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Title: Now the nights are getting longer....
Post by: griff on October 26, 2013, 08:48 PM: Let's see your winter projects!

What have you got coming up? Or are you working on something Top Secret? :-X
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Post by: Gashead on October 26, 2013, 08:50 PM: I was gunna post a similar thread.......

Maybe - let's see what we can build tomorrow as the weather is so bad.......
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Post by: Gnarlyscoots on October 26, 2013, 08:54 PM: I'm chucking together a survivor/rider mate :daumenhoch: I can't see it being finished this side of christmas though :(

Also 'touching up' a couple of my other bikes too :daumenhoch:
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Post by: Gashead on October 26, 2013, 08:55 PM: A burner, there you go, I said it.

:daumenhoch:
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Post by: Clean on October 26, 2013, 09:00 PM: Next year, I shall mostly be riding a baby blue and brown '84 Quad. :daumenhoch:
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Post by: That Swan Guy on October 26, 2013, 09:01 PM: Nothing "nono"

Not unless something pops up! :chin:
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Post by: bodamus on October 26, 2013, 09:08 PM: Pro-Lite Craig Campbell Freestyler for me, if I can be arsed ???
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Post by: rollin72 on October 26, 2013, 09:19 PM: this is my latest, 90% finished, need to sort out the brake and waiting for the decals ::)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/pp287/rollin72/DSC_0049_zps8f6a165c.jpg) (http://s420.photobucket.com/user/rollin72/media/DSC_0049_zps8f6a165c.jpg.html)

this is considered a POS, but its the same frame and forks and nearly the same parts I had on it as a kid so im loving it
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Post by: kungfunky on October 26, 2013, 09:23 PM: A pre serial PK built how Rodd Beckering rode his at the 79 winter nationals. Simple "wantit"
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Post by: stidds on October 26, 2013, 09:24 PM: Working on a Yamaha XV750 Cafe Racer.
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Post by: pickle on October 26, 2013, 09:41 PM: Panda charger 2 and then a Burner :daumenhoch:
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Post by: Dark Diggler on October 26, 2013, 09:46 PM: Riding more
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Post by: CustardLips on October 26, 2013, 09:48 PM: Elf pro with survivor parts. :daumenhoch:
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Post by: kungfunky on October 26, 2013, 09:51 PM: Ohh and a 77 Laguna GT.
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Post by: Munnyella on October 26, 2013, 09:54 PM: I'm mostly doing up our new (old) house, BMX has had to step back from the mike for me, hope to be back on it in the new year, got a plan for a pub rider, but needs to be self funding!!

MM
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Post by: midschooljon on October 26, 2013, 10:02 PM: Currently busy with this and should finish it up before Christmas.

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/challengerinsta.jpg)

Once that project is wrapped up I will move on to this.

(http://www.sirmerlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/hwafongdaddyinsta.jpg)
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Post by: chubby on October 26, 2013, 10:10 PM: Top secret is this
(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r559/chubby1971/20130919_151345.jpg)
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Post by: BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN on October 26, 2013, 10:29 PM: (http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt183/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/c615fcf5-4880-4652-99f1-0717bcae211c_zps4968cfe9.jpg) (http://s610.photobucket.com/user/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/media/c615fcf5-4880-4652-99f1-0717bcae211c_zps4968cfe9.jpg.html)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt183/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/A78951DD-970F-444D-9405-22619269E0B9-1566-00000141AD42286E_zps9a0e5494.jpg) (http://s610.photobucket.com/user/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/media/A78951DD-970F-444D-9405-22619269E0B9-1566-00000141AD42286E_zps9a0e5494.jpg.html)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt183/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/1A3881FD-D14F-4C86-9F7B-617860A834F5-21524-00000BB36FAB4120_zpsa59edb98.jpg) (http://s610.photobucket.com/user/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/media/1A3881FD-D14F-4C86-9F7B-617860A834F5-21524-00000BB36FAB4120_zpsa59edb98.jpg.html)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt183/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/6554B613-7FE1-4D56-873D-C5B015AF4110-8197-0000045FAD55564F_zps68bbd443.jpg) (http://s610.photobucket.com/user/ELEVENTEENBENDYCAT/media/6554B613-7FE1-4D56-873D-C5B015AF4110-8197-0000045FAD55564F_zps68bbd443.jpg.html)
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Post by: That Swan Guy on October 26, 2013, 10:31 PM: Whoa........stealth spokes! :coolsmiley:
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Post by: kalex on October 26, 2013, 10:37 PM: Quote from: That Swan Guy on October 26, 2013, 10:31 PM
Whoa........stealth spokes! :coolsmiley:

you should see the front end, stealth forks also :slayer:

this is one trick bike
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Post by: AKGOFF on October 26, 2013, 10:50 PM: Thanks to Terry (London Hell Boy) who put me onto a set of Bottema -M1 forks yesterday I have now got to build a bike around those. :-\

Can't fooking wait, nice one Terry, got my mojo back. :daumenhoch:
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Post by: Gnarlyscoots on October 26, 2013, 11:03 PM: Quote from: AKGOFF on October 26, 2013, 10:50 PM
Thanks to Terry (London Hell Boy) who put me onto a set of Bottema -M1 forks yesterday I have now got to build a bike around those. :-\
:LolLolLolLol: Oops, sorry :daumenhoch:

Nice one bro, glad you got them :)
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Post by: Hmoon27 on October 26, 2013, 11:34 PM: 3 to build :daumenhoch:
6 to strip down ???
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Post by: Pooch on October 26, 2013, 11:41 PM: Haven't got much. Selling it all. Taking up roller skating.. I love Rioja.
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Post by: griff on October 26, 2013, 11:53 PM: Just been next door to check on mine
Was tempted to get decals out but have had some wine & chickened out

Couple of pics under the hall light...
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad120/gr1ff1ngton/1EB79D3F-EBCB-4B00-977B-E6658671F984-2272-0000042615DB9646_zps3dc4314c.jpg)
Just look at those dropouts :smitten:
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad120/gr1ff1ngton/8E567248-D6A6-432D-A986-682653C5B685-2272-000004268187FA10_zpsd3ca8cfb.jpg)
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Post by: AKGOFF on October 26, 2013, 11:55 PM: That looks nice Griff. :smitten:
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Post by: griff on October 26, 2013, 11:58 PM: Thanks Ad
SBD really did a cracking job with it :4_17_5:
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Post by: chubby on October 27, 2013, 12:04 AM: Why have the neighbours got it griff ??? You hiding it from claire ;D
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Post by: griff on October 27, 2013, 12:15 AM: Quote from: chubby on October 27, 2013, 12:04 AM
Why have the neighbours got it griff ??? You hiding it from claire ;D

:LolLolLolLol: I meant the next room
Surprisingly Claire has shown some interest, but our bedroom is still a BMX-free zone :teef:
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Post by: Miley on October 27, 2013, 07:26 AM: This ugly thing.
(http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy87/bmxmiley/null_zps64ddcf66.png)
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Post by: BADDH on October 27, 2013, 07:27 AM: When I can find the time I have two builds.

1. 1980. Robinson R Gussett
2. 1981 GT Pro Euro BB
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Post by: DoubleD on October 27, 2013, 07:34 AM: Chrome cw zx Frame and fork

thinking of putting a dx crank on it..
dont know what to think of that combo
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Post by: pickle on October 27, 2013, 07:55 AM: My panda charger 2 which is nowhere near finished.
The wheels are not staying, need some red steelies for her
(http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a498/pickle1970/20130930_171734_zpsaab0ecc7.jpg)
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Post by: griff on October 27, 2013, 08:42 AM: Quote from: pickle on October 27, 2013, 07:55 AM
My panda charger 2 which is nowhere near finished.
The wheels are not staying, need some red steelies for her
(http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a498/pickle1970/20130930_171734_zpsaab0ecc7.jpg)

I like those wheels on it Rob - think it breaks up the red nicely

Seeing it built up like that reminds me of the first part of Joe Kid on a Stingray, where you can see kids so desperate to race they are riding without a saddle/post :slayer:
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Post by: Gashead on October 27, 2013, 09:02 AM: That charger is wicked :daumenhoch:

And you know I love you Griff, but why oh why did I sell you that Ripper :uglystupid2:
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Post by: pickle on October 27, 2013, 09:06 AM: Cheers guys, gunna be my MK rider/racer for next year :daumenhoch:
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Post by: griff on October 27, 2013, 10:31 AM: Quote from: Gashead on October 27, 2013, 09:02 AM
That charger is wicked :daumenhoch:

And you know I love you Griff, but why oh why did I sell you that Ripper :uglystupid2:

because you know I will love and cherish it Nick
why don't you just build up one of those NOS ones you've got lying around? :teef:
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Post by: Discostu on October 27, 2013, 12:26 PM: Quote from: griff on October 27, 2013, 08:42 AM
Quote from: pickle on October 27, 2013, 07:55 AM
My panda charger 2 which is nowhere near finished.
The wheels are not staying, need some red steelies for her
(http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a498/pickle1970/20130930_171734_zpsaab0ecc7.jpg)

I like those wheels on it Rob - think it breaks up the red nicely

Seeing it built up like that reminds me of the first part of Joe Kid on a Stingray, where you can see kids so desperate to race they are riding without a saddle/post :slayer:

Got to agree those wheels look right for the bike, I would leave them. :daumenhoch:
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Post by: pickle on October 28, 2013, 01:03 PM: cheers, they will stay for a while anyways as i'm trying not to spend too much :LolLolLolLol:

just pedals, chain and rear cable to get now :daumenhoch:

oh and par pad :)
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Post by: GavinDavis on October 28, 2013, 01:57 PM: Not any pics but at present im working on another Bashy Sport, a Hoffman Big Daddy and a WAL Riot :daumenhoch:
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Post by: southern andy on October 28, 2013, 06:45 PM: I'll be doing a cruiser, never done one before.

Only 6 of these known in the world of which 2 are known in the UK. This one has the correct forks, the other hasn't.
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Post by: In2bmx on October 28, 2013, 06:48 PM: Quote from: southern andy on October 28, 2013, 06:45 PM
I'll be doing a cruiser, never done one before.

Only 6 of these known in the world of which 2 are known in the UK. This one has the correct forks, the other hasn't.
any clues ... This has got my attention ???
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Post by: southern andy on October 28, 2013, 07:23 PM: It's an 82 and will be feckin hard to build as i have zero spares for a 24".
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Post by: griff on October 28, 2013, 07:52 PM: Quote from: southern andy on October 28, 2013, 06:45 PM
I'll be doing a cruiser, never done one before.

Only 6 of these known in the world of which 2 are known in the UK. This one has the correct forks, the other hasn't.

Stop talking about it & get it built :LolLolLolLol:

This got my attention too :D
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Post by: southern andy on October 28, 2013, 08:20 PM: Quote from: griff on October 28, 2013, 07:52 PM
Quote from: southern andy on October 28, 2013, 06:45 PM
I'll be doing a cruiser, never done one before.

Only 6 of these known in the world of which 2 are known in the UK. This one has the correct forks, the other hasn't.

Stop talking about it & get it built :LolLolLolLol:

This got my attention too :D

I would if i had parts for it. ::)
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Post by: kungfunky on October 28, 2013, 08:49 PM: Quote from: southern andy on October 28, 2013, 08:20 PM
Quote from: griff on October 28, 2013, 07:52 PM
Quote from: southern andy on October 28, 2013, 06:45 PM
I'll be doing a cruiser, never done one before.

Only 6 of these known in the world of which 2 are known in the UK. This one has the correct forks, the other hasn't.

Stop talking about it & get it built :LolLolLolLol:

This got my attention too :D

I would if i had parts for it. ::)

I have tyres ;)
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Post by: kungfunky on October 28, 2013, 08:58 PM: A fairly long way to go but this is the 79 RB tribute.

(http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb413/kungfunky/se%20racing/image_zps1cf6b562.jpg)
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Post by: denzil on October 28, 2013, 10:35 PM: A loopy ripper for me as well, my new rider , going to something a bit different with this one. Will put pic up as soon as I get on it. :daumenhoch:
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Post by: Gnarlyscoots on October 28, 2013, 10:40 PM: This is getting done first :daumenhoch:

(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/JMC/2013-10-27082222_zpsd4c1af63.jpg) (http://s1084.photobucket.com/user/Londonhellboy/media/JMC/2013-10-27082222_zpsd4c1af63.jpg.html)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/JMC/2013-10-27082155_zps7d3ba237.jpg) (http://s1084.photobucket.com/user/Londonhellboy/media/JMC/2013-10-27082155_zps7d3ba237.jpg.html)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/JMC/2013-10-27082121_zps3b265b65.jpg) (http://s1084.photobucket.com/user/Londonhellboy/media/JMC/2013-10-27082121_zps3b265b65.jpg.html)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/JMC/2013-10-27082046_zpsb71a3f7a.jpg) (http://s1084.photobucket.com/user/Londonhellboy/media/JMC/2013-10-27082046_zpsb71a3f7a.jpg.html)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/JMC/2013-10-27082033_zps0e5b4f50.jpg) (http://s1084.photobucket.com/user/Londonhellboy/media/JMC/2013-10-27082033_zps0e5b4f50.jpg.html)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j406/Londonhellboy/JMC/428a3b81-9073-4033-8886-8ae34d6fc13e_zps9ffe686b.jpg) (http://s1084.photobucket.com/user/Londonhellboy/media/JMC/428a3b81-9073-4033-8886-8ae34d6fc13e_zps9ffe686b.jpg.html)
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Post by: Devilock on October 28, 2013, 10:52 PM: Quote from: griff on October 27, 2013, 12:15 AM
Quote from: chubby on October 27, 2013, 12:04 AM
Why have the neighbours got it griff ??? You hiding it from claire ;D

:LolLolLolLol: I meant the next room
Surprisingly Claire has shown some interest, but our bedroom is still a BMX-free zone :teef:

Bikes aren't the only thing is free of...! :D
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Post by: griff on October 29, 2013, 10:26 AM: ::)

it's where the magic happens
now anyone reading this will have a mental image of me 'taking care of business' and it's all your fault Richard :teef:
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Post by: Funkyworm on October 29, 2013, 02:48 PM: These 2 are getting done & then I'm going to try packing up this bike building nonsense , reclaiming the spare room & getting back in to making music .

(http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af140/callum1971/7ae32e27-5868-41be-91ed-83ea08360f8e_zpsd523f58e.jpg)
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Post by: Gary72 on October 30, 2013, 10:12 PM: Doing DIY at the moment and will be till Xmas, after that will be building my FBM Night Train.