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Title: MK1 Raleigh Mini Burner
Post by: curby on July 15, 2012, 10:05 PM
Hey all,

Just managed to pick myself up a nice Chrome MK1 Raleigh Mini Burner for restoration in sweet condition...

Here are my questions...

It comes with no grips no wheels and no brakes....

I no im gona have to take a hit on the wheels but can i put full size brakes and grips on it?

Maybe from a larger burner?

Im thinking of Dia-Compe Mx1000 brakes all around but would they fit a mini burner??

I was also told this model is rare? is somebody pulling my leg lol?

And where is the best place to get parts for this little bad boy...

Thanks in advance CuRbY... :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Raleigh Mini Burner
Post by: Taipan on July 15, 2012, 10:41 PM
was it the one on ebay  in cheshire for £26? if so bargain and its infact a MK2 and either will accept full size brakes and parts etc only the wheels will not fit ;)
Title: Re: MK1 Raleigh Mini Burner
Post by: BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN on July 15, 2012, 10:45 PM
http://www.burnerworldforum.co.uk/index.php    :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MK1 Raleigh Mini Burner
Post by: poolysheriff on July 15, 2012, 10:47 PM
Think i have some burner mini wheels
Title: Re: MK1 Raleigh Mini Burner
Post by: curby on July 15, 2012, 10:55 PM
was it the one on ebay  in cheshire for £26? if so bargain and its infact a MK2 and either will accept full size brakes and parts etc only the wheels will not fit ;)

yeh mate thats the one....
MK2 god dammit lol...is that bad.....or a good buy for £26??

And burner world is about as active as a gone off sausage...probably take 2 months to get a reply  :tickedoff:
Title: Re: MK1 Raleigh Mini Burner
Post by: curby on July 15, 2012, 10:56 PM
Think i have some burner mini wheels

you got any pics captain..
Title: Re: MK1 Raleigh Mini Burner
Post by: poolysheriff on July 15, 2012, 11:00 PM
will do some tomorrow ,they are in the loft  ;)
Title: Re: MK1 Raleigh Mini Burner
Post by: curby on July 15, 2012, 11:05 PM
will do some tomorrow ,they are in the loft  ;)

cheers mate...

Gotta get this ride ride able for my lad as were going camping next sunday so i got a week to get it up and running haha no pressure then...

Also would be buying parts from AlansBmx be a no no? as they sell some good old skool stuff but im guessing its all new stock so would this drop the value of the burner?


CuRbY,,
Title: Re: MK1 Raleigh Mini Burner
Post by: 750Rush on July 16, 2012, 02:03 PM
I've got x8 mini burners!

Any normal parts fit, but your wheels will need to be 16"
Title: Re: MK1 Raleigh Mini Burner
Post by: curby on July 16, 2012, 03:05 PM
Wow..8  :shocked:

16" mini Burner wheels arent easy to find.....

This may take a while before i can get it looking good again...
Title: Re: MK1 Raleigh Mini Burner
Post by: poolysheriff on July 16, 2012, 08:35 PM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i99/poolysheriff/001-18.jpg)

mini burner wheels set
one tyre has been cut through for some reason
other tyre is cheng shin and useable just  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: MK1 Raleigh Mini Burner
Post by: curby on July 16, 2012, 08:39 PM
Just haha  Like your thinking  :LolLolLolLol:

How much you thinking mate?

here is the Mini Burner....
As you can see ive got my work cut out so any extra help would be great...
I need everything from levers to calipers as you can see from the pics...

(http://www.bristlenoseworld.com/users/2913/72/81/63/album/burner12.jpg) (http://www.bristlenoseworld.com/gallery/Personal-album-of-Curby/burner-5-pic_1155.htm)

(http://www.bristlenoseworld.com/users/2913/72/81/63/album/burner11.jpg) (http://www.bristlenoseworld.com/gallery/Personal-album-of-Curby/burner-2-pic_1154.htm)

(http://www.bristlenoseworld.com/users/2913/72/81/63/album/burner10.jpg) (http://www.bristlenoseworld.com/gallery/Personal-album-of-Curby/burner-1-pic_1153.htm)

cheers CuRbY.... :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: MK1 Raleigh Mini Burner
Post by: Taipan on July 16, 2012, 09:57 PM
It was a good buy :daumenhoch: the stem would sell for that on its own cleaned up :daumenhoch: I prefer the mk2 as it has a proper crank set not like the mk1's cotter pin crappy set up ;)
Title: Re: MK1 Raleigh Mini Burner
Post by: curby on July 16, 2012, 09:59 PM
It was a good buy :daumenhoch: the stem would sell for that on its own cleaned up :daumenhoch: I prefer the mk2 as it has a proper crank set not like the mk1's cotter pin crappy set up ;)

I agree plus i aint to keen on the frame on the MK1 either...
Title: Re: MK1 Raleigh Mini Burner
Post by: Frosty on July 16, 2012, 10:39 PM
Here's the one in our shed at the moment, shimano tourney brake and shrooms fitted.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y91/frosty_paul/Mini%20Burner/DSCF0517.jpg)
Title: Re: MK1 Raleigh Mini Burner
Post by: curby on July 17, 2012, 07:41 AM
nice frosty.....

would be good if i can get mine looking like that..... :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MK1 Raleigh Mini Burner
Post by: retrochrome on July 18, 2012, 01:40 PM
Good buy ! the main thing is the shorter crank arm is there too !
Title: Re: MK1 Raleigh Mini Burner
Post by: 80s bmx on July 20, 2012, 11:57 PM
I love the mini burners, I have four but only two kids.
Here is my daughters mk2

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/k468/greenvw/a96ccc89.jpg)

And my sons mk1

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/k468/greenvw/ad48e314.jpg)

What parts are you after as I have some laying around ?
Title: Re: MK1 Raleigh Mini Burner
Post by: 750Rush on July 22, 2012, 07:40 PM
Wow I love the mk2 skyway rep one. Can I ask where you gout the blue mags from?

I've just added a thread of the chrome/blue min I did this weekend - 'A Mini Transformation'.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w265/750Rush/DSCF2110.jpg)

Here is a mini skyway rep I did too.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w265/750Rush/P1050781.jpg)

One 4 year old and 10 minis on the go!
Title: Re: MK1 Raleigh Mini Burner
Post by: 80s bmx on July 27, 2012, 10:53 PM
The mags are acorn freestyle mini's I think, i'l have to check.
Bought them of a forum member. I'm still after a straight bar pad for it though.
Have you any spare ?
Title: Re: MK1 Raleigh Mini Burner
Post by: 750Rush on July 30, 2012, 09:42 AM
I haven't got any straight skyway bar pads, sorry. I've got x2 V pads but use them both, one on the mini and one on my Streetbeat.

Acorns hey, I'll keep my eyes peeled - thanks.
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