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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Race (riders ready, pedals ready... GO!!) => Topic started by: Redcar on January 21, 2015, 01:13 PM

Title: '82 California Special
Post by: Redcar on January 21, 2015, 01:13 PM: Hi guys >> :coolsmiley:

Well, after my very warm welcome to the forum (thanks again)... I have got a little further with the Mongoose.

I am still at "loose fit" stage, with just parts offered to the bike... will be giving her a good tighten up at the weekend.
Having seen so many other beautiful bikes similar, I also think that the bikes lines are shown better without a pad set...(?)

Anyway... see what you think... I totally love this bike, and is a different gravy to the others I own. My one fear now though is that the "hobby" has taken a very strong hold - and this may mean moving up a gear... "help"

This is my first "higher end" build, and a few parts will be replaced with better ones over time, so go easy if you spot anything wrong! ::)

RC

(http://s25.postimg.org/6z7tkq10v/IMG_8470.jpg)

(http://s25.postimg.org/rkmlcmilr/IMG_8467.jpg)

(http://s25.postimg.org/9vuul06un/IMG_8469.jpg)
Title: Re: '82 California Special
Post by: Devilock on January 21, 2015, 01:19 PM: The frame looks in great condition. Is it the OG finish?
Title: Re: '82 California Special
Post by: Redcar on January 21, 2015, 01:21 PM: The frame is a survivor... I have had to get the forks re-chromed though as they were pitted and not in the condition I needed. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: '82 California Special
Post by: Taipan on January 21, 2015, 01:43 PM: Very nice :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: '82 California Special
Post by: pickle on January 21, 2015, 02:17 PM: ohhhh tastey! gotta love a nice Goose :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: '82 California Special
Post by: In2bmx on January 21, 2015, 02:50 PM: Very nice :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: '82 California Special
Post by: Badbaldie on January 21, 2015, 04:14 PM: awsum
Title: Re: '82 California Special
Post by: insectbones on January 21, 2015, 06:53 PM: Very nice :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: '82 California Special
Post by: NORTY40 on January 21, 2015, 08:20 PM: Nice goose :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: '82 California Special
Post by: bigfatolly on January 24, 2015, 10:12 PM: :4_17_5:
Title: Re: '82 California Special
Post by: Bfellows on January 24, 2015, 10:32 PM: Classic colour combo, lovely :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: '82 California Special
Post by: CustardLips on January 25, 2015, 09:26 AM: Done a tidy job there... looks well. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: '82 California Special
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 25, 2015, 09:48 AM: Looks lovely that mate. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: '82 California Special
Post by: oldscool on January 25, 2015, 09:32 PM: Love an old goose :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: '82 California Special
Post by: Redcar on February 03, 2015, 10:25 PM: Hi guys, well here we go... the Cali Special is finally finished... well it will be when the Pro Class bars go on the next week or so, but as it is I'm delighted with it, hope you like it... 8)

(http://s25.postimg.org/xjcea4mgf/side.jpg)

(http://s25.postimg.org/vg1z2gmnj/rear.jpg)

(http://s25.postimg.org/uf1qdc5nz/image.jpg)

(http://s25.postimg.org/os5dfv35b/ring.jpg)

(http://s25.postimg.org/l9xyx7rn3/stem.jpg)
Title: Re: '82 California Special
Post by: rodriguez on February 04, 2015, 10:34 AM: Looks great :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: '82 California Special
Post by: BMX1973 on February 04, 2015, 05:55 PM: Great build. :)