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Faber KSI Thumper |
| Xlint Performance has entered into a marketing arrangement with Faber Frames for production and rebirth of the KSI Thumper. KSI Thumpers were built by Howard Fawkes and Miles Webb in the late seventies. Should enough individuals be interested in building replica machines, kit production will begin in January 2001,with deliveries by March 2001. Honda 350 XL engines in various stages of race tune are available with spares in the U.S.A. from Xlint Performance. The KSI Thumper Kit will consist of the following: Nickel plated frame and swing arm, fuel tank, seat, exhaust system, footrests, brake pedal and floating brake anchor, air box with filter and carb connection. All studs, nuts, and bolts as required. Rear dampers can be supplied as extras. Final cost of the above will be subject to the response received by the end of December but is projected at approximately 2,500 GBP (about $3,600). For U.S.A. delivery, email sales@xlintperformance.com The Faber Marketing Ltd. web site can be accessed at www.faberframes.com Shown below is Dick Tett`s prize winning KSI Thumper restoration, ridden at Hawkstone Park, June 2000, for the World Twinshock Championship.
Original Machine Ridden by Marty Moates at the British Grand Prix Farliegh Castle 1978. ( Picture courtesy of Trials and Motocross News )
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