A Model For Every Bike

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  1. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    Over the years I've had plenty of bikes that meant something to me and I've decided to collect models of each one I had a real connection with. I've also had plenty I wasn't bothered about but the ones I want are :

    Yam trx850
    Mz Skorpion Sport
    Suzuki Sv400
    Mz ts250
    Harley sportster 'nightster'
    Tigcraft dominator
    Ducati 748
    Ducati900sl
    Yamaha sdr 200
    Xj 600 diversion and 'N'
    Superdream 250
    Z 650 w Reg
    Cb550 p Reg
    Gsx250 early katana bodied 1982
    Xt 125 y Reg
    Xt250 w Reg
    TL125
    Xs250 twin
    XL125 k3
    Gilera 50 roadster 1974
    Dt 175
    X7 250
    Bultaco Sherpa

    The collection so far collected are;

    Bonneville t100 (can't find a cast wheel one)
    CB1300sa
    Ducati 900 monster
    R1150R
    CB900f

    I know I haven't many yet but I can't find any for the above so if anyone has anything I'd be grateful go buy.

    Also on another note, today I stumbled on a Billy no mates with a MASSIVE used model collection in a small stall in a market in Glossop Derbyshire who has also a one bed flat which is a stuffed to the gills of models, unused meccano, film set extra models from heartbeats and so on. IMG_9610.JPG
    Plenty of cars, some new some old
    IMG_9609.JPG He just wants to get rid now. He's not a trader but private collector.
     
  2. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #2 thebiglad, May 27, 2017
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    A "Billy no mates" with loads of models - is that what you want us to call you then Tigcraft ?

    :);):(:confused::p:oops::rolleyes::sweat::sweat::sweat::sweat:
     
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  3. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    Oi!!
     
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  4. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    I think Ade wants to hire him!
     
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  5. Sir Trev

    Sir Trev Senior Member

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    If you can find a model of a GSX250EZ (the Katana-esque one) let me know. Mine had 70k miles on it before a numpty in a Ford Escort shortened it by many many inches. I had lots of memorable trips on that bike which I got a week after I passed my test. The electrics were pants mind...
     
  6. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    @Sir Trev Mine was either an ES or EZ as I can't remember the side panel markings. It was the first of the katana shape in late '82 and the first vehicle I ever bought new back then. Over the years it went from silver to gloss black with the orange Suzuki decal on tank, then a while after to gold frame and blue candy on tank-set. Looks like two models needed then?
     
  7. Sir Trev

    Sir Trev Senior Member

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    The EZ was the '83 model which may also have come in 550 size and I know came in 1100 as I met a chap with one at a rally many moons ago. The preceeding models were EX and ET which had thin horizontal stripes on the side panels and slightly more boxy shape overall. How the heck I've remembered all this is beyond me...
     
  8. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    As a 550 it was the old GS fourpot unit that couldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding and a total different platform They did the bigger brother to the 250, the 400 twin es or ez thingy. I noticed late ones had totally different style wheels (might have been grey imports) but mine was the x7 style ones.
     
  9. Graeme_D

    Graeme_D Active Member

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    I think what you mean there is, a single man who can spend his hard earned cash on himself, which in this instance is a shed load of model cars. :)
     
  10. Havit

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    I bet he has a model railway in his loft ;)
     
  11. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    ..........and a train in his tunnel!
     
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  12. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    Cheers for the thought sprinter
     
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