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Title: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Jaan on October 07, 2014, 02:01 PM

I've been on a bit of a building roll recently. Just got this to where i'm happy with it so thought i'd share.

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/1983%20Torker%20280X/Torker280X-01_zps5c4e04cc.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/1983%20Torker%20280X/Torker280X-01_zps5c4e04cc.jpg.html)

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/1983%20Torker%20280X/Torker280X-07_zpsf3094058.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/1983%20Torker%20280X/Torker280X-07_zpsf3094058.jpg.html)

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/1983%20Torker%20280X/Torker280X-03_zps9efe962a.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/1983%20Torker%20280X/Torker280X-03_zps9efe962a.jpg.html)

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/1983%20Torker%20280X/Torker280X-05_zpsb2076da3.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/1983%20Torker%20280X/Torker280X-05_zpsb2076da3.jpg.html)

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/1983%20Torker%20280X/Torker280X-09_zpsf68ab807.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/1983%20Torker%20280X/Torker280X-09_zpsf68ab807.jpg.html)


Frame set: 83 Torker 280X
Bars: Torker T
Grips: Oakley 1 B-1Bs / Oakley crud plugs
Stem: DK
Headset: BT
Rims: UKAIs
Hubs: Suntour HF
Brake: 83 Chrome DC MX1000 / Matthauser pads / 83 DC Tech 3 lever / 83 DC cable
Tyres: OG Cheng Shin 1.75
Clamp: DC hinged
Seat post: GT
Seat: 83 Kashimax Aero
BB: 83 Shimano
Crank: 83 Shimano 600
Chain ring: Shimano 43T
Chain ring bolts: Shimano
Chain: DID
Pedals: Suntour XCII

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: oldscool on October 07, 2014, 02:28 PM

Very nice Chris  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Jaan on October 07, 2014, 02:31 PM

Quote from: oldscool on October 07, 2014, 02:28 PM

Very nice Chris  :daumenhoch:

I had to document it Dave!

I was rushing around like a mad thing yesterday and I had to forego my usual photo spot as it was pi55ing down with rain  :)

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: nosepickben on October 07, 2014, 04:39 PM

Nice build that. I like the stem, and the cranks.

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Retrodan72 on October 07, 2014, 06:05 PM

WOW, that is stunning Chris.  :smitten:

I've been looking at the Torker museum section lately, and drooling.  :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Jaan on October 07, 2014, 06:12 PM

Thanks Dan  :daumenhoch:

I've pulled my finger out recently to get a few builds finished. REALLY enjoying BMX at the moment  :)

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: BADDH on October 07, 2014, 06:59 PM

Hey Chris, that's a cracker mate, lovely build  8)

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Church on October 07, 2014, 07:22 PM

Awesome , nice build ! It 's one of the torker frames I prefer !  8)

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: meticulous on October 07, 2014, 07:44 PM

sssssfookinperfect...  faultless!

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Bob_Acid on October 07, 2014, 08:02 PM

Love that!

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: NORTY40 on October 07, 2014, 08:28 PM

Torkertastic !!  :4_17_5:

Very nice build Chris  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: McQUEEN on October 07, 2014, 08:40 PM

Top draw................

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: snoopy72 on October 07, 2014, 08:44 PM

That's nice Chris, my favourite torker with the slotted gusset, do I spy my old DK stem  :popcorn:

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: CustardLips on October 07, 2014, 11:23 PM

Very nice Chris.  :coolsmiley:

Tidy as fook as always.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Jaan on October 07, 2014, 11:39 PM

Cheers chaps  :radbmxsmilie:  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Mikku on October 08, 2014, 04:02 AM

Love it!  :smitten:

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Dark Diggler on October 08, 2014, 06:28 AM

Bootiful Chris, my best mate had one of those , it was probably 83 too, lovely :4_17_5:

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Jaan on October 08, 2014, 09:37 AM

Quote from: snoopy72 on October 07, 2014, 08:44 PM

That's nice Chris, my favourite torker with the slotted gusset, do I spy my old DK stem  :popcorn:

Well spotted John, the stem was actually for another build but the shaft is too long - even with the mini stiffener, but all things happen for a reason as it suits the Torker perfectly  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: nitrohopper on October 08, 2014, 01:40 PM

excellent as ever dude

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Badbaldie on October 08, 2014, 10:06 PM

awsum  :smitten:

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Mikku on May 25, 2015, 12:40 AM

Quote from: Retrodan72 on October 07, 2014, 06:05 PM

I've been looking at the Torker museum section lately, and drooling.  :coolsmiley:

I've just being doing the same, as I'm going through a bit of a Torker phase at the moment! :D

Flippin' love this bike!!

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Taipan on May 25, 2015, 07:57 AM

Wow! shut the front door!!  "wantit" that is beautiful  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: griff on May 25, 2015, 09:20 AM

Always look forward to your builds Chris, as usual I wasn't disappointed! Lovely  :smitten:

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: In2bmx on June 04, 2015, 12:37 PM

Very Very nice Chris  :smitten:

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: brass monkey! on June 04, 2015, 12:40 PM

that is SPOT ON !!  :daumenhoch:

Very Nice  8) I love Torkers !!

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: glenboy on June 04, 2015, 01:06 PM

Proper thing that and not overdone with the colour scheme noice 👍

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Tel-boy75 on June 05, 2015, 08:26 AM

Nice, I especially like the Matthauser pads.

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Jaan on June 08, 2015, 08:48 PM

Cheers fellas  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Jt on June 08, 2015, 08:52 PM

Anyone know where I can get a good chrome one?

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: factory pilot on June 12, 2015, 06:03 PM

Another perfect build Chris ! Love that you've got just the right balance of colour... It's spot on mate!
Beautiful work again Chris  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: MartyC on June 13, 2015, 09:54 AM

Very nice build, great colourway and quality parts  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: wilsey72 on June 24, 2015, 04:18 PM

Lush. It caught my eye, really nice job mate.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Jonny on June 26, 2015, 09:47 PM

Sweeeet build Jaan!  How many bikes you got?

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Jaan on June 29, 2015, 01:47 PM

Quote from: Jonny on June 26, 2015, 09:47 PM

Sweeeet build Jaan!  How many bikes you got?

Thanks mate.  I couldn't answer your question for certain... Its a lot mate  :)

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: BMX1973 on July 01, 2015, 06:27 PM

 8)  :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: rooski on December 03, 2016, 05:10 PM

Superb, love it!

Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: griff on December 03, 2016, 11:27 PM

Well bumped Andy, was nice to see this pop up again....  :)