Author Topic: Stafford Classic Motorcycle Show 2015 (Read 17679 times)

disc_valve · « **Reply #20 on:** October 19, 2015, 10:14:06 AM »

Brian,

The collective noun for a group of GTRs is a Rattle (or a fume). Presumably this could also be applied to a collection of owners!

It was good to meet up with a few of the guys on Sturday,

Graham

Sye · « **Reply #21 on:** October 19, 2015, 10:27:09 AM »

Well done Lee, a great result for an equally great bike.

Mopar392 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 19, 2015, 11:06:08 AM »

Congratulations Z, Very Nice...DL

Harry · « **Reply #23 on:** October 19, 2015, 04:37:06 PM »

GREAT JOB, Z!!!!! The bike looks fantastic! Hope you take home many more top trophies. Harry. Do any of you guys know of antique bike shows here in the U. S. east coast? Thanks

Colin · « **Reply #24 on:** October 19, 2015, 06:46:37 PM »

Yes congratulations on the achievement Lee there was some truly stiff competition for your GTR at that show which makes the award even better, your bike looks better in real life than the photo on here too.
It was a pleasure to meet you and Brian and natter about Bridgestone's, so you better get cracking on next years restoration of another Bridgestone so we can meet up again

GTO - 175DT

ziggy stardust · « **Reply #25 on:** October 20, 2015, 04:15:47 AM »

Thanks for all the kinds words concerning the GTR, now I'll just remind our viewers how it looked before the restoration.

Z

RayK · « **Reply #26 on:** October 20, 2015, 05:49:41 AM »

Ziggy
Is that a SWM Trials bike in the background? I have a TY 175 1978 twinshock.

The transformation of your 350 is a real credit to you.

Ray

ziggy stardust · « **Reply #27 on:** October 20, 2015, 08:50:25 AM »

Sorry Ray I wouldn't have a clue, I remember seeing an SWM scrambler back in the seventies with a Rotax engine.

Z

moonpup · « **Reply #28 on:** October 20, 2015, 10:48:23 AM »

I'm curious Lee, this is the second show I know of that you've used the Bridgestone neon sign in your display. (looks great btw) I know the seller has also been making signs for other motorcycle marques such as Honda, Yamaha, etc.

Have you seen other entrants using these for their displays and if so, has there been a uptick in the amount you've seen from the first time you used it?

slawsonb · « **Reply #29 on:** October 20, 2015, 11:37:21 AM »

Lee, I tried to buy your bike when it was first listed on eBay, but the seller and I could not get together. Better that it went to you as this tale will attest.
...bert

ziggy stardust · « **Reply #30 on:** October 20, 2015, 12:08:52 PM »

No I've not seen a single neon similar to the one I have in the last two years, quite surprised really as they really show off the bike and manufacturer's name.

Well Bert if you had bought it were would we be today? Another GTR came up a few months later from the same importer and better than the one I bought but priced about the same, to be honest this one was so bad I thought I'd taken on too much at one time.

Z

OldSwartout · « **Reply #31 on:** October 20, 2015, 12:23:28 PM »

Has anyone bought one of those neon signs recently? I've tried twice in the last year, enter all the info to purchase, but never get any response. At least they've never charged the credit card. I'd really like to have one of the signs for my workshop.

slawsonb · « **Reply #32 on:** October 20, 2015, 12:58:54 PM »

Quote from: ziggy stardust on October 20, 2015, 12:08:52 PM

Well Bert if you had bought it were would we be today? Another GTR came up a few months later from the same importer and better than the one I bought but priced about the same, to be honest this one was so bad I thought I'd taken on too much at one time.

Z

Certainly not in the same place..lol and if it was that bad, now I don't regret not buying as much. At the time he characterized the one you bought as his "best" GTR.

Seems that you overcame all the pitfalls.
...bert

moonpup · « **Reply #33 on:** October 20, 2015, 01:20:12 PM »

Quote from: OldSwartout on October 20, 2015, 12:23:28 PM

Has anyone bought one of those neon signs recently? I've tried twice in the last year, enter all the info to purchase, but never get any response. At least they've never charged the credit card. I'd really like to have one of the signs for my workshop.

This one sold recently on eBay. I'd keep an eye on this seller to see if he lists more or contact him to ask when/if he'll list another.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SB215-Bridgestone-Motorcycles-bar-pub-Display-Neon-3D-Light-Acrylic-Sign-11-x9-/361390998801?hash=item5424950511:g:1IAAAOSwyvBV9TC2

Mopar392 · « **Reply #34 on:** October 20, 2015, 07:40:30 PM »

Thanks DM, I'm in line behind Karl, my shop needs one as well, or, perhaps Z has a couple spares...DL

OldSwartout · « **Reply #35 on:** October 21, 2015, 08:32:10 AM »

I added it to my ebay searches and sent a message to the seller as well. I'll let you know if he responds.

ziggy stardust · « **Reply #36 on:** October 21, 2015, 09:07:27 AM »

Sorry I only have the one.

Z

coxy · « **Reply #37 on:** October 23, 2015, 04:56:19 PM »

Good on you Lee I take it the judges liked those Baffles

ziggy stardust · « **Reply #38 on:** October 23, 2015, 06:29:11 PM »

Couldn't have done it with out you Coxy, I'm forever in your debt.

Z

OldSwartout · « **Reply #39 on:** October 24, 2015, 02:47:47 AM »

Quote from: OldSwartout on October 21, 2015, 08:32:10 AM

I added it to my ebay searches and sent a message to the seller as well. I'll let you know if he responds.

I heard back from the sign's seller. His English is not too good, but I think he meant he only had the one sign to sell.

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