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Title: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: Macmania on February 12, 2010, 03:46 PM
As some of you guys know I am a big MT Racing fan after having a Silverfox BITD. This MT Racing "The Fox" is my latest restoration project that I have just finished and managed to get a few pics while the sun came out briefly this afternoon.
It's a 1984 TW Model (white frame and fork) and is quite rare as most Foxes produced were the TA model (chrome).
As you can see from the first photo it was in pretty poor condition when I got hold of it.
Everything is totally original (and factory spec) on the bike except for the headset, bb, and wheel hubs which were all shot beyond repair. The F1 type grips, Viscount Dyna saddle, Cheng Shin tyres and the Wellgo pedals are also factory spec items.

Massive thanks to SBD for the powder, to Paul at Custom Colour for the black bits/rims and to Del who once again has worked wonders with the new Decals - completely indistinguishable from the originals. Thanks guys  :4_17_5:

Hope you enjoy the pics as much as I have enjoyed restoring it  :)

(http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af181/MTracing/DSCN1264.jpg)
(http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af181/MTracing/P1000072.jpg)
(http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af181/MTracing/P1000074.jpg)
(http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af181/MTracing/P1000073.jpg)
(http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af181/MTracing/P1000068.jpg)
(http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af181/MTracing/P1000064.jpg)
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: daz bmx it! on February 12, 2010, 03:48 PM
Top Job! Bud :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: Swivel on February 12, 2010, 03:54 PM
Sweet as mate, looks mint  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: moley on February 12, 2010, 04:02 PM
Nice one!!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: NORTY40 on February 12, 2010, 04:31 PM
Great resto again Nath  :4_17_5:  

Do like the old MT's  :smitten:

Actually seen this in the flesh and the pics ( good as they are  ;) ) don't do it justice , it really is a mint build .
 SBD and Del have worked there magic again ,not that we would expect anything less from that pair  :D   :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: monkian on February 12, 2010, 04:41 PM
Great job man. That is sweet :daumenhoch:
What a transformation :shocked:
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: rollin72 on February 12, 2010, 04:51 PM
top1, nice1, sorted :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: bigfatolly on February 12, 2010, 04:59 PM
cool bike,like it a lot :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: Rodgy1970 on February 12, 2010, 05:18 PM
well nice   :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: bobafett on February 12, 2010, 05:30 PM

Nath, that's lovely mate  ;)

Nice attention to detail - top resto  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: Steve P on February 12, 2010, 06:13 PM
You've done really well there mate ... nice resto  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: currio on February 12, 2010, 06:20 PM
Like what everyone said, you did a great job on the resto there.
It looks really well  :4_17_5:

I remember the Fox's from the mags BITD, but I dont remember ever actually seeing one.
I thought they looked good from the adverts, sort of like Kuwi geometry.
I reckon they would be a smooth ride.
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: spleen1970 on February 12, 2010, 06:47 PM
Nice build that mate where did you get those grips from I'm after some exactly the same ?

Cheers sean
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: slurp on February 12, 2010, 06:48 PM
Thats a top build mate.


Clean and fresh.
 

:daumenhoch:

Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: Macmania on February 12, 2010, 07:24 PM
Nice build that mate where did you get those grips from I'm after some exactly the same ?

Cheers sean

Grips were bought off ebay uk  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: Bigplinky on February 12, 2010, 07:27 PM
Really good job that looks like it's straight from BITD  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: soggy on February 12, 2010, 08:43 PM
Is this the one that was up on the bay late last year? maybe i should have bid more if it was. :)
Top build. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: DIRTBIKER250F on February 12, 2010, 08:46 PM
I love the MT FOX rebuilds, there is something council Diamond back about them. Joff get a pic of yours up......really nice build mate  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: Macmania on February 12, 2010, 09:06 PM
Is this the one that was up on the bay late last year? maybe i should have bid more if it was. :)
Top build. :daumenhoch:

Yep.....sure was around September last year  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: Macmania on February 12, 2010, 09:09 PM
I love the MT FOX rebuilds, there is something council Diamond back about them. Joff get a pic of yours up......really nice build mate  :daumenhoch:

Keep an eye out for my Superfox build next week  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: DY85262 on February 12, 2010, 09:18 PM
Very nice

surely one challenge for the MT would be the Chris Hoy replica.
Lovely build that  :) :) :) Well done :)

(C.J.)
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: Macmania on February 12, 2010, 09:22 PM
Very nice

surely one challenge for the MT would be the Chris Hoy replica.
Lovely build that  :) :) :) Well done :)

(C.J.)

Yeah......if I new what it looked like  ???
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: jackel on February 12, 2010, 09:23 PM
that looks so sweet :)
had a silverfox bitd and just sold my silverfox frame and forks
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: DY85262 on February 12, 2010, 09:37 PM
Theres a pic in his biography
I will sort pic for you tomorrow. If no one beats me to it. Its not too good a pic but you can see he has a copy type 2 plate and 1 3/8 rims. Sharp (or other) Bottom bracket boot, Odi Mushrooms, Black seat clamp, probably standard fit. Tech 3 LH, again probably copy DC.
(C.J.)
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: Del on February 12, 2010, 09:43 PM
Nice build Nath, been looking forward to seeing this one done... roll on the next one  ;)
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: MartyC on February 13, 2010, 03:39 AM
Quality, great bikes those  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: Macmania on February 13, 2010, 06:30 PM
Thanks for all the kind comments guys.........makes everything worthwhile  :)

Keep a look out for my restored Superfox in a few days time.
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: oldschoolfool on February 13, 2010, 06:43 PM
likey,likey  8)
sweet as a nut
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: DY85262 on February 14, 2010, 07:22 AM
As promised, though a day late sorry.  :-[

http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae201/DY_85262/PICT8576.jpg (http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae201/DY_85262/PICT8576.jpg)

(C.J.)
Title: Re: MT Racing "The Fox"
Post by: ED209 on February 14, 2010, 06:55 PM
oh yes - this is what I'd love to find down a car boot one day... then make it shine.

nice work from Dan... again!

lovely bike  :angel:
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