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990 "silent-block"
Bike built in the mid 80s by Sylviomotors of Florence. Sylviomotors built few bikes that raced some enduro races and competed in the regularity championship in Italy. One of the racers of these bike was Findanno who then raced together with Rahier in the Dakar with the Factory HPN bmw(s)
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Picture 1 : The main trait of this bike is the one piece frame built with chrome-molybdenum tubes of a smaller diameter compared to the stock frame. Such frame is half the weight of the stock frame without compromising its structural integrity. To allow a closer motocross riding style, the tank (alum made) is shorter and the seat is elongated to compensate for the gap
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Picture 2: The frame holds a lighter engine which has been installed on the frame through silent blocks which completely eliminate any vibrations from the engine making riding this bike a real enjoyment. the engine block has been cut in the top where the starting gear is located The electrical system has been simplified with 2 coils added to improve the starting of the bike when using the starter level. The engine is inclined on the frame to decrease the stress of the shaft joint an allow less maintenance. This motorcycle is incredibly agile since it maintains the same dimensions from wheel to wheel of the standard G/S. |
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PICTURE 3 : The exhaust is made of 2 short and lower silencers which contribute to realize a better gas flow. The bike is pretty loud but very prompt. The shock is from a KTM and it has been calibrated to handle the weight of the bike |
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PICTURES 5 and 6: The disk braking system in the back is positioned on the left leg of the old series swing arm.
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This is how it looks today after a substantial restoration