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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: In2bmx on September 10, 2019, 09:51 AM

Title: Torker 280X
Post by: In2bmx on September 10, 2019, 09:51 AM: So this has happened :)

Torker 280X to build :) It's come along quite quickly as i had the the black parts for the AP that now isn't happening :)
The chrome was too far gone on the AP. Del had it powdered and is doing a Team Pro.

Kinda of a mix as the chrome is flaking on the frame and i found some OG condition Robinson bars lying around . But the frame still has the OG bike shop sticker :smitten: . So for once i can't bring myself to re chrome it . Most of the other parts are NOS .

The yellow bars are Torker bars but i've been told they have had a repair and can't be chromed :-\ . So i'm having them stripped to have a look. TBH i think the Robinson bars go well with the frame.

I'm looking for some nice / mint OG A'me tri's Anyone ? Although the Tange are ok

Updates to follow.

(https://i.ibb.co/fqJmbdV/IMG-3872.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2WJXw30)

(https://i.ibb.co/H4kkrJf/IMG-3874.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6wff4d7)

(https://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/in2signs/IMG_3876.jpg) (https://s580.photobucket.com/user/in2signs/media/IMG_3876.jpg.html)

(https://i.ibb.co/xY2hskt/IMG-3876.jpg) (https://ibb.co/m0RJBjV)

(https://i.ibb.co/SJ7vBXL/IMG-3877.jpg) (https://ibb.co/N7nYK64)

(https://i.ibb.co/zNGNFXV/IMG-3883.jpg) (https://ibb.co/stytCK9)

(https://i.ibb.co/1RqqBcG/IMG-3884.jpg) (https://ibb.co/MPVVKdk)

(https://i.ibb.co/7bb00mC/IMG-3885.jpg) (https://ibb.co/x33rrTL)

(https://i.ibb.co/8xwJyJr/IMG-3896.jpg) (https://ibb.co/X5P9n97)

(https://i.ibb.co/Kqqm8K2/IMG-3943.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PhhtVDc)
Title: Re: Torker 280X
Post by: In2bmx on September 10, 2019, 10:00 AM: The wheels have just arrived :)

(https://i.ibb.co/LvGkLr3/IMG-3945.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hCq7PcS)

(https://i.ibb.co/vHKvvDm/IMG-3946.jpg) (https://ibb.co/s2MJJtQ)

(https://i.ibb.co/J3qCwwp/IMG-3947.jpg) (https://ibb.co/z6FNTT2)
Title: Re: Torker 280X
Post by: nitrohopper on September 10, 2019, 10:11 AM: Awsome would love one of these

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Title: Re: Torker 280X
Post by: SDF on September 10, 2019, 12:28 PM: This is going to look ace. Look forward to seeing the finished item. It reminds me of mine as a kid, it was the same, but with black tuffs. My current Torkers are freestyled up, but seeing your's wip buld has got me thinking.
Title: Re: Torker 280X
Post by: WINI on September 10, 2019, 12:41 PM: I'm liking the look of this, let's have some more pics Carlos. Crack on!
Title: Re: Torker 280X
Post by: dennyking on September 10, 2019, 02:38 PM: Looks awesome Carl - love a Torker. Deffo right decision on the chrome. Looks good on the photos to me :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Torker 280X
Post by: In2bmx on September 11, 2019, 08:31 AM: Stripped it back down last night and gave it a good polish . The bars with OG Robinson logo came up mint :smitten:

Just waiting for the new headset to arrive.

(https://i.ibb.co/vQkYtW4/IMG-3952.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/TB0XNgN/IMG-3953.jpg)
Title: Re: Torker 280X
Post by: Mikku on September 11, 2019, 11:40 PM: Looking great! Always wanted one of these bitd. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Torker 280X
Post by: In2bmx on September 19, 2019, 08:31 AM: Finished :)

OG chrome F&F with OG shop decal
Robinson Bars OG chrome & decal
Grips Tange
Nos Suntour stem
Mint Tange 125 headset
Nos MK1000 Tech 3 lever DC cable
Nos Suginio 175 cranks
Nos , Suginio 44t chainring, bolts and spider DID chain .
Nos Shimano SX
Araya 7x , Suzue sealed hubs
Nos Tioga comp 3’s
Nos OG torker pads

(https://i.ibb.co/MBF6zG9/IMG-3997.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/5hVg0Jw/IMG-3998.jpg)
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(https://i.ibb.co/BCdjtKx/IMG-4005.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/2YM31bp/IMG-4008.jpg)
Title: Re: Torker 280X
Post by: therock on September 19, 2019, 10:04 AM: Stunning build pal . If I'm correct this was for sale on Facebook market place a couple of weeks ago. Wasn't on long you must have bear me to it by a few minutes. I need those bars :fart:
Title: Re: Torker 280X
Post by: bobafett on September 19, 2019, 10:35 PM: Carlos in OG finish scandal ! :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

I'm proud of you son :-* :2funny: :LolLolLolLol:

Can't see the finished pics though me old mucker... just the parts run down with no pics in yer last post :-\

Oh... PS..... get yerself a bloody tool box...... fookin Quality Street tin :2funny: :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Torker 280X
Post by: bobafett on September 20, 2019, 12:27 AM: Quote from: bobafett on September 19, 2019, 10:35 PM

Can't see the finished pics though me old mucker... just the parts run down with no pics in yer last post :-\

Scratch that - they're showing up now - sexy build as always my mate :smitten:

I see our decade-long argument about which way round the bar pad should be rages on :idiot2: :2funny: :LolLolLolLol:

When are you gonna get yer arse to the Goose Loft anyway ? :whistle:
Title: Re: Torker 280X
Post by: In2bmx on September 20, 2019, 08:09 AM: Quote from: bobafett on September 20, 2019, 12:27 AM
Quote from: bobafett on September 19, 2019, 10:35 PM

Can't see the finished pics though me old mucker... just the parts run down with no pics in yer last post :-\

Scratch that - they're showing up now - sexy build as always my mate :smitten:

I see our decade-long argument about which way round the bar pad should be rages on :idiot2: :2funny: :LolLolLolLol:

When are you gonna get yer arse to the Goose Loft anyway ? :whistle:
Bobafett :) Hows it going mate ? I'll speak to joffy and come down the goose loft soon . You have a Robinson of mine :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Torker 280X
Post by: In2bmx on September 20, 2019, 08:18 AM: Pics should be working now . fooking Photobucket :tickedoff: :knuppel2:
Title: Re: Torker 280X
Post by: bobafett on September 20, 2019, 12:22 PM: Quote from: in2bmx on September 20, 2019, 08:09 AM
You have a Robinson of mine

I have no idea what you are talking about :whistle:

:LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Torker 280X
Post by: region11 on September 24, 2019, 03:55 PM: Loving the 280 and 280x Torkers :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Torker 280X
Post by: monkian on September 24, 2019, 04:14 PM: Real nice that Carl
Title: Re: Torker 280X
Post by: Taipan on September 25, 2019, 09:02 AM: Awesome build! Torker screams os bmx :daumenhoch: saw very few as a kid but the twin top tube Torker was always a bike i lusted after,thats a cracker!! "wantit"
Title: Re: Torker 280X
Post by: BMX1973 on September 26, 2019, 07:51 PM: Stunning that :4_17_5: