Fantic 125 - What ever became of it?

[IT400C]

I had a ride on this Fantic 125 on this weekend in 1983 - the RTCB round of the Condor Pony Express Series at Boonah..  That's me with my YZ125K waiting for the start.

Anyone know what became of this bike?  And who the rider is too for that matter?  We got talking before the start, and he offered me a ride after the event.  He was a NSW rider.

If anyone knows where it is, it's a bike I'd kinda be interested in getting my hands on. 





I have a soft spot for a Euro 125, and I grew up watching "Austrian Enduro" in the Castrol tents at Road Race meetings.  Watching Gualtiero Brissoni throw one of these round in that film left an impression!

I remember it was peaky and had VERY soft suspension.

Smithy's property - now under Lake Wyaralong..   :'(

Thanks, Tony

(PS Noel - found a few more of Dad's negs from back in the day - including these!)

[Hoony]

its a long shot but try Jaydee http://www.jaydeemotorcycles.com.au/ Jeff David used to ride Fantics in Vicco in the 80's. he was sponsored on them and was a big fan. i reckon he may still have 1 or 2 kicking around.

[Rookie#1]

its a long shot but try Jaydee http://www.jaydeemotorcycles.com.au/ Jeff David used to ride Fantics in Vicco in the 80's. he was sponsored on them and was a big fan. i reckon he may still have 1 or 2 kicking around.

If they're in his custody they're not gonna be cheap!!

[IT400C]

its a long shot but try Jaydee http://www.jaydeemotorcycles.com.au/ Jeff David used to ride Fantics in Vicco in the 80's. he was sponsored on them and was a big fan. i reckon he may still have 1 or 2 kicking around.

Is that website still current?  It looks like it hasn't been updated since 2011 (site says "UNDER CONSTRUCTION.....last updated 7/4/11")

Anyone got an email address for Jeff David?

[Davey Crocket]

You just made my day Tony, I cant stop giggling at your photo you big posser you... ....swished back hair....angled position to the camera....what where you thinking?....photo shoot for the Womens Weekly? ...and so skinny....has the missus seen that picture?...I bet Josh said " who's that man daddy?"....funny shit.

[IT400C]

Hair.....    I remember hair.....     :'(

As for the skinny bit...  I vaguely remember being skinny too....  Vaguely...   

It's amazing what a 19 year old's metabolism can do!   

[Rookie#1]

Check this out, just but a new one instead!! 
http://www.bikesales.com.au/bnbis/details/fantic-tz-125-es-2012-13567267?__Ns=p_IsPoa_Int32|0||p_RankSort_Int32|1||p_HasPhotos_Int32|1||p_Make_String|0||p_Model_String|0||p_YearMade_Int32|1||p_PriceSort_Decimal|1||p_PhotoCount_Int32|1&__Nne=15&__Qpb=1&__sid=13F2FFBDB214&__N=1432%20604%201430%201626%201429%201626%201428%204294960717

[firko]

Jeez Tony you look like a male model advertising hair products...........very slick

[IT400C]

Jeez Tony you look like a male model advertising hair products...........very slick

Firko, I think the word you were looking for was looked...

"Jeez Tony you looked like a male model advertising hair products...........very slick "

Past tense, definitely past tense.....    :'( :'( :'(

[evo550]

Yep, no helmet hair there....

[YUMASTEPSIDE]

........anyone notice the harem waiting up on the hill ?....but I suppose the " gay....thorne " on Tony's shirt was a bit confusing??....sorry Tony, just kidding!!   

                                 Roger

[Davey Crocket]

It gets scarier doesn't it, that " girl" would be one of his groupies.......I might have to talk to your dad about that photo....and where are the rest of them"

[TM BILL]

Reminds me of this 

[IT400C]

Thanks guys - it's always a pleasure to provide the forum with a moment's levity..   

Here I was thinking the Fantic would be the topic of discussion - nice to know I trend higher than the Fantic!   

 

[TooFastTim]

Have a look through this thread: http://www.trialscentral.com/forums/topic/31217-fantic-tx-250-help/.