Author Topic: 82 Rapido Black Shadow BNIB....A Few Fresh Images (Read 23952 times)

GT world · « **on:** August 16, 2011, 07:18 PM »

Right where do i start with this oddity... $:-\$

I picked this up on fleabay last week and have just taken it out of its package to investigate on my investment.WOW was my first thought...it is totally as new and unassembled.
I have lightly put a few bits on to give you lot a idea but really want a few hours to clean and put together properly

It is built in italy and looks to be aimed at the french and italian market.It is branded Rapido and its model is black shadow.

On the side of the box it states it is the Galaxy competition- raggi range if that means anything

I was told it was in a basement for between 25/30years and on looking at the weinmann type 1020 that are dated 82' i guess its near correct.

Im a bit unsure to what it is but this must of been a fairly high end bike in its day,well in italy that is

If anyone has any ideas to what its about either good or bad or even components wise i would be grateful.

Cheers Neil

As you can see Milo is undecided,but hes a

Finally a half decent day to get a few snaps

paddy2 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 16, 2011, 07:43 PM »

jammy bugger was desperate to get this but went on hols and forgot

my best mate had one bitd and was italian sold in our local bike shop fot £109 if i remember right .components not bad but his frame snapped whilst jumping and had to be rewelded

jut bad look tho that

ever want to part with or swap gimme a pm and if find pics of it bitd will fire em to you

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #2 on:** August 16, 2011, 07:58 PM »

That's awesome

Jaymz · « **Reply #3 on:** August 16, 2011, 08:08 PM »

glad this went to someone on here, awesome purchase, and even better out of the box, looks great

GT world · « **Reply #4 on:** August 16, 2011, 09:10 PM »

Cheers Guys....im going to put this together lightly over the next few days after giving it a light clean.
Cant believe its condition considering its age...over the moon

stevochb · « **Reply #5 on:** August 16, 2011, 09:45 PM »

Very nice that Neil, propper gem

Dark Diggler · « **Reply #6 on:** August 16, 2011, 10:06 PM »

You cat is a stunner

Jt · « **Reply #7 on:** August 16, 2011, 10:06 PM »

Tis a budget euro number for sure, but as an oddment,its absolutely incredible...

Good find.

GT world · « **Reply #8 on:** August 16, 2011, 10:09 PM »

Quote from: stevochb on August 16, 2011, 09:45 PM

Very nice that Neil, propper gem

Cheers Steve
Yeah although a oddity i love its quirky foreign looks.
I will defo be keeping this until i find a boxed motomag

.....

AKGOFF · « **Reply #9 on:** August 16, 2011, 10:10 PM »

Knockout deal just for those Ambrosio Rims.

brass monkey! · « **Reply #10 on:** August 16, 2011, 10:14 PM »

nice cat

we have 2 Orientals - love em

GT world · « **Reply #11 on:** August 16, 2011, 10:17 PM »

Quote from: Dark Diggler on August 16, 2011, 10:06 PM

You cat is a stunner

If you met him you wouldnt think that for long.....hes a biting twat cat

...and thats no turd

Andy68 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 16, 2011, 10:20 PM »

Quote from: AKGOFF on August 16, 2011, 10:10 PM

Knockout deal just for those Ambrosio Rims.

Wot are they fetching nowadays??

AllAzusacroozer · « **Reply #13 on:** August 16, 2011, 10:42 PM »

Can't remember much about how it came about but the rider in the UK magazine adverts for Rapido's was Derby Greyhound racer Shaun Spencer. The ad photo was taken on the table top of the greyhound stadium track. Bike looks an amazing rare find.

GT world · « **Reply #14 on:** August 16, 2011, 10:54 PM »

Quote from: Torker the midlands on August 16, 2011, 10:42 PM

Can't remember much about how it came about but the rider in the UK magazine adverts for Rapido's was Derby Greyhound racer Shaun Spencer. The ad photo was taken on the table top of the greyhound stadium track. Bike looks an amazing rare find.

You wouldnt by anychance have that image in a mag?

AllAzusacroozer · « **Reply #15 on:** August 17, 2011, 11:52 AM »

sorry no, i dont have any of the old magazines left, i did see a scan with the advert in somewhere online recently though. Will be from around 83 i reckon and in BMX Action Bike. I think Shaun has a Yellow raceshirt with rapido written accross it and a black full face (very motorbike like) helmet, Nolan i think? I'm sure someone on here will be able to find it. As i remember, he got to keep the helmet as payment for the advert. TBH it may well of been my dad that took the photo as he took thousands for the club over the years.

Peter J · « **Reply #16 on:** August 17, 2011, 12:52 PM »

Quote from: Andy68 on August 16, 2011, 10:20 PM

Quote from: AKGOFF on August 16, 2011, 10:10 PM
Knockout deal just for those Ambrosio Rims.

Wot are they fetching nowadays??

The guy's in the US go mad for these and I've seen them go for same money as Araya's and I've also seen quite a few sets go for daft money

Moza · « **Reply #17 on:** August 17, 2011, 08:01 PM »

Someone has started you buying bikes lol

GT world · « **Reply #18 on:** August 17, 2011, 08:51 PM »

Quote from: Moza on August 17, 2011, 08:01 PM

Someone has started you buying bikes lol

Yes you have cost me a fortune and ive only been back to the scene for a couple of months

Still need more...more ...more

meticulous · « **Reply #19 on:** August 24, 2011, 06:59 PM »

the series one rs turbo boys are buying up all our bikes.....

thats a dam one in a million find there neil, frikin awesome....

bof · « **Reply #20 on:** August 24, 2011, 08:10 PM »

I remember a couple of years ago there was a motorcycle shop in yorkshire had about 8 of these in there basement ( I think it was padgetts ) they where on ebay . £49

GT world · « **Reply #21 on:** August 24, 2011, 08:10 PM »

Quote from: meticulous on August 24, 2011, 06:59 PM

the series one rs turbo boys are buying up all our bikes.....

thats a dam one in a million find there neil, frikin awesome....

Cheers for the comments sam

...It looks a treat now i have cleaned the dust of the bits and bobs.The cables looked grubby as seen in the pic but a light mr muscle brought the colour back.
When we get a decent day ill take a few decent hi res shots and pop them up for all to see...

And as for buying up all the bikes...I bloody would if i could

Neil

GT world · « **Reply #22 on:** August 24, 2011, 08:29 PM »

Quote from: bof on August 24, 2011, 08:10 PM

I remember a couple of years ago there was a motorcycle shop in yorkshire had about 8 of these in there basement ( I think it was padgetts ) they where on ebay . £49

Hmmmm thats sounds like the same basement this came from only a matter of weeks ago.

The bike was found in the stock room of the ebay sellers fathers motorbike shop if that makes any sense

I was told it had been hidden away there for many years.That was his words

Anyway cheers for the info on the shop

Mattdub · « **Reply #23 on:** August 25, 2011, 08:33 AM »

Super cool find

Tefore · « **Reply #24 on:** August 27, 2011, 02:38 PM »

shit the bed.. that is real cool would love that

Author Topic: 82 Rapido Black Shadow BNIB....A Few Fresh Images (Read 23952 times)

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