Fag packet paint Vs modern era

Discussion in 'Bike Pictures & Videos' started by CRM, Apr 18, 2014.

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  1. CRM

    CRM Administrator Staff Member

    Hardly a good comparison, but Phil had his first experience on an old 250 stroker today.
    I feel sorry for the kids of today, being stuck on some pretty boring 125 4 stroke bike and missing out on some of the better things the 80's and 90's had to offer us old farts.

    Modern bikes may have a gazillion BHP - but then you need it to shift all that bloody weight*

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    * ok i mean bike weight not rider weight - oh to be in my teens and sub 10 stone again
     
    CRM, Apr 18, 2014
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  2. Phil M

    Phil M Well-Known Member

    Very nice it was too thanks Paul, good way to spend a day drooling over your exotica. That's not a euphemism for anything by the way.
     
    Phil M, Apr 18, 2014
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  3. Stephen-Niall

    Stephen-Niall New Member

    I love the old NSR'S, But it's hard to find a 125 that hasn't been ruined by a chav. and I'd be too worried to use it as a commuter ! I Want a two stroke, but I'd have to keep another bike for commuting !
     
    Stephen-Niall, Apr 18, 2014
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  4. Phil M

    Phil M Well-Known Member

    That's a 250 in the picture, it's a genuinely quick bike and steers on the power of thought.
     
    Phil M, Apr 18, 2014
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  5. Stephen-Niall

    Stephen-Niall New Member

    Yeah ! Unfortunately due to the new laws I'm stuck on a 125 for another two years -.- I have a bit of a thing for 2-strokes. The amount of power you can squeeze out of these little engines just can't be beaten.
     
    Stephen-Niall, Apr 18, 2014
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  6. daveace22

    daveace22 New Member

    Love the fag packet paint scheme's don't think I'll fit to well on a 250 thought lol

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    daveace22, Apr 18, 2014
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  7. owdgit

    owdgit VIP Member VIP Member

    This was my pride and joy, had to sell it to help pay my sons uni fees, that was a black day but at least he got a first, whatever that means.
    1988 RS250R GP bike. Put the later fairing on it cause I preferred the shape.
     
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  8. jimmytanko

    jimmytanko New Member

    That means he should be able to buy you a replacement haha
     
    jimmytanko, Apr 18, 2014
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  9. jay sp1

    jay sp1 New Member

    :geek:Very nice
     
    jay sp1, Apr 18, 2014
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  10. jimmytanko

    jimmytanko New Member

    And Paul, that 250 is very nice, might get that rothmans scheme for my nc30 eventually
     
    jimmytanko, Apr 18, 2014
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  11. owdgit

    owdgit VIP Member VIP Member

    The bloke that bought it said I could have it back anytime.
    He's had a bad stroke since and doesn't ride at the moment.
    I have a spare full set of the decals, was thinking of getting the blade painted up but it's a rare machine so I'd have to get another set of fairings and a tank.
     
    owdgit, Apr 18, 2014
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  12. CRM

    CRM Administrator Staff Member

    Owdgit, there is something rather special about the Rothmans scheme and IMO it just works and suits bikes perfectly.
    It's also synonymous of our era and motorcycling from that era i think, i admit i bought my MC28 only because of its paint scheme. I think a genuine Rothmans MC28 SP is the prettiest bike i have ever seen - it's also handy its good to ride too.

    However the RS like your old bike is the proper deal without doubt. Get it bought back.
     
    CRM, Apr 18, 2014
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  13. pip

    pip VIP Member VIP Member

    Beautiful machine,is that a rg 500 behind the rs250 by any chance.
     
    pip, Apr 18, 2014
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  14. redthou

    redthou New Member

    [​IMG] Saw this at J&S today


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  15. bloke

    bloke smoke crack, it makes you look cool VIP Member

    quite like the HB colours but it has to be said nothing beats...




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    bloke, Apr 18, 2014
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  16. Phil M

    Phil M Well-Known Member

    Phil M, Apr 18, 2014
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  17. Stephen-Niall

    Stephen-Niall New Member

    Stephen-Niall, Apr 18, 2014
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  18. Phil M

    Phil M Well-Known Member

    I haven't but having just looked at the stock on their website it's on the cards.
     
    Phil M, Apr 18, 2014
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  19. Stephen-Niall

    Stephen-Niall New Member

    They're maybe two minutes away from J&S and not far from Ghost bikes, so if you're ever looking to shop it's worth a drop in, they advertise themselves as the 'two stroke experts of the north west', They have some lovely old two strokes in there.
     
    Stephen-Niall, Apr 18, 2014
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  20. smudger

    smudger I Love SV650's

    After revisting this thread I must say that rothmans bike looks amazing

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    smudger, Apr 18, 2014
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