To bling or not to bling ? gratuitous post, topless models here

[Sharpy G]

there seems to be divided opinions here about certain modifications

so I just wanted to say:

before my 749R

I built my Whitham replica R6............which involved a certain amount of the afor-mentioned bling

& therfore it was subsequently used by a certain well know calendar in 2003, trade stands, magazines etc

this means I get to be on the guest list for a party full of Topless female models this Saturday night !

why not come along ? blingers & non-blingers alike are all welcome

link:

http://www.crossbow-calendars.co.uk/acatalog/Crossbow_Calendar_21st_Anniversary_Party_s.html

see you there then AndyB ?

[doogalman]

Known john for many years, sadly can not get to this one. Enjoy, and don't forget your camera.

[twpd]

I'd rather built a bike that is unique to me instead of copying somebody else's. ;)

[Sharpy G]

I'd rather built a bike that is unique to me instead of copying somebody else's. ;)

you're perogative entirely m8 !

but I was well happy with this !
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/r6racerep/CrossbowAd.jpg

ooh look.............wavy discs again ! LOL

[TP]

You know, I don't have any plans for Sat night yet ... and I'm just down the road really ...

Hrmmm ...

[Sharpy G]

You know, I don't have any plans for Sat night yet ... and I'm just down the road really ...

Hrmmm ...

I see you there then !
bring your camera !! you can get a pic of you with s'one more attractive than Bayliss then !!!

[Gizmo]

wow, breasts and bling, I'm impressed. oops, sorry can't make it got to stop in and search for that anodized pink bolt kit to match me new shell suit :D

[Sharpy G]

wow, breasts and bling, I'm impressed. oops, sorry can't make it got to stop in and search for that anodized pink bolt kit to match me new shell suit :D

pink.....?...............that's a girls colour ain't it ?

[Gizmo]

pink.....?...............that's a girls colour ain't it ?

Ah well, that depends upon what point in the fashion circle you are :D, a few years ago white/pink was considered cool now its girlie. thats the problem with bling, its fashion and only in for a very short period of time :D


Any mods are always a matter of taste but I actually quite like seeing bikes with a minimum of changes, an R is a wonderful, special bike not a mass market R6 but its each to their own anyway :D you probably wouldn't appreciate my current restoration project which is where my spare cash will be going . I'll end up with something that will be rare, very special and different it just won't have topless model calendar appeal :D

[doogalman]

What is it Gizmo, go on tell us ar better still, show us the pics.

[Gizmo]

What is it Gizmo, go on tell us ar better still, show us the pics.

er, its not a ducati though but here ya go , 1 of 98 remaining Montjuics, based on the formula race bike, high comp pistons, high lift cams and with a full 105 dB exhaust as standard honest mr MOT tester, oh and no indicators or mirrors either, can I have the certificate please :D. Not bling, far from it in its current state and its going to take some work, last time it ran was 1992!! stored in a barn and with almost all its original parts.

http://homepage.mac.com/gizmo999/laverda/montjuic03.jpg

when its finished it'll look like this

http://homepage.mac.com/gizmo999/upnorth/montjuicmk1.jpg

Like I said, each to their own, it won't appeal to many but it does me :)

[doogalman]

http://img318.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p10100328wc.jpg
Allways had a yearning for a Monjuic. You lucky git.

[Gizmo]

http://img318.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p10100328wc.jpg
Allways had a yearning for a Monjuic. You lucky git.

that photos an SFC which I have a very strong yearning for but can't afford :(, I found an SFC replica but at 12000 euro out of my price range.

Monty's are quite cool although in Laverda circles not considered by some to be as good as Jota's or 750's, sad really when you consider how rare they are with only 125 made, 98 of which are left according to the expert on them and the performance they had. that little 500 was good for 120MPH although a 500 SL was maybe a bit quicker. I was very, very lucky to get it, a close friend of mine who has owned it for 23 years but doesn't have time to put it back together kindly let me have it.

[andyb]

Cant make it mate.....busy weekend

Balloon festival in Npton,:frog: .......170 minis from all over Europe attending, and Sunday, Mini in the park at Oxford.:o

[doogalman]

About 5 years ago i had to collect an SFC from Slaters for someone. It was loverly. I've allways had a thing about laverdas, The monty was the iconic must have when i was a teen. More so than the Jota. there used to be one that ran about the Dorking area in 78ish. What a noise it made, promised one day it was for me, but i've only just got round to building the triton. Enjoy.

[Gizmo]

About 5 years ago i had to collect an SFC from Slaters for someone. It was loverly. I've allways had a thing about laverdas, The monty was the iconic must have when i was a teen. More so than the Jota. there used to be one that ran about the Dorking area in 78ish. What a noise it made, promised one day it was for me, but i've only just got round to building the triton. Enjoy.

Ah, I was from an earlier era, SFC was the one to have, or an MV 750S but now I am dreaming :) I can't wait to get it started although my neighbours might not see it that way. I'm not even sure I can ride it out of our gravel yard :D :D I've only owned 1 triumph, T100S built it from bits when I was 16, passed my test and put it on the road, do the push rod oil tubes still leak on them :D tritons always looked nice, I wanted one but couldn't afford it, hope you've got it alloy tank, cafe racer stylee, oops sorry back on bling again there for a second

[Sharpy G]

you probably wouldn't appreciate my current restoration project which is where my spare cash will be going . I'll end up with something that will be rare, very special and different it just won't have topless model calendar appeal :D

having restored many 2/4 wheeled vehicles to standard trim, mk1 Mexico, Mk2 Mexico, RS1600i, various LC's & YPVS, I can appreciate anybodys dedication and passion when executed well

Me, I appreciate everyone has and is entitled to their own take on what is or isn't an acceptable/suitable modification, I never consider myself to be a higher authority on someone elses project

If its your bag, then it's ok with me !

always like Laverdas & Guzzis myself, 'cos they are different

but I was proud of my R6
always got complimentary comments from those who took the time to look at it, quite a compliment for the Belgarda Yamaha Team to use it on their Hospitality Suite I am sure you would agree !!

Each to their own ! that's my take on it

but I ain't wearing pink no matter what you say....LOL

[butch890]

Cant make it mate.....busy weekend

Balloon festival in Npton,:frog: .......170 minis from all over Europe attending, and Sunday, Mini in the park at Oxford.:o
Forgot thats on this weekend,what sort of mini will you be wearing?
if i see you do i have to call you Andrea!
Butch

[Gizmo]

having restored many 2/4 wheeled vehicles to standard trim, mk1 Mexico, Mk2 Mexico, RS1600i, various LC's & YPVS, I can appreciate anybodys dedication and passion when executed well

Me, I appreciate everyone has and is entitled to their own take on what is or isn't an acceptable/suitable modification, I never consider myself to be a higher authority on someone elses project

If its your bag, then it's ok with me !

always like Laverdas & Guzzis myself, 'cos they are different

but I was proud of my R6
always got complimentary comments from those who took the time to look at it, quite a compliment for the Belgarda Yamaha Team to use it on their Hospitality Suite I am sure you would agree !!

Each to their own ! that's my take on it

but I ain't wearing pink no matter what you say....LOL

yeah, it is each to their own, luckily biking has loads of choices and options or me might all be riding Harley's :), please don't get me wrong on bling as both my 999 and multi have been modified, exhausts, carbon, etc but the most important thing is they are there to be ridden and at times I wonder whether the big custom projects lose track of this with the bike being more important than it being used :(

Pink will be back, it was last year in mountain bike dh and dirt jump ;)

[andyb]

Forgot thats on this weekend,what sort of mini will you be wearing?
if i see you do i have to call you Andrea!
Butch

just this weekend......were escorting!............thats gunna get you going.....:o ;)

[Sharpy G]

yeah, it is each to their own, luckily biking has loads of choices and options or me might all be riding Harley's :), please don't get me wrong on bling as both my 999 and multi have been modified, exhausts, carbon, etc but the most important thing is they are there to be ridden and at times I wonder whether the big custom projects lose track of this with the bike being more important than it being used :(

Pink will be back, it was last year in mountain bike dh and dirt jump ;)

I agree, I ride mine every opportunity I can !!

[doogalman]

Sharpy, Ditto.

[Sharpy G]

Sharpy, Ditto.

that's probably why I haven't fitted much of the stuff I bought for it yet LOL

well nothing that took more than an hour anyway

G

[doogalman]

Loadsa bits to do over winter then!!! Whats planned next mate?

[doogalman]

Sharpy, how was the party? Any piccies????

[Sharpy G]

Sharpy, how was the party? Any piccies????

cool, yep got a few, post 'em later, going to another party right now
sadly no birds or bikes at this one
2 cute nieces tho' LOL

[doogalman]

Jelly and ice-cream......?????

[Sharpy G]

Loadsa bits to do over winter then!!! Whats planned next mate?

seat unit done, just go to fit mesh & heat proof something aruther when I find some

wanna do wavys and rear caliper conversion next

will do mag headlamp surround when nosecone finished

still need a r/h footrest hanger to get anodised black & Corse heelguard bits made

Oh yeah....and a service

G

[Sharpy G]

Jelly and ice-cream......?????

& bits of cake in napkins to take home !

[doogalman]

& bits of cake in napkins to take home !

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