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Mid School BMX (>87) 1989 to 2003 (<05) => Mid School ( Keep the faith ) => Topic started by: ED209 on October 02, 2012, 10:44 PM
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I can't wait for my birthday :D
I few people have been on the look out for a Riot f&f for me ... DiscoStu, Ian Egg, Olly Mbdh to name a few ... I even had a chat with early 90s legend Howard Radcliffe to see if he had one knocking about but he sold his last one 15 years ago.. but so far its all been dead ends as everyone that owns one is not keen to say goodbye to their prize :(
I kept the drill away from the Big Boy after a load of advice not to fuk it up! I've got the Riot decals.. I've got the Riot bashguard... and last night I brought some WAL bars from Joe Hboost to keep me focused ... but it was started to seem like I was in it for the long game :'(
Then... I got a pm from Olly first thing this morning and things suddenly looked very exciting :D He had tracked me down a Riot... negotiated a top price and hooked me up with the owner... the next hour was a blur... Olly sent me a BITD pic of the bike... I got eh kidds to school... rang the owner... did the deal... and the WAL was mine :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D been on a high ever since!
Looks like I've pretty much got a complete bike apart from the wheels ... but I won't know for sure until it arrives - I do know that its got no declas or bashguard! happy days as I already have both :coolsmiley:. There's nothing I wanted more then one of these so I've decided to leave it wrapped up in the box until my birthday on Nov. 3rd ... just to let the excitement build for a bit longer :uglystupid2: >:D :daumenhoch:
Big thanks to all who have been on the hunt and a special massive hug for Olly who really did 'make my year' :4_17_5: :smitten:
I love a happy ending :)
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Your welcome ed! I'm glad that I could help out and look forward to seeing it in the flesh at the next mk as I will be there next year!,
There's nothing like helping out fellow radsters! Wink wink kashimax fusion:)
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Dead chuffed for you Eduardo :smitten:
but how the hell can you not open that box , thats willpower and then some :D
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Dead chuffed for you Eduardo :smitten:
but how the hell can you not open that box , thats willpower and then some :D
I know Christian... I've got 30 days to look at the box ;D
as Willy Wonka said ... " the suspense is terrible... I hope it will last " >:D
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as Willy Wonka said ... " the suspense is terrible... I hope it will last " >:D
Thought that was Fred West ???
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Great stuff Ed...you gonna make it into a Big Boy? :D
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Your welcome ed! I'm glad that I could help out and look forward to seeing it in the flesh at the next mk as I will be there next year!,
There's nothing like helping out fellow radsters! Wink wink kashimax fusion:)
RAD at its best :daumenhoch: and this on top of the Haro tyres you had already flowed me ... if I wasn't married ... ^"^ :LolLolLolLol:
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Great stuff Ed...you gonna make it into a Big Boy? :D
it was only a matter of time :LolLolLolLol:
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as Willy Wonka said ... " the suspense is terrible... I hope it will last " >:D
Thought that was Fred West ???
I'm sure he said it too Si :)
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All's well I say all's well that ends well
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thats great to hear ed
nice when you finally land summat you been after for ages :)
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Here's the pic from the 90s that Olly sent me ... the former owner has had it since new ... hes had to sell some stuff to finance a career change!
(http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u431/ollyhall1/C09C58F5-0E6E-4D7F-A951-D09CA2703232-9712-00000BAA2CFDDBC1.jpg)
He told me he snapped the original forks but got another set of black WAL forks on warranty ... now I'm thinking about black bars to match :smitten:
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thats great to hear ed
nice when you finally land summat you been after for ages :)
I've been loving these bikes since I got back into the world of bmx in 2009 ... Robbo's one was always in my favorites :smitten:
So I've got one old ( DP ), one mid ( WAL ) and one new ( Supercross ) ... sorted :daumenhoch:
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Fair play Ed!! I didnt think one would come around so soon! Good things come to those who wait eh :) .....I bet your itching to rip open that box arent you :2funny:
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Stoked for You Ed :daumenhoch: told You there was One out there with Your name on :LolLolLolLol:
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Great news ed. :daumenhoch: nice one Ollie. It looks like a few people on rad are getting their grails this week. I think the mid school section is going to be busy over the next few months. :coolsmiley:
The big boy has been saved. ;D 8) :4_17_5:
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Great news ed. :daumenhoch: nice one Ollie. It looks like a few people on rad are getting their grails this week. I think the mid school section is going to be busy over the next few months. :coolsmiley:
The big boy has been saved. ;D 8) :4_17_5:
:daumenhoch:
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Stoked for You Ed :daumenhoch: told You there was One out there with Your name on :LolLolLolLol:
Waiting isn't my strong point :) I must continue my training.
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He told me he snapped the original forks but got another set of black WAL forks on warranty ... now I'm thinking about black bars to match :smitten:
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talk to my friend jeremy if you want to keep it all chrome.as you know he's about to paint his chrome one black so maybe you could just swap forks :daumenhoch:
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Thats great news Ed! If it was me i would have ripped that box clean open the minute it hit my front door. You have a lot of will power if you can have it sitting there and not open it. :LolLolLolLol:
Cant wait to see it built. :daumenhoch:
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Thats great news Ed! If it was me i would have ripped that box clean open the minute it hit my front door. You have a lot of will power if you can have it sitting there and not open it. :LolLolLolLol:
Cant wait to see it built. :daumenhoch:
its not here yet :LolLolLolLol: see how much will power I have when its sat there :buck2:
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He told me he snapped the original forks but got another set of black WAL forks on warranty ... now I'm thinking about black bars to match :smitten:
talk to my friend jeremy if you want to keep it all chrome.as you know he's about to paint his chrome one black so maybe you could just swap forks :daumenhoch:
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Thats a great idea Ian ... I will send him a message on Facebook :daumenhoch:
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He told me he snapped the original forks but got another set of black WAL forks on warranty ... now I'm thinking about black bars to match :smitten:
talk to my friend jeremy if you want to keep it all chrome.as you know he's about to paint his chrome one black so maybe you could just swap forks :daumenhoch:
Thats a great idea Ian ... I will send him a message on Facebook :daumenhoch:
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Seeing how much you wanted it ed why don't you push the boat out and get it re chromed! Make her a proper show winner! :daumenhoch:
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Open it.
You know you want to...... >:D
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It'll be up for sale soon Spen so don't worry ;)
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That's exactly where I was heading Rob.....
"Go on Ed, open it. How will you get the pictures to put in the for sale section if you don't open it" was going to be my next post.......
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;D :daumenhoch:
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probably best to open the box straight away, it might be a burner in the box. it's funny you mentioned howard radcliffe, haven't heard that name in years. i bought his chrome haro bashguard master from him years ago along with a haro mode 3 suit. i think he had it advertised in action bike magazine.
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WAITING UNTIL THE 3rd NOVEMBER ALL I CAN SAY IS
(http://stillsinglebecause.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/funny-brad-pitt-seven-box-scene.jpg)
Good score Ed. The yearning is over.
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its on the way :)
now the self control begins :angel:
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Blinding! Can't wait to see it built ed! It will probably be completed before mine even if you do keep it in the box until November ;D
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Rob & Spen... you are funny guys no doubt.
I'm thinking... Krankies tribute act :) its a no brainer :daumenhoch:
(http://www.virginmedia.com/images/the-krankies-2-431x300.jpg)
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He told me he snapped the original forks but got another set of black WAL forks on warranty ... now I'm thinking about black bars to match :smitten:
talk to my friend jeremy if you want to keep it all chrome.as you know he's about to paint his chrome one black so maybe you could just swap forks :daumenhoch:
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Ian... spoke to Jeremy... 2 days too late... its already been painted :'(
ah well... black forks it is :daumenhoch: to be honest I'm stoked its got WAL forks at all :daumenhoch:
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Rob & Spen... you are funny guys no doubt.
I'm thinking... Krankies tribute act :) its a no brainer
But Ed, where will I get a curly wig for me and a cap for Rob from at this hour?
Back to the bike mate. Is it for sale yet?
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Rob & Spen... you are funny guys no doubt.
I'm thinking... Krankies tribute act :) its a no brainer
But Ed, where will I get a curly wig for me and a cap for Rob from at this hour?
Back to the bike mate. Is it for sale yet?
The Big Boy is sold.
I can't sell the WAL yet as its all wrapped up still :D
very tempted to open it. >:D
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OPEN ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
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Seriously. OPEN THE BOX!!!!! You are mental just having it sit there. :LolLolLolLol:
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:D
the end of the bars are showing and I don't know what they are... can see the ends of the forks too >:D
:coolsmiley:
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chuffed to bits for you Ed that youve got the WAL.... now youve waited 50 years for this Birthday so surely its not gona hurt to wait a few more days before you open the box :LolLolLolLol:
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There slams! Lol
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/04102012.jpg)
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Look like early standard strip bars.... Now open it! :LolLolLolLol:
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Sweet! He told me it had slams! Nice, open it ed!
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deffo not slams, look to be 4 piece strip bars :daumenhoch:
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chuffed to bits for you Ed that youve got the WAL.... now youve waited 50 years for this Birthday so surely its not gona hurt to wait a few more days before you open the box :LolLolLolLol:
cheers Len ... I'm gonna cut it up to make a walking frame I'm so old 8)
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a freind of a freind works at Heathrow ha said this went through the scanners the other day, on its way to Melton .......................................... ;D
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ff98/jimjdld/bmx/Edswal_zpseaf2369d.jpg)
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a freind of a freind works at Heathrow ha said this went through the scanners the other day, on its way to Melton .......................................... ;D
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ff98/jimjdld/bmx/Edswal_zpseaf2369d.jpg)
hhahahaa you old s h it :LolLolLolLol:
its not come on a plane so ya story is tits up Jimbo
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bars look more like 6 piece strip bars, look just like mine.
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I am weak :-[
but happy :D
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Lets see a pic then! I might get mine today! :smitten:
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Don't tease, lets have a look at it then! :-*
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3 pages! And we still havnt seen it!:(
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uploading... please wait
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Come on ed we are all waiting! :daumenhoch: :LolLolLolLol:
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just stuck my OGKs on to wheel it around ... they aren't staying...
So fooking happy to have this in my house ... and it be mine :D
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/BMX/IMG_1243.jpg)
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Nice. Get the bashy on it. :daumenhoch: :4_17_5:
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theres a world of peek coming before that Stu :coolsmiley:
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Like them forks Ed. Like Midschool Bottemas :LolLolLolLol:
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Looking forward to seeing the end result Edwin, be a good boy and take lots of progress pictures! :daumenhoch:
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Nice :daumenhoch: black bars to go with the forks & a set of chrome 48's that will look spot on :smitten:
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Think you had a right touch there! The crank set up is worth half the value you paid!, but think you should give me them for finding it for you lol!:)
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Not a fan Ed........but if it floats your boat then cool :daumenhoch:
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nice Ed :daumenhoch: soak in an oxy bath , tube of peek should come up very shiny :daumenhoch: them cranks look long ed are they 185's? if there 180's can i dib em :daumenhoch: ;D
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Nice one Ed. looks like it will tidy up very nicely. :daumenhoch:
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Nice looking forward to seeing this one finished :smitten:
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Surprised you lasted as long as you did, I'd have been in there straight away!
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Very nice. :4_17_5:
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cranks got dibbed my a keen eyed Radster from the BITD picture... not sure about their future yet ... see how it all cleans up.
So what are those bars?.. Standard Strip bars?
I'm loving the seat clamp ... spoke to the seller and he's gonna dig the front Boa out for me as well :daumenhoch:
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Looks fantastic Ed!! That will clean up real nice! I see temptation got the better of you in the end......Pier pressure eh :) lol
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Nice :daumenhoch: black bars to go with the forks & a set of chrome 48's that will look spot on :smitten:
my very thoughts ... but probably stick with my alloy sun rims / super pro wheels
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Very nice Ed, those bars are indeed 6 piece strippers...let me know if you want rid.
You'll have to think up something else for your birthday now won't you hey :D
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Very nice Ed, those bars are indeed 6 piece strippers...let me know if you want rid.
You'll have to think up something else for your birthday now won't you hey :D
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uzYNCnWSaKU/TefdmBsNo8I/AAAAAAAAAWM/bRghjGUNHwo/s1600/515924929_0d814d9f0c.jpg)
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Have you attacked it with the peek yet? This build thread is moving far too slowly. :LolLolLolLol:
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Have you attacked it with the peek yet? This build thread is moving far too slowly. :LolLolLolLol:
yep.
stripped.
de-rusted.
peeked.
decal'ed.
admired.
bed.
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pics
pics
pics
:)
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Very nice Ed, those bars are indeed 6 piece strippers...let me know if you want rid.
You'll have to think up something else for your birthday now won't you hey :D
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uzYNCnWSaKU/TefdmBsNo8I/AAAAAAAAAWM/bRghjGUNHwo/s1600/515924929_0d814d9f0c.jpg)
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I'll look through my vast My little pony collection and let you know Ed ;)
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started a resto thread :)
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A fine bike to own Ed :daumenhoch: :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley:
Amazing frameset , ,,beautiful IMO :smitten: ,,,,,from an amazing rider , Ron ROCKS :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley:
Can't wait to see it finished :smitten:
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Nearly there ... got a freestyle DK stem on ... still would like chrome forks... and waiting on some ACS levers found by Si ( the original owner )
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/BMX/IMG_1916.jpg)
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Top stuff Ed :daumenhoch: .....Love it!!
What are those mags in the background?
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Top stuff Ed :daumenhoch: .....Love it!!
What are those mags in the background?
My Favs Gav ... and what I had BITD ... OGKs :smitten: ready for my DP.
OGK made the Peregrine Master wheels I believe.
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Top stuff Ed :daumenhoch: .....Love it!!
What are those mags in the background?
My Favs Gav ... and what I had BITD ... OGKs :smitten: ready for my DP.
OGK made the Peregrine Master wheels I believe.
I thought so :daumenhoch: .....and yeah I think they did.
Dont forget the reflectors though......you know how we all love a reflector :LolLolLolLol:
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I REALLY like this. Frame geometry is beautiful, and not OTT.
Good work :4_17_5:
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Looking good Ed. :smitten:
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+1 on the forks ed! I said that from the start! :daumenhoch:
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What's the frame in the background Ed?
Auburn?
Faith Brother. L
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What's the frame in the background Ed?
Auburn?
Faith Brother. L
Yep.. Auburn JR20 ... just been polishing and applying decals ... its the lightest thing I have ever touched.
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I feel i must apologize for the WAL Riot picture above.
I seem to have put correct original NOS decals on the frame they were supposed to be on... I didn't drill anything! and the parts list is era correct... :(
Many of you will be disappointed by this sad deviation from my normal approach to bike building and I am very very sorry ... :-[ please... find it in your hearts to forgive me.
Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible :laugh:
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Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible
I'll go fetch my drill Ed :daumenhoch:
Era correct parts eh ??? You'll be looking for the correct month-stamped Dia-Compe cables before we know it mate - step away from the keyboard....... :LolLolLolLol:
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I feel i must apologize for the WAL Riot picture above.
I seem to have put correct original NOS decals on the frame they were supposed to be on... I didn't drill anything! and the parts list is era correct... :(
Many of you will be disappointed by this sad deviation from my normal approach to bike building and I am very very sorry ... :-[ please... find it in your hearts to forgive me.
Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible :laugh:
You might be in luck Ed.....are those brake blocks era correct?? ;D
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I feel i must apologize for the WAL Riot picture above.
I seem to have put correct original NOS decals on the frame they were supposed to be on... I didn't drill anything! and the parts list is era correct... :(
Many of you will be disappointed by this sad deviation from my normal approach to bike building and I am very very sorry ... :-[ please... find it in your hearts to forgive me.
Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible :laugh:
You might be in luck Ed.....are those brake blocks era correct?? ;D
Sadly they are Gav ;D the seat is a little 'early' and the front brake cable might be a little 'late' so theres hope yet :smitten:
I was thinking of sticking some S&M decals on and getting the bashguard chromed ;)
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:LolLolLolLol:
Im thinking more along the lines of a quilted seat, V-bars and some rat traps..........Should set it off a treat ;D
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That wal is proper !!! I am on the look out for one to !! Love these things