Anybody know anything about Trotsky?

[biking photographer]

Nothing to do with the Labour Party, but I am trying to find out about an airbrush artist named Trotsky. Seems to be nothing on the internet, but apparently reasonably well known 20years ago. The quick snaps don't really do the work justice, as there are metal flakes in the paint in the pupils, and the eyes appear to stare right back when you look at them.

 

[Deleted account 190117001]

Does he do headlamps ?

 

[biking photographer]

Ah ha, I see my posts have a reputation. Well at least you didn't ignore me. Only posted to genuinely find out anything about the guy, but he clearly was not anybody with a reputation. I bought the bike with the intention of respraying in matt black, but when I saw the tank, i changed my plans. Not me at all, but too good to cover up, and as it is a (relatively) cheap bike to enjoy, i am just going to ride it as it is.

 

[jackassdave]

spray it matt grey that tanks awfull

 

[Deleted account 240901001]

A pity you didn't step forward a few weeks ago...I had a full set of tins for that bike in a lovely colour..... would have done a straight swap.....

 

[biking photographer]

spray it matt grey that tanks awfull

Hi Dave,you are right, it is so uncool, which makes it cool in a strange sort of way. As I said I am just going to ride it for a bit before changing anything.

 

[biking photographer]

A pity you didn't step forward a few weeks ago...I had a full set of tins for that bike in a lovely colour..... would have done a straight swap.....

Hi Sister, we all know the sportster is the girl's Harley, so we can be girls together now, flower.

 

[Deleted account 240901001]

Fuck off....

 

[Clifton]

Were it mine I would leave Trotsky but ditch the bars and grips. But of course it isn't mine.

 

[Deleted account 240901001]

I like the bars and grips............

 

[Deleted account 190117001]

I like the bars and grips............

That's because you're an ape, and they are ape hangers.

 

[Deleted account 240901001]

Fair point......

 

[twizzle]

I like the whole thing.. I'd leave it as is!! Good find!

 

[Steptoe]

Nothing to do with the Labour Party, but I am trying to find out about an airbrush artist named Trotsky.

The Stranglers always wanted to know whatever happen to Trotsky.. Perhaps one of them also had a bike with a shite paint job..

 

[jetjock]

The Stranglers always wanted to know whatever happen to Trotsky.. D

He got an ice pick
That made his ears burn

 

[biking photographer]

A kind gentleman by the name of Mark Read just pm'd me. Apparently Trotsky used to advertise in BSH back in the 80's, and worked out of a mill in Halifax. Anybody know any more? Some of you must have seen his stuff in Back Street Heroes? .........and a little bit off subject, why were bike mags better in the 70's, than the bland publications we get now?

 

[Deleted account 230523001]

God how we have travelled backwards in life, it used to be so simple back then.

 

[twizzle]

God how we have travelled backwards in life, it used to be so simple back then.

Too much choice and political correctness!!

 

[Deleted account 240901001]

A kind gentleman by the name of Mark Read just pm'd me. Apparently Trotsky used to advertise in BSH back in the 80's, and worked out of a mill in Halifax. Anybody know any more? Some of you must have seen his stuff in Back Street Heroes? .........?

More than 30 years ago....? Fuck me, I struggle with last week.......

 

[Deleted account 240901001]

I like the whole thing.. I'd leave it as is!! Good find!

So do I....but don't tell the fucker.....