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Title: Robinson Finished 3rd build
Post by: In2 bmx on July 18, 2010, 10:58 AM: Robinson Expert 1983

Well i :smitten: My robbos so here is my second... This little 1983 expert is my Gem .. I went to pick up a seat i bought on ebay from a guy that only lived 20 mins away. When i got there and we started talking said he had this Robbo in his shed in bad shape and a bag full of bits :) i just had to have it. It also came with A very Special piece of paper :smitten:.. The rims on this are the only things to stay with the f&f and bars ....... hope you like ...

Parts List

1983 Expert Frame,Forks and bars
NOS Kashi Aero
NOS Robinson stamped seat post
NOS Dia Compe MX seat clamp
NOS Dia Compe 1000 Tech 3 lever
NOS Skyway pads
NOS Tange 125 Headset.
Tuf Neck ( polished )
Redline Flight cranks Hadley BB ( Mint )
Redline Chainring ( polished )
Hutch Beartrap pedals
Blue izumi chain
Araya 7x ( re annod )
Knarler Knobby Tyres
Bulls eye Hubs

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/PK%20and%20Robbo/stuff001.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/PK%20and%20Robbo/stuff002.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/PK%20and%20Robbo/robboandpk017.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/PK%20and%20Robbo/robboandpk019.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/PK%20and%20Robbo/robboandpk020.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/PK%20and%20Robbo/robboandpk023.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/PK%20and%20Robbo/robboandpk021.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/PK%20and%20Robbo/robboandpk024.jpg)
A Few More pics this morning but it wasnt sunny >:(
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/PK%20and%20Robbo/robboinrain001.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/PK%20and%20Robbo/robboinrain002.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/PK%20and%20Robbo/robboinrain003.jpg)

Here is my First .. Thanks for looking
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ss250/in2signs/b001.jpg)
Title: Re: Robinson Finished 3rd build
Post by: rollin72 on July 18, 2010, 11:49 AM: another quality build :daumenhoch:
looks the bizness, niiiice1 carl, just sort out your front inner tube :D
Title: Re: Robinson Finished 3rd build
Post by: hunterdubber on July 18, 2010, 11:50 AM: Jesus , on in each colour , mint Carl :4_17_5:

You've been a busy lad , 'ant ya :)

LOVELY
Title: Re: Robinson Finished 3rd build
Post by: bobafett on July 18, 2010, 02:23 PM: Lovely build again Carl :smitten:

How many Robbo's is that now then ? is it 3 ? ???

Quality :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robinson Finished 3rd build
Post by: rooski on July 18, 2010, 03:25 PM: Very,very nice Carl :4_17_5:
Fookin love R gusset robbos :smitten:
Title: Re: Robinson Finished 3rd build
Post by: markyp on July 18, 2010, 04:50 PM: fookin beauties!!!!,my ride bitd !the one with the red bits is exactly how im building mine although im gonna go for red pads,btw what era are that style of pad carl?,i prefer them to the plain ones which i know are early 80's,are they early too? ooh robbos :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: Robinson Finished 3rd build
Post by: NORTY40 on July 18, 2010, 04:57 PM: Both Top builds Carl :4_17_5:

Seen the pair of them in the flesh and they are both stunning bikes 8)

Original warranty card is a nice touch to still have with the bike ;)
Title: Re: Robinson Finished 3rd build
Post by: markyp on July 18, 2010, 04:57 PM: forgtot to mention carl,that blue one is almost how mine looked bitd,virtually same parts but mine had aero zytecs and one peice crank with shimano dx
Title: Re: Robinson Finished 3rd build
Post by: In2 bmx on July 18, 2010, 05:19 PM: Thanks for the comments guys. :) I love robbos :smitten:. Thats 3 now but my 82 woods that's my rider is coming off the track and streets soon and going to be a little bit different . ::) :daumenhoch: got a 1984 robbo coming soon to race :)
Marky these are new pads , I used to have leather studded pads when I raced bitd but cant find them anywhere .
Title: Re: Robinson Finished 3rd build
Post by: stevochb on July 18, 2010, 06:25 PM: Nice work :daumenhoch: love the chrome and blue one.
Title: Re: Robinson Finished 3rd build
Post by: slurp on July 19, 2010, 06:16 AM: Again Carl, got to love those builds. Not too fussy, great use of bits/colour

I might build my Robbo up now........... ;D

Dave
Title: Re: Robinson Finished 3rd build
Post by: pickle on July 19, 2010, 07:17 AM: luuuurvely! :smitten: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robinson Finished 3rd build
Post by: currio on July 19, 2010, 11:24 AM: :shocked: Another 2 stunners there mate.
Nice parts list again :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robinson Finished 3rd build
Post by: sweetbeats on July 19, 2010, 11:26 AM: Lurvely ;)
Title: Re: Robinson Finished 3rd build
Post by: animal on July 19, 2010, 05:43 PM: Love robbo's ;) these r smashing builds :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robinson Finished 3rd build
Post by: sid1972 on July 19, 2010, 07:28 PM: fab them mate.. nice builds Carl.. :4_17_5:

:daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robinson Finished 3rd build
Post by: OrgasmDonor on July 19, 2010, 07:37 PM: very nice dude :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robinson Finished 3rd build
Post by: In2 bmx on July 19, 2010, 09:24 PM: Thanks Everyone ... Another Robbo soon :-X :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robinson Finished 3rd build
Post by: 58 delray on July 19, 2010, 09:59 PM: really nice, but i would lose the lay back (just my opinion) :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robinson Finished 3rd build
Post by: crazycraig on July 21, 2010, 10:06 AM: Mint ! Im so jealous !
Title: Re: Robinson Finished 3rd build
Post by: In2 bmx on July 22, 2010, 07:49 AM: Quote from: CRAZYPAVING on July 21, 2010, 10:06 AM
Mint ! Im so jealous !
I did this blue one cos you didnt mate .. Thanks for the Tyres. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robinson Finished 3rd build
Post by: Macmania on July 22, 2010, 03:03 PM: Another cracker Carl :4_17_5:

Liking the original warranty card 8)