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What is a "survivor"?

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SaMAlex:
I have just seen this mentioned on another thread but what does "survivor" mean? When does a "survivor" start being a restoration? I thought that a "survivor" was a bike that is in the exact condition that is had been found it, or had got to (see Harris' Haro freestyler). No cleaning, replacing, no making good, or anything. Just as it was ridden first time round. I have nothing against replacing, or improving or even changing it into the bike you always wish you could have had, but would that still be a "survivor"?

kdw712:
i would have thought just as you said  -  in as found condition

but if you fitted some new tyres and tubes to replace the 20 year old perished ones, it to make ridable or just complete
would it still technically be a survivor

i would think fitting old used parts answer is yes a survivor
fitting new unused parts - no restro has began

though its a bit of a fine line aint it  :D

Stodgy:
Yep, just a clean...no parts replacement or resto.

Other than tubes and a chain...

Jazzchimp:
I think it's fair to clean it but has to have bits as it was when you found it - obviously the more original the more points in a show n shine

Bob_Acid:
Yeah, in my nerd-like mind i've always thought it's ok to change rotten tyres and grips but after that it's starting to be a resto :)

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