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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Macmania on October 30, 2014, 08:56 AM

Title: MT Racing Aeropro Kit
Post by: Macmania on October 30, 2014, 08:56 AM: So I thought I would put this up to try and compete against the Rad FB page :D

As some of you will remember I managed to score my grail back in 2012 (after 4 years of searching) but it came without the original forks. Full resto thread below -

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,159637.msg1589688.html#msg1589688

Anyway, earlier this year I got my hands on another super rare Aeropro but this time complete with original forks. As I already had a complete factory spec bike I thought I would set this up as a racing kit that was available back in 83/84.

Advert from Nov 83

(http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af181/MTracing/nov85bmxatc2_zps3cc6d4c1.jpg) (http://s1006.photobucket.com/user/MTracing/media/nov85bmxatc2_zps3cc6d4c1.jpg.html)

(http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af181/MTracing/KitAdvert_zps4dc09dd4.jpg) (http://s1006.photobucket.com/user/MTracing/media/KitAdvert_zps4dc09dd4.jpg.html)

(http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af181/MTracing/April83AeroproKit_zps21e24ec2.jpg) (http://s1006.photobucket.com/user/MTracing/media/April83AeroproKit_zps21e24ec2.jpg.html)

(http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af181/MTracing/Advert1984_zps944c5887.jpg) (http://s1006.photobucket.com/user/MTracing/media/Advert1984_zps944c5887.jpg.html)

Fully 4130 Chromoly Frame and Forks. 19.5" Top Tube.

(http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af181/MTracing/Untitled2_zps5be8ce19.jpg) (http://s1006.photobucket.com/user/MTracing/media/Untitled2_zps5be8ce19.jpg.html)

(http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af181/MTracing/Untitled1_zps4f730560.jpg) (http://s1006.photobucket.com/user/MTracing/media/Untitled1_zps4f730560.jpg.html)

(http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af181/MTracing/Untitled_zps7a212420.jpg) (http://s1006.photobucket.com/user/MTracing/media/Untitled_zps7a212420.jpg.html)

And a quick pic of my complete Aeropro ::)

(http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af181/MTracing/Aeropro/Untitled0_zpse55d6b8c.jpg) (http://s1006.photobucket.com/user/MTracing/media/Aeropro/Untitled0_zpse55d6b8c.jpg.html)

Cheers Nath :)
Title: Re: MT Racing Aeropro Kit
Post by: stevesredvxr on October 30, 2014, 09:21 AM: Awesome Nath......as usual.
Title: Re: MT Racing Aeropro Kit
Post by: Retrodan72 on October 30, 2014, 09:28 AM: Amazing stuff as always Nath.

Can't believe they didn't go more 'Aero' with the seat though. ??? It looks like it's off a Grifter.
Title: Re: MT Racing Aeropro Kit
Post by: sawzall on October 30, 2014, 09:46 AM: Top drawer as usual nath;-)
Title: Re: MT Racing Aeropro Kit
Post by: NORTY40 on October 30, 2014, 10:37 AM: Nice one Nath , love these bikes :smitten:

Took me about 5 years to get hold of one :D

Quote from: Retrodan72 on October 30, 2014, 09:28 AM
Can't believe they didn't go more 'Aero' with the seat though. ??? It looks like it's off a Grifter.

I have to agree Dan , mines getting a Viscount aero or a Kashi aero on it 8)
Title: Re: MT Racing Aeropro Kit
Post by: Jaypeg on October 30, 2014, 12:28 PM: 8)
Title: Re: MT Racing Aeropro Kit
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on October 30, 2014, 04:00 PM: Very cool and rare too. Thanks for posting! I agree about the lack of 'aero' with that seat
Title: Re: MT Racing Aeropro Kit
Post by: stevesredvxr on October 30, 2014, 04:02 PM: Nath are you not tempted to put the genuine forks on the complete?
Title: Re: MT Racing Aeropro Kit
Post by: Macmania on October 30, 2014, 05:22 PM: Quote from: NORTY40 on October 30, 2014, 10:37 AM
Nice one Nath , love these bikes :smitten:

Took me about 5 years to get hold of one :D

Quote from: Retrodan72 on October 30, 2014, 09:28 AM
Can't believe they didn't go more 'Aero' with the seat though. ??? It looks like it's off a Grifter.

I have to agree Dan , mines getting a Viscount aero or a Kashi aero on it 8)

I like the seat, it has a Kashi MX look about it :teef:
Title: Re: MT Racing Aeropro Kit
Post by: Macmania on October 30, 2014, 05:25 PM: Quote from: stevesredvxr on October 30, 2014, 04:02 PM
Nath are you not tempted to put the genuine forks on the complete?

Not really Steve. I would prefer to keep the original forks with its original frame :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MT Racing Aeropro Kit
Post by: stevesredvxr on October 30, 2014, 05:53 PM: Quote from: Macmania on October 30, 2014, 05:25 PM
Quote from: stevesredvxr on October 30, 2014, 04:02 PM
Nath are you not tempted to put the genuine forks on the complete?

Not really Steve. I would prefer to keep the original forks with its original frame :daumenhoch:

Yep, fair play. ;)
Title: Re: MT Racing Aeropro Kit
Post by: rad_pitt on October 30, 2014, 07:50 PM: Awesome mate :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MT Racing Aeropro Kit
Post by: CustardLips on October 30, 2014, 11:36 PM: Very smart. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MT Racing Aeropro Kit
Post by: Chromo Buzz on October 30, 2014, 11:56 PM: Absolutely stunning!! :smitten: :smitten: :4_17_5:.

Thank's for sharing :daumenhoch:.
Title: Re: MT Racing Aeropro Kit
Post by: nosepickben on October 31, 2014, 12:22 AM: Nice. A bit oddball. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MT Racing Aeropro Kit
Post by: MartyC on October 31, 2014, 04:20 AM: Awesome stuff Nathan, I am amazed how you not only find this stuff but how you build them so good; factory fresh!
Title: Re: MT Racing Aeropro Kit
Post by: Macmania on November 01, 2014, 07:28 PM: Quote from: tfi_friday on October 31, 2014, 08:45 AM
Just curious, what bars are with this kit? That cross bar has a nice curve to it. :daumenhoch:

Quote from: Macmania on October 30, 2014, 08:56 AM
(http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af181/MTracing/April83AeroproKit_zps21e24ec2.jpg) (http://s1006.photobucket.com/user/MTracing/media/April83AeroproKit_zps21e24ec2.jpg.html)

Two types of bars were available with this kit. One with a curved bar and one with a straight bar. Both were manufactured by Hsin Lung ;)

Thanks for the comments chaps :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: MT Racing Aeropro Kit
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on November 01, 2014, 08:47 PM: I have to agree with Marty C's comment, that not only do you a fine job finding such rare gems, you build them up looking really sweet. Great work, and thanks again for posting :4_17_5:
Title: Re: MT Racing Aeropro Kit
Post by: Oldscoool on November 05, 2014, 01:29 AM: Awesome as always😍
Where did you get the pad set?