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Title: Earliest motomag in the uk??
Post by: Retro Rider on December 09, 2012, 09:47 PM

So guys and gals.
Who's got the earliest mongoose motomag over on our side of the pond??
I'm seriously falling in love with these early heavy weights!!

Title: Re: Earliest motomag in the uk??
Post by: kungfunky on December 09, 2012, 09:53 PM

A pal of mine has an early 76 complete. Not sure what year Bobafett has though, my guess is he could have a 75.

Nice to see more folk taking an interest in the vintage bikes.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Earliest motomag in the uk??
Post by: Retro Rider on December 09, 2012, 10:24 PM

A 75!!
Ghee whizz.
Hope he chimes in, it would be nice to hear what bits are fitted on that bike.

Title: Re: Earliest motomag in the uk??
Post by: kungfunky on December 09, 2012, 10:44 PM

the 76 has Motomag 1's, Ashtabula stamped crank, fork and stem, Webco box bars, Cheng shin tyres, Goose seat clamp and grips.

Title: Re: Earliest motomag in the uk??
Post by: Retro Rider on December 15, 2012, 01:16 PM

Ok, 'hypothetically' speaking.
If a '76 motomag was available and wasn't fitted with the correct motomag 1 simi mags.
What would you guys like to see on the bike.
Even if it was just a 'in fill' until the right factory rims became available.

Title: Re: Earliest motomag in the uk??
Post by: kalex on December 15, 2012, 01:56 PM

I was told a while back from a goose collector that the model called motomag is one fitted with motomag wheels. If it came with rims it is just a plain mongoose.

But to your question I'd have femco wheel set with coaster brake. But i do love motomag wheels