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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: lusky75 on March 23, 2012, 07:38 PM

Title: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: lusky75 on March 23, 2012, 07:38 PM: Hi everyone.
Funds are tight these days what with three kids..
So i have just bought a 1983 Mongoose californian F&F.
Thats all i have at the mo, pics when its delivered. :-\
Hope this is the right section for this.
All help will be welcome as i know very little about us bikes.
Thanks. :)
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks.
Post by: rick1970 on March 23, 2012, 08:02 PM: Nice one :daumenhoch: quality frame to be starting off with and you dont have to go mental money wise to create a lovely bike, welcome along and look forward to seeing it !
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks.
Post by: lusky75 on March 23, 2012, 08:07 PM: Thanks Rick.
I sold a pro class last year, since then i wanted another goose.
I want to do it chrome and blue.
Need Headset and stem first of all??
Any ideas.
Thanks carl. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks.
Post by: rick1970 on March 23, 2012, 08:18 PM: yeh save your pennies wait till april then get a site supporter tag and get stuck into the sales sections you'll have it built in no time Carl :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks.
Post by: lusky75 on March 23, 2012, 08:28 PM: Site supporter tag???
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks.
Post by: rick1970 on March 23, 2012, 08:38 PM: Quote from: lusky75 on March 23, 2012, 08:28 PM
Site supporter tag???
Here you go you will need one to trade http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=106591.0 :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks.
Post by: lusky75 on March 23, 2012, 08:52 PM: I will sort that out Rick.
Thanks.
Carl. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks.
Post by: rick1970 on March 23, 2012, 09:00 PM: your welcome mate no doubt a thread will turn up in the next week to remind everyone its due :daumenhoch: good luck with the build Carl
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks.
Post by: lusky75 on March 27, 2012, 07:52 PM: Here it is Just ready to clean and build, then ride around!! :daumenhoch:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/Mongoosecalijustarrived27312005.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/Mongoosecalijustarrived27312002.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/Mongoosecalijustarrived27312003.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/Mongoosecalijustarrived27312004.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/Mongoosecalijustarrived27312006.jpg)

Just need everything to build up now :-\
Thanks
Carl.. :)
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: stidds on March 29, 2012, 11:43 PM: That is a great base for a nice build. Have fun putting it together, don't rush it, enjoy it.
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: Darren KAP on March 30, 2012, 12:06 AM: Got to love a Goose , the chrome looks mint bud :daumenhoch: , as it's already been said take your time and enjoy :daumenhoch:

Kappy :)
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: lusky75 on March 30, 2012, 06:50 PM: Thanks guys.
I think its in the wrong section though, should this be in the (tech resto) section???
If so could mods move it for me please??
Got a bear trap2 tioga headset for it today, fitting tommorrow. ;)
Thanks Carl.
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: stidds on March 30, 2012, 08:19 PM: It is ok in this section but if you want it moved then let me know and I will sort it. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: lusky75 on March 31, 2012, 08:55 PM: Quick update. Got a Tioga beartrap 2 fiited today! Its okay i suppose ::)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/headset001.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/headset003.jpg)
I know head decal is crinkled..Might change it.
Cheers Carl. ;)
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on March 31, 2012, 10:29 PM: As it's a rider though buddy, you cannot go wrong with this headset :daumenhoch: Grease it up well and will last a long time. Spins smooth too :coolsmiley:

Nice frameset too :smitten:
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: Badbaldie on March 31, 2012, 10:39 PM: great frame set :daumenhoch: cant wait to see how she turns out
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: lusky75 on March 31, 2012, 10:51 PM: Thanks guys.
Going to spend a bit coin on this like.
Any help welcome.
Really want a Takagi crank and chain ring..but its the price...
It is a nice bike though. :rant:
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: lusky75 on March 31, 2012, 10:59 PM: Big thanks to Stidds!!!!
Thanks bud. :Great_Britain:
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: Frosty on April 03, 2012, 11:43 AM: Great f+f to start your 1st build, will look sharp when done :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: Hootski70 on April 03, 2012, 07:24 PM: Want to do a trade or sell that awesome boom box in the photo , ;) .
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: lusky75 on April 03, 2012, 07:37 PM: Hootski70...
Its not for sale mate ???
I am trying to collect most things from the Greatest days bud "1980's".
I was a Brakdancer back then, done competitions and everything, miss them days.
Bargain of the year that beat box.....£6 from a market.
Cheers. :)
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: lusky75 on April 05, 2012, 06:02 PM: New shiny bits came today... ::)
First of all New Mx1000 copy rear brake.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/Newstuffforcali004.jpg)

Second, new tech111 lever.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/Newstuffforcali003.jpg)

And a Mx seat clamp in blue also.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/Newstuffforcali007.jpg)

Next is a brand new Tioga mx spider.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/Newstuffforcali002.jpg)

Brand new Kusuki win bars( SHINY) :P
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/Newstuffforcali008.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/Newstuffforcali009.jpg)
I also got some new chain ring bolts, and a 175MM sugino CR MO crank arm and tange BB.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/Newstuffforcali006.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/Newstuffforcali005.jpg)
Thanks Carl. ;)
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: BMX1973 on April 05, 2012, 09:50 PM: looking good, can't beat a goose cali :smitten:
:daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: lusky75 on April 06, 2012, 07:35 PM: My shed is full today as decorating kids room so bad pic of few bits fitted.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/Brakeheight003.jpg)
;)
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: lusky75 on April 08, 2012, 06:43 PM: Was going to use this till i got a blue one,
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/chainrings003.jpg) :-\

But since got this... will clean up okay, or might get it annodised blue if poss.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/chainrings001.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/chainrings002.jpg)
Any comments welcome. :)
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: lusky75 on April 08, 2012, 07:18 PM: Temp fitted.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/chainringfitted001.jpg)
:daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: lusky75 on April 11, 2012, 08:46 PM: Got a sr stem today so i could fit my bars.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/Jaxsons1stbirthday015.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/Jaxsons1stbirthday014.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/Jaxsons1stbirthday016.jpg)

Also found a black set of cal lite pads to try on!!!
What ya think??? ^"^
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/Jaxsons1stbirthday017.jpg)
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: lusky75 on April 27, 2012, 09:38 PM: Change of plan and colour scheme.
Here it is as good as any on here i hope.
Comments welcome... temp seat till my kashimax arrives.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/grandprixandcali012.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/grandprixandcali013.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/grandprixandcali014.jpg)
Thanks Carl. :4_17_5:
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: bobbbbsy on April 27, 2012, 09:53 PM: looks wicked carl.. loving the race rep look !
layback posts are gay but help with space and wheelieability now we are bigger ! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: lusky75 on April 27, 2012, 10:02 PM: Just need a good race plate now.
:daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: bobbbbsy on April 27, 2012, 10:15 PM: um. not my thing but whatever turns you on ! and straighten them bars up !! :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: lusky75 on April 27, 2012, 10:39 PM: I love it. :Great_Britain:
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: Pooch on April 27, 2012, 10:42 PM: Think it's cool mate.. Nice and clean.. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: e5dcb on April 28, 2012, 04:54 PM: Looks alright. Shame to strip the grand prix for the parts tho.
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: MartyC on April 28, 2012, 05:24 PM: Bars back (a lot) and it will look great :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added.
Post by: lusky75 on May 20, 2012, 08:03 PM: Nice day so i got some more pics of my cali, FORGOT TO PUT BARS BACK... SORRY.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/goosey20512001.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/goosey20512002.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/goosey20512003.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/goosey20512004.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/goosey20512006.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/goosey20512007.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/goosey20512010.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/goosey20512009.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ee286/lusky75/goosey20512008.jpg)
Thanks, ;)