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Title: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 22, 2010, 06:58 AM
when i was a kid my 1st bike was a raleigh GS burner  """ thats all my parents could afford """ . but i longed for a bmx with skyways on so they said next year i could have one . so for a year i had to pass our local bmx shop called  "ritchies" and only drool over this bike  . so to me i think its the most iconic bike of the 80,s even my nana knows what a tuff burner is 


its in a bit of a mess at the minute 



(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110958.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110952.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110953.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110962.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110964.jpg)


(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110960.jpg)
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: martylaa on February 22, 2010, 07:08 AM
he's back........
neil home this week i'll give ya a ring
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: Moose on February 22, 2010, 07:36 AM
Nice wheels....
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: pickle on February 22, 2010, 08:00 AM
can't see the piccies at work, but always loved the old MKI Tuff burner  :daumenhoch:

and funny enough i had a Burner GS as well  :daumenhoch:  from freemans catalogue  :LolLolLolLol:

was tyhe only BMX i ever owned BITD and i loved the damn thing!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: Munnyella on February 22, 2010, 08:11 AM
We all know that'll look like a spanker in a week or two!!

Only frame I ever broke was a mark 1 burner!! do you reckon they'd still honour the guarantee? (was it lifetime or just 25 years?)

I will be watching with interest!!

Mark M
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: dordymush on February 22, 2010, 11:43 AM
i must admit that as much as i love seeing rippers T/A's and the likes.the tuff burner to me also was the bike i always wanted as a lad. i think it was the colours on thing made it stand out a mile.
look foward to seeing it finished.
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: pickle on February 22, 2010, 11:46 AM
to right Dave, the blue and yellow just looked great!  my mates had em and i loved the look of em  :smitten:

still bloody awful to ride though!  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: monkian on February 22, 2010, 12:02 PM
No doubt a British icon.
In my village BITD you couldn't look out the window without seeing one or two of these ;D
Good to have you back man. It's like you never went away :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: MaD-RoK on February 22, 2010, 12:21 PM
Gotta  :smitten: a Burner.  :Great_Britain: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: Jt on February 22, 2010, 12:30 PM
my first bmx.

Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: phantom photon on February 22, 2010, 01:27 PM
Got to agree with you, certainly in the UK anyway  :daumenhoch:

Even the guys here at work who know feck all about bikes know what a Raleigh Tuff Burner is and what it looks like  :LolLolLolLol:

It was the first BMX I can remember really wanting (got an Ammaco Team Special from my parents instead  ::) ) hence why I built my own version a couple of years ago.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ff15/phantom-photon/Bikes/RTB1.jpg)
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: torkertony on February 22, 2010, 02:27 PM
my first bmx.



Yep, mine too.  I loved my old Burner... wish I still had her...  :smitten:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: PK6061 on February 22, 2010, 07:16 PM
never had one never want one but am sure its going to look mint by next week
          go for it bud  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: meticulous on February 22, 2010, 07:50 PM
my first bmx.



Yep, mine too.  I loved my old Burner... wish I still had her...  :smitten:

 :LolLolLolLol:

your humour is so dry.... i nearly fell for that....     ;D
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: Rombloke on February 22, 2010, 09:11 PM
what year did the mk1 tuff burner get released.

Dave
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: winnit93 on February 22, 2010, 09:18 PM
i must admit that as much as i love seeing rippers T/A's and the likes.the tuff burner to me also was the bike i always wanted as a lad. i think it was the colours on thing made it stand out a mile.
look foward to seeing it finished.

you loosing the plot dave first puch now raleigh .......LOL
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 23, 2010, 06:04 AM
what year did the mk1 tuff burner get released.

Dave


i think it was 83  i have asked dave  beard to send me some info  LAST WEEK   :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 23, 2010, 06:12 AM
started the task last night . stripped the brakes see if i can do anything with them as they are well used , AND IF ANY ONE CAN HELP I NEED A END CAP OFF A WEINMANN CALIPER JUST LIKE IN THE PICTURE  PLEASE

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110966.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110968.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110967.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110969.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110970.jpg)
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: torkertony on February 23, 2010, 11:38 AM
my first bmx.



Yep, mine too.  I loved my old Burner... wish I still had her...  :smitten:

 :LolLolLolLol:

your humour is so dry.... i nearly fell for that....     ;D

Its the truth!!  If I had a scanner I'd be posting a pic on here of me with my pride and joy!!  Man I loved that bike.
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: Bigplinky on February 23, 2010, 06:07 PM
The Mk1 came out in 82 (got my Ultra that year) go for it Neil make it nice again  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: beard1973 on February 23, 2010, 06:29 PM
The iconic Mk1 TUFF Burner  :Great_Britain:

Okay Neil... here's some spec stuff for you.

Released in 1982.

This is the brochure picture from the 1983 Raleigh Action Bikes Brochure.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/Mk1-Tuff-82a.jpg)

(Take no notice of the chainring on this one, I have never seen ONE example fitted with this type, it is thought they were used for Brochure photo's ONLY!, Raleigh tended to do that alot..).
Remember Raleigh were late into the BMX scene and these initial models in 82' were rushed onto the market place... a fact that was clear in both Frame Design & Build  :buck2:

This is the brochure picture from the early 83 Brochure...

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/Mk1-Tuff-83a.jpg)

This is the spec you need to be following. (text taken from Brochure)

Frame: HIGH TENSILE / TIG WELDED / FLAME RED OR BLAZE BLUE
Forks: HIGH TENSILE / TIG WELDED / MATT BLACK
Bars: HIGH TENSILE / V-BAR / MATT BLACK
Stem: SAKAE ALLOY / 4 BOLT BLACK
Headset: CHROME-STEEL BALL BEARINGS
Brakeset: ALL ALLOY / GOLD OR BLUE
Grips: BLACK FOAM GRIP & COLOURED CARTRIDGE / YELLOW OR BLUE
Saddle: RALEIGH-MX WITH SAFETY CLIP / RED OR BLUE
Seat Pin: HIGH TENSILE CHROME PLATED
Pedals: BLACK RAT-TRAP / STRENGTHENED AXLES
Crank: ONE-PIECE CRANK / HEAT TREATED / CHROME PLATED
Chainwheel: 40T HIGH TENSILE STEEL WITH DISC CHROME PLATED
Bottom Bracket: CHROME STEEL BALL BEARINGS
Chain: 88L X 1/2” X 1/8” / GOLD OR BLACK
Sprocket: 16T FREEWHEEL
Wheels: YELLOW SKYWAY TUFF II WHEELS
Tyres: 2.125 FRONT / 1.75 REAR / SNAKEBELLY GUMWALL / YELLOW OR BLUE
Padset: 3 PADS / BLACK PRINT ON YELLOW VINYL
Weight: 14.3KG (31.5LB)

The early examples came with a Coaster Brake Tab welded on the rear chain stay
The catalogue stated that a  RED Tuff Burner was part of the Burner line-up but very few examples exist, and it is thought that these may have been put together by Raleigh dealers.

The Mk1 Tough/Tuff was renamed the Mag Burner when it lost its Skyway Tuff II’s in place of Simplex 7 spoke Mag Wheels.

Image from the late 1983 brochure... Mk1 Mag Burner.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab65/burnerworld5/Mk1-Mag-83b.jpg)
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: Moose on February 23, 2010, 06:34 PM
Them tuff wheels are sweet  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 23, 2010, 06:43 PM
thanks dave thats great totaly what i wanted cheers mate . all i am missin now is a stem pad  :'(. got 3 upgrades going on it so not exact factory spec but nice parts


1          izumi blck chain    new in packet
2          oakley F1 yellow and blue grips  used but mint
3          blue comp 3 tyres


hope it turns out ok
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on February 23, 2010, 09:43 PM



GAY
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 24, 2010, 06:56 AM



GAY



petey  shall i build you one for mk mate i think you would look lovely on burner  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: Mattdub on February 24, 2010, 09:36 AM



GAY



petey  shall i build you one for mk mate i think you would look lovely on burner  :-* :-* :-*

He'd love that Neil , he'd be all  :smitten: with ya  ;)
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 25, 2010, 03:55 PM
got some new parts through the door 



new  rat traps

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110972.jpg)


new raleigh burner brake cables

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110971.jpg)


new fork end caps

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110973.jpg)



new raleigh seat clamp nut
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110974.jpg)
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: Daletsunami on February 25, 2010, 10:20 PM
Keep them pics coming mate, looks like it's coming along nicely  8)
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 27, 2010, 08:46 AM
more brand new gear  ...... nos mx seat still with the plastic underneath   :idiot2: where has this been

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110975.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110976.jpg)


and a brand new rear fleccie . got to have a reflector on a burner

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110977.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110978.jpg)
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on February 27, 2010, 08:51 AM


why you not doing bmx bikes no more neil
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 27, 2010, 08:56 AM


why you not doing bmx bikes no more neil


petey petey petey  , when this tuff burner is done mate i will get some nice pictures of it and blow 1 up to A3 size frame it and send you it to hang on your wall , we all know you have a burning desire to own a raleigh burner again x x x
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: sweetbeats on February 27, 2010, 09:15 AM
My first bike as well...remember sitting on it in fenwicks in newcastle and drooling  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 27, 2010, 09:49 AM
My first bike as well...remember sitting on it in fenwicks in newcastle and drooling  :daumenhoch:



fellow geordie   yeahhh     down in hebburn there was a bike shop called ritchies thats where we got mine from . you must be posh getting it from fenwicks   :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: WARDY on February 27, 2010, 10:05 AM
he is posh , lives in brum now , ya see him walking round with a crown on and birds throwing down rose petals for him to walk on
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 27, 2010, 10:14 AM
right have another go at dying tuffs as i got my bum smacked big style for painting them , so hear they are with the dye / salt and scotchbrite and bleach .

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110979.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110980.jpg)


BOILING WATER and 1 bottle of bleach and very thick nitrile gloves good scrub and washed down with cold water

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110981.jpg)


and then more boiling water 3 kg of salt and that rit dye golden yellow and leave for 32 weeks
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110982.jpg)



just been caught by alex ....NOT HAPPY USING THE NEW BATH TO PUT WHEELS IN        women never understand
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: Robbo on February 27, 2010, 10:40 AM

just been caught by alex ....NOT HAPPY USING THE NEW BATH TO PUT WHEELS IN        women never understand

LMAO, as soon as I saw the first bath pictures I thought your Missus is gonna freak!!!! ;D ;D :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: ozone on February 27, 2010, 11:15 AM

just been caught by alex ....NOT HAPPY USING THE NEW BATH TO PUT WHEELS IN        women never understand

LMAO, as soon as I saw the first bath pictures I thought your Missus is gonna freak!!!! ;D ;D :daumenhoch:

LOL.  Most Geordies keep their coal in the bath so having a set of wheels sat in there for a few days should be no biggie... :D

Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 27, 2010, 12:27 PM

just been caught by alex ....NOT HAPPY USING THE NEW BATH TO PUT WHEELS IN        women never understand

LMAO, as soon as I saw the first bath pictures I thought your Missus is gonna freak!!!! ;D ;D :daumenhoch:

LOL.  Most Geordies keep their coal in the bath so having a set of wheels sat in there for a few days should be no biggie... :D




we dont keep our coal there now we just let the wippet sleep in the bath and we keep it warm with all our cloth caps and by the way the dog lives on peas pudding and warm shandy as we both know the dog is a fooking puff for drinking warm shandy   "can you send some more up again "      !!!!!!!!  ozone!!!!!!!
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: dordymush on February 27, 2010, 01:08 PM
im looking more foward to seeing this one done than the ghp.
no matter what anybody says the bikes were on most kids wish list when they first come out.
i'd love one myself
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: Deano on February 27, 2010, 03:26 PM
Neil i agree with you its the 1st bmx i remember staring at when i wishing i was tall/old enough to ride, great to see you keeping your hand in the scene too :daumenhoch:

This will no doubt be a belter real soon by the pics your cracking on fast.

Why did you not keep your old tub in the yard for said diy job ;D  Id have sever head injuries if i tried that :LolLolLolLol:

Hope you get them levers sorted btw they dont look too badly grinded.
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: PK6061 on February 27, 2010, 03:56 PM
cant wait to see the new eddie fiola bath tub  :4_17_5:should be your
best one yet bud  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: pickle on February 27, 2010, 04:04 PM
The first thing i thought when i saw the plastic bath full of hot water and dye was you.ll end up with a yellow and white bath tub!  :LolLolLolLol:

i take it placcy baths can't take dye then?!?
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: monkian on February 27, 2010, 04:10 PM
If that tub takes on some of the dye, everytime you run a bath it'll look like someone's taken a wizz in it ;D
Never mind getting in trouble for painting Tuff's, you might have to paint that tub ;D

You're build threads are just like The Fall, 'Alway different. Always the same'. Top entertainment :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 27, 2010, 04:28 PM
OOOHHHH   YES PASIC BATHS AND DYE DONT GO TOGETHER  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
 but so fook the wheels turned out nice 



(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110983.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110984.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110985.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1110987.jpg)
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: Glynnyboy on February 27, 2010, 05:15 PM
They turned out lush Neil. :coolsmiley: Let's have a picy of the bath as well though :)
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: Zippy on February 27, 2010, 05:28 PM
FFS Neil, have yoy dye'd the bath. :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:

Good to see you back by the way.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: moanjam on February 27, 2010, 05:38 PM
dear me its amazing the amount of burner boys that are "coming out"  :coolsmiley: i have to keep checking the top of the page for RADBMX , keep thinkin i'm on B*****world :crazy2:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: monkian on February 27, 2010, 06:10 PM
I know, I know but come on, I was only 12/13 ;D
Man I loved this bike. Still hope to own one again some day.

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/55/124874683_928017ebe9.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i175/vimto_uk/tap_burner01.jpg)

Sorry about the pics Neil. Nostalgia buzz kicking in :D
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: sweetbeats on February 27, 2010, 06:41 PM
My first bike as well...remember sitting on it in fenwicks in newcastle and drooling  :daumenhoch:



fellow geordie   yeahhh     down in hebburn there was a bike shop called ritchies thats where we got mine from . you must be posh getting it from fenwicks   :LolLolLolLol:

Nah mate me mam had an account at fenwicks £5 a month for a Tuff burner  :LolLolLolLol: think she is still paying off the interest Neil ;D
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: sweetbeats on February 27, 2010, 06:43 PM
I know, I know but come on, I was only 12/13 ;D
Man I loved this bike. Still hope to own one again some day.

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/55/124874683_928017ebe9.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i175/vimto_uk/tap_burner01.jpg)

Sorry about the pics Neil. Nostalgia buzz kicking in :D

Had the exact same zeronine plate me  :4_17_5: Style Man !
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: sweetbeats on February 27, 2010, 06:44 PM
he is posh , lives in brum now , ya see him walking round with a crown on and birds throwing down rose petals for him to walk on

Stop stalking me in my new Kingdom Wardy or I'll set the guards on you :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: moanjam on February 27, 2010, 07:02 PM
My first bike as well...remember sitting on it in fenwicks in newcastle and drooling  :daumenhoch:



fellow geordie   yeahhh     down in hebburn there was a bike shop called ritchies thats where we got mine from . you must be posh getting it from fenwicks   :LolLolLolLol:

Nah mate me mam had an account at fenwicks £5 a month for a Tuff burner  :LolLolLolLol: think she is still paying off the interest Neil ;D
mr beats is that where the well known geordie sayin come from like " if yee dee that i'll show me burner in fenwicks winda"  ;D

love owt like this like me  ;)
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: sweetbeats on February 27, 2010, 07:33 PM

just been caught by alex ....NOT HAPPY USING THE NEW BATH TO PUT WHEELS IN        women never understand

LMAO, as soon as I saw the first bath pictures I thought your Missus is gonna freak!!!! ;D ;D :daumenhoch:

LOL.  Most Geordies keep their coal in the bath so having a set of wheels sat in there for a few days should be no biggie... :D



 :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: sweetbeats on February 27, 2010, 07:37 PM
 :LolLolLolLol:
My first bike as well...remember sitting on it in fenwicks in newcastle and drooling  :daumenhoch:



fellow geordie   yeahhh     down in hebburn there was a bike shop called ritchies thats where we got mine from . you must be posh getting it from fenwicks   :LolLolLolLol:

Nah mate me mam had an account at fenwicks £5 a month for a Tuff burner  :LolLolLolLol: think she is still paying off the interest Neil ;D
mr beats is that where the well known geordie sayin come from like " if yee dee that i'll show me burner in fenwicks winda"  ;D

love owt like this like me  ;)
:LolLolLolLol:
Aye happy days our street was like a raleigh advert on xmas day  :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: neiljonarcus on February 27, 2010, 11:08 PM
I know, I know but come on, I was only 12/13 ;D
Man I loved this bike. Still hope to own one again some day.

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/55/124874683_928017ebe9.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i175/vimto_uk/tap_burner01.jpg)

Sorry about the pics Neil. Nostalgia buzz kicking in :D



dont be sorry i fooking love old burner pics mate




propa council esate bike burners are
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: monkian on February 27, 2010, 11:51 PM
Quote
dont be sorry i fooking love old burner pics mate

propa council esate bike burners are

That's cool :daumenhoch:
You're not wrong though, check out the council estate in the pic ;D
Loved living there as much as the burner TBH. Ah, those were't days.
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: gavking on February 28, 2010, 04:52 PM
I have been following this thread just to see the bath at the end of it!! So howay man Neil lets see a pic of the bath then!!!

I can always remember Fenwicks had a crap bmx  range!!  Now Steeles of gosforth that had some good stuff in stock. I used to work for them and remember us being stuck with a changa and a jmc in the window for a while when the bottom fell out of BMX.    And to think how much those frames are worth now eh!!
Got to say it though those tuffs have come out nice!
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: neiljonarcus on March 01, 2010, 05:51 AM
the bath is now sorted ,,,,,plenty of bleach and a little bit of elbow grease   :buck2: :buck2: :buck2:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: sweetbeats on March 01, 2010, 08:31 AM
I have been following this thread just to see the bath at the end of it!! So howay man Neil lets see a pic of the bath then!!!

I can always remember Fenwicks had a crap bmx  range!!  Now Steeles of gosforth that had some good stuff in stock. I used to work for them and remember us being stuck with a changa and a jmc in the window for a while when the bottom fell out of BMX.    And to think how much those frames are worth now eh!!
Got to say it though those tuffs have come out nice!

Yeah i think fenwicks range was all standard raleigh at the time...later I discovered kawasaki on westgate road and conways south shields... ;)
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: neiljonarcus on March 08, 2010, 05:40 PM
well all done ... tried to keep all the orignal parts but had to get  pedals / seat clamp nut / did black chain / seat / grips/ stem pad / brake cables and tyres ........aghhhh  and them fooking  fiddley head badge rivets  "what a knightmare they are "  but i think it looks a treat

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1120016.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1120017.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1120022.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac262/n2cus/P1120025.jpg)
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Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: tigerbrown on March 08, 2010, 05:52 PM


very nice neil :smitten: :smitten:

and youre right... very iconic :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: stevochb on March 08, 2010, 06:07 PM
Another top job that Neil :daumenhoch: the lads on bw will love that
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: Bigplinky on March 08, 2010, 06:17 PM
Neil get yer sell to the Doc's young'un there's somit rang, yer forgot to polish the Skyway hubs  :LolLolLolLol:

Looks great Neil and yes a definate icon for British BMX  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: neiljonarcus on March 08, 2010, 06:35 PM
Neil get yer sell to the Doc's young'un there's somit rang, yer forgot to polish the Skyway hubs  :LolLolLolLol:

Looks great Neil and yes a definate icon for British BMX  :daumenhoch:


andy spelling like that you will have all the hot shandy drinking puffs wondering what you are on about   :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: meticulous on March 08, 2010, 06:53 PM
I'll give you £600 for it nelly.... >:D
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: Rombloke on March 08, 2010, 06:58 PM
not my cup of tea, but a good resto mate

Dave
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: Rodgy1970 on March 08, 2010, 07:14 PM
great build   :4_17_5:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: dordymush on March 08, 2010, 07:34 PM
lovin that neil.
i want one  8)
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: Muffski on March 08, 2010, 08:33 PM
Another top job again :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: DIRTBIKER250F on March 08, 2010, 08:46 PM
Fantastic Job Neil, perfect looking thing  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: monkian on March 08, 2010, 08:52 PM
Great work Neil :daumenhoch:
Glad the bath turned out alright as well ;D
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: beard1973 on March 08, 2010, 08:56 PM
Tuff look a bit orange to me... could be the light?   :Great_Britain: :4_17_5:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: neiljonarcus on March 08, 2010, 08:58 PM
 :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: hunterdubber on March 08, 2010, 09:00 PM
 :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:

 :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: moanjam on March 08, 2010, 09:01 PM
looks topper with the decals marra  ;)
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: neiljonarcus on March 08, 2010, 09:03 PM
Tuff look a bit orange to me... could be the light?   :Great_Britain: :4_17_5:



they are darker than orignal but i think they look better than before        """"" i they aren,t painted""""     :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:


               hey i cannot win with you dave canna     :2gunsfiring_v1: :2gunsfiring_v1: :2gunsfiring_v1:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: moanjam on March 08, 2010, 09:07 PM
Tuff look a bit orange to me... could be the light?   :Great_Britain: :4_17_5:



they are darker than orignal but i think they look better than before        """"" i they aren,t painted""""     :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:


               hey i cannot win with you dave canna     :2gunsfiring_v1: :2gunsfiring_v1: :2gunsfiring_v1:
no wonder ya self harming these days neil what with everyone having a go at you  :-\
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: neiljonarcus on March 08, 2010, 09:22 PM
dean baby self harm is for winners and hard people  :P :P :P   wanna be in me self harm gang
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: beard1973 on March 08, 2010, 09:46 PM
Of course you can win... I was just making an observation.

I'd rather say 'they look a bit orange' than blow smoke up ya a$$ and say 'that looks factory fresh Mr.Neil'....  :daumenhoch:

Super quick turnaround on a British BMX Icon....  :Great_Britain: :4_17_5: :Great_Britain:

Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: neiljonarcus on March 08, 2010, 09:48 PM
 :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:    dave was only kiddin mate you know me to well now ,skin like tree climbers feet .......  what next to do
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: rollin72 on March 08, 2010, 10:01 PM
nice1 :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: dan-dare on March 08, 2010, 10:05 PM
nice job dude. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: magna13 on March 08, 2010, 10:44 PM
Top job as usual Neil, big fan of your resto's and to do a bike i adore is the cherry on top :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx
Post by: Spen69 on March 08, 2010, 11:13 PM
OOOHHHH   YES PASIC BATHS AND DYE DONT GO TOGETHER  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
 but so fook the wheels turned out nice

Fook me, i've just pissed myself reading this Neil :LolLolLolLol:

Self-harming fan club and dyed plastic baths - your missus has a lot to put up with :shocked: :2funny:

As ever mate, the bike is great and whilst all I wanted for christmas was an American Mongoose bike, you cannot deny the Tuff Burner is indeed an icon of our youth -
Top draw bud - looking forward to seeing you and the NE boyz at MK again bud :daumenhoch:

Spen
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: suts89 on March 09, 2010, 06:13 AM
Thats lush that like :4_17_5:

Brings back some memories. :smitten:

Me two cousins banging on the door one Christmas morning, both of them were riding that exact same bike. :smitten: :smitten:

Then searching through Shields cemetery for a freshly dug grave so we could knick the big wooden cover from it to make a ramp with. ;D

Things were easy BITD  ::)
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: Mattdub on March 09, 2010, 08:13 AM
Good job done Neil  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: torkertony on March 09, 2010, 01:01 PM
Top job as ever mate  :smitten:  :smitten:  :smitten:  :smitten:  :smitten:  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: Daletsunami on March 09, 2010, 03:58 PM
Nice build mate  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: pickle on March 09, 2010, 06:11 PM
liking that Neil  :daumenhoch:  but F1's on a Burner??  surely Landar copies to keep it real  ;)  ;D

always loved the original Tuff Burner  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: Zippy on March 10, 2010, 12:52 PM
That looks awesome Neil.  :smitten:

You can't beat a Burner at the end of the day can you, after all that's all most of us ever got to ride back when we were young.
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on March 10, 2010, 06:05 PM



LMFAO......NEIL.........YOU BUILT A BURNER MAN  ;D   ...... DID YOU NOT NOTICE AT ANY POINT  ???
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: Rombloke on March 10, 2010, 07:00 PM
You can't beat a Burner at the end of the day can you

i beg to differ
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: hunterdubber on March 10, 2010, 07:57 PM
You can't beat a Burner at the end of the day can you

i beg to differ

Yeah , I beat a  Burner at Leeds this Sunday too  :D ask beard  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: NORTY40 on March 10, 2010, 08:31 PM
Not been on this thread for a while ...........

Got to the pics of the wheels and stuff next to the bath and thought , he ain't going to stick them in the bath is he  ???

He fookin is  :D   PMSL   ;D

and when the dye went in   :shocked:  :D    :LolLolLolLol:

Quality Neil , you had a thread up about 'wet patches' earlier ........................... well that's a wet patch moment   :D


Nice resto on the bike  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: TO ME ! the most iconic bmx "FINISHED"
Post by: neiljonarcus on March 10, 2010, 08:35 PM
You can't beat a Burner at the end of the day can you

i beg to differ

Yeah , I beat a  Burner at Leeds this Sunday too  :D ask beard  :daumenhoch:



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