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Re: Bridgestone Hats, Patches & Other Stuff
« Reply #40 on: September 13, 2013, 08:58:01 PM »

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Re: Bridgestone Hats, Patches & Other Stuff
« Reply #41 on: September 13, 2013, 09:21:46 PM »
Ooooooh..... dat's nice!  ;D  A little pricey though, considering the overall condition. Here's a pic to refer to after the ad's gone.
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« Reply #42 on: September 13, 2013, 10:12:27 PM »
Does anyone remember seeing this poster in the 1960's? I suspect it was printed in Japan. No mention of Rockford Motors.

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« Reply #43 on: September 14, 2013, 11:21:48 AM »
Paul, I thought I'd read somewhere on the site that the "Jet Lube" term (and decals) were used for the oil injection system in markets outside of the U.S. Hopefully, someone with more knowledge on the subject can either confirm this or set the record straight.

Either way, I just wish there had been more items like this done for the GTO.  :(
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« Reply #44 on: September 15, 2013, 03:22:26 AM »
Paul, I thought I'd read somewhere on the site that the "Jet Lube" term (and decals) were used for the oil injection system in markets outside of the U.S. Hopefully, someone with more knowledge on the subject can either confirm this or set the record straight.

Either way, I just wish there had been more items like this done for the GTO.  :(
I can confirm that as I still have the original sticker on my 90 Deluxe. It is a silver foil type and attached to the oil tank.

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« Reply #45 on: September 20, 2013, 06:46:31 AM »
Hi, Moonpup,

Yes, the UK market 90s and 350s didn't use the silver "Oil Injection" stickers, but had a "Jet Lube" sticker on the oil tank instead. Strangely, UK market 175s had the US-type "Oil Injection" sticker on the oil tank.

If anyone is looking for a "Jet Lube" sticker, "Sunrise Graphics" over here in the UK have replicas - the original stickers have long been unavailable. 

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« Reply #46 on: September 20, 2013, 04:09:50 PM »
Thanks guys for confirming what I thought I'd read here.

FYI, the poster didn't generate any bids..... wonder if they'll relist it with a lower starting point or maybe even a "buy it now" ? (still wishing it wasn't missing a piece of the lower corner though.)
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« Reply #47 on: October 19, 2013, 01:15:53 PM »
Hey Mr. Reed....  here's a real nice Bridgestone electric cigarette lighter to go with your Bridgestone ashtray!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BRIDGSTONE-SAROME-PIEZO-ELECTRIC-CIGARETTE-LIGHTER-FIGURINE-NR-/161127962007?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2583f99597#ht_2409wt_1382
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Re: Bridgestone Hats, Patches & Other Stuff
« Reply #48 on: December 01, 2013, 09:53:04 AM »
Here's some detail pic's of an original dealer sign.
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Re: Bridgestone Hats, Patches & Other Stuff
« Reply #49 on: December 11, 2013, 11:49:37 PM »
Nice jacket currently on eBay. ( he has 2 btw, a medium and an extra large )  Supposedly these were "WORN AT THE BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS SPEED TRAILS, TO SET A RECORD THAT STILL STANDS! 175CC TWIN."


Medium...  http://www.ebay.com/itm/60-to-70s-VINTAGE-N-O-S-BRIDGESTONE-RACING-MOTORCYCLE-NYLON-JACKET-/271339148828?pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item3f2d12d61c#ht_99wt_1362

Extra Large.....  http://www.ebay.com/itm/60-to-70s-VINTAGE-N-O-S-BRIDGESTONE-RACING-MOTORCYCLE-NYLON-JACKET-/271339147007?pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item3f2d12ceff#ht_99wt_1362
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Re: Bridgestone Hats, Patches & Other Stuff
« Reply #50 on: December 14, 2013, 05:07:08 PM »
If you want a Bridgestone t shirt, one alternative is to make your own. 

It's really quite surprising what you can do with an inkjet printer and an iron-on transfer sheet.  Anything you have on your PC that you can print, you can put on a shirt.

The actual picture on the shirt is pretty good, the photo not so much, but you get the idea.


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« Reply #51 on: December 15, 2013, 08:55:02 AM »
Thanks for the heads-up BS Mechanic, never would have thought of that. Opens up all sorts of possibilities!
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« Reply #52 on: January 01, 2014, 06:34:37 PM »
I saw that Bridgestone jacket, and i have just had my old Kawasaki jacket from the UK its from the 1980s.
What was i thinking  :D
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Re: Bridgestone Hats, Patches & Other Stuff
« Reply #53 on: January 01, 2014, 08:11:44 PM »
Is that sign 4/sale ??? ;D    i gots to have it......   well maybe??????

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Re: Bridgestone Hats, Patches & Other Stuff
« Reply #54 on: January 01, 2014, 10:31:06 PM »
Is that sign 4/sale ??? ;D    i gots to have it......   well maybe??????

It was and I think he was asking $450 for it, but the listing is no longer up on craigslist.
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Re: Bridgestone Hats, Patches & Other Stuff
« Reply #56 on: February 05, 2014, 12:06:55 PM »
Fellow member Kataro has posted these vintage Bridgestone factory overalls for auction on eBay. They don't have the typical Bridgestone motorcycle logo ( scary monster  ;D ), instead incorporating the BS tire company logo. Yet if they were the same type used in the motorcycle plant, they would indeed make for a nice addition to someones memorabilia collection.

Wonder what it says on the back?  8)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRIDGESTONE-FACTORY-OVERALLS-1960S-1970S-ERA-LARGE-SIZE-N-O-S-/331120792979?pt=Apparel_Merchandise&hash=item4d18565593#ht_49wt_1362
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« Reply #57 on: February 07, 2014, 06:57:42 AM »
Hi, Moonpup,

That question's easily answered. Katakana characters translate as  BU-RI-JI-SU-TO-N. Say it quickly and it comes out as BRIDGESTONE. You can see those same characters on factory parts packaging.

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« Reply #58 on: February 07, 2014, 10:02:43 AM »
Kotaro san also pointed out that these characters are used on the EJ-R2 racer...cool...
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Re: Bridgestone Hats, Patches & Other Stuff
« Reply #59 on: February 07, 2014, 03:37:20 PM »
Hi, Moonpup,

That question's easily answered. Katakana characters translate as  BU-RI-JI-SU-TO-N. Say it quickly and it comes out as BRIDGESTONE. You can see those same characters on factory parts packaging.

Graham

Thank you for clearing that up Graham..... I'd have preferred it say "350 GTO" instead, but I guess you can't have everything.   :o   ;D
« Last Edit: February 07, 2014, 04:02:33 PM by moonpup »
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