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   The motor features sand cast center and outer cases held together with steel slot case screws.  Everything inside is completely handmade.  Nothing will interchange with the production bike.  The cylinder and head have massive fining that actually wrap around the front frame down tube.  Titanium bolts hold it in the frame.  The carburetor is sand cast magnesium that cost in 1980 dollars, $7000.00.  The pipe is hydro formed.  Riders had their choice of different pipes and cylinders for different power bands.  This one is the mid to top end power unit.

   The clutch cable passes through the center case.  This is not only very reliable, but helps provide a very light and positive feel.  The ignition is a works one that has a very light weight flywheel.  Riders had their choice of different ignitions for different powerbands.  This one is for mid to top end power.  Note how tight the fit is at the transfer port area. The cases are very compact.  The chain guide is constructed from very strong hardened steel. 

   The rear hub is sand cast magnesium and the brake pivot is titanium.  The rear brake torque arm is hand made from aluminum and is very cleverly attached to the rear backing plate via a heim joint through  a cast in boss in the backing plate.  This provides zero binding.  All the wheel spacers and bolts at the rear wheel are titanium.  Note the small rubber tubing behind the wingnut.  This kept the wingnut from backing off.  The factory mechanic touch!!

   An ultra trick carbon fiber chain guide is mounted on the swingarm and attached with titanium bolts.  The rear sprocket is also held with titanium.  Nearly every bolt on this bike is titanium.

   After the first National at Hangtown Suzuki switched to these Massive front Hubs.  They are sand cast magnesium and very light.  Braking power was greatly improved.  The aluminum ring on the outside is to strengthen the backing plate side.  This was needed because of the increased width of the new hub.  Without the pressed ring they would surely brake.

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