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Title: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: wildon on April 02, 2016, 01:32 PM: Finally got my hands on this. This belonged to an old friend who I used to ride with bitd. It was me on my trick star and him on this everyday for years. Discovered in the back of another friends shed last year after it changed hands a couple of times 25 years ago. Been trying to buy it off him since then and he finally agreed yesterday. Still has some of my old parts that we swapped with each other back then. My Trick Star was stolen years back but getting this feels like the next best thing.

(http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k438/wildonprops/Vincent%20Airzone/B0363558-3821-4808-8F28-B32DA6F74D33_zpsma5ukpzs.jpg) (http://s326.photobucket.com/user/wildonprops/media/Vincent%20Airzone/B0363558-3821-4808-8F28-B32DA6F74D33_zpsma5ukpzs.jpg.html)
(http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k438/wildonprops/Vincent%20Airzone/B1E03E38-DBBB-4645-A0B3-A923DA0E22F6_zpspkkniy4n.jpg) (http://s326.photobucket.com/user/wildonprops/media/Vincent%20Airzone/B1E03E38-DBBB-4645-A0B3-A923DA0E22F6_zpspkkniy4n.jpg.html)
(http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k438/wildonprops/Vincent%20Airzone/7661E8AE-067C-4493-9588-FE6DE88EAB6B_zpsvdc5qzpt.jpg) (http://s326.photobucket.com/user/wildonprops/media/Vincent%20Airzone/7661E8AE-067C-4493-9588-FE6DE88EAB6B_zpsvdc5qzpt.jpg.html)
(http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k438/wildonprops/Vincent%20Airzone/BBE10592-B672-4EFE-ADF9-FCA5ED928F58_zpsj8oybjoi.jpg) (http://s326.photobucket.com/user/wildonprops/media/Vincent%20Airzone/BBE10592-B672-4EFE-ADF9-FCA5ED928F58_zpsj8oybjoi.jpg.html)
(http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k438/wildonprops/Vincent%20Airzone/C436972B-E758-4B0E-8BCC-E69BF8EE6B47_zpsx1lyhjjc.jpg) (http://s326.photobucket.com/user/wildonprops/media/Vincent%20Airzone/C436972B-E758-4B0E-8BCC-E69BF8EE6B47_zpsx1lyhjjc.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: oldschoolace on April 02, 2016, 01:55 PM: Put simply, aceballs :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: factory pilot on April 02, 2016, 02:12 PM: This is mega Terry... Love it! :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on April 02, 2016, 02:48 PM: A great find, especially after all those years. I love these type of stories :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: gary4130 on April 02, 2016, 03:11 PM: nice selection of parts on it already Terry.
dib dobs on the levers if you split :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: vestanpance on April 02, 2016, 03:14 PM: I like that, what's the plan, restore or ride it? 8)
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: doctor-46 on April 02, 2016, 03:16 PM: Love it!
I love an airzone and love that you know the history of it! fistblump
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: wildon on April 02, 2016, 05:23 PM: Funny thing is I've just moved house and I'm now just around the corner from my old riding buddy. We haven't spoken in years and are unlikely to again. I know he would jump at the chance of getting this back too. Shame how things turn out sometimes.
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: griff on April 02, 2016, 05:45 PM: That's ace Terry :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: bigfatolly on April 02, 2016, 06:45 PM: I love Air Zones,probably one of the only bikes I would like to do as a build if one came up.
Will look forward to seeing what you do with it....
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: BMX1973 on April 02, 2016, 07:50 PM: Cool story :)
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: deeman on April 02, 2016, 08:32 PM: Nice Terry, love the history :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: chubby on April 02, 2016, 10:03 PM: Begging to be built up, flakey decals n all Terry :smitten:
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: wildon on April 02, 2016, 10:33 PM: Quote from: chubby on April 02, 2016, 10:03 PM
Begging to be built up, flakey decals n all Terry :smitten:

Actually thats just what i'm going to do. I remember he had green comp st's. Wonder if i could find a ratty set of them easy enough :P
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: chubby on April 02, 2016, 10:49 PM: Quote from: wildon on April 02, 2016, 10:33 PM
Quote from: chubby on April 02, 2016, 10:03 PM
Begging to be built up, flakey decals n all Terry :smitten:

Actually thats just what i'm going to do. I remember he had green comp st's. Wonder if i could find a ratty set of them easy enough
Perfect Terry, really look forward to seeing it built 👍👍
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160402/9d9d5cb620023f3adc5b54920095c475.jpg)

Too many lovely survivor Vinny's have been lost bud

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Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: wildon on April 02, 2016, 11:38 PM: it's not a survivor.. this was white originally .. this has real thick horrible black powder .. but it's still kinda cool .... authentic 80's style 8)
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: chubby on April 03, 2016, 11:32 AM: Quote from: wildon on April 02, 2016, 11:38 PM
it's not a survivor.. this was white originally .. this has real thick horrible black powder .. but it's still kinda cool .... authentic 80's style 8)

Get what you're saying Terry, suppose " as found" condition describes it better
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: deeman on April 03, 2016, 12:24 PM: Just spotted the 'Space' seat post :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: newlovetattoos on April 03, 2016, 12:38 PM: Thats quality mate! Must be a great feeling! explosion
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on April 03, 2016, 12:46 PM: Quote from: wildon on April 02, 2016, 10:33 PM
Quote from: chubby on April 02, 2016, 10:03 PM
Begging to be built up, flakey decals n all Terry :smitten:

Actually thats just what i'm going to do. I remember he had green comp st's. Wonder if i could find a ratty set of them easy enough :P

Green, orange and lavender are the easiest to find, so good news there. Sets come up in great condition for about £80ish
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: wildon on April 03, 2016, 01:00 PM: Quote from: deeman on April 03, 2016, 12:24 PM
Just spotted the 'Space' seat post :coolsmiley:

What's the story on these? Never seen another one.
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: wildon on April 03, 2016, 01:26 PM: Quote from: dancetothedrummersbeat on April 03, 2016, 12:46 PM
Quote from: wildon on April 02, 2016, 10:33 PM
Quote from: chubby on April 02, 2016, 10:03 PM
Begging to be built up, flakey decals n all Terry :smitten:

Actually thats just what i'm going to do. I remember he had green comp st's. Wonder if i could find a ratty set of them easy enough :P

Green, orange and lavender are the easiest to find, so good news there. Sets come up in great condition for about £80ish

No point getting a set in good condition. Need a trashed set like the rest of the bike!
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: deeman on April 03, 2016, 02:37 PM: Quote from: wildon on April 03, 2016, 01:00 PM
Quote from: deeman on April 03, 2016, 12:24 PM
Just spotted the 'Space' seat post :coolsmiley:

What's the story on these? Never seen another one.

Rare as fook! Produced by Terry Jenkins in 85/6 along with Space bars. Some were filled with crazy expanding foam, which was meant to give extra strength. It would be very interesting to see if there is any foam inside. It could have course just be a decal. Another way to tell if it's real is it won't have ANY stamps, not even the minimum insertion line... :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: wildon on April 03, 2016, 02:58 PM: Looks like it was just a decal :-[

(http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k438/wildonprops/Vincent%20Airzone/BF035EC3-EB8A-409E-A62A-248156F1D9A0_zpsdl4capib.jpg) (http://s326.photobucket.com/user/wildonprops/media/Vincent%20Airzone/BF035EC3-EB8A-409E-A62A-248156F1D9A0_zpsdl4capib.jpg.html)
(http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k438/wildonprops/Vincent%20Airzone/3CECC30D-F38B-4BD3-8882-DF99319860BA_zpsn5ro9oqq.jpg) (http://s326.photobucket.com/user/wildonprops/media/Vincent%20Airzone/3CECC30D-F38B-4BD3-8882-DF99319860BA_zpsn5ro9oqq.jpg.html)
(http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k438/wildonprops/Vincent%20Airzone/F0E96BFA-1B72-4C47-ADB5-2EA99956FBF0_zps8qnqwvix.jpg) (http://s326.photobucket.com/user/wildonprops/media/Vincent%20Airzone/F0E96BFA-1B72-4C47-ADB5-2EA99956FBF0_zps8qnqwvix.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: deeman on April 03, 2016, 03:16 PM: Damn! that's a shame! Still, looks rad anyway. I must admit I did the same bitd! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: tfi_friday on April 15, 2016, 07:12 AM: Quote from: wildon on April 03, 2016, 02:58 PM
Looks like it was just a decal :-[

(http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k438/wildonprops/Vincent%20Airzone/BF035EC3-EB8A-409E-A62A-248156F1D9A0_zpsdl4capib.jpg) (http://s326.photobucket.com/user/wildonprops/media/Vincent%20Airzone/BF035EC3-EB8A-409E-A62A-248156F1D9A0_zpsdl4capib.jpg.html)
(http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k438/wildonprops/Vincent%20Airzone/3CECC30D-F38B-4BD3-8882-DF99319860BA_zpsn5ro9oqq.jpg) (http://s326.photobucket.com/user/wildonprops/media/Vincent%20Airzone/3CECC30D-F38B-4BD3-8882-DF99319860BA_zpsn5ro9oqq.jpg.html)
(http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k438/wildonprops/Vincent%20Airzone/F0E96BFA-1B72-4C47-ADB5-2EA99956FBF0_zps8qnqwvix.jpg) (http://s326.photobucket.com/user/wildonprops/media/Vincent%20Airzone/F0E96BFA-1B72-4C47-ADB5-2EA99956FBF0_zps8qnqwvix.jpg.html)

May or may not be Space, only a few sets of bars and posts actually got the foam.

I've an email from TJ regarding that. I'll try and find it.
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: tfi_friday on April 15, 2016, 07:14 AM: Quote from: Terry Jenkins
The Foam...this was very high density expandable urethane with the intension of further reducing handle bar flex and increasing strength. Industrial, government regulated stuff. Highly difficult to work with due to the pressures and heat generated. Started as two liquids that mix with a gun. Managed to do several bars and seat posts. Too expensive and difficult however. A friend had the seat post with foam. Still straight after countless years and numerous broken bikes.
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: tfi_friday on April 15, 2016, 07:17 AM: Unusual decal that too with the Ramp Riders above and below the Space part... My bars still have the original decals and look a bit different
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: tfi_friday on April 15, 2016, 07:28 AM: (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t5SCMi4VQow/VxCJZ44vioI/AAAAAAAADwQ/S2fe-bVbrCk/s640/blogger-image--677789525.jpg)

CRO-MO above and DEVELOPMENTS below
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: tfi_friday on July 11, 2016, 03:07 PM: Terry, I just picked up an OG Space developments seat post from Melanie Vauvelle if you want to compare the lengths etc.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XYY52MT8a_8/V4OnR_8UVHI/AAAAAAAAD_s/YbGBtQJ3fMA/s640/blogger-image--1626873881.jpg)
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: donnydresser on July 12, 2016, 11:15 AM: top thread that Vincent rocks mate fistblump
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: fischflo on July 12, 2016, 11:45 AM: Perfect score - can't wait to see it wearing some proper ratty greens. :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: rodriguez on July 12, 2016, 01:54 PM: Quote from: tfi_friday on April 15, 2016, 07:12 AM
Quote from: wildon on April 03, 2016, 02:58 PM
Looks like it was just a decal :-[

(http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k438/wildonprops/Vincent%20Airzone/BF035EC3-EB8A-409E-A62A-248156F1D9A0_zpsdl4capib.jpg) (http://s326.photobucket.com/user/wildonprops/media/Vincent%20Airzone/BF035EC3-EB8A-409E-A62A-248156F1D9A0_zpsdl4capib.jpg.html)
(http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k438/wildonprops/Vincent%20Airzone/3CECC30D-F38B-4BD3-8882-DF99319860BA_zpsn5ro9oqq.jpg) (http://s326.photobucket.com/user/wildonprops/media/Vincent%20Airzone/3CECC30D-F38B-4BD3-8882-DF99319860BA_zpsn5ro9oqq.jpg.html)
(http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k438/wildonprops/Vincent%20Airzone/F0E96BFA-1B72-4C47-ADB5-2EA99956FBF0_zps8qnqwvix.jpg) (http://s326.photobucket.com/user/wildonprops/media/Vincent%20Airzone/F0E96BFA-1B72-4C47-ADB5-2EA99956FBF0_zps8qnqwvix.jpg.html)

May or may not be Space, only a few sets of bars and posts actually got the foam.

I've an email from TJ regarding that. I'll try and find it.

Post is Koizumi :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone
Post by: Why isnt this working on July 12, 2016, 10:19 PM: Good to see you back on here wildon. Some of the nicest bikes I've seen on here over the years have been yours.

Looking forward to seeing this one finished.... :daumenhoch:

Si.... :)