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Title: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 06, 2013, 07:36 PM
Ok, so Burners aren't regarded as BMX's by some RAD members, but they I loved them BITD, although never had one, and love them now. :smitten:

Don't bash my thread, if you don't like Burners, then move on. :yahoo_silent:

I could have put this in the budget build off thread as it was a cheapo build, but that's all it was ever intended to be, just a budget rider.

The frame and forks were in the shed and had been for about 4 years, I took them in lieu of payment from a BW member. The wheels were off my Haro FST - now sold. The seat is off my Supergoose - now blue etc, etc.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/202483A7-43AB-4D4D-92B7-EACBE5FA6D35-5082-000003F2798D525F.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/C9DA44AF-CF70-4CF3-9EE9-D404291D9023-5082-000003F2A274D8DD.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/156AFFE4-3009-44BB-A2C5-F80F3FD208AA-5082-000003F2C8C65561.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/63EAC08E-4C01-492A-83A2-03636BFCA708-5082-000003F257295FD0.jpg)

Frame & forks - 1984 Raleigh MT CroMo - powdered for £40 by my mate Dave.
Decals - £11 off eBay
Bars - off Snav
Grips - used Tange off a BW member
Wheels - used Tuff IIs
Seat - repop Kashi Aero
Seat post - off Rooski
Seat clamp - Suntour Arrow off Brummie
Pedals - Victor off my white Performer
Crank - 1 piece Sugino from my Street Beat
Spider - Sugino off my Street Beat
Chainring - 40t Sugino with machined teeth off Badbaldie
Bolts - unbranded
Stem - rough as SR, refurbed and powdered satin black
Headset - £14 Nikyo off eBay
Brakes - £20 MX1000/Tech 3 copy set off eBay with retrospect decals.
Tyres - 1.75 Comp III copies £9 the pair off eBay.
Chain - KMC from my LBS

Cheers to Paul, Dave, Andy and Lenny for the bits. :Great_Britain: :daumenhoch:


Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Discostu on January 06, 2013, 07:44 PM
That looks great.  :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

What is one of these worth? :)
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: martin46 on January 06, 2013, 07:44 PM
I like it, nice job  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: pickle on January 06, 2013, 07:45 PM
Good job dan  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 06, 2013, 07:46 PM
That looks great.  :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

What is one of these worth? :)

Not much Stu, £200 on a good day. I picked up a frame and forks the other week for £35. With more in parts. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 06, 2013, 07:51 PM
I still need to set the brakes up properly on this with some decent cables.

I forgot to mention the plate was bought off Nathan (macmnia) about 2 years ago, I stripped it down, lost the Velcro  ::) took the original decal off, and replaced it with one made by NeilVW, bought some Velcro off eBay and painted the mesh black myself. The Aero 1 is off Jai. 8)
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: bobbbbsy on January 06, 2013, 07:53 PM
my least fave colour scheme but nice burner !! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Andy68 on January 06, 2013, 07:54 PM
Everyone should have a Burner, i like it fella!!!!!   :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Peter J on January 06, 2013, 07:55 PM
We all grew up on burners and I love this one  :daumenhoch:

Memories of the Andy Ruffell Ad's  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 06, 2013, 07:57 PM
It's horrible to ride though, very short, had a quick razz on it this afternoon.  :(
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: That Swan Guy on January 06, 2013, 07:58 PM
Everyone should have a Burner, i like it fella!!!!!   :4_17_5:

The only Burner you have is a wood burner! :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: b45t4rd on January 06, 2013, 08:01 PM
my least fave colour scheme but nice burner !! :daumenhoch:

Really?
Honest question, what is wrong with the colour scheme?  ???
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 06, 2013, 08:02 PM
my least fave colour scheme but nice burner !! :daumenhoch:

Really?
Honest question, what is wrong with the colour scheme?  ???

X2 ???
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: bobbbbsy on January 06, 2013, 08:05 PM
its in line with the other raleigh team paintjobs of the time which were never given much time on design or any flair. i prefer chrome on burners mostly !  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Jaymz on January 06, 2013, 08:08 PM
Gotta say this is my favourite colour scheme on a burner, I still want a Ruffell rep with twin top tube bars as that was the burner I wanted as a kid, but I had a super burner instead
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Jaan on January 06, 2013, 08:14 PM
Gotta say this is my favourite colour scheme on a burner, I still want a Ruffell rep with twin top tube bars as that was the burner I wanted as a kid, but I had a super burner instead

+1 x 2  :D

I like the Team colours - reminds me of the top expensive spec in the catalogue - and longing for one as a kid.  I also had a Super Burner but never picked off all the gold - forgot what they used to call that - superchrome or some other BS  :)
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: b45t4rd on January 06, 2013, 08:14 PM
its in line with the other raleigh team paintjobs of the time which were never given much time on design or any flair. i prefer chrome on burners mostly !  :daumenhoch:

Well I appreciate your opinion, but as a non Burner fan (but I do own one, see below), I think it is a well thought out colour scheme.  :daumenhoch:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/u206/b45t4rdtorker/CIMG0009.jpg)
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Badbaldie on January 06, 2013, 08:20 PM
top job Dan  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: In2 bmx on January 06, 2013, 08:21 PM
Looks sweet that Dan ...  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: b45t4rd on January 06, 2013, 08:22 PM
Forgot to say, good work Retro D.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 06, 2013, 08:23 PM
Looks sweet that Dan ...  :daumenhoch:



It's go be a bike not to care about if anything else, built to fall off etc. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: GavinDavis on January 06, 2013, 08:34 PM
It's horrible to ride though, very short, had a quick razz on it this afternoon.  :(

Fine example there Dan!  Nice work bud!

Im with you on the "horrible to ride" bit, I always found they were too short...out of balance almost if you know what I mean?  I bought a Mk1 burner ages ago and that felt like riding a 6 year olds bike so i moved it on sharpish! lol.

But saying all that....I do like the classic look!
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: bobbbbsy on January 06, 2013, 08:37 PM
yeah i remember burners feeling heavy , odd , weird and difficult to do much on ! thats from last year  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: hunterdubber on January 06, 2013, 08:55 PM
What's not to like  :) lovely rider  :daumenhoch:


Good work Dan , nice resto, genuine 80's BMX  8)


Another worthy ressurection  8)  :daumenhoch:


Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Jaymz on January 06, 2013, 09:08 PM
It's horrible to ride though, very short, had a quick razz on it this afternoon.  :(

Fine example there Dan!  Nice work bud!

Im with you on the "horrible to ride" bit, I always found they were too short...out of balance almost if you know what I mean?  I bought a Mk1 burner ages ago and that felt like riding a 6 year olds bike so i moved it on sharpish! lol.

But saying all that....I do like the classic look!
the only comfy burner frame to ride is the aero pro, like in vestans post, much lngr top tube and fantastic geometry,
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 06, 2013, 09:11 PM
Gonna get a chrome one this year J, that's why I went for a Team finish on this. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Discostu on January 06, 2013, 09:15 PM
I need this in my collection.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: bobbbbsy on January 06, 2013, 09:18 PM
Gonna get a chrome one this year J, that's why I went for a Team finish on this. :daumenhoch:

i said chrome  :'(
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: willo73 on January 06, 2013, 09:19 PM
Nice work Dan, I love the colour scheme (bit bias - see my avatar  :LolLolLolLol:) love the chrome ones too.

If you ever want rid of the plate...  ;)
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Macmania on January 06, 2013, 09:22 PM
Nice job Dan  :daumenhoch:

Liking what you've done to the plate  ;)
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 06, 2013, 09:31 PM
Cheers for the feedback chaps. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: CustardLips on January 06, 2013, 09:32 PM
Tidy job there Dan.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 06, 2013, 09:43 PM
Nice job Dan  :daumenhoch:

Liking what you've done to the plate  ;)

Nath, I bought that plate from you with the intention of putting it on my Supergoose, but I just thought it wouldn't look right. I stripped it to paint, then lost interest. I found the bits a few weeks ago except the Velcro, then I also remembered that Neil can make the decals, and here we are.

The original Raleigh Aero plates had blue mesh, but I went for black to compliment the grips and seat etc. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Devilock on January 06, 2013, 09:44 PM
These were one of the bikes I wanted as a kid.  :daumenhoch:

As Andy said, everyone should have a Burner!!  ;)

Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: beard1973 on January 06, 2013, 09:47 PM
Burners.... Rubbish.
 :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 06, 2013, 09:48 PM
These were one of the bikes I wanted as a kid.  :daumenhoch:

As Andy said, everyone should have a Burner!!  ;)



I've got this and a Mk2 Super Tuff, got 2 to do, a Mk2 Mag/Tuff and a Custom Mk2 which I'm collecting parts for now.

Then a chrome AP for my Birthday in March. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 06, 2013, 09:50 PM
Burners.... Rubbish.
 :daumenhoch:

Haha Mr Hall, I was waiting for you and Madz to turn up. :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Devilock on January 06, 2013, 09:58 PM
These were one of the bikes I wanted as a kid.  :daumenhoch:

As Andy said, everyone should have a Burner!!  ;)



I've got this and a Mk2 Super Tuff, got 2 to do, a Mk2 Mag/Tuff and a Custom Mk2 which I'm collecting parts for now.

Then a chrome AP for my Birthday in March. :daumenhoch:


Nice one Dan, Im trying to sort out my Mk2 ST as well!!!!  :D

Looking forward to seeing the others... :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: rollin72 on January 06, 2013, 09:59 PM
cracking build Dan....did I really just say that ;D
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 06, 2013, 10:11 PM
cracking build Dan....did I really just say that ;D

Ha ha Gaz, more replies for a Burner than my Kuwie thread. :shocked: :shocked:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: rollin72 on January 06, 2013, 10:28 PM
cracking build Dan....did I really just say that ;D

Ha ha Gaz, more replies for a Burner than my Kuwie thread. :shocked: :shocked:
you havent finished the Kuwie...premature ejaculation ;D
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: kungfunky on January 06, 2013, 11:36 PM
I've just been offered a complete gold one of these. Looks cool Dan, like others have said there were plenty around BITD and love em of hate em they're a piece of Brit BMX history  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 06, 2013, 11:40 PM
I've just been offered a complete gold one of these. Looks cool Dan, like others have said there were plenty around BITD and love em of hate em they're a piece of Brit BMX history  :daumenhoch:

Defo Ash, there were a few at MK this year, a very accepted BMX IMO. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: caledoniancruiser on January 08, 2013, 02:03 AM
Looks good,
TEAM COLOURS ROCK!
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: NORTY40 on January 08, 2013, 11:33 AM
Nice resto Dan , turned out great  :daumenhoch:

I need to get cracking on my 84 team aero pro , love the team colours  :smitten:

The chrome AP's look great built up aswell , looking forward to seeing what you do with it  8)
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Glynnyboy on January 08, 2013, 12:45 PM
Lovely rider mate. Nice to see a bit of burner love going on.
Got to admit the team colours had to grow on me actually, I wasn't a big fan to start with.
No shame in running a Xxl stem & partial layback if that helps the ride comfort now your a big mister.
I put these two items on my team ap and it made all the differance .
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 08, 2013, 12:54 PM
Nice resto Dan , turned out great  :daumenhoch:

I need to get cracking on my 84 team aero pro , love the team colours  :smitten:

The chrome AP's look great built up aswell , looking forward to seeing what you do with it  8)


I need to get an AP frame and forks first Joff, gonna have a look about at the beginning of march. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Julian347 on January 09, 2013, 05:16 PM
Nice resto. Always liked :daumenhoch: the team colours.
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: BMX1973 on January 09, 2013, 06:17 PM
Do like a MK 2 Burner  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Bmx br00kes on January 10, 2013, 09:47 PM
Nice build, can't beat team colours IMO  8)
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 10, 2013, 09:49 PM
Cheers lads, Burner #1 of 4 I have planned for this year. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: N13L VV on January 10, 2013, 10:02 PM
Nice one Dan , thats a great job youve done on that.   I cant believe some people dont like the Team Burner colours , I think it was one of the best schemes ever . If i had to sell all my bikes but one it'd be my Team Aero Pro id keep and flog all the other overpriced nonsense  ;)
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: deeman on January 11, 2013, 03:52 AM
Nice Dan.the colour scheme is the only way to go for a Burner,Needs AR decals :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 11, 2013, 04:48 AM
AR, now you've got me thinking? :-\
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Darren KAP on January 12, 2013, 09:25 PM

 Only just seen this ,  i've got to say i' love the Team colours it brings so many fond memories of when i was a kid , got to be the best looking Burner imo , top job Dan i love it and the plate too  :smitten:

 i honestly think i need to get one of these   :smitten:
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Jaan on January 12, 2013, 11:02 PM

 Only just seen this ,  i've got to say i' love the Team colours it brings so many fond memories of when i was a kid , got to be the best looking Burner imo , top job Dan i love it and the plate too  :smitten:

 i honestly think i need to get one of these   :smitten:

I've got one...  ???
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: 750Rush on January 15, 2013, 01:27 PM
I've got 17  :-[

I've not finished my team colurs build yet though.

You did a great job with that, and for a real good price too. I think you underestimate when you say it's only worth £200.
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 15, 2013, 01:29 PM
I've got 17  :-[

I've not finished my team colurs build yet though.

You did a great job with that, and for a real good price too. I think you underestimate when you say it's only worth £200.

I know, I did my sums last week, nearly double that in parts. ::)
Title: Re: Not To Everyone's Taste - Burner Content.
Post by: rick1970 on January 17, 2013, 06:10 AM
Top job Dan, done a belting job there  :4_17_5:    im doing a burner and it aint gunna look like anything anyones ever seen before  :LolLolLolLol: its for the missus  ::) 
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