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Title: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on October 15, 2014, 02:45 PM

My 1983 Collection of Mongoose bmx

From left to right:
1983 Mongoose Minigoose
1983 Mongoose Expert
1983 Mongoose Californian
1983 Mongoose Supergoose

(http://s26.postimg.org/5ziflskjt/20141011_111405.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/9x5pb77d5/20141011_111650.jpg)

1983 Mongoose Minigoose
(http://s26.postimage.org/wai1bqxol/20141011_111658.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/wai1bqxol/)

1983 Mongoose Expert
(http://s26.postimage.org/46fixgzd1/20141011_111704.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/46fixgzd1/)

1983 Mongoose Californian
(http://s26.postimage.org/5qpg9lx51/20141011_111710.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/5qpg9lx51/)

1983 Mongoose Supergoose
(http://s26.postimage.org/7wjr440lh/20141011_111718.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/7wjr440lh/)

Here are they stacked and my 2014 Mongoose fraction on display in the garage.

(http://s26.postimg.org/4gtinlbm1/20141011_132331_Agnes1_01.jpg)

My three frames are on the table above:

1982 Mongoose Minigoose

(http://s26.postimg.org/fp1tgmy6h/20140810_165858.jpg)

1981 Mongoose Motomag

(http://s26.postimg.org/lqekzxqtl/20141011_122430.jpg)

1985 Mongoose Minigoose (Aluminium head badge and Eric Rupe Brake bridge)

(http://s26.postimg.org/su3d1blzd/20140918_190222.jpg)

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: kdw712 on October 15, 2014, 03:19 PM

 :smitten:

nice gaggle of geese  :daumenhoch:

and what's the cheeky one under the desk ?

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: BMX1973 on October 16, 2014, 04:25 PM

Nice  :)

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on October 20, 2014, 11:55 AM

Quote from: kdw712 on October 15, 2014, 03:19 PM

:smitten:

nice gaggle of geese  :daumenhoch:

and what's the cheeky one under the desk ?

Thank you. A thorough look at the photo I see. LOL

That is a busted Supergoose frame. Its someone else's frame. He wanted me to ask a local bike manufacturer to fix. But apparently its got too much work on it so it wont be worth it to save.

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on October 20, 2014, 11:55 AM

Quote from: BMX1973 on October 16, 2014, 04:25 PM

Nice  :)

Thanks

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: kdw712 on October 21, 2014, 09:43 AM

Quote from: Eric Cartman on October 20, 2014, 11:55 AM

Thank you. A thorough look at the photo I see. LOL

That is a busted Supergoose frame. Its someone else's frame. He wanted me to ask a local bike manufacturer to fix. But apparently its got too much work on it so it wont be worth it to save.

 :LolLolLolLol:

you know every blade of grass is inpsected when a pic is posted  :2funny:

sure one of the supreme bike repairer's on here maybe able to help
serious wonders have been performed in the past  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: phantom photon on October 21, 2014, 10:50 AM

Nice Goose collection  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: MartyC on October 22, 2014, 02:56 AM

Nice bikes, really liking the Supergoose  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on October 22, 2014, 07:44 AM

Quote from: kdw712 on October 21, 2014, 09:43 AM

Quote from: Eric Cartman on October 20, 2014, 11:55 AM

Thank you. A thorough look at the photo I see. LOL

That is a busted Supergoose frame. Its someone else's frame. He wanted me to ask a local bike manufacturer to fix. But apparently its got too much work on it so it wont be worth it to save.

 :LolLolLolLol:

you know every blade of grass is inpsected when a pic is posted  :2funny:

sure one of the supreme bike repairer's on here maybe able to help
serious wonders have been performed in the past  :daumenhoch:

I am sure. I would love to try and save it but its not mine. And unfortunately the bike company that was approached did not want to save it for whatever reason that was.

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on October 22, 2014, 07:45 AM

Quote from: phantom photon on October 21, 2014, 10:50 AM

Nice Goose collection  :4_17_5:

Thank you

Quote from: MartyC on October 22, 2014, 02:56 AM

Nice bikes, really liking the Supergoose  :daumenhoch:

Thanks. Its my favourite.

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on November 03, 2014, 07:11 AM

I opened up the Grease Monkey Garage yesterday and decided to do some work on the bikes.

First up is my 1985 Californian mock build. This is what I vision for it.

(http://s26.postimg.org/90qw0bgnd/20141102_103440_Copy.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/q2jq2evih/20141102_103510_Copy.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/4dktyjtah/20141102_103528_Copy.jpg)

My plans are to make the frame, fork and stem white and also build it like an Eric Rupe but a mini version of it using the Eric Rupe stickers with a custom "mini" incorporated.

Then I needed to start making my bikes a bit more "roadworthy" and decided to start with the 1983 Mongoose Expert.

Fitted the front brakes (although not ideal) as well as a temporary chain ring until I get the suitable one.

(http://s26.postimg.org/a5ky5p349/20141102_094650.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/6n8y9b289/20141102_094638.jpg)

All comments welcome although we all might not agree.

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on November 03, 2014, 01:50 PM

I forgot that I picked this up last week.

1983 Mongoose Supergoose III

(http://s26.postimg.org/hubcy6ih5/20141029_121744.jpg)

I then put it together with some parts I had.

(http://s26.postimg.org/84uekv6yx/20141031_170018.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/yomzn07ih/20141031_170041.jpg)

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: oldscool on November 03, 2014, 09:39 PM

Love the yellow survivor just needs a set of motomags. :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on November 04, 2014, 07:48 AM

Quote from: oldscool on November 03, 2014, 09:39 PM

Love the yellow survivor just needs a set of motomags. :daumenhoch:

Everyone says that but I have never been a fan of the look of the motomag. I will go wire wheel and I will restore it.

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on November 05, 2014, 11:48 AM

Found a missing piece to my collection. A stainless steel Mongoose Bar.


(http://s26.postimg.org/wf3gpznyh/20141103_215733.jpg)


(http://s26.postimg.org/b6ps8k9hl/20141103_215801.jpg)

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Retrodan72 on November 05, 2014, 12:56 PM

Cool collection mate, love the mocked up '85 Cali, interesting direction you seem to be going with it, I'll look forward to seeing that built.

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: mexicomark on November 06, 2014, 06:28 PM

whats the slightly bent seat post

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on November 07, 2014, 06:42 AM

Quote from: Retrodan72 on November 05, 2014, 12:56 PM

Cool collection mate, love the mocked up '85 Cali, interesting direction you seem to be going with it, I'll look forward to seeing that built.

Thank you. I will update this thread as often as I can.

Quote from: mexicomark on November 06, 2014, 06:28 PM

whats the slightly bent seat post

Its just a generic layback seat post.

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on November 17, 2014, 10:59 AM

Completed the latest Supergoose and took it for a ride on Saturday.

(http://s26.postimg.org/khvsyyhop/20141115_083514.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/a6jg6apzd/20141115_083529_01.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/x6q3imnt5/20141115_083546_01.jpg)

Got this pic also at the Mandela Ray Ban memorial.

(http://s26.postimg.org/e5gnp4emh/Ray_ban_supergoose.jpg)

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on November 17, 2014, 11:00 AM

Started restoring the other Supergoose to factory / catalogue spec. Still need a few more parts to complete.

(http://s26.postimg.org/7pfynrmyx/20141105_185601.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/ylzxw35s9/20141105_185820.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/6klwie0i1/20141105_185629.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/jaq4vh8g9/20141105_185547.jpg)

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on November 17, 2014, 11:44 AM

My first piece of Mongoose memorabilia for my collection

(http://s26.postimg.org/ttmg9njm1/20141116_121454_01.jpg)

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on November 19, 2014, 08:55 AM

Just thought I would share the progress.

 This is my current built fleet now.

 From left to right:
 85 minigoose
 83 minigoose
 83 expert
 83 supergoose III
 83 supergoose III (2.0)

(http://s26.postimg.org/cpgmnc361/20141118_191818.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/a9et9hl3d/20141118_191833.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/x8biseh3d/20141118_191759.jpg)

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on January 14, 2015, 01:58 PM

(http://s26.postimg.org/ixseh4u15/20141224_134722.jpg)

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: BMX1973 on January 16, 2015, 12:27 PM

Nice Geese.

I like the Yellow one too  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on February 03, 2015, 12:24 PM

Quote from: BMX1973 on January 16, 2015, 12:27 PM

Nice Geese.

I like the Yellow one too  :daumenhoch:

Thanks.

Here is an update on the yellow one.

(http://s26.postimg.org/qdb6czwg9/20150201_110818.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/9o9qh2zux/20150201_110920.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/elnb271u1/20150201_110901.jpg)

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on February 03, 2015, 12:26 PM

Here is an update on the Supergoose (I want it to be factory spec)

(http://s26.postimg.org/qsmg60idl/20150201_113008.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/57hdielmx/20150201_113022.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/k0w135te1/20150201_113041.jpg)

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on February 03, 2015, 12:27 PM

Update on my second Supergoose

(http://s26.postimg.org/st2dpp8g9/20150119_191508.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/hqxar9edl/20150119_191518.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/kz1s4b0nd/20150119_191532.jpg)

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on February 03, 2015, 12:28 PM

Got this Expert frame and threw some parts at it.

(http://s26.postimg.org/q5roautxl/20150125_112733.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/4xdztffgp/20150128_173132.jpg)

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on February 03, 2015, 12:30 PM

Update on the 85 Minigoose

(http://s26.postimg.org/5qriosjd5/20150126_164410.jpg)

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on February 03, 2015, 12:31 PM

extra pics

(http://s26.postimg.org/cej2e9wjt/20150201_121323.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/g9mggufpl/20150201_121311.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/hamp5ywp5/20150201_121338.jpg)

Thanks for looking.

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on March 09, 2015, 10:16 AM

My latest creation. 83 mongoose Expert.

(http://s26.postimg.org/57nuv4vbd/20150305_181839.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/nkog5p5s9/20150305_181849.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/9sa1a2f0p/20150305_181906.jpg)

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on March 10, 2015, 08:30 AM

So after lots of patience I came across a Pro Class when I did not expect it. The previous owner decided that he needed a change and some blue parts and we struck a trade for the frame. I sacrificed a bit for it but for me it was worthwhile as it completes my 83 collection.
 
This is what the bike looked like many years ago which the owner had a photo of:
 
(http://s26.postimg.org/vhdiro6mh/20150221_210341.jpg)
 
The day I did the trade I ended up bringing home all of this - it was quite a busy day:
 
(http://s26.postimg.org/5ps72gznt/20150221_224504.jpg)
 
I got to work on the stuck seat post tube but it didnt want to budge.
 
(http://s26.postimg.org/tuswk6jyh/20150223_074537.jpg)
 
(http://s26.postimg.org/prxa7d0g9/20150223_074543.jpg)
 
Eventually a friend of mine helped me with some heat and a vice and managed to get the post out:
 
(http://s26.postimg.org/oagf9jl3d/IMG_20150303_WA0019.jpg)
 
I immediately decided lets put this bike together with some spares I have and this is the result:
 
(http://s26.postimg.org/5n3q1w6mh/20150309_200649.jpg)
 
(http://s26.postimg.org/a1gsrh6kp/20150309_200720.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/xtq4308ll/20150309_212007.jpg)

Sorry for the poor quality pics. I will take some better pics of it as I progress with this one.
 
below is the part list:
 
1983 Pro Class frame
Supergoose forks
Pro Class bars (Maurice Stamped)
ACS Mongoose stem
Blue 7C Araya with Shimano via hubs and Skimano 17T chrome freewheel
Cheng Shin reproduction 20x2.125 tyres
Sugino 45T Flywheel
Sugino Cr mo 175 Cranks
SR P468 Pedals
Mongoose Stainless steel seat post (Maurice Stamped)
Dia Compe seat post clamp (DC Stamped)
Blue Viscount BMX Aero Seat
OG Mongoose Pad set
Blue Mongoose Grips
 
Stay tuned for updates.  :drink2_mini:

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on March 25, 2015, 01:08 PM

The revised parts list with the pic as it stands now:

1983 Pro Class frame
Supergoose forks
Pro Class bars (Maurice Stamped)
ACS Mongoose stem
Blue 7C Araya with Shimano via hubs and Skimano 17T chrome freewheel
Cheng Shin reproduction 20x2.125 tyres
Pro Class disc with Shimano 44T chain ring and Suntour chain ring bolts
Mongoose 175 cranks
SR P468 Pedals
Mongoose Stainless steel seat post (Maurice Stamped)
Dia Compe seat post clamp (DC Stamped)
Blue Viscount BMX Aero Seat
OG Mongoose Pad set
Blue Mongoose Grips
Shimano DX brake lever and MX 1000 brake caliper

(http://s26.postimg.org/fw6b1y7bd/20150315_110426.jpg)

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: bobbbbsy on March 25, 2015, 01:13 PM

Quote from: Eric Cartman on November 03, 2014, 07:11 AM

I opened up the Grease Monkey Garage yesterday and decided to do some work on the bikes.

First up is my 1985 Californian mock build. This is what I vision for it.

(http://s26.postimg.org/90qw0bgnd/20141102_103440_Copy.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/q2jq2evih/20141102_103510_Copy.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/4dktyjtah/20141102_103528_Copy.jpg)

My plans are to make the frame, fork and stem white and also build it like an Eric Rupe but a mini version of it using the Eric Rupe stickers with a custom "mini" incorporated.

Then I needed to start making my bikes a bit more "roadworthy" and decided to start with the 1983 Mongoose Expert.

Fitted the front brakes (although not ideal) as well as a temporary chain ring until I get the suitable one.

(http://s26.postimg.org/a5ky5p349/20141102_094650.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/6n8y9b289/20141102_094638.jpg)

All comments welcome although we all might not agree.

campagnolo hubs ?

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on March 27, 2015, 07:38 AM

Quote from: bobbbbsy on March 25, 2015, 01:13 PM

campagnolo hubs ?

Nope. I don't own any of those.

Title: Re: My Mongoose Collection
Post by: Eric Cartman on April 10, 2015, 08:43 AM

My 83 collection:

Left to right
83 Pro Class
83 Supergoose
83 Expert
83 Californian
83 Minigoose

(http://s26.postimg.org/va4l34xop/20150314_100437.jpg)

All of my Mongoose BMX:
in the back rown - 83 Pro Class, 83 Supergoose, 83 Expert, 83 Californian and 83 Minigoose
Front row - 85 Minigoose (now sold), 81 Mongoose (motomag) and 82 Minigoose

(http://s26.postimg.org/i3f53m1zd/20150314_121357.jpg)

Since then I completed the 82 Minigoose but sending it away for candy red paint:

(http://s26.postimg.org/t4t5yih6x/20150328_123313.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/a0zui64cp/20150328_123333.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/sulnf62kp/20150328_123406.jpg)