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1985 GJS Freestyler
dancetothedrummersbeat:
Sorry for the delay in updating the thread, but here it is. The build had stalled for a few reasons: I was originally set on fitting pink grips. I managed to get hold of some A'ME Tri's, but when I fitted them they just didn't look right. I had black Tri's, but the condition of them just wasn't good enough. I really wanted to fit something a bit more special. There was only one other option - Oakley B-2's. I had already pair on my VDC, but was determined not to take parts from it to benefit this build. I managed to get this NOS pair on Australian ebay.
Luckily the seller shipped them super quick, and fortunately they were only held up due to customs/VAT for a few days. Although NOS, the donuts were missing :'( but luckily I knew someone who had a spare set. Thanks Rick1970 :daumenhoch:
I'd had the stem for a while. It was structurally good, but had been painted green, and needed replacement bolts
I stripped it, and Joff did a supurb bit of light resto to bring it back to it's original state
Another reason for the delay in getting this build finished was having a re-think on the pedals. After speaking to and taking advice from a few rad members, I decided to ditch the pink DX's as they weren't an original colour. I still liked the pink ones and didn't want to strip them, so I went on the search for another pair. In the end I bought 2 pairs. The first ones had been restored (badly), and the pins had worn down slightly on the outer edge. The 2nd pair I bought had been rattle canned in a radberry colour, but apart from that were structurally solid and were in very good condition. I stripped the paint and Mike (Banachek) and myself gave them some very light restoration.
I had a choice of both silver or pink brake cables on this build. My original choice was pink, but then thought silver would be better to avoid any clash with the frame. I built up the bike using the silver cables, but just didn't look right. The front end by the bars was too silver with not enough colour going on. I decided to go back to pink, and it was the right thing to do :)
So after being semi built up for a few weeks, it was touch and go whether i'd get this finished in time for MK, but i'm delighted and relieved that it's done. It's been a real labour of love, and I dread to think how many hours I've agonised over trying to get the colour balance right, despite there only being 3 colours.
Thanks to everyone who has helped with this build, but in particular i'd like to give a massive thanks to: Superbike Dan, Del, Joff and Mike for their advice and sympathetic resto skills on the stem and pedals, Ant for all the hours of discussion over this build and Carl for his advice.
bodamus:
Pure quality :4_17_5: but you forgot one thing some crud plugs for your Oakley grips ;)
oldschoolace:
Stunning that Andy. Can't wait to see it in the flesh :4_17_5:
Andyboy77:
Wow!!! It's just perfect Andy! :4_17_5: I'm out of words! :bow:
chubby:
Fookin absolutely mint Andy explosion "wantit"
You gotta be well chuffed with that bugger :slayer:
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