Member Contributer Kel Posted November 1, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 1, 2016 In doing some research for this years Halloween costume for my son and I, I came across this gem. Thought I saw every episode of BSG but don't remember motorcycles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bryan217 Posted November 1, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 1, 2016 I remember that! BSG had gotten sooo corny by that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted November 1, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted November 1, 2016 Totally agree Bryan. BSG 1980 was so chezzy. My son likes the original so we went as Starbuck and a Cylon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helweg Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 What's the difference at todays bikes - the Harleys still look the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted November 1, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 1, 2016 Lol. I remember watching this and other shows in that era and have to laugh. Back then that bike was the bees knees! I also wouldn't be surprised if Jay Leno has one in his garage. That stretch of road they used was a huge filming spot. Chips used this freeway almost daily (210 Freeway) to film their episodes. If I remember correctly, most of the filming had taken place before it was opened to the public. Eric Estrada had his motorcycle crash while filming coming off one of the off ramps in Sylmar. This freeway became a good way to avoid the traffic on highway 5. Still is to some degree. BTW, don't be fooled you can't get to PCH from there in 5 minutes like they did on TV! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted November 1, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 1, 2016 25 minutes ago, Helweg Denmark said: What's the difference at todays bikes - the Harleys still look the same That's because they essentially are still the same! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted November 1, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted November 1, 2016 At least they're wearing helmets, jackets and boots. The original boots they wore in the original run of shows('77?) were Sidi motocross boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted November 1, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 1, 2016 This was definitely filmed before California initiated the mandatory helmet law. The gaggle of riders they come across was a common sight back then. Although it was optional back then, I always rode with one any time I was on public roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted November 1, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted November 1, 2016 For a tv show with, I'm guessing, a tight budget, the engine and frame covers to simulate something else looked pretty good. Wonder what the base bike is, probably something small. Always liked the look of the front fairing coming back over the triples into the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 1, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 1, 2016 And Hans Muth is still designing stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helweg Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 The Bike used is a Yamaha MX 175 Quote from : https://starcarcentral.wordpress.com/2011/11/15/battlestar-galactica-1980-flying-motorcycles/ "The Model Shop was on such a tight schedule, they were designing, building, and painting the three motorcycles at the same time. Patterns for some parts were being carved in foam while other finished parts were being painted. The model crew was working on a half motorcycle when time ran out and the effects crew simply cut a finished motorcycle in half. Production waits for no one. The base motorcycle was a Yamaha MX 175. It was bought from North Hollywood Yamaha by Richard Bennett in 1979." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted November 1, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted November 1, 2016 Gotta love the internet...great find on the behind the scenes info. Maybe I'll make one for my little "Starbuck". Don't ask how many hours the helmet took to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Woodie Posted November 14, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 14, 2016 I remember that episode. it was once the series had gotten really cheesy. even I in my youthful loyalty to anything SF lost interest. But by then This had come along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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