Bridgestone Motorcycle Parts Discussion Board
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: moonpup on July 07, 2012, 01:55:08 PM
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Found this site that is offering a few modern baseball caps with vintage Bridgestone patches stitched on. The price seems quite reasonable since I've seen the same patches sell for that much alone.
http://www.steadfastcycles.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=140_144&products_id=336 (http://www.steadfastcycles.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=140_144&products_id=336)
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They're also offering this hat/lapel pin........
http://www.steadfastcycles.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=122&products_id=219 (http://www.steadfastcycles.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=122&products_id=219)
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the hat pin was the first ebay purchase that i made
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the hat pin was the first ebay purchase that i made
Coxy, I might have to pick one of those up for myself.
In the meantime though, I think I'd rather have a hat with one of these patches instead......
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Moonpup,
I am not a hat person but i do like that Bridgestone patch.
Thanks.
Steve.
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Bridgestone hats are attractive actually I am not wearing hats, but I never miss to watch Bridgestone rides.
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Here's a patch that some of you other members may have seen before, but it's a new one to me.
This person has 3 left on his/her eBay auction......
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BRIDGESTONE-MOTORCYCLE-PATCH-NEW-/110936279061?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d4514815 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BRIDGESTONE-MOTORCYCLE-PATCH-NEW-/110936279061?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d4514815)
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Here's another patch I haven't seen before. I've seen the long rectangle ones like the one pictured on the cap above but not an oval one like this........
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bridgestone-Tires-Patch-/350603130045?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51a19334bd (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bridgestone-Tires-Patch-/350603130045?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51a19334bd)
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i haven't decided were to put these yet but i think this looks cool
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i haven't decided were to put these yet but i think this looks cool
Man, I'm luv'n that jacket.... you can put those patches anywhere and it'd still look cool!
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that jacket will be on its 3rd rebuild soon once upon a time i could stick four videos down the front .not any more!
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The wife threw my old "Brando" jacket away 30 years ago :'(
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hey Dave i would have fired the wife for that
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Personally I'd leave the patches off.
Z
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Personally I'd leave the patches off.
Z
Well, maybe he could leave the Bridgestone one where it is, so it'll always be close to his heart! ;D
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hey Dave i would have fired the wife for that
Coxy, that jacket and I went through 7 bikes together. Almost went through one wife because of it ;D
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lee i think your right maybe buy a vest or just a nice shirt
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Here's another patch I hadn't seen before and it's a big one @ 10 inches!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BRIDGESTONE-MOTORCYCLES-UNIFORM-JACKET-PATCH-10-/370740374551?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5651d92c17 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BRIDGESTONE-MOTORCYCLES-UNIFORM-JACKET-PATCH-10-/370740374551?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5651d92c17)
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Thought I'd change the title of this thread to include "other stuff" so there'd be a place to post all the interesting things you might find relating to the BS marque.
Just found these neat vintage keychains on a Japanese site. They sold for approx. $11 US
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Hadn't seen this ad before....... just surprised there weren't more like it, considering the times. :o
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Should have read "Get Stoned" ;D
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That's a great ad....and answers some questions about Bridgestone distribution here in Canada....I am really curious as to who sold these in Ontario.
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Did these two "dealers" get their Bridgestones from Rockford Motors in the USA? Or did these Canadians have a direct deal with Bridgestone ,Japan? Does anyone have the magazine this advertisement appeared in? THANKS FOR SHARING THIS INFO!!
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Did these two "dealers" get their Bridgestones from Rockford Motors in the USA? Or did these Canadians have a direct deal with Bridgestone ,Japan? Does anyone have the magazine this advertisement appeared in? THANKS FOR SHARING THIS INFO!!
Paul..... the ad was from this ebay listing. Maybe you could contact the seller and see if he/she remembers the magazine they got it out of.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Bridgestone-175-Hurricane-Scrambler-Motorcycle-Original-Rare-Ad-/121152217657?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c353c2239#ht_1755wt_1161 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Bridgestone-175-Hurricane-Scrambler-Motorcycle-Original-Rare-Ad-/121152217657?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c353c2239#ht_1755wt_1161)
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Thanks for the info, Moonpup. You know Rockford is closer to Winnipeg than it is to Miami.
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Here's a couple more Canadian ads. I'm like'n the way they think up yonder. ;D
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Bridgestone-GTR-350-Motorcycle-Have-a-650-for-Breakfast-Original-Rare-Ad-/400547000482?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d427630a2#ht_1660wt_1161 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Bridgestone-GTR-350-Motorcycle-Have-a-650-for-Breakfast-Original-Rare-Ad-/400547000482?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d427630a2#ht_1660wt_1161)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Bridgestone-GTR-350-Motorcycle-Girl-Model-Original-Rare-Ad-/121156041082?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c3576797a#ht_1660wt_1161 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Bridgestone-GTR-350-Motorcycle-Girl-Model-Original-Rare-Ad-/121156041082?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c3576797a#ht_1660wt_1161)
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Interesting. The ad with the girl looks like part of a "printed in Japan " brochure that I have seen before.
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Here it is Paul.
http://bridgestonemotorcycleparts.com/index.php?topic=2991.msg14728#msg14728 (http://bridgestonemotorcycleparts.com/index.php?topic=2991.msg14728#msg14728)
Z
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I just picked up a 350 GTO over the weekend, (pics to come) I discovered that there was a Bridgestone dealer in Lakefield Ontario, which is a relatively rural area 100 miles away from Toronto. I am hoping to glean more information soon.
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Here's another "hadn't seen this before" item. It's a Rockford Motors brass belt buckle. It's a shame it has such bad corrosion on the backside.
Has anyboby ever seen a Bridgestone buckle?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bridgestone-Rockford-motorcycle-belt-buckle-50-90-gt350-175-/360717315497?pt=Apparel_Merchandise&hash=item53fc6d6da9&vxp=mtr#ht_115wt_1399 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bridgestone-Rockford-motorcycle-belt-buckle-50-90-gt350-175-/360717315497?pt=Apparel_Merchandise&hash=item53fc6d6da9&vxp=mtr#ht_115wt_1399)
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Never saw one of these. Does it say motors below the stylized R? Could it be an initial buckle with NO Rockford Motors connection?
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Could it be an initial buckle with NO Rockford Motors connection?
It very well could be Paul, I was just trusting the seller and his story of coming from a defunct dealership.
It really doesn't match the font usually seen on "Rockford" stuff....... ???
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Paul, decided to search eBay a little more using the brand name of the buckle "Hickok" and found lots of those initial buckles. So I don't think they were in any way associated with either Bridgestone or Rockford Motors.
Maybe that dealer saw an opportunity to make a little extra by buying a bunch of "R" initialed buckles and passing them off as Rockford items. Or perhaps you got one as a promo with your motorcycle purchase..... who knows?
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Guys let me clear up the mystery. I was just up in Phoenix picking up a GTR parts bike I bought from this ebay seller. The bike came out of the dealership in Oil City, PA he bought all the bikes and parts out of. He has several totes of Bridgestone and Rockford parts many NOS, and I went through every one of them and bouht several. I found this buckle in one of the totes and suggested it might be a Rockford buckle. They rest is history. So sorry for the misdirection, I will inform the seller that this does not seem to be a Rockford buckle...
...bert
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Anybody have this in their album stash? :o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PANTHERS-BRIDGESTONE-90-SOMEBODY-TOUCHED-ME-HOT-ROD-GARAGE-7-PS-USA-/161095655165?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item25820c9efd#ht_1544wt_1399 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PANTHERS-BRIDGESTONE-90-SOMEBODY-TOUCHED-ME-HOT-ROD-GARAGE-7-PS-USA-/161095655165?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item25820c9efd#ht_1544wt_1399)
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now that is unreal ! wow .
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now that is unreal ! wow .
That's exactly what I thought!
I'd love to hear the song but I couldn't find an audio link that'd let me play it. I did find this site that one could download it (for a price maybe?) but I'm not sure if I have the means to play or post it afterwards.
Anybody want to tackle this?
http://www.beatmp3.net/music/the-panthers_bridgestone-90.html (http://www.beatmp3.net/music/the-panthers_bridgestone-90.html)
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Try this.
Z
http://www.bridgestonemotorcycle.com/index2.html (http://www.bridgestonemotorcycle.com/index2.html)
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I new I heard that somewhere, thanks Z ;D
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Haha, been to Scott's site numerous times but must not have had my speakers on! Thank you Zigmeister ;D
edit: OK, here's another cheaper listing currently on eBay......
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Garage-Punk-Surf-Hot-Rod-45-Panthers-Bridgestone-90-Motorcycle-Ad-LISTEN-/231043298403?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item35cb40f463#ht_427wt_1141 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Garage-Punk-Surf-Hot-Rod-45-Panthers-Bridgestone-90-Motorcycle-Ad-LISTEN-/231043298403?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item35cb40f463#ht_427wt_1141)
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Original Bridgestone GTR Poster on Ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bridgestone-350-GTR-Poster-/261286074797?pt=Art_Posters&hash=item3cd5dd19ad (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bridgestone-350-GTR-Poster-/261286074797?pt=Art_Posters&hash=item3cd5dd19ad)
Steve S.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 (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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Here's some detail pic's of an original dealer sign.
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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 (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 (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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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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Thanks for the heads-up BS Mechanic, never would have thought of that. Opens up all sorts of possibilities!
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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
Thanks.
Steve.
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Is that sign 4/sale ??? ;D i gots to have it...... well maybe??????
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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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Add some "bling" to your 90 Sport with these gen-u-wine vintage naugahyde seat covers.... 8)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-NOS-1966-BRIDGESTONE-SPORT-90-CC-BLUE-SPARKLE-MOTORCYCLE-SEAT-COVER-/261376671886?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cdb43808e&vxp=mtr#ht_71wt_1362 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-NOS-1966-BRIDGESTONE-SPORT-90-CC-BLUE-SPARKLE-MOTORCYCLE-SEAT-COVER-/261376671886?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cdb43808e&vxp=mtr#ht_71wt_1362)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-NOS-1966-BRIDGESTONE-SPORT-90-CC-RED-SPARKLE-MOTORCYCLE-SEAT-COVER-/261376671882?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cdb43808a&vxp=mtr#ht_92wt_1362 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-NOS-1966-BRIDGESTONE-SPORT-90-CC-RED-SPARKLE-MOTORCYCLE-SEAT-COVER-/261376671882?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cdb43808a&vxp=mtr#ht_92wt_1362)
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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 (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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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
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Kotaro san also pointed out that these characters are used on the EJ-R2 racer...cool...
...bert
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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
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Here's something a little unique.
An original 8x10, that according to the seller is.....
"Showing two 1970 Indy 500 Race Car Drivers in front of the News Bureau Building on a dirt bike. If I figured this out it is a Bridgestone 100 G/P Dirt Bike. The bike itself it rare. That is Gary Bettenhausen standing there. Not quite sure of the driver sitting. Maybe Roger McCluskey or ?"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-INDY-500-RACE-PHOTO-8X10-1970-GARY-BETTENHAUSEN-BRIDGESTONE-100-G-P-BIKE-/371005036875?pt=US_Racing_Fan_Shop&hash=item56619f994b#ht_2539wt_1125 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-INDY-500-RACE-PHOTO-8X10-1970-GARY-BETTENHAUSEN-BRIDGESTONE-100-G-P-BIKE-/371005036875?pt=US_Racing_Fan_Shop&hash=item56619f994b#ht_2539wt_1125)
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I guess the seller isn't familiar with Bridgestones as the 100 GP is a street bike only. The dirt/trail/scrambler version was the TMX. I bought a new 100 GP back in the day, when I was 15 years old.
Neat picture though. Hopefully someone can identify the other gentlemen.
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I've seen this type of print before but never with a 350. Too bad they didn't get one with the proper seat logo & oil tank badging.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRIDGESTONE-GTR350-GTR-350-CLASSIC-MOTORCYCLE-BIKE-1960S-PRINT-PICTURE-/310879694313?pt=UK_CarParts_Vehicles_Manuals_Litterature_ET&hash=item4861dfade9#ht_2364wt_1362 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRIDGESTONE-GTR350-GTR-350-CLASSIC-MOTORCYCLE-BIKE-1960S-PRINT-PICTURE-/310879694313?pt=UK_CarParts_Vehicles_Manuals_Litterature_ET&hash=item4861dfade9#ht_2364wt_1362)
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Ok, somebody needs to feed this poor fella. :o You can't be a Bridgestone scary monster if you're anorexic! ;D
There's just sooooo much wrong with this patch. Really....a pigs face, what's up with that!
The second pic is what it should look like.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Bridgestone-Motorcycle-Cloth-Patch-5-x-6-5-8-/351014208811?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51ba13c52b#ht_932wt_1362 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Bridgestone-Motorcycle-Cloth-Patch-5-x-6-5-8-/351014208811?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51ba13c52b#ht_932wt_1362)
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Could be a copy? Maybe it came with the blue and green 350s
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Could be a copy? Maybe it came with the blue and green 350s
Most definitely a copy and probably by someone tripp'n on LSD back in the day! ;D ;D ;D
BTW: Green 350 GTO's were a possibility as that WAS a color option listed on the 1970 Bridgestone factory/dealer brochure. Would love to find one that could be verified.
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The quest for Sequoia continues!...
I remember the late 60's/early 70's, I think...
??? ;D
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Here's something a little unique.
An original 8x10, that according to the seller is.....
"Showing two 1970 Indy 500 Race Car Drivers in front of the News Bureau Building on a dirt bike. If I figured this out it is a Bridgestone 100 G/P Dirt Bike. The bike itself it rare. That is Gary Bettenhausen standing there. Not quite sure of the driver sitting. Maybe Roger McCluskey or ?"
I didn't ever see that particular photo before, but I (Ace Cycle at the time) gave that bike to Gary as part of an advertising promotion. The bike was presented to the winner of the Night before the 500 race at Indianapolis Raceway Park. He had it for several years and used it as a pit bike during May at the 500 a few times. He lives a few miles from here, just outside Mooresville, In.
Correction: It was a USAC Sprint car race on May 17, 1970 at IRP, not the Night Before The 500 Midget race.
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Just thinking of all my fellow members up north and the nasty winter y'all have had to endure!
(sorry, probably should have posted this in November... ::) )
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://horizonblue.jp/%3Fpid%3D38814015&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dvintagebridgestone%2B-tire%2B-tires%2B-tyre%2B-tyres%2B-ebay%2B-relics%2B-golf%2B-bike%2B-bicycle%26num%3D50%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox%26biw%3D1536%26bih%3D694 (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://horizonblue.jp/%3Fpid%3D38814015&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dvintagebridgestone%2B-tire%2B-tires%2B-tyre%2B-tyres%2B-ebay%2B-relics%2B-golf%2B-bike%2B-bicycle%26num%3D50%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox%26biw%3D1536%26bih%3D694)
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This nice Rockford Motors Accessories Catalog for Bridgestone Motorcycles is currently available on eBay.... (These don't seem to pop up too frequently... first I've seen.)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rockford-Motors-Accessories-Catalog-for-Bridgestone-Motorcycles-1960s-/281282710377?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item417dc18b69#ht_141wt_1362 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rockford-Motors-Accessories-Catalog-for-Bridgestone-Motorcycles-1960s-/281282710377?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item417dc18b69#ht_141wt_1362)
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I see a pic about the saddle bags. Really want a member here to get this.
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Are the Bridgestone patches available for purchase? Where can they be purchased? The real patch, not the pig one.
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Are the Bridgestone patches available for purchase? Where can they be purchased? The real patch, not the pig one.
Besides the pig face, could it also be the huge neck goiter, the arthritic arm, the mushroom eyeball or you're a little offended by the breast protruding under the arm? ;D ;D ;D
Richard has the best looking patches (and are probably the real deal) for a very reasonable price on eBay....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bridgestone-motorcycle-cloth-PATCH-90-100-175-350-GTR-GTO-NOS-orignal-NEW-/121047044623?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c2ef7520f#ht_238wt_1125 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bridgestone-motorcycle-cloth-PATCH-90-100-175-350-GTR-GTO-NOS-orignal-NEW-/121047044623?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c2ef7520f#ht_238wt_1125)
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I wouldn't mind picking up one of these oil stands. They don't show up real often. Too bad his price starts at a point higher than my desire. :(
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1960s-BRIDGESTONE-MOTORCYCLES-ROCKFORD-2-CYCLE-MOTOR-OIL-DISPLAY-RACK-/221398599057?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item338c628591#ht_503wt_1362 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1960s-BRIDGESTONE-MOTORCYCLES-ROCKFORD-2-CYCLE-MOTOR-OIL-DISPLAY-RACK-/221398599057?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item338c628591#ht_503wt_1362)
EDIT: Well, it's been re-listed with a $50 drop in the opening bid price.... ;D
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1960s-BRIDGESTONE-MOTORCYCLES-ROCKFORD-2-CYCLE-MOTOR-OIL-DISPLAY-RACK-/371032916510?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item566349021e#ht_526wt_1105 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1960s-BRIDGESTONE-MOTORCYCLES-ROCKFORD-2-CYCLE-MOTOR-OIL-DISPLAY-RACK-/371032916510?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item566349021e#ht_526wt_1105)
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Another find on a Japan site. I'm kinda surprised I haven't seen more of these type of clocks produced and listed on places like eBay. ???
I like the use of the "R.P.M." clock face, but you know they put the wrong 350 on it! ;D
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All 350's are (al)right!
...bert
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Another find on the Yahoo Japan auction site. I'm kinda surprised I haven't seen more of these type of clocks produced and listed on places like eBay. ???
I like the use of the "R.P.M." clock face, but you know they put the wrong 350 on it! ;D
http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=g135319125 (http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=g135319125)
No....Looks like the "right" 350, but it's in the wrong color!
Steve S.
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No....Looks like the "right" 350, but it's in the wrong color!
Steve S.
:D :D :D ;D :D :D :D
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Well said Mr. Gold! (awesome...)
...bert
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Here's a nice JDM ad for the Bridgestone 180. 8)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bridgeston-180-bs180-twin-Ad-1966-from-JAPAN-/201077740508?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ed12ad3dc&vxp=mtr#ht_379wt_1125 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bridgeston-180-bs180-twin-Ad-1966-from-JAPAN-/201077740508?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ed12ad3dc&vxp=mtr#ht_379wt_1125)
*** I love it when people misspell Bridgestone in their ads. ;D ***
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Silver Medallion of Bridgestone Corp. founder.... Shojiro Ishibashi
Here's a quote from wikipedia about him that I particularly liked.
"Ishibashi's motto for Bridgestone was to "serve society with products of superior quality"."
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SHOJIRO-ISHIBASHI-Japanese-businessman-and-founder-of-the-Bridgestone-Corporatio-/310960702169?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4866b3c2d9#ht_766wt_1125 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SHOJIRO-ISHIBASHI-Japanese-businessman-and-founder-of-the-Bridgestone-Corporatio-/310960702169?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4866b3c2d9#ht_766wt_1125)
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Found this postcard on eBay of the Shriner Tebala Motorcycle Corps of Rockford Il. Can anybody identify the bikes they're riding? I would hope they would be Bridgestones! ;D (the auction doesn't say)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shriner-Tebala-Motorcycle-Corps-Rockford-IL-Masonic-Modern-Postcard-/331240842278?pt=Postcards_US&hash=item4d1f7e2426#ht_1309wt_1125 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shriner-Tebala-Motorcycle-Corps-Rockford-IL-Masonic-Modern-Postcard-/331240842278?pt=Postcards_US&hash=item4d1f7e2426#ht_1309wt_1125)
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These Shriner bikes appear to have leading link front forks. If they are Stones, they would be in the BS7 family. I would look at a oncoming photo of a BS7.
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the motorcycles are honda dreams , can only tell by front fork an headlight , an squared tanks with the round honda emblem , dont know if its the 150 , 160 , or the 300 , cant see where kich starter is located , william anderson
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Anybody ever seen one of these front fender ornaments? Must have fit one of the 50 or 60cc bikes. It's about 4 1/2 inches wide by 3 1/2 inches long. Not sure if this was a dealer accessory or an aftermarket piece. ;D
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Early Bridgestone heritage.... 1954 Japanese bike w/BS41 engine.
ummm Richard, got any parts for a.....? ;D
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It's Honda CA 72/77.
Regards Jens Jessen from Denmark
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Hi,
The question is ...... is this BS41 attached to a Bridgestone bicycle, or has iot had a "frame change" in its lifetime?
Graham
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Not sure if it's worth $300 smackers, but it would be neat to find one of these vintage BS pocket knife's.... 8)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-RARE-ANTIQUE-ADVERTISING-BRIDGESTONE-BS-POCKET-KNIFE-METAL-/281515158269?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item418b9c6afd#ht_4998wt_1161 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-RARE-ANTIQUE-ADVERTISING-BRIDGESTONE-BS-POCKET-KNIFE-METAL-/281515158269?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item418b9c6afd#ht_4998wt_1161)
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Not sure if it's worth $300 smackers, but it would be neat to find one of these vintage BS pocket knife's.... 8)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-RARE-ANTIQUE-ADVERTISING-BRIDGESTONE-BS-POCKET-KNIFE-METAL-/281515158269?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item418b9c6afd#ht_4998wt_1161 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-RARE-ANTIQUE-ADVERTISING-BRIDGESTONE-BS-POCKET-KNIFE-METAL-/281515158269?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item418b9c6afd#ht_4998wt_1161)
NICE!!
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Here's a different one that's also a money clip for a much more reasonable price. (though I still like the other one mo better! ;D )
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bridgestone-Tires-Knife-Money-Clip-Tire-Logo-Barlow-B60-/191037959488#ht_164wt_923 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bridgestone-Tires-Knife-Money-Clip-Tire-Logo-Barlow-B60-/191037959488#ht_164wt_923)
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The knife is awesome! thanks for the ongoing excavation, Moonpup. This is a very entertaining thread.
...bert
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This sign was sitting on top of the Pearson Tire dealership in Utah 4 years ago when we drove through. Pretty sure it was there from 50 years ago. I don't think they even sold Bridgestone tires anymore.
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The Pearson Tire store in the photo is in Richfield, Utah. You can see it in Google street view.
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Thanks Karl.... After you posted the pic of the sign, I thought I'd try and google view it to see if it was still there but you didn't specifically named a town the first time so I wasn't successful. Glad to hear it's still there, although I'm a bit surprised what with all the interest in vintage signs these days.
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I didn't remember the town at first, but from our photos, knew it was between Salt Lake City and Vegas, so did some searching on Google.
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moved to another thread......
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Found this and thought I'd see if anyone has ever heard of this album before.
Quote from the eBay listing....
"really obscure 1969 country western fiddle release on BANFF records, recorded in CANADA. This LP takes Paul Menard's music and mixes it with the sound of motorcycles revving, like the Firebird Scrambler and a Bridgestone 350 GTR."
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAUL-MENARD-rare-CYCLE-RANCH-fiddle-western-MOTORCYCLE-CANADA-banff-LP-/121584671227?#ht_443wt_1161 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAUL-MENARD-rare-CYCLE-RANCH-fiddle-western-MOTORCYCLE-CANADA-banff-LP-/121584671227?#ht_443wt_1161)
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Just when you think you've seen it all ;D...........................
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Just when you think you've seen it all ;D...........................
You got that right!
Let's see, on this album, what say we combine a little western fiddle with some GTR motorcycle revving... :o
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Here's a vintage keychain I've never seen before.... too bad it's pink! ;D
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BRIDGESTONE-MOTORCYCLES-TAG-MASTER-DP-356-PINK-KEYCHAIN-KEYRING-/271815963020?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f497e718c#ht_127wt_1161 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BRIDGESTONE-MOTORCYCLES-TAG-MASTER-DP-356-PINK-KEYCHAIN-KEYRING-/271815963020?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f497e718c#ht_127wt_1161)
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what is DP-356
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what is DP-356
Just a guess, but maybe a dealership had these made to identify which keys went to which bike in inventory? ???
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it might have been red (to match tank, etc.) in the day. Red plastic tends to fade to this kind of pink when exposed to UV and humidity.
...bert
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It's from a company that produces promotional bits 'n' pieces such as key rings, labels, pens etc with a manufactures logo on.
DP-356 seems to be their code for 'Bridgestone Motorcycles', not available today, I've checked.
http://www.tagmaster.net/product-listing/Key-Tags/10/10/10 (http://www.tagmaster.net/product-listing/Key-Tags/10/10/10)
Z
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Nice sleuthing ziggy!
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I would like to request that in the future, all my meals be served to me on this beautiful tray. ;D
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Wow!
You get your meals served up for you? Some of us have to get our own.
Graham
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Back on page 4, I posted a pic of a 350 GTR clock I found on a Japanese website and today I found these other two .........
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Are they for sale?
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Yes, they are listed on Yahoo Japan with a "buy it now" of $17 ea.
The big problem is that most sellers on this site will only sell to buyers with a Japanese address. One can get around that by signing up with businesses that act as 3rd party buyers but with the fees they charge and the double shipping charges (you pay for seller to warehouse and then warehouse to you), items can get expensive real fast. Maybe someone like Kotaro could contact the seller and put together a deal to supply these here or on eBay?
Here are the links to the clocks....
http://auc.aleado.com/yahoo/lot?auctionID=r121632260 (http://auc.aleado.com/yahoo/lot?auctionID=r121632260)
http://auc.aleado.com/yahoo/lot?auctionID=k186775707 (http://auc.aleado.com/yahoo/lot?auctionID=k186775707)
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Nice clocks moonpup, I'll take one (90).
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Clocks :o ??? Well they are nice,,,, but that is one thing i don,t have in the shop.... Beer fridg. got one.... tunes... Up,, got that.... my bike shop is my man cave and we don,t need no stinken clocks.... I,ll come out when im ready.... ::) but thats just me.... ;D
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I would like one .I do have a clock in my shed .my great grand fathers its very old and broken its stuck on 5 O'Clock so any time of day its OK for
A beer
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Been waiting for a response from them. Tried buy it now for one with the racer on it. No reply yet.
Later Mike
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Do you have an account with them? You have to sign up on the site just like eBay. The signing up part is easy. The hard part is trying to buy anything and these are some of problems you'll face once you get to that part.
1. They don't accept PayPal.
2. You will have to open a bank account with one of the banking institutions that's actually in Japan. Not an easy thing to do.
3. And finally, you will still hit the big deadend in that most of the sellers will not ship internationally.
When I tried to buy something a year ago, I gave up and had a member of the Datsun 240Z forum who lives in Japan and came to my aid, act as my middleman.
So there's kinda only 2 options available...... either have someone you know that lives there and is willing to help you out or sign up with one of the companies that act as middlemen and pile on the fees. It can be done, it's just a matter of how bad you want something. ;D
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Just checked out this sellers other auctions and it's obvious producing this type clock is a business for him.
I think if there's enough interest on the site and members were willing to put up a downpayment like was done with the clutch plates & con-rod projects, maybe Kataro if contacted and interested, could put together a deal with the seller and make these available.
Here's the sellers other auctions (7 pages worth!)...
http://auc.aleado.com/yahoo/sellinglist?sellerID=ginettamania (http://auc.aleado.com/yahoo/sellinglist?sellerID=ginettamania)
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It's Honda CA72 or CA77
Regards Jens Jessen from Denmark.
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Ever seen this one before? Cute lil' thang ain't it.... ;D
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One of these may look cool on your garage wall? 8)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_ssn=ac-enterprises-uk&hash=item1c3f0f92c3&item=121317069507 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_ssn=ac-enterprises-uk&hash=item1c3f0f92c3&item=121317069507&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR6.TRC1.A0.H0.Xbridgestone.TRS0&_nkw=bridgestone&_sacat=0)
Z
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ziggy, I like the ones without the tire pictured on them... the ones that just say Bridgestone Motorsport.
Speaking of BS tires, here's a nice display piece I like to have. Wonder how low he'd go? ;D
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bridgestone-Motorcycle-Tire-Rack-Stand-Dealer-Display-Sign-Advertising-/381229060812?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58c305d2cc&vxp=mtr#ht_783wt_923 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bridgestone-Motorcycle-Tire-Rack-Stand-Dealer-Display-Sign-Advertising-/381229060812?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58c305d2cc&vxp=mtr#ht_783wt_923)
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(http://i61.tinypic.com/2wel0de.jpg)
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Anyone noticed the Bridgestone Motorcycles ally embossed sign on ebay for $49, looks really good.
Here's the item number;- 181725176506.
Can't get my head round putting a pic on this post.
Alan
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Al, Well spotted. Here's a link to the above, would make a great sign for showing the bike at an event. Brian
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181725176506?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D181725176506%26_rdc%3D1 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181725176506?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D181725176506%26_rdc%3D1)
Alan, I struggled with photo attachment, use the 'Attach' function under 'Additional Options' at the bottom left of the draft post. Then 'browse' to find the photo you want to post. The pictures don't appear on your draft post but will show up when you 'post' your draft. Try downsizing the photo if it won't post. Hope this helps.
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Wow James, where on earth did you find not only the paint rack but all those cans of touch up paint. I think I've seen only one of those on eBay in the past 5 years!
That's one sweet collection you've got there. :o
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When I saw James' collection, I asked myself. Is there still paint in the cans? and are they still pressurized?
...bert
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I cannot stand the suspense Bert, so what did yourself say? ??? ;D
Sorry, couldn't help myself...DL
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Well, as I recall, I got a "I dunno" from myself. ;D
But who knows if I am recalling correctly...lol
...bert
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Well, as I recall, I got a "I dunno" from myself. ;D
But who knows if I am recalling correctly...lol
...bert
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Yes, some do have paint in them. I had to move them from my garage/shop to a better ventilated area because on occasion, one will start leaking. :D
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James, that's some old pressure! Wow!
Moonpup, you will get it with time. ;D ::) ;D
...bert
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Any sequoia GREEN in those cans?
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You'll find Bridgestone stuff in ALL sorts of places but really.... in an abandoned mine in Idaho ????? :o
"For sale is the Metal Sign advertising Bridgestone Motorcycles that you see in the photos. This sign is about 8 inches by 5 inches. I found it inside a mine in Idaho. There was a newspaper page printed on a large piece of metal that was attached to a wood wall and this advertisement was to only part that I was able to recover."
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Metal-Sign-advertising-Bridgestone-Motorcycles-forsale-for-269-/381264519346?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58c522e0b2#ht_486wt_1108 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Metal-Sign-advertising-Bridgestone-Motorcycles-forsale-for-269-/381264519346?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58c522e0b2#ht_486wt_1108)
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Ah yes, our friend Bert was holding out on us DM. :o
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Ah yes, our friend Bert was holding out on us DM. :o
Ohhhh, that dirty dog! Wonder what goodies he's got stashed from all those old mines in AZ. ;D
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OK, not getttin' it again. Guess my mind is failing me... ;D
...bert
Doh...took me a while...You can't imagine all the stuff I have stashed in old mines across the west...I think there's a Sequoia GTO in one of 'em, but can't remember which...
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snip......You can't imagine all the stuff I have stashed in old mines across the west...I think there's a Sequoia GTO in one of 'em, but can't remember which...
>:( ;D >:(
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Smile, you're on BS camera.... ;D
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Time to visit the lumber company
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You get one yet DM??
DL
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Nope, not even sure what kind of film cartridge that thing would use. ??? It's a "pocket" camera, so it's gotta be on the small side.
Besides, it's on the tire related side of things vs. our bikes. Just thought it was a neat little gizmo. I'm always amazed at some of the promotional items that company's put out. 8)
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The $500 AUD Tank Bag
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SUPER-RARE-VINTAGE-BRIDGESTONE-TANK-BAG-NOS-NEVER-USED-DUSTY-AND-GORGEOUS-/161755580216?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item25a9624738 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SUPER-RARE-VINTAGE-BRIDGESTONE-TANK-BAG-NOS-NEVER-USED-DUSTY-AND-GORGEOUS-/161755580216?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item25a9624738)
Not sure if there are any BS owners with enough 'lazy' cash lying around for this one.
Ray
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I'll wait for the Sequioa Green one to go sale. Can anyone translate the Imperial date codes on the silver tag?
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I'm with Paul, let me know when the green one goes up for auction! 8)
In the meantime, here's a pic of the tank bag for when the auction long disappears.
Oh and Paul, I think those are patent numbers on the tag/securing clamp and not date codes. (emphasis on "think") ;D
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Here's a bs jacket from the 70s. Maybe one of our smaller members might be lucky enough to fit into it ;)
http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/271921429327?_mwBanner=1 (http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/271921429327?_mwBanner=1)
Ryan
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First time I've seen one of these come up for auction.....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1960s-Rare-Rockford-Motors-Bridgestone-Motorcycles-Shorty-Half-Helmet-with-Box-/252025480474?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aade3a51a (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1960s-Rare-Rockford-Motors-Bridgestone-Motorcycles-Shorty-Half-Helmet-with-Box-/252025480474?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aade3a51a)
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DM, he paid $11.95 + .60 cents tax, start the bidding at $150 bucks, nice profit I'd say...DL
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DM, he paid $11.95 + .60 cents tax, start the bidding at $150 bucks, nice profit I'd say...DL
Yeah, but that's a small price to pay to look like a crash dummy or be in a Purina Puppy Chow ad! ;D
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LMAO, you make a valid point once more DM! ;D ;D ;D
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You could wear it in a feed mill and look right at home....
...bert
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Here's another tank or maybe luggage rack type of bag, although having those metal rings on the bottom steers me more towards the luggage rack side of things....
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DM, your Road Sports Helmet should fit perfectly in this new bag, compliments it nicely...DL
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Hummmm... Christmas is coming up and I think I know just the right 2 fellas that could use new mudguards for their rides. Boy won't they be surprised! :o
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DM, those are pretty spiffy and bet they are super expensive, jealous...DL ;D
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Who is the superhero and what does the text above him say? and where do you find this stuff??
...bert
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Bridgestone Champion Rally Medal/Medallion.....
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Hi Mke,
This is a real piece of BS history from a time when they were doing well against the other Japanese makers. Can anyone tell us a bit more about BS competition history from the early 60's?
Brian.
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There is a similarity to the design of the medal here. Looks like the bike model was called 'Champion' and they had a 'Champion' Rally?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1962-1963-1964-Bridgestone-Champion-125-50-Motorcycle-Brochure-Japanese-ws5632-/370774492104 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1962-1963-1964-Bridgestone-Champion-125-50-Motorcycle-Brochure-Japanese-ws5632-/370774492104)
Z
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Nice catch ziggy. I'd seen that brochure before but didn't really pay attention to the cheetah/panther on it. Looks the same as what's on the medal. The bike is definitely a BS Champion.
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Here's a picture of a BS Champion from BSaddict's gallery on this site. Bought by Brian McDonough from Ray Oliver in Ireland. Slightly odd styling to western eyes but this was a time when enclosure of mechanical parts was in vogue in an attempt to get away from the dirty/greasy motorcycle image. Brian.
http://bridgestonemotorcycleparts.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=1552 (http://bridgestonemotorcycleparts.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=1552)
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That's pretty cool... In its own way.
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Hi, Folks,
There's really no mystery about the Bridgestone Champion. Their initial motorcycle was a 50cc two speed moped called the Champion. It was upgraded to a motorcycle type frame as the Champion 2 and then the 3-speed motorcycle Champion 3. The last of these spawned the Bridgestone 7, as sold in the US. This all pre-dates the more familiar disc-valve engine bikes.
I would agree that the styling is a bit of an acquired taste! (and a taste that I haven't acquired)
Graham
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I think I have seen pictures of European nifty fifties that had similar styling. I think the bikes were Dutch? Also I think some of the Italian nifty fifties had the shrouded motors.
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This looks tempting.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bridgestone-Tire-Brass-Belt-Buckle-5-/141780392054?hash=item2102c51876 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bridgestone-Tire-Brass-Belt-Buckle-5-/141780392054?hash=item2102c51876)
Z
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Nice find Ziggy... and at a decent price as well. 8)
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Z, nice find, you would certainly be the only one at polo club with one, cheap price too...DL
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As with most other things us UK BS owners suffer is the postage cost at $25.75.
Polo club? That's only for royalty and their hangers on.
Z
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Ouch!! I have always been under the impression that Bridgestone and Royalty were synonymous with each other Z?
DL
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A little something to help you decide whether it's too hot or cold to take your favorite 'stone out for a jaunt....
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Very appropriate.
Snow on the lawn this morning.
Randy
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DM, that's the temp here right now, how did you do that? Frost on the ground this morning but should be nice enough for a ride this afternoon... :)
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Translation of Japanese characters? Green GTRs for sale? Lee Trevino is our favorite golfer?
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You're killing me DL...
...bert
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Very appropriate.
Snow on the lawn this morning.
Randy
very different down under! Im currently in north west Australia for work and we are currently experiencing 37 degree Celsius days with it only getting warmer until xmas!...
ry
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Hi, everyone.
I bought a little gem of BS memorabilia on eBay recently. It's a 7-inch single record of "Bridgestone 90" by The Panthers. I've seen this offered on eBay a few times in the past, but never managed to catch it. The cover is a picture of the five grinning band members, all seated on little Bridgestones - a 60 Sport,. two 90 Mountains, a 90 Deluxe and a 50 Sport. The song itself is a terrible piece of cheesy 1960s pop - a sort of imitation Beach Boys, but without Brian Wilson's song writing and production skills. Presumably, it was a sort of answer record to the better known "Little Honda" by the Hondells, which I believe had some Beach Boys/Brian Wilson connection.
My question is, what is the background to "!Bridgestone 90"? Was it part of an advertising campaign? The record itself is stamped "Made in Canada" on the label.
I'm sure someone out there has the answer.
Graham
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On Scott Noga's website accessible through this site,at one time the song played but I'm not sure if thats still the case. The Panthers song was used as part of a radio commercial.The song most likely on cart (8 track style for radio station use)would be provided by Rockford Motors to dealers for promotional use.The band was from the Mid-West somewhere as I did some research on them but were always waay below the radar.The pressing of the 45 was merely produced in Canada for Canadian consumption.Still,a bit more Bridgestone trivia.
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Well, I knew someone out there would have the answer! Thanks for the info. (It's still a cheesy song, though)
Graham
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I suspect the Panthers were from Illinois.
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My last words on The Panthers involved researching them yesterday only to be sideswiped by some @#$%$# ad trying to scam me and locking up the computer.What I did uncover was the band originated in Upstate New York either Massena or Plattsburgh.The lead singer/leader? was a guy named Tommy Dishaw from Massena.The Canadian record company D&C was probably close geographically for them to record and release their music.I thought Tommy Dishaw could probably add some personal Bridgestone related insight into his writing.It appears that he passed away in 2014 which closes off that avenue.What is REALLY interesting is the flip or B side of the record,"Somebody Touched Me" the writer who any music fan should immediately recognize is Ahmet Ertegun.Yep, Mr. Atlantic Records.So "Bridgestone 90" has a lot more than going on than at first glance.
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Jim Trader deserves credit as well for loading this Panther Hit on Scott's site, kooky, corny, whatever, it's cool, all BS as Jim was and still playing for ya brother.
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If Ahmet Ertegun was involved it was legit, but this would have been early in his career, so maybe he was just "comin' up" too.
...bert
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Didn't Jim Trader have a BS site at one time? I recall some photos of Rockford Motors Executives on it, photos I don't recall seeing elsewhere.
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Jim Trader did have a site.
Jim was a wealth of Bridgestone knowledge and history.
His passing was a loss to all the Bridgestone family.
There is also a Yahoo site for Bridgestone's.
Randy
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Well, Kleindorf's last post gave me a start point, so I did some research of my own. A few clicks led me onto the Scrambler Cycles website, where they had a scan of a "Bridgestone by Rockford" dealer Newsletter for July 1965 that gave the definitive story. Apparently, the song was written by Bridgestone Dealer Jim Cunningham of Malone, N.Y. and recorded by Tommy Dishaw & the Panthers - both of these names are credited as writers on the A-Side label.
Jim started using the record in conjunction with his Radio advertising, but then the local disc jockeys noticed it and started to give it some airplay. At this point, Rockford picked up and the Newsletter article suggested it could have real promotional possibilities, and suggested dealers contact Jim Cunningham about availability of the discs.
Jim 's dealership was County Farm Supply of Malone N.Y. I wonder if anyone out there remembers them?
Graham
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Thanks for doing the research Graham. I can't believe that all this time, this information was "hidden" right under our noses on Kevin's website. :o
It appears, I need to do more snooping on his site!
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Malone is about 15,000 people. Should be easy to find
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I tried to find "County Farm Supply of Malone N.Y." yesterday with google. Tried several different searches and came up empty. Lots of Tractor Supply and other contemporary stores of this ilk, but no County Farm Supply. We probably need a resident to help.
...bert
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http://www.malonetown.com/index.htm (http://www.malonetown.com/index.htm) or http://www.malonevillage.com/index.htm (http://www.malonevillage.com/index.htm)
Both have the same zip code. I'm sure an email to one of the current elected officials would gather an answer.
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This is a wholly unrelated post that should reasonate with Graham...lets ask Fred Briggs.And that connection goes back to the early 80's and the I.O.M.
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Maybe, one of our New York members can take a road trip?,
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Just listed on eBay & first I've seen... nice GTR lapel pin.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRIDGESTONE-GTR-350-LAPEL-PIN-BADGE-VERY-NICE-/181932980847?hash=item2a5c0cfa6f:g:WQMAAOSw4UtWSKhV (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRIDGESTONE-GTR-350-LAPEL-PIN-BADGE-VERY-NICE-/181932980847?hash=item2a5c0cfa6f:g:WQMAAOSw4UtWSKhV)
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Anybody need a BS hose dispenser?
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No ,I just bought the gtr pin badge,and paid too much for something il never use. Please stop showing Bridgestone stuff.
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You could put your hose for the air compressor and hang it in your shed could be useful and pretty cool
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Fiction,
I noticed they also make and sell repro instrument panels. Was the seller stretching the truth about finding it in his memorabilia ??
Put it back on Ebay after a little while, could get your money back. Brian.
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Whatever you do fiction, DO NOT look at this work jacket! ;D :D ;D
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This stuff is great!
Thanks for posting it.
Randy
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Fastest turning hose reel in the history of shop equipment. Out performs, Goodyear, Gates, and Dayco. just in time for Christmas. No batteries required.
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I'm only joking about not wanting the badge Brian ,I've never seen one before.its actually made in the uk.the jackets just a little too dapper for me!
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The "Hippie Era" peace symbol had a different meaning for Bridgestone.....
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Do we know what "V-steel" pertains to?
...bert
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Tyres.
https://www.bridgestonetyres.com.au/bridgestone-r202 (https://www.bridgestonetyres.com.au/bridgestone-r202)
Z
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Where did you find the v-steel. Sign?
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Is actually a decal Paul and I found it on a Japanese auction site.
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V for victory, maybe? Roman numeral, 5?
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Here's a nice rare 13+ foot long banner for the BS Champion III that I found on the same site. These types of banners don't show up very often for sale.
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Very neat.
Thanks for posting.
Randy
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I have read that the Japanese BS dealers were bicycle shops and not as advanced as the other Japanese brands dealers. The size , number of colors used, drawing of motorcycle , etc. on this banner does not fit with my impression of BS dealers. I wonder what year this was used, 19??.
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Anybody care to venture a guess/theory on this BS emblem?
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Well.... back in 1967 my highshool shop got all this great stuff from brigs of rockford to set up motorcycle shop in our classroom.... i,m the one that put it all on the walls and stuff..... me got a cutaway 90 motor and that nice wall tool set too.. i allso built a motor stand for the shops new engins... we got a hemie,,, a 440 and a slant 6..... i allways wonder what happened to all that stuff ??? they don,t do shop in schools anymore :P a guy from the class of 68 8) FHS
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Badge that was riveted to a 60cc sport to designate that specific motorcycle as a "demonstrator". This demonstrator would be "loaned" out by the Rockford sales rep to dealerships in the reps territory.
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Maybe you could visit the old shop during your next class reunion? Was the high school in Illinoise?
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Badge that was riveted to a 60cc sport to designate that specific motorcycle as a "demonstrator". This demonstrator would be "loaned" out by the Rockford sales rep to dealerships in the reps territory.
That sounds about right Paul. I wonder if any "Demonstrator" bikes made it into the publics hands? I guess if they did, the emblem would've been removed first and replaced with the standard one.
Another possibility could be that these were maybe mounted on the stands for the cutaway engine displays?????
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BS Bolt.... :D
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Mike,
Where did you find the BS bolt?
Randy
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Mike,
Where did you find the BS bolt?
Randy
Hey Randy, Found it on a auction site in Japan. Probably for a bicycle, but interesting.
http://page23.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/o129262560 (http://page23.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/o129262560)
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How would such a bolt be used?? No features on the head for tightening/removing. Must have been for display and only finger tightened. Vely intelestink!
...bert
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Bert, if you look closely at the back of the bolt head, there's a small triangle shaped piece that probably fits in a notched/slotted bracket to keep it from spinning when tightened. Maybe for the bicycle seat clamp???
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Seem to remember bolts like these, with a lug forged on the back of the head, being used in a number of places on older bicycle frames to clamp up, tube in tube type fittings. As Moonpup says, the seat tube was one use and it had to be darn tight otherwise the seat would swivel or drop down, usually when you least expected it ;D. They could be a pain in the a*se (literally) when the lug stripped and you couldn't fully tighten the nut ::). I was probably only 9 or 10 with very few spanners and a worn pair of pliers!!
Could also have been used to clamp up the handlebars to the riser stem, where the BS logo would have been nicely visible. I'm sure there were other bits attached with them.
Here's something similar for Raleigh bikes, lug is just visible in the photos. :- http://www.ebay.com/itm/Raleigh-R-Nut-Seat-Post-Binder-Bolt-/121865355660 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Raleigh-R-Nut-Seat-Post-Binder-Bolt-/121865355660)
Happy days, Brian.
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Thanks for the explanation. You have to be looking REALLY close and know what you are looking for (neither of which was the case on my first look) to pick this feature out. Cool.
...bert
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Here's a cool sign recently sold on eBay in the UK. First I've seen of this one!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BRIDGESTONE-M-CYCLE-DOUBLE-SIDED-RARE-ENAMEL-SIGN-/391313150027?hash=item5b1c14d04b%3Ag%3AtzoAAOSw14xWO9FF&nma=true&si=4JHjQ6WU9L5ieVQjjolr1K9JK00%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BRIDGESTONE-M-CYCLE-DOUBLE-SIDED-RARE-ENAMEL-SIGN-/391313150027?hash=item5b1c14d04b%3Ag%3AtzoAAOSw14xWO9FF&nma=true&si=4JHjQ6WU9L5ieVQjjolr1K9JK00%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
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Wonder if this came from Bill Smiths dealership?
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I am not very skilled at identifying the smaller bikes. Which model is on the sign?
...bert
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;D Well i,m voteing for a 1967 Sport 90 in red maybe black..... Next ::)
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Looks just like my Sport 50.
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90 premix based on shape of tank.
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It's a 50 Sport, an earlier 65 or 66 model as is shown by the front forks - the later models had rebuildable forks. Also see the front mudguard (fender) stays. Both 50 and 60 Sport were premix only.
That tank is common to 50, 60 Sports (premix) and 90 Trail, Deluxe, Mountain both oil injection and premix after circa 1967 - the earlier 90s were premix only with 'flat/squashed' sided tank and different pads. The SR 90 and 100 also had the same tank as the one shown on the sign.
The 90 Sport OI/premix and 100 sport and later TMX had a different tank with different tank pads.
Ray
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Advert from 1968 for GTR on eBay
I note that the bike in the Ad has no front numberplate and no blinkers, both compulsory in NSW in 1968. Last hurrah as McCulloch (the BS distributors in NSW) dropped Bridgestone in late 1968 to concentrate on Yamaha.
RayK
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I saw that earlier today Ray.... the model caught my eye! :-*
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-VINTAGE-1968-BRIDGESTONE-MOTORCYCLE-AUSTRALIAN-ADVERT-/111891168867?hash=item1a0d3bbe63:g:XycAAOSwpRRWmrpt (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-VINTAGE-1968-BRIDGESTONE-MOTORCYCLE-AUSTRALIAN-ADVERT-/111891168867?hash=item1a0d3bbe63:g:XycAAOSwpRRWmrpt)
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From the land "Down Under".....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BRIDGESTONE-TYRES-EMBROIDERED-SOUVENIR-PATCH-WOVEN-CLOTH-SEW-ON-BADGE-/201543933170?hash=item2eecf45cf2:g:6Q8AAOSwu1VW61xj (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BRIDGESTONE-TYRES-EMBROIDERED-SOUVENIR-PATCH-WOVEN-CLOTH-SEW-ON-BADGE-/201543933170?hash=item2eecf45cf2:g:6Q8AAOSwu1VW61xj)
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Can you name what Bridgestone bike this part is for? Can you identify the part? ;D 8) ;D
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Im going to be SHOCKED if anyone get this bit of BS trivia.
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It's been a few days now and we've managed to NOT shock dcr, so I thought I'd add another pic. This one pretty much identifies the part, but we still need which BS bike it's for.....
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Hi, Moonpup,
Well, that one had me stumped - I was thinking some form of magneto from the first picture. Now I see the word "Tachometer" I wonder if it was part of the optional race kit for the 50 Sport or 90? The little singles have no take-off for a mechanical tacho, so electrickery was the only way to go.
Another silly question, are you sure it is Bridgestone, not a rogue part that got mixed up with a box of BS?
Graham
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Hi Graham,
You're definitely on the right track with "Race" & "50". It is described by a seller on the Yahoo Japan auction site as a tachometer for a 50cc EJR Works bike. Opening bid on this item is $966.
Here is the link and the last pic....
http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=l346168644
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The seller also has a couple more interesting bits for sale, such as this water cooled cylinder & head for the same bike... Bidding starts @ $2,417 (yikes!)
http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=v455380891
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And finally, this water cooled cylinder & head for what he describes as being for a BS "factory racer". Bids for this one start at... $1,933
http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=t473550235
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I can almost hear the "ooohing and ahhhing" from the Bridgestone faithful. That is a very cool looking bit of history there. Would love to buy it but it's definitely out of my range.
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Well, cylinder, head, piston, and a tacho. I've known successful restorations started and completed from little more than that.
I think I'll pass, though, as it's way outside my budget, but what a find.
A brilliant post, young sir!
Graham
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There's a song One piece at a Time (Johnny Cash singing and it didn't cost me a dime) about building a car. This would be a very expensive resto to do that way. lol
...bert
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I wonder if Richard Clark has any factory road racers or parts.
Jeff McBrayer
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what engine used the 40 mm round cylinder? These should be in the Bridgestone art museum in Tokyo..next to the other art works Mr Bridgestone collected
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Ha - Nice call Slawscomb!
I remember that Johnny Cash song. I haven't heard it for a while, but I fancy there was a neat twist in tail somewhere in the last verse- I just can't remember what it was.
In answer to Paul's question, I suspect it was probably for the EJR1 (the single cylinder predecessor to the ELR2/3 50 twins). The only pics I've seen of the EJR1 suggest it was an air-cooled motor, but maybe the factory experimented with water-cooling before they designed the 50 twins. P:erhaps Kotaro has more info?
Graham
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A while back, we saw a BS factory jumpsuit and now here are some pics of a factory hat.....
http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=q118343744
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Apparently, there were 2 styles of work caps... :o
http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=g178843332
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Hate getting your hands greasy working on the ol' bike....
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Trying to decide if they'd look better dirty!? ;D
...bert
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For the well dressed man....
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Hate getting your hands greasy working on the ol' bike....
The white gloves remind me of one of the field engineers that we had at the company I used to work for. We went out to install instrumentation, run tests, collect data, solve technical issues and otherwise climb all over large off-highway equipment. Most wore dark blue coveralls, but one guy always showed up in white coveralls. When he walked in, they always knew he wasn't planning on doing any real work. He'd just tell the local mechanics what he wanted them to do and stood around while they did all the work.
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aka Management. ;D ;) ;D
...bert
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aka Management. ;D ;) ;D
...bert
Down here in the Rio Grande Valley, I usually see 4-5 managers standing in the shade while the "employee" is sweat'n away in the ditch! :o
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Let's go sit down, have a drink and discuss this........
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I bet the glasses were originally a set of four. :'(
...bert
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Mike - fill those glasses and Bert and I will join you for some BS discussions.
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Wait, does he get to drink all three, or do we need to do a roadtrip?
...bert
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Road trip. We can look for that coral snake while we are there.
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Road trip. We can look for that coral snake while we are there.
If you find that coral snake, he's all yours.... I hear they make great pets!
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Nice sign that never made it to these shores...
http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=j451483501
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I applied for the job but the commute was too long! banana
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I am amazed at what you find!
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I am amazed at what you find!
There's some neat stuff out there once you learn how to filter out all the other Bridgestone "items" (golf, tires, bicycles, etc.) that clog up your searches.
Now if I had a Bultaco, that would be easy.... only motorcycle stuff shows up when that's searched! ;D
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Here's a European market factory sales brochure for the GTR that you don't see too often. Noticed there are no amber or red safety reflectors on the bike.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BRIDGESTONE-350-GTR-MOTORCYCLE-Sales-Brochure-c1969/362193070557?hash=item545463a9dd:g:rwoAAOSwIFtaPAjY
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more brochure pic's....
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Thank you posting this.
Merry Christmas!
Randy
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Thanks, I suspect the original copy was written in Japananese and translated before printing.Dynamic driving" ? Too bad Yamaha felt threatened by BS advanced engineering and used government trade policy and business alliances to force BS out of motorcycle business. That's my SPECULATION
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Take a guess..... popcorn
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Can openers?
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Good job Steve... you are absolutely correct!
http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=t548229537
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wow that's pretty unusual
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iagree, seems a strange item for BS ??? Promotional or for opening up the rear shocks on the GTR ? ;D
Can just imagine one slipping on the can and gouging a lump out of your fingers, that's gunna sting, for weeks.........ouch.
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How else ya gonna get this opened? banana
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How else ya gonna get this opened? banana
Especially when you are at a gas station with an oil injected motorcycle. Not too many bottles back then. That's why the little cans.
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What does it say on the bottom of the can opener? EMP ?
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May have been used to open cans of tire patches or cans of tire patch adhesive at a BS Tire retailer?
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I wonder if Richard Clark has any factory road racers or parts.
Jeff McBrayer
Not sure if RC has any of the racers or parts, but there's a fella on the Facebook Bridgestone site that has a EJR 50 and apparently is open to selling it.
His post on the site.....
" I have a 1966 EJR 50. A pure Bridgestone GP motorcycle, raced at the IOM by Team Bridgestone. All original, with complete documents. Asking and seeking??. Contact me."
UPDATE: This posting has been deleted from the FB page, so it may no longer be available?
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I wonder if Richard Clark has any factory road racers or parts.
Jeff McBrayer
Not sure if RC has any of the racers or parts, but there's a fella on the Facebook Bridgestone site that has a EJR 50 and apparently is open to selling it.
His post on the site.....
" I have a 1966 EJR 50. A pure Bridgestone GP motorcycle, raced at the IOM by Team Bridgestone. All original, with complete documents. Asking and seeking??. Contact me."
UPDATE: This posting has been deleted from the FB page, so it may no longer be available?
I heard of this particular person saying this for a few years now. Never seen anything to back up the claims. The year that Bridgestone was to race at the IOM was canceled due to a dock workers strike and the bikes couldn't be loaded on a ferry. They never raced at the IOM. This was posted several years ago on the Yahoo Bridgestone group.
From: John
To: Bridgestone@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, October 5, 2010 10:44:41 AM
Subject: [Bridgestone] 1967 EJR 50 aquired
Through many year's of neogation, I have purchased one of the origional ERJ 50cc racers from a private collector in Japan, whom I have delt with for many year's. The bike arrived last week to sunny south Florida in a crate, complete with another " works " GP 50cc engine and complete parts. 14 speed gear box is in both, casset type for quick change, the bike is 100% complete and in running condition. I went to a track day's session at Holmstead raceway and fired the little 50 up, hit right on!, after a few lap's, my skinny ass was clocked at 110mph, down hill with a tail wind...lol.
In my documation and momrabelia, this bike was ridden by Jack Finnely and Ito Suzuki. A rare find...and I am damn lucky to have it, a ton of history behind this bike to us Bridgestoner's. The restoration is underway, notibaly a new fairing and assorted bit's. Pic's and vid's soon to come.
Cheers...
John L. Sullivan
paul
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Paul,
Was informed by the seller that the bike was sold yesterday and is headed to a museum in Australia.
Maybe our members down under can keep an eye out for it. 8)
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Anyone know whereabouts is the museum.in Australia? Remembering that Australia is the same size as the lower 48 States in the US😊
Ray
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Paul,
Was informed by the seller that the bike was sold yesterday and is headed to a museum in Australia.
Maybe our members down under can keep an eye out for it. 8)
That would be nice to see it show up somewhere. One of only a handful of factory racers with spares and documentation. Seems like someone would know something about it. I'll put some feelers out there ;).
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Many thanks Paul.
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So for EIGHT years, one of the rarest motorcycles in the world resided in the USA. Did anyone on this web site actually see it? Too bad this machine wasn't displayed at AMA vintage days with the other Stones a few years ago.I recall reading that John Sullivan helped some Australian BS owners restore their machines in the late 1980s. Same Sulivan?
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I guess that's the story. Now it's going to Australia and no one knows anything about it.
paul
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Will end up hidden at some mansion. Forty years from now will turn up at auction. What a shame
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This is interesting
I will be going up to nabiac to the national bike museum sometime this year to look for a old mates bike
I will ask if it's there
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Also sold at the Las Vegas Mecum Auction for $929,000 USD was a Vincent owned by Tony McAlpine and used in the Australian land speed record. So another lost from Australia to ? USA. (From the Aus VJMC site). As well as a Tony McAlpine/Jack Ehret Vincent bought by someone in Tasmania from France. This might be a clue as to where the 50cc BS Racer ended up. Maybe the Museum of Modern Art in Hobart. The owner is a mega rich collector of modern art etc.
RayK
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Here's another part the new owner could pick up for a spare....
http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=n248431319#enlargeimg
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why would Bridgestone use a British amal carburettor ????
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why would Bridgestone use a British amal carburettor ????
Ya got me Andrew, but the seller seems to think it's for a "BS50*EJR*50cc2 cylinder" All I know is that I don't know enough about those racers to know what carbs they used. ;D
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I also wondered why BS would use an Amal carb. Googled the carb numbers without sucess but then found this :-
http://www.britbike.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=516951 (http://www.britbike.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=516951)
Seems there was a long standing link between Amal and Mikuni. The number '392' translates as Mi-Ku-Ni in certain Japanese scripts. The above forum thread explains it.................... We live and learn :D
So it is feasible the carb was used on a BS 50 racer but I would need further evidence before buying.
Note also the two scribed/centre punched lines across the carb body. One is marked 'NJ'- Needle Jet level ? other one marked 'OL' ? May have been used to set the remote float level ? Brian
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nice read Brian
this just leaves me with questions though
is the 50cc race bike a non rotary disc vale?
what year is the race bike and why wouldn't they use a carb like the SR
the monoblock carb would have been on its way out in the mid-late sixty's and replaced by the concentric type maybe the monoblock is less prone to distortion of the throttle body ?
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Found this pic for a 1964 bike. You can see the carb, but gets too fuzzy for my old eyes when enlarged! :o
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Here's a video of a EJR3. Three versions?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gnpij3vLbIc
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I think at least two versions. I think the early water cooled twin fifty was said to have remote float carbs, . Also carbs may have been changed after these machines left Bridgestone and went home with their new owners/caretakers. Carbs may have been changed in an effort to improve ride ability. Also I think more than one gas tank size was used.
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see elsburg-tuning web site for pictures of different. Bridgestone 50 racers. Steve Murray article on this web site references two gearset / ztransmissions
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See also Graham Week's history article for info on EJR-1 & 2. Unable to establish details of the EJR-3, so far, but all were 50cc, watercooled, disc-valve twins and all produced in just a short period 64-66 at which point BS closed their race shop. Grand prix racing proved to be too expensive to pursue.
Here's a close up of the EJR-2 engine showing the remote float carb. I'll leave you to decide whether the carb is the same as the one on Ebay. Float chamber looks like it may be mounted on a bracket from the cylinder head, surely not the best arrangement but I think I can see a short length of rubber tube above the float chamber to effect some isolation from vibration.
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Paul,
I noticed, Steve Murray suggests that he may have been responsible for BS adopting a 14 speed box after he commented the bike was short of 4 gears while testing the 10 speed machine at Oulton Park. 500rpm powerband !!
Did anyone click on the 'TD1 carb' link in the post I put up above, brings you here :- https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/yamahatwostroketwins/td1-pics-t13.html (https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/yamahatwostroketwins/td1-pics-t13.html)
See the photo of the 63 Tohatsu in post No. 9. Note the 'hightech' coil & float chamber mounts !!. BS recruited many of Tohatsu's engineers when they went out of business in 64. BS would have added disc valve induction, it was 'their thing'. They had previous experience and discs were seen by many as the future of 2S dvelopment at that time. Water cooling also became essential as revs and power outputs rose but even with this BS were struggling with high piston temperatures. Again, see ' prug chop' comments in Steve Murrays article.
A brief picture of BS's short racing venture is starting to develop, Brian
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Mick Walker wrote in his book Classic Japanes Racing Motorcycles copy write 1991'that, after Tohatsu went bankrupt almost all the engineers formally employed by Tohatsu moved to BS Motor Company. Tohatsu went bankrupt in February 1964. But there are many differences between Tohatsu and BS E JR. First the BS was water cooled , the Tohatsu air cooled The BS has rotary valve versus the piston port system on the Tohatsu. The BS has a 10 or possibly a 14 ratio transmission. The Tohatsu has a 6 ratio transmission. The dry clutch on the BS can be seen on the right side of the engine. The Tohatsu clutch can be seen on the left side of engine. I point out these differences to show that, in my opinion these two engines are not close relatives.
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Here's a real nice lapel/hat pin which uses the same style script found on some of the Japanese market Champion bikes that had front fender ornaments on them. (pictured below and on page 5 in this thread)
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Vintage leather business card holder....
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Vintage BS sweatshirt recently on eBay...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-BRIDGESTONE-motorcycle-1970-era-white-long-sleeve-sweatshirt-/323295773274?hash=item4b45ee025a%3Ag%3AwcgAAOSwru9bHU8u&nma=true&si=ab3sXjec0hjnI3HvsMGj3%252FUir8s%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
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I like this combination of colors.... first time I've seen one like this.
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iagree sweet colors! Is it for sale somewhere? Thanks! Steve
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iagree sweet colors! Is it for sale somewhere? Thanks! Steve
Yep, it's listed on Yahoo Japan, but it would end up costing you somewhere between $50 - $60 after you add up the auction price, the middleman fees and the shipping from the seller to the middleman and then from the middleman to the States.
http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=e283697969
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Says 'Reissue production goods' so not original ??
Weight stated as 1kg, you wouldn't want to be walking about with that on your jacket :o ::).
Someone looking to make a lot of easy bucks ????
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I have that patch design as a vector file. You could probably get it embroidered locally in any color you want cheaper than getting that one from Japan.
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Bridgestone Works motocross sa- Racer ????
http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=g283278176
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Wonder if it has documented history? Would like to see inside the cylinder.
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It's a darn shame this doesn't have the old style "BS" logo on the sides instead of the current "B" design & Firestone!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bridgestone-Firestone-Employee-Ring-10K-Yellow-Gold-21-7g-Diamond/223233766598?epid=1001066413&hash=item33f9c4f4c6:g:DCAAAOSwzhZb7xFX:rk:4:pf:0
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My brother was digging through some old stuff he had and found these and gave them to me. Thanks, Bro. ;D
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Karl,
That is a great way to begin the new year!
Randy
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Thanks for posting. How big are they.?
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Approximately 3.5 inches tall.
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I have been looking for the "Bridgestone Team" stickers you could get from the back of the "Hints from the Hip" book.
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These buttons are certainly different..... :o
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and....
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James14p, like this one?
paul
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Pup, those are really cool
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Pup, those are really cool
Thanks!
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James14p, like this one?
paul
Yes, can't find them anywhere.
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Nice key fob.... hadn't seen that one before.
GTR on Japan Yahoo Auction
Current bid @ $9,173 U.S.
http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=p681182269
EDIT: auction ended with 24 bids and at the amount above without meeting reserve.
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iagree , I'd like one of those key fobs, obviously based on the side cover badge, nice.
Also like the turn signals, they look right.
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This is the first Rockford Motors patch I ever remember seeing......
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-Rockford-Motors-Motorcycle-Biker-Logo-Emblem-Sew-On-Patch-Bridgestone-RARE/173953950172?hash=item288076a1dc:g:qrEAAOSwQsZdHf3y
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I believe this is an old clear plastic case for the owners manual or documents for an early JDM Bridgestone.....
http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=o327540481
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Found this recently and had to buy it. Some bling for my truck.
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Picked these up over the years. The cap is from the 60's that the race teams used. Can be seen in some old photo's.
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Found this recently and had to buy it. Some bling for my truck.
Nice find CL, sweet BS bling!
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Picked these up over the years. The cap is from the 60's that the race teams used. Can be seen in some old photo's.
Where on earth did you find that hat !!! :o
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My good friend Kotaro gave it to me.
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Early BS winkers!
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Does the 'BS' on these stand for Bridgestone as we know it. Seems a strange item for them to make. They look like an aftermarket version, should be a wire coming out of them, no room for dry cells. Is that a switch on the side or an attachment bolt. An unusual item.
All UK vehicles had similar signals up to approx 1960, we called them 'trafficators', used to jam up on a regular basis. A good bash with a fist on the door pillar usually made them pop out !!!
Good to see you back keeping us entertained when the site is quiet.
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Not sure Brian if these were for an early motorcycle or bicycle (don't think they ever made cars?), but here's the link to the Yahoo auction for y'all to check out.
http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=411791541
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Might be an early logo. since BS made Bicycles, ,mopeds, etc.marketing traffic cators could be possible. as for cars, maybe Prince offered as an accessory
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I'm starting the think that it may not be Bridgestone after all, unless it's super early or something else.
I found this time line info from an official BS Corp. website and this "logo" isn't listed on it.
Maybe the seller saw BS and just assumed it was for Bridgestone. Maybe it stands for.... Bat Signal! banana
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Also did a little research.
Items advertised as 'Apollo turn signal' although not sure where seller found that. Apollo, God of Light and sun amongst many other things, so that fits. You can still find apollo turn signals made by Manfred Mothes, Germany, name may be just coincidence but ones advertised are well (over?) engineered and reasonable quality, so could be German.
Two screws on upper rear for fixing to vehicle, also a cable lead out formed at bottom rear with what may be a cable clamp. Note red plastic moulding under cable lead out, possibly an insulator ? or a telltail to show indicator light was working.
On cars these trafficators were electro magnetic operated to lift arm when switched, arm dropped under its own weight. These seem to be spring loaded up but cant see how this is electricaly triggered. Ad write up translation says, 'Wire up, lowering make sami'. So I think they had to be manually retracted. Sami can can be interpreted as formal friend. I think writer is saying, get your posh mate to pull arm down. I'm open to any other suggestions :D
Still a very interesting item, maybe pre war? but at $285 I won't be buying them.
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Combo tail light and winkers for a BS 90.
http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=j591122248
Here's a JDM 90 with this type tail light.
http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=g370190119
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I wonder what this record is all about.....
http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=p569451233
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I would assume the words are Japanese. Unfortunately, even if one of us bought it, we still wouldn't know. Kotaro would, but probably none of the rest of us. ::)
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Kotaro needs to buy it and translate for us who are linguistically challenged! :o
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Us English speakers will just have to be satisfied with the Bridgestone 90 song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpxiSpx6eCA
It would be nice to hear the Champion song even if we wouldn't understand.
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Panthers Bridgestone 90, 45 rpm record is currently on ebay for $50.
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There once was a video on u tube that showed a Champion buzzing around with a Japananese language song playing in the background . During the song, Champion was said in Engish several times during what might be the chorus. I have wondered if the song was a 1960s , Bridgestone home market commercial.
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There once was a video on u tube that showed a Champion buzzing around with a Japananese language song playing in the background . During the song, Champion was said in Engish several times during what might be the chorus. I have wondered if the song was a 1960s , Bridgestone home market commercial.
I think you may be right Paul and that's what this record is. I remember that video as well.
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So it's a home market commercial? Maybe their market power in Japan is what led the other manufacturers to pressure them out of the motorcycle business. Maybe the other manufacturers thought that four stroke technology from the Prince Motors side of the Bridgestone family would migrate to the motorcycles.
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Im Rich!..... haha banana
Back on page 15, I posted about a BS "lapel pin" that I saw on Yahoo Japan in 2018. Well, I went ahead and bought that pin and just now saw this eBay listing for the same pin.... (only in a fancier box.) I think the seller may be a bit optimistic. ;D
Here's the link to the eBay listing and below is a pic of the pin I bought.....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/very-rea-bridgestone-badge-tokyo-K18-whis-box-Used-BS-Members-Chapter/133224166986?hash=item1f04c7764a:g:TMcAAOSwotJduyGU
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just a bit...;-)
...bert
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Very nice item but not at that price.
Mike, Have you been able to establish why these pins were produced, obviously genuine due to BS keystone logo on your box. Does yours carry the K18 number ?
Were they awarded to dealers for high sales ? Was there a Chapter of the Tokyo 'Hells Angels'' marauding round on Sport 90s ? Be interested in your thoughts.
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Very nice item but not at that price.
Mike, Have you been able to establish why these pins were produced, obviously genuine due to BS keystone logo on your box. Does yours carry the K18 number ?
Were they awarded to dealers for high sales ? Was there a Chapter of the Tokyo 'Hells Angels'' marauding round on Sport 90s ? Be interested in your thoughts.
Sorry Brian, I don't know the backstory on these. The seller makes this statement, which kinda piques my interest, but I have now idea what it means?????
"This is the membership card of BS (Bridgestone)."
I never really paid attention to the back of my pin although I did remember it was stamped with Japanese characters. Since you were curious about the k18 I went and dragged it out and took a pic of the back. (below)
Oh well, about those riches of mine...... easy come, easy go! Not only is it missing the K18, but the characters are different and on the wrong side. (must be why mine cost nowhere near the $3k the seller is asking! ;D ) Mine does appear to have been gold plated at one time, but most of it has rubbed off over time. There is still a bit left on the front of the pin.
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Moonpup,
I am not a hat person but i do like that Bridgestone patch.
Thanks.
Steve.
I have seen this patch as a sticker can anyone tell where to find it ?
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Check here Scott for all sorts of BS patches......
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Bridgestone+patch&_sop=10&_sacat=1
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Yes , Sorry I might not have been clear. I have seen pictures of restored bikes that had this patch as a sticker on the side panels of the bike itself. I was looking to see where you can get those ? Thanks for the help
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No need to be sorry, now that re-read your post, you were very clear.... I just misread it. :-\
The stickers/decals show up occasionally on ebay. Another option is to check with a local print shop and see if they could make you some.
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Scott, are referring to these stickers/decals? I believe there were ads in the motorcycle mags in the day where you would send in and become a member of the Bridgestone racing team. They would send you some info and a sticker for your bike. Can anyone confirm this?
paul
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You might ask a member of the Emory family. Maybe John's still living
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I was talking about the up right lion. Like the one on the tile page of the sight. I have seen several bikes with stickers of this on their side covers. Have not seen that offered.
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I was talking about the up right lion. Like the one on the tile page of the sight. I have seen several bikes with stickers of this on their side covers. Have not seen that offered.
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I was talking about the up right lion. Like the one on the tile page of the sight. I have seen several bikes with stickers of this on their side covers. Have not seen that offered.
Scott, I know which one you're talking about and I have one, but it's probably too big for your side cover! ;D
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Yes , I think your right but that is what I was talking about. Don’t know if you can just go out and reprint something like that?
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Hi,
I believe this is what your looking for. They are 90 mm tall. I had them reproduced a long time ago now and have found some. I use to add one to anyone that bought parts from me back then. If you send me your postal address I'll post some over to you. I am in Ireland for my sins so may take a while to get to you.
ray@bsrestoration.com
Stay safe everyone .... ray
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Cool that is exactly what I was looking for. Also are you still in the parts business ? looking for items for this bike .
Address is : Scott Demauex , 310 Mill Estate Rd. , Taylors. SC 29687. Thanks for the help !!
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Hi Scott,
Will drop some in the post in the coming days.
About 5 years ago now I downsized life / storage, so teamed up with Richard to jointly sell what I had left. I still support Richard on anything that needs reproducing for the BS brand.
Yours ... ray
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Hi Stuart
On the way
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Thanks so much
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Just got the decals today! They were exactly what I was looking for. I have seen pictures of bikes in the internet with these on them . I think they look great . Thanks for sending them !
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No worries ... glad they arrived safely !!!
ray