Author Topic: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone (Read 3245 times)

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.

oldschoolace · « **Reply #1 on:** April 02, 2016, 01:55 PM »

Put simply, aceballs

factory pilot · « **Reply #2 on:** April 02, 2016, 02:12 PM »

This is mega Terry... Love it!

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #3 on:** April 02, 2016, 02:48 PM »

A great find, especially after all those years. I love these type of stories

gary4130 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 02, 2016, 03:11 PM »

nice selection of parts on it already Terry.
dib dobs on the levers if you split

vestanpance · « **Reply #5 on:** April 02, 2016, 03:14 PM »

I like that, what's the plan, restore or ride it?

doctor-46 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 02, 2016, 03:16 PM »

Love it!
I love an airzone and love that you know the history of it!

wildon · « **Reply #7 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.

griff · « **Reply #8 on:** April 02, 2016, 05:45 PM »

That's ace Terry

bigfatolly · « **Reply #9 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....

BMX1973 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 02, 2016, 07:50 PM »

Cool story

deeman · « **Reply #11 on:** April 02, 2016, 08:32 PM »

Nice Terry, love the history

chubby · « **Reply #12 on:** April 02, 2016, 10:03 PM »

Begging to be built up, flakey decals n all Terry

wildon · « **Reply #13 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

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

chubby · « **Reply #14 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

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 👍👍

Too many lovely survivor Vinny's have been lost bud

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wildon · « **Reply #15 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

chubby · « **Reply #16 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

Get what you're saying Terry, suppose " as found" condition describes it better

deeman · « **Reply #17 on:** April 03, 2016, 12:24 PM »

Just spotted the 'Space' seat post

newlovetattoos · « **Reply #18 on:** April 03, 2016, 12:38 PM »

Thats quality mate! Must be a great feeling!

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #19 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

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

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

wildon · « **Reply #20 on:** April 03, 2016, 01:00 PM »

Quote from: deeman on April 03, 2016, 12:24 PM

Just spotted the 'Space' seat post

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

wildon · « **Reply #21 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

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

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!

deeman · « **Reply #22 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

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...

wildon · « **Reply #23 on:** April 03, 2016, 02:58 PM »

Looks like it was just a decal

deeman · « **Reply #24 on:** April 03, 2016, 03:16 PM »

Damn! that's a shame! Still, looks rad anyway. I must admit I did the same bitd!

Author Topic: Another saved from the scrap heap - Vincent Airzone (Read 3245 times)

griff