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OP Scoots Mon, 22 May 2006 19:23:33 +0000 details Moderatore Dedicato GTS250 Gilera Runner SP180 Joined: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 19:36:52 +0000 Posts: 5209 Location: Kent,England
OP Scoots Moderatore Dedicato GTS250 Gilera Runner SP180 Joined: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 19:36:52 +0000 Posts: 5209 Location: Kent,England	Mon, 22 May 2006 19:23:33 +0000 quote Snapped yesterday at the Essex Custom Show,UK..

Bryce-O-Rama Mon, 22 May 2006 23:34:48 +0000 details Ossessionato Peugeot Looxor Joined: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 15:31:13 +0000 Posts: 3220 Location: KCMO
Bryce-O-Rama Ossessionato Peugeot Looxor Joined: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 15:31:13 +0000 Posts: 3220 Location: KCMO	Mon, 22 May 2006 23:34:48 +0000 quote That's just bizarre. I only partially "got" scooter murals. I really don't get this one at all. I've got to say that it is pretty fascinating though.

OP Scoots Tue, 23 May 2006 07:18:27 +0000 details Moderatore Dedicato GTS250 Gilera Runner SP180 Joined: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 19:36:52 +0000 Posts: 5209 Location: Kent,England
OP Scoots Moderatore Dedicato GTS250 Gilera Runner SP180 Joined: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 19:36:52 +0000 Posts: 5209 Location: Kent,England	Tue, 23 May 2006 07:18:27 +0000 quote The whole bike's based around a huge gold bullion robbery over here,the largest ever in the UK.There's a train of thought that EVERYONE who's wearing gold jewellry in the UK is wearing part of the "proceeds"... I suppose that if you're going to go to town on murals like this,it's very hard to think of something that's not already been done..

crackhead Wed, 24 May 2006 01:56:25 +0000 details Ossessionato Aprilia Sportcity Cube 250ie, Stella 2T Joined: Wed, 09 Nov 2005 16:37:52 +0000 Posts: 3186 Location: Asheville, NC, US
crackhead Ossessionato Aprilia Sportcity Cube 250ie, Stella 2T Joined: Wed, 09 Nov 2005 16:37:52 +0000 Posts: 3186 Location: Asheville, NC, US	Wed, 24 May 2006 01:56:25 +0000 quote Will someone enlighten those of us who are totally in the dark? Very Victorian-looking scooter, if there is such a thing.....

OP Scoots Wed, 24 May 2006 08:17:55 +0000 details Moderatore Dedicato GTS250 Gilera Runner SP180 Joined: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 19:36:52 +0000 Posts: 5209 Location: Kent,England
OP Scoots Moderatore Dedicato GTS250 Gilera Runner SP180 Joined: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 19:36:52 +0000 Posts: 5209 Location: Kent,England	Wed, 24 May 2006 08:17:55 +0000 quote Dunno what you mean Seth.. Enlighten ME!!

Nukie Wed, 24 May 2006 16:55:05 +0000 details Addicted GTS250 "Atomic Blast", GT200 Blue and White "Alfie", SQREAM Scooter Club Joined: Sat, 12 Nov 2005 19:35:34 +0000 Posts: 1004 Location: Denver, CO
Nukie Addicted GTS250 "Atomic Blast", GT200 Blue and White "Alfie", SQREAM Scooter Club Joined: Sat, 12 Nov 2005 19:35:34 +0000 Posts: 1004 Location: Denver, CO	Wed, 24 May 2006 16:55:05 +0000 quote Wow! That is amazing. Any other pics of custom scooters from the event? Would love to see em.

crackhead Wed, 24 May 2006 17:58:12 +0000 details Ossessionato Aprilia Sportcity Cube 250ie, Stella 2T Joined: Wed, 09 Nov 2005 16:37:52 +0000 Posts: 3186 Location: Asheville, NC, US
crackhead Ossessionato Aprilia Sportcity Cube 250ie, Stella 2T Joined: Wed, 09 Nov 2005 16:37:52 +0000 Posts: 3186 Location: Asheville, NC, US	Wed, 24 May 2006 17:58:12 +0000 quote Scoots wrote: Dunno what you mean Seth.. Enlighten ME!! Guess I meant the idea/history behind scooter billboards...

OP Scoots Wed, 24 May 2006 18:49:25 +0000 details Moderatore Dedicato GTS250 Gilera Runner SP180 Joined: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 19:36:52 +0000 Posts: 5209 Location: Kent,England
OP Scoots Moderatore Dedicato GTS250 Gilera Runner SP180 Joined: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 19:36:52 +0000 Posts: 5209 Location: Kent,England	Wed, 24 May 2006 18:49:25 +0000 quote Ah,I see...Originally developed after the "mirrors and lights" phase over here..people tuned to murals and fancy paintwork... Here you go then Nukie...

crackhead Wed, 24 May 2006 19:08:49 +0000 details Ossessionato Aprilia Sportcity Cube 250ie, Stella 2T Joined: Wed, 09 Nov 2005 16:37:52 +0000 Posts: 3186 Location: Asheville, NC, US
crackhead Ossessionato Aprilia Sportcity Cube 250ie, Stella 2T Joined: Wed, 09 Nov 2005 16:37:52 +0000 Posts: 3186 Location: Asheville, NC, US	Wed, 24 May 2006 19:08:49 +0000 quote man, the detail is incredible!

OP Scoots Wed, 24 May 2006 19:16:54 +0000 details Moderatore Dedicato GTS250 Gilera Runner SP180 Joined: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 19:36:52 +0000 Posts: 5209 Location: Kent,England
OP Scoots Moderatore Dedicato GTS250 Gilera Runner SP180 Joined: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 19:36:52 +0000 Posts: 5209 Location: Kent,England	Wed, 24 May 2006 19:16:54 +0000 quote Here's the other side panel... And the front... Lots of little details too...the petrol tap is in the shape of Steed's umbrella..

RScott Fri, 26 May 2006 04:17:20 +0000 details Hooked 04 GT200, 58 VNA, 74 Rally 200, 06 Bonneville T100 Joined: Sat, 07 Jan 2006 17:49:05 +0000 Posts: 183 Location: Seattle
RScott Hooked 04 GT200, 58 VNA, 74 Rally 200, 06 Bonneville T100 Joined: Sat, 07 Jan 2006 17:49:05 +0000 Posts: 183 Location: Seattle	Fri, 26 May 2006 04:17:20 +0000 quote Poor things probably never get to go for a ride, and are doomed to be trailered around for eternity...

Velvet Mon, 29 May 2006 15:21:14 +0000 details Hooked Vintage Green GT125 Joined: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 20:51:08 +0000 Posts: 209 Location: Republic of Mancunia - UK
Velvet Hooked Vintage Green GT125 Joined: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 20:51:08 +0000 Posts: 209 Location: Republic of Mancunia - UK	Mon, 29 May 2006 15:21:14 +0000 quote The scooter is called 'Fools Gold' and is featured in this month's Scootering magazine: http://www.scootering.com/ft2.htm

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