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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: dancetothedrummersbeat on July 02, 2014, 08:19 PM
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This will be my MK Rider/racer, so it's a combination of survivor, restored, NOS and new parts.
Parts list:
1984 MT Racing Superfox frame & forks (survivor chrome).
NOS Win bars.
NOS Fuan F1 style grips.
New unbranded Suntour style stem.
New unbranded headset.
Survivor Lee Chi Tech 3 style levers.
Restored Lee Chi MX 900 style calipers.
New unbranded cables & hardwear.
Re-chromed Sugino 175mm one piece crank.
NOS Victor DX style pedals.
Survivor Suntour chainring.
Survivor unbranded spider.
New unbranded chainring bolts.
New KMC chain.
Survivor alloy hubbed Skyway Tuffs.
Skyway Tuff brake pads.
New Shimano freewheel.
Cheng Shin tyres both 20 x 1.75.
Restored Suntour style seat clamp.
New Nitto layback seat post.
Survivor Viscount MX seat.
NOS Dyno type number plate.
Padset by Firebird.
Decals by Del.
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Another cracker there you've done Andy, I love these. :4_17_5:
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Really nice that andy
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Nice build Andy 8)
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Nice work Andy :daumenhoch: Looks like an 84 frame with 83 forks :chin:
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Proper looking BMX
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:4_17_5: lovely stuff Andy
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Love it! Chrome and black is just awesome :daumenhoch:
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Nice work Andy :daumenhoch: Looks like an 84 frame with 83 forks :chin:
Thanks Nath. Interesting....
I bought the frame & forks as a set on ebay about 3 years ago. They came with a headset that was almost completely seized up, and when I did get them apart, the bearings and grease were in a terrible state, so I doubt the frame & forks had been split, or even touched for many years. The condition of the chrome on the frame/forks, and the original decals were also in exactly the same condition, further adding to the theory that they had been as part of the same set for many years. The original decals on the forks were the 'cr-mo' ones, but I preferred the look of the 'Aero' ones, so asked Del to do me a set. The serial on the BB is T840001388 - could it be a very early '84 frame with the leftovers of the '83 forks?
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Nice work Andy :daumenhoch: Looks like an 84 frame with 83 forks :chin:
The serial on the BB is T840001388 - could it be a very early '84 frame with the leftovers of the '83 forks?
Exactly what i was thinking Andy :daumenhoch:
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I'm sure there would have been quite a bit of cross-over of parts, as some were phased in, and others out. They were only kids bikes after all! Who would have thought that 30 years on, middle aged blokes would be wetting their knickers at the sight of an old frameset :D
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that plate is funk 8) such a cool build
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Who would have thought that 30 years on, middle aged blokes would be wetting their knickers at the sight of an old frameset :D
:2funny: Lovely-looking bike though, and looks ready to rumble! :daumenhoch:
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Nice work Andy :daumenhoch: Looks like an 84 frame with 83 forks :chin:
Thanks Nath. Interesting....
I bought the frame & forks as a set on ebay about 3 years ago. They came with a headset that was almost completely seized up, and when I did get them apart, the bearings and grease were in a terrible state, so I doubt the frame & forks had been split, or even touched for many years. The condition of the chrome on the frame/forks, and the original decals were also in exactly the same condition, further adding to the theory that they had been as part of the same set for many years. The original decals on the forks were the 'cr-mo' ones, but I preferred the look of the 'Aero' ones, so asked Del to do me a set. The serial on the BB is T840001388 - could it be a very early '84 frame with the leftovers of the '83 forks?
Could be mate :) Without doubt it is an 84 frame and I would probably say it was number 1388 off the production line :teef: I would point out though that MT seemed to stamp the next frame (regardless of model) with the next available number. Example Superfox 001, UFO 002, Silverfox 003 etc
Do you have any pics with the original decals ?
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They were only kids bikes after all! Who would have thought that 30 years on, middle aged blokes would be wetting their knickers at the sight of an old frameset :D
Oooh... I'm all wet. :LolLolLolLol:
Cool build Andy. :daumenhoch:
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Nice work Andy :daumenhoch: Looks like an 84 frame with 83 forks :chin:
Thanks Nath. Interesting....
I bought the frame & forks as a set on ebay about 3 years ago. They came with a headset that was almost completely seized up, and when I did get them apart, the bearings and grease were in a terrible state, so I doubt the frame & forks had been split, or even touched for many years. The condition of the chrome on the frame/forks, and the original decals were also in exactly the same condition, further adding to the theory that they had been as part of the same set for many years. The original decals on the forks were the 'cr-mo' ones, but I preferred the look of the 'Aero' ones, so asked Del to do me a set. The serial on the BB is T840001388 - could it be a very early '84 frame with the leftovers of the '83 forks?
Could be mate :) Without doubt it is an 84 frame and I would probably say it was number 1388 off the production line :teef: I would point out though that MT seemed to stamp the next frame (regardless of model) with the next available number. Example Superfox 001, UFO 002, Silverfox 003 etc
Do you have any pics with the original decals ?
I don't have any photographs of the original decals. The downtube and headtube ones were exactly the same. The fork decals just said cr-mo, instead of aero cr-mo. The seatpost decal is the same, although the original one had a slight yellow tinge to the background. The original decals were intact, but cracked and faded so they had to go...
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Love your builds Andy :smitten: :daumenhoch:
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That's a cracking bike Andy and the plate is superb. :smitten: I'm looking to seeing this at MK. Seeing how good this looks spurs me on to get my silverfox built :daumenhoch:
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I know what you mean. I saw a sweet-looking white Silverfox for sale over on the Museum last month for what seemed like a reasonable price! I was seriously tempted even though another bike is the last thing I need at the moment!! :crazy2:
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Nice looking build :)
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That looks spot on :smitten:
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nice1 Andy, its mint :daumenhoch:
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Looking good 8)
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A great thread there Andy mate!!
Looks proper good with those tuffs on mate! :4_17_5:
I'm hoping to get a waz on this round the MK track of you'll let me ! :smitten:
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A great thread there Andy mate!!
Looks proper good with those tuffs on mate! :4_17_5:
I'm hoping to get a waz on this round the MK track of you'll let me ! :smitten:
Be my guest! I might have to put my Hutch style copy cheapo stem on it though, as it feels short. Need to get every inch out of it that I can
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Love this build. A very smart bike