46 years old and back into BMX!!!!

[Smidsy]

So I was sat minding my own business at a motorsport venue when a guy came past on an 80's Diamond Back. Got me all nostalgic and no sooner was I back home I was on ebay looking at old school BMX (well some of them were despite their titles).

OMG....what has happened. In 1980 I wanted a Mongoose or Redline or Diamond Back (but my dad could not afford that (I know they were only like £250).

Now I need to spend over £1000 

I have since ended up picking up a Skyway Street Styler (86) F&F and a Mongoose Motomag (80) F&F.

Now the search for parts and asking silly questions begins...gulp!!!!!!

[oldschoolace]

Welcome to rad mate 

We have a decent search facility and a pretty extensive tech and resto section plus some really good stickies on stuff like cleaning chrome, dying mag wheels etc 

Don't be affraid to ask though, we have all been there 

[griff]

Welcome to 

[Smidsy]

So this is my 1980 Mongoose frame and forks [ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ]

[Smidsy]

And this is the 1986 Skyway Street Styler F&F [ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ]

[BMX1973]

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Cool frames 

Is the Styler original paint only ever seen them in Pink, White or Green 

[Smidsy]

Skyway paint not original no, but it is as close to the original colour as could be done.

[stevesredvxr]

Skyway paint not original no, but it is as close to the original colour as could be done.

Nice Styler Pal but they never did them in that blue 🤔

[Smidsy]

Skyway paint not original no, but it is as close to the original colour as could be done.

Nice Styler Pal but they never did them in that blue 🤔

My photo makes it look a few shades darker than it is. Is like this one (on the right).

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[oldscool]

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