Gemmel Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 From one of the best films ever made http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7747557.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block 18 Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 dont buy it, it was a write off:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 From one of the best films ever made http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7747557.stm IMO,the film was tripe,Mod's were plums along with rudeboys all thst Ska and two tone nonsense,people wearing crombies and Harrington jackets looked like numpties. Scooters=hairdyers on wheels. Norton 650 Commando now thats a bike. Had many a run in with the Mods,and boy would the Mods run. All of the above is slightly tongue in cheek,barring the bit about the Norton. But i really did detest anything Mod,Ska,Two tone,Skinhead related as a nipper. And don't get me started on the shortlived fad that was "Dressers" Oh strewth, i'm old. Rock lives.:smt035:supz: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint in Paradise Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 The Norton quoted above has the wrong cc's. They were 750 not 650 HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 (edited) The Norton quoted above has the wrong cc's. They were 750 not 650 HTH Edited 25 November, 2008 by saint lard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 I was a mod before you was a mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 IMO,the film was tripe,Mod's were plums along with rudeboys all thst Ska and two tone nonsense,people wearing crombies and Harrington jackets looked like numpties. Scooters=hairdyers on wheels. Norton 650 Commando now thats a bike. Had many a run in with the Mods,and boy would the Mods run. All of the above is slightly tongue in cheek,barring the bit about the Norton. But i really did detest anything Mod,Ska,Two tone,Skinhead related as a nipper. And don't get me started on the shortlived fad that was "Dressers" Oh strewth, i'm old. Rock lives.:smt035:supz: I'm sure you are aware that the 'Two-Tone' sort of Ska you mention came about long after the Mods had evolved into skinheads etc. The original Ska was the pre-cursor to Blue Beat and Reggae back in the late 50s / early 60s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 Rockers smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint in Paradise Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 Rockers smell. Like real men mods smell like panseys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 The Norton quoted above has the wrong cc's. They were 750 not 650 HTH http://www.southbayriders.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2466 5th picture down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 I'm sure you are aware that the 'Two-Tone' sort of Ska you mention came about long after the Mods had evolved into skinheads etc. The original Ska was the pre-cursor to Blue Beat and Reggae back in the late 50s / early 60s. I am aware,as i had to live through the drivel whilst at school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 (edited) Rockers smell. They do,mainly of Patchouli oil in my day,used to by it from a Hippy shop in Southsea it was all the rage. Jeez,its gone all posh with Body shop selling and even Givenchy have it in their collection. Edited 25 November, 2008 by saint lard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 (edited) The Norton quoted above has the wrong cc's. They were 750 not 650 HTH Yes, well that will teach Seatbelt to check his facts first. On his side, the Norton Commando was mainly identified as a 750 motorcycle and later as an 850, once Triumph had turned the Bonneville into a 750. Both manufacturers made a mistake in doing so IMO, as the enlarged engines then proceeded to gnaw their own big-ends away. Personally, I thought both parallel twins reached their peaks as 650s. The Triumph engine, most certainly so. As to the Quadrophenia Scooter.. surely the one that would be sought after would be the one on the original album cover. It's a Vespa too, if I'm not mistaken. In that case, maybe the film one should be the sought after one. Edited 25 November, 2008 by St Landrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 Mods are still better. No class,rockers,no class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 Mods are still better. No class,rockers,no class. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint in Paradise Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 :D:D ah but look who posted the class but no class remark :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 :D:D ah but look who posted the class but no class remark :D:D And? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 Mods are still better. No class,rockers,no class. How ironic,quoting "Motorhead" Shut up you talk too loud You don't fit in with the crowd I can't believe you exist I crossed you right off my list Too much too soon Way out of tune [CHORUS:] No Class *5 Ah baby No class No class No class Way out you're way out of line No buddy I can't spare a dime Fade out baby that's right No bark and even less bite Your perfect smile Betrays your lack of style [CHORUS] Too late ya can't catch up now You face the wrong way anyhow I know you ain't got the brain To come in out of the rain Too bad no magic I'm afraid you're merely tragic They appear to have written it in your'e honour;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 They were quoting me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint in Paradise Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 And? You do appear to be a bit different at times :D:D BTW I am not trying to cause offence, I am being jocular Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 I'm misunderstood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 25 November, 2008 Share Posted 25 November, 2008 You do appear to be a bit different at times :D:D BTW I am not trying to cause offence, I am being jocular We have enough racial problems on another thread. Please leave the Scots out of this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopintsnilnil Posted 26 November, 2008 Share Posted 26 November, 2008 The Lambretta used in the film belonged to a lad from Highcliffe (name witheld) who was at Brockenhurst College in the year above me ('76 - what a year!). He had it all tricked out with the mirrors, chrome and whatever, and would often ride it to college. He sold it to the film makers for a small fortune - probably about £50 - which he then spent on fags and Faust at the Rose and Crown. I'm pretty sure they dolled it up even more before writing it off during the course of the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 26 November, 2008 Share Posted 26 November, 2008 Ponty and I are proof that Mods do Rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red&white4life Posted 27 November, 2008 Share Posted 27 November, 2008 After they had finished filming Phil Daniels was asked if he wanted anything as a thank you from the producers, including his Lamby, he said no...... He recounted this story on Soccer AM the other week. And while Stings (the "Ace Face") Vespa looked very nice a lot of purists would only ever be seen on a Lamby (i had a PX about 15 years ago). HTH. Col. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 27 November, 2008 Share Posted 27 November, 2008 (edited) My first ever bike was a Lambretta GP125DL 2-stroke scooter. It was surprisingly quick, extremely economical and ran on an amazing 50:1 petrol/oil mixture. Even in 1975, there was still the Lambretta vs Vespa rivalry. Having ridden both types I can see why Lambrettas are so loved, but for the life of me, I can't see why people have a similar passion for Vespas. EDIT: Found a picture of the model. Mine was the same colour. Saw it still running in Southampton about 5 years ago. Edited 27 November, 2008 by St Landrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouchie's Lawyer Posted 27 November, 2008 Share Posted 27 November, 2008 This was my first bike. It was surprisingly not very quick, however it was extremely economical and ran on an amazing 50:1 Farleys Rusk/Milk mixture. What is a bit wrong though is that when googling 'push trike' with safe search on. This picture came up in the images! :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 27 November, 2008 Share Posted 27 November, 2008 My first ever bike was a Lambretta GP125DL 2-stroke scooter. It was surprisingly quick, extremely economical and ran on an amazing 50:1 petrol/oil mixture. Even in 1975, there was still the Lambretta vs Vespa rivalry. Having ridden both types I can see why Lambrettas are so loved, but for the life of me, I can't see why people have a similar passion for Vespas. EDIT: Found a picture of the model. Mine was the same colour. Saw it still running in Southampton about 5 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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