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Title: My TA finished (for the fourth time)
Post by: dannywhiteley on June 06, 2010, 08:17 AM

Been meaning to do this for ages, and its typical that by the time I do get round to taking photos's I may have to sell it (moving house).  Anyway for now its not, its mine and I want to enjoy it. ;).  Can anyone identify the only part(s) to survive from start to finish?

It started here using mainly the parts that came with it, but cleaned up to a reasonable level.  But I clearly wasnt happy...

(http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/1812/03052008424ff1.jpg)

Phase 2, swapped out a few parts but still wasnt keen...

(http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/2812/17012009060nl5.jpg)

Phase 3 included the switch to black tyres, new crank, brakes, seat etc with the introduction of a few red bits to the party.

(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/7261/dsc06629w.jpg)

Finally I think I am happy.  JC race bars, rejigged crack, straight post, new grips and red DX in place of the blue SX (also binned the blue chain for a silver Izumi...)

(http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/3295/dscf4003n.jpg)
(http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/5233/dscf4002.jpg)
(http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/7440/dscf4001u.jpg)
(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/9315/dscf3998k.jpg)
(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/1948/dscf3997.jpg)
(http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/6341/dscf3996.jpg)
(http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/7821/dscf3995o.jpg)
(http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/320/dscf3994s.jpg)
(http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/8035/dscf3993.jpg)
(http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/993/dscf3991g.jpg)
(http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/4528/dscf3990.jpg)
(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/808/dscf3988y.jpg)
(http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/650/dscf3986p.jpg)
(http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/2738/dscf3981.jpg)
(http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/6305/dscf3978c.jpg)

The extremely eagle eyed amongst you may notice the frame/forks changed before its last incarnation.  I sold the original Jap made (curved bridge) frame to Macmania and replaced it with a US made (straight bridge).  Just something about it being US made appealed more.

Hope you like...

Title: Re: My TA finished (for the forth time)
Post by: markyp on June 06, 2010, 10:39 AM

that is lush,ooh i love a t.a :smitten: :smitten:

Title: Re: My TA finished (for the forth time)
Post by: magna13 on June 06, 2010, 11:02 AM

Danny, i've seen you begin this bike from day one, now i think is the time to leave it as it really is at is best! :smitten: :smitten: loving that to peices

Title: Re: My TA finished (for the forth time)
Post by: hunterdubber on June 06, 2010, 11:33 AM

T/A's are a funny bike to perfect  ::)

They should be easy , as you dont have to make a replica of a full bike ( being supplied as just a frameset only )

but I've had T/A's for around 3 years and always seem to be changing something or other for different reasons

colour balance , or era and factory rider correct  :-\

I've tried  a red and blue mix or just black components or as currently  red and silver.

Laybacks , CW's  and Skyway bars , DX's and Skyway graphite pedals still might have another incarnation myself  :crazy2:


But I have to say Danny ,,,,,that my friend, is the dogs  :4_17_5:


Love the one piece , unitrons, mixed Mx1000's just spot on fella  :smitten:

Title: Re: My TA finished (for the forth time)
Post by: bodamus on June 06, 2010, 12:01 PM

Perfect :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: My TA finished (for the forth time)
Post by: Macmania on June 06, 2010, 12:33 PM

Looks great Danny  :smitten:

Must say I love the Jap TA that I had off you, and it is still one of my best builds..........so far  ::)

Title: Re: My TA finished (for the forth time)
Post by: brummie on June 06, 2010, 12:36 PM

lovely danny  :smitten:

Title: Re: My TA finished (for the forth time)
Post by: bobafett on June 06, 2010, 06:07 PM

 Good stuff Danny  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: My TA finished (for the fourth time)
Post by: dannywhiteley on June 07, 2010, 10:01 PM

Thanx guys, appreciate the comments.  Only thing that keeps niggling is that Helix stem, ideally id like an original blue Tuff Neck, but as it may be going at some point to help pay moving costs cant justify it at the moment.  I am pushing for a cheaper house that might allow me to keep it, then I will think again about sourcing one.

 :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: My TA finished (for the fourth time)
Post by: Mattdub on June 07, 2010, 10:10 PM

Looks nice Danny , improvements at every stage  :daumenhoch: .

Keep it ffs , just tell her !  ;D

Title: Re: My TA finished (for the fourth time)
Post by: Kaner on June 07, 2010, 10:19 PM

That is cool Danny.  I love the multi colour parts like that   :D

WICKED NICE  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: My TA finished (for the fourth time)
Post by: diesel on June 08, 2010, 09:16 AM

If I had a TA - I'd like it to look just like that

Great Job  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: My TA finished (for the fourth time)
Post by: sparky on June 08, 2010, 01:30 PM

Love TA's and that's a very nice example. You thought about a L/R Red/Blue lever with Blue cable into Red Caliper?

Well done, always nice to see some thought go into a build. :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: My TA finished (for the fourth time)
Post by: dannywhiteley on June 08, 2010, 10:10 PM

This was always my inspiration.  Munners chrome TA that I loved so much.  Dont think ive done too bad considering...

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s213/munners1975/SKYWAYS008.jpg)

(http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/3295/dscf4003n.jpg)