yamaha Dealers school learning about new models before their release i think, be 1970.
Anyway the gasps from the audience was interesting haha.
It's a wonder anyone wants to get them them off the ground after watching that.
Reminds me of my old Matchy [Matchless] 500 when slightly above idle the forks looked like they flexed about half that amount with each motor pulse.
Wasn't worried then but would be nowdays.
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