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Title: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: Vos on March 26, 2013, 10:04 PM: With my other Rippers scattered to the wind, I decided to build another...a keeper this time...a ball-burnished 1981 loop tail. She's gonna be uber shiny with a dash of black and blue.

The frame and forks came from a complete build that I picked up. I've got rid of the parts that I don't need and I'm gradually piecing the bike back together how I want it.

I've kept the MX900s and Tioga headset that came with the frame and forks and I've added a lovely Tuf Neck Pro Model stem that I picked up here from kalex. At the moment I've only got retro Powerwings on there though...

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/neilellis1/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/DSC01713_zps59e5c12a.jpg)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/neilellis1/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/DSC01714_zps3ca03760.jpg)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/neilellis1/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/DSC01715_zpse5c19bd8.jpg)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/neilellis1/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/DSC01716_zpsd39d244d.jpg)

The wheels were gonna be chrome Araya 7x laced to Campy Records, but they seem to have been lost in the fooking post, somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean :tickedoff: so I'll have to wait and see what happens there...

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/neilellis1/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/rims_zpscc217817.jpg)

The cranks are gonna be late 70's first gen Shimano Dura-Ace arms and a 42T Tuf Neck chain ring on a YST Pro Sealed bottom bracket. I've picked up some nice, used XC-IIs too.

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/neilellis1/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/DSC01717_zpsca996f95.jpg)

Here's a parts breakdown of what I have or have coming so far:

FRAME: 1981 PK RIPPER (BALL-BURNISHED)
FORKS: LANDING GEAR (UNSTAMPED)
HANDLEBARS: SE POWER WINGS (RETRO)
STEM: TUF NECK PRO MODEL
HEADSET: TIOGA
CRANK: SHIMANO DURA-ACE (1ST GEN)
CHAIN RING: TUF NECK 42T
BOTTOM BRACKET: YST PRO SEALED
RIMS: ARAYA 7X
HUBS: CAMPAGNOLO RECORD (HIGH FLANGE)
TYRES: MITSUBOSHI RAINBOW LABEL COMP III
FREEWHEEL: SHIMANO MX30 16T
BRAKES: DIA-COMPE MX900 / TECH 4
GRIPS: SM RACING ODI MUSHROOMS
SEAT: NOS KASHIMAX AERO (1982)
SEAT POST CLAMP: TUF NECK
PEDALS: SUNTOUR XC-II
PAD SET: ?
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: cdt808 on March 27, 2013, 08:33 AM: thats gonna look sweet as !! 8) fab parts list too :daumenhoch:

looking forward to seeing this built mate....
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: Devilock on March 27, 2013, 08:44 AM: Interesting component choice...sounds good...
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: GavinDavis on March 27, 2013, 09:09 AM: Looking forward to seeing this built :daumenhoch: ....Sounds like a nice build in the making!
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: crazycraig on March 27, 2013, 09:18 AM: You will need an mx 1000 for the rear 900 are to short :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: dordymush on March 27, 2013, 04:13 PM: what he said ^^^^^
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: Vos on March 27, 2013, 06:10 PM: I hear ya. I did have an MX 1000 set aside for the rear. It's on now ;)

I've chucked on what I have so far. Mushrooms, vintage Kashi, cranks etc...

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/neilellis1/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/DSC01986_zps3c00bb8f.jpg)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/neilellis1/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/DSC01985_zps217dd7f5.jpg)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/neilellis1/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/DSC01984_zpse146dd2d.jpg)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/neilellis1/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/DSC01983_zpsff53679e.jpg)
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: bmx xxx on March 29, 2013, 01:18 PM: got to love a bullbanished ripper.
looks so nice,
but i think a blue machined tooth chainring will look better.
just my thoughts.
gary :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: griff on March 29, 2013, 01:26 PM: Dropouts OFF the concrete :'(
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: Pooch on March 29, 2013, 02:02 PM: I love an old ripper!! Going to be sweet :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: Vos on March 29, 2013, 03:18 PM: ;D Don't worry mate. I was gentle.

Quote from: griff on March 29, 2013, 01:26 PM

Dropouts OFF the concrete :'(
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: hunterdubber on March 29, 2013, 03:36 PM: This is going to be an absolute beaut Neil :smitten:

Only things I would change on your parts list , at a later date ,or when you can of course

are the bars and tyres for early 80's ones , then it'll be 100% pukka :angel:

Definately keeping an eye for updates on this :smitten:
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: kungfunky on March 29, 2013, 04:30 PM: Coooooooooool..

Sure does have the makings of a great looking Ripper :daumenhoch: And pretty much any colour combo works on a burnished frame so if you get bored just change a few things round to make a complete now look.

Also to add to what Christian say's I'd change the seat post decal too :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: Vos on March 29, 2013, 05:56 PM: Thanks for the feedback guys. :daumenhoch:

I do have my eye on some early SE bars, but they are mighty spendy. Unfortuately, all of my builds need early tyres :'( I will get there one day.
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: BMX1973 on March 29, 2013, 07:46 PM: Nice :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: Vos on April 06, 2013, 04:47 PM: Got me pedals :)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/neilellis1/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/SAM_0209_zps5413da0d.jpg)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/neilellis1/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/SAM_0207_zps6f2ef003.jpg)

I've got a blue ano Tuf Neck power disc on the way. I'm going to see what that looks like on the cranks, just to get some colour in amongst all that shine.
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: Mattdub on April 06, 2013, 10:24 PM: Coming along nicely ;) , not a fan of polished bits & those blue DC decals but we're all different ;)
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: CustardLips on April 07, 2013, 10:27 PM: Nice up to now. :daumenhoch: I'm sure it'll look sweet when it's done. ;)
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: cdt808 on April 07, 2013, 11:14 PM: really nice build mate - looking forward to seeing this finished :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: Vos on April 13, 2013, 10:26 AM: :daumenhoch:

She's mostly together now, with the parts I have anyway. The Powerwings are now vintage, unknurled. I may switch the wheels out for blue shiny side Arayas with sunshine 2nd Gen hubs and plonk a blue Tuf Neck chain ring on at some point.

This is my ride for the spring/summer :)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/neilellis1/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/SAM_0229_zpsf05ad6f4.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/neilellis1/media/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/SAM_0229_zpsf05ad6f4.jpg.html)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/neilellis1/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/SAM_0230_zpsd0a7dc15.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/neilellis1/media/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/SAM_0230_zpsd0a7dc15.jpg.html)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/neilellis1/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/SAM_0237_zps352619ac.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/neilellis1/media/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/SAM_0237_zps352619ac.jpg.html)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/neilellis1/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/SAM_0231_zps71b47d3b.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/neilellis1/media/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/SAM_0231_zps71b47d3b.jpg.html)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/neilellis1/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/SAM_0234_zpsd195d992.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/neilellis1/media/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/SAM_0234_zpsd195d992.jpg.html)

FRAME: 1981 PK RIPPER
FORKS: LANDING GEAR (UNSTAMPED)
HANDLEBARS: SE POWER WINGS (UNKNURLED)
STEM: TUF NECK PRO MODEL
HEADSET: TIOGA
CRANK: SHIMANO DURA-ACE (1ST GEN)
CHAIN RING: TUF NECK 40T
BOTTOM BRACKET: YST PRO SEALED
RIMS: ARAYA 7X
HUBS: CAMPAGNOLO RECORD
TYRES: MITSUBOSHI RAINBOW LABEL COMP III
FREEWHEEL: SHIMANO MX30 16T
BRAKES: DIA-COMPE MX900 / TECH 4
GRIPS: SM RACING ODI MUSHROOMS
SEAT: NOS KASHIMAX AERO (NOS)
SEAT POST CLAMP: TUF NECK
PEDALS: SUNTOUR XC-II
PAD SET: ?
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: Mattdub on April 14, 2013, 05:09 PM: Lookin' good , do like those wheels ;)
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: Andy68 on April 14, 2013, 05:45 PM: :smitten: One bike on my wish list........ awesome!!!!!! :4_17_5:
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: Vos on April 15, 2013, 01:51 PM: Cheers guys :daumenhoch:

Just spent my lunch hour on the PK, bombing round the dirt track on the backlot at Leavesden Studios. I need a kip.
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: OLDSKOOLPK on April 22, 2013, 02:36 PM: Looks GREAT!!! I would use either black with baby blue logo SE pads....Camo with baby blue logo SE pads or blue Cali lite pads!

great job and nice looking PK!!! :smitten:
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: Vos on May 14, 2013, 01:32 PM: Thanks mate. I've got my pads and made a few changes... I swapped the blue grips and seat post clamp for black and swapped the blue Kashi for a black Shotgun II..

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/neilellis1/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/DSC03027small_zps34ee203c.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/neilellis1/media/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/DSC03027small_zps34ee203c.jpg.html)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/neilellis1/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/DSC03028small_zps94f372a0.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/neilellis1/media/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/DSC03028small_zps94f372a0.jpg.html)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/neilellis1/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/DSC03029small_zpsd8186a2f.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/neilellis1/media/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/DSC03029small_zpsd8186a2f.jpg.html)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b514/neilellis1/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/DSC03031small_zpsf41db3d6.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/neilellis1/media/1981%20PK%20Ripper%20II/DSC03031small_zpsf41db3d6.jpg.html)
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: hunterdubber on May 14, 2013, 05:34 PM: Loving those changes and upgrades Neil ,, looks better than ever :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley:

Awesome Ripper :4_17_5:
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: Vos on May 15, 2013, 10:17 AM: Cheers Christian. :daumenhoch: I'm really happy with the build now....it's a no nonsense race machine now (for me to pootle around on) :idiot2: ;)
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: cdt808 on May 15, 2013, 12:59 PM: Neil, that is superb! the changes made have made it much better aesthetically IMO. I love it! :smitten: Great work!
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: Mattdub on May 16, 2013, 02:50 PM: I likes the black bits too ;)
Title: Re: A ball-burnished 1981 PK Ripper
Post by: Vos on May 27, 2013, 10:42 AM: :daumenhoch: Cheers guys.