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Title: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: rooski on June 12, 2016, 02:01 PM

As some of you may recall I bought 4 bikes recently of The Jackal.

I have completed rebuilding one, now i'm working on the Ripper.

When I got the bike it was already a fine looking thing, so only a few changes will be made, keep looking back I will add more pics etc over the coming weeks..........

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/ripper1_zpsorh36h7b.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/ripper1_zpsorh36h7b.jpg.html)

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/IMAG1514_zpspkrbzz7h.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/IMAG1514_zpspkrbzz7h.jpg.html)

Thanks for looking.

Title: Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: chrisv39 on June 12, 2016, 02:15 PM

Lovely :daumenhoch: I do love a Ripper.

Title: Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: CustardLips on June 12, 2016, 02:33 PM

Nice that Andy.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on June 12, 2016, 03:41 PM

Nice colour. They are beautiful looking bikes  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: factory pilot on June 12, 2016, 04:46 PM

Looking forward to seeing this Andy  :4_17_5:
I do love a Ripper   "wantit"

Title: Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: BMX1973 on June 12, 2016, 06:10 PM

Nice build.  :smitten: Don't see many red ones.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: kungfunky on June 12, 2016, 09:42 PM

Nice that, is it original finish ? Looks pretty close to the SE Rippin Red

Title: Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: rooski on June 12, 2016, 10:49 PM

Think the frame has been colour matched to the forks, forks have not been refinished as I understand.

Title: Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: kungfunky on June 12, 2016, 11:06 PM

Are the LG decals raised at the edges ?

Title: Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: rooski on June 12, 2016, 11:13 PM

Do you mean like JMC decals?

Title: Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: kungfunky on June 12, 2016, 11:17 PM

Not sure what they're like, OG LG decals had raised edges rather than smooth all over. If not it doesn't mean the paint is not original.

Title: Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: rooski on June 12, 2016, 11:42 PM

Ah, comprende, no, just flat, no raised edges.

Title: Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: nosepickben on June 13, 2016, 12:54 AM

'Kin ell, that's a bit swish  "wantit"

Title: Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: Retrodan72 on June 13, 2016, 12:59 AM

That is super lush Roosk.  :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: griff on June 13, 2016, 09:59 AM

very nice Andy  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: stu27 on June 13, 2016, 10:08 AM

Looks a bit of alright that :smitten:

Title: Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: insectbones on June 13, 2016, 07:07 PM

Very nice Andy  :daumenhoch:

Are you going for a colour change with the parts?

Title: Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: rooski on June 13, 2016, 07:27 PM

Thanks Lee, no, not gonna change the colour scheme, will look very much the same.

Few swapouts, no front brake, adding pads, numberplate etc.

Title: Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: rooski on June 13, 2016, 09:20 PM

Staying.........

Troxel mx650 seat combo, this has obvious connections to Se Racing, Troxel made ripper seat posts and these along with SE branded MX650'S etc. I considered a Uni hammerhead that I have, but this seemed more fitting.

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/IMAG1521_zps3k418bmk.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/IMAG1521_zps3k418bmk.jpg.html)

Redline single pinch 185 with Redline 42 t chainwheel, may swap chainwheel for another Redline, 42t is a lickle bit on the small side.

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/IMAG1517_zps0gckksbw.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/IMAG1517_zps0gckksbw.jpg.html)

Ukai Speedlines with SR semi sealed hi flange hubs(dated 83), nice wheelset, not had any SR hubs before either. Got the back one as well...........

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/IMAG1523_zpsu8urlbp5.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/IMAG1523_zpsu8urlbp5.jpg.html)

Hutch beartraps (brown bearing) these have repoop cages, will swap back the og ones, not got these on any other bike, nice.

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/IMAG1518_zps3vfpgrff.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/IMAG1518_zps3vfpgrff.jpg.html)

DC hinged clamp, never had one of these before, lovely looking thing.

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/IMAG1524_zpsgif3k7pl.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/IMAG1524_zpsgif3k7pl.jpg.html)

DC cable w/dc inner and ferrule, dated 84,ideal.

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/IMAG1519_zps3cdhc83t.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/IMAG1519_zps3cdhc83t.jpg.html)

Thanks for looking.

Title: Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: rooski on June 18, 2016, 03:36 PM

Swaps!

Stem, bike had a nice Hutch freestyle stem fitted, race bikes need a race stem so I opted for this early square corner DK xl stem, og finish and hardware.

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/IMAG1531_zpsdqbir1so.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/IMAG1531_zpsdqbir1so.jpg.html)

Bars, gt freestyle bars were fitted, nice bars with a good shape, but not race so I chose these Vector VC8 bars, won these at MK, thanks to all involved! Powerwings would be the best choice, however I sold my nos pair to rich clean...............

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/IMAG1534_zpshtyrqynh.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/IMAG1534_zpshtyrqynh.jpg.html)

Grips, ame tris were on the bike, but these were non bubble,I really like tris, they are one of the best in my opinion, anyway I had some Oakley 2s from MK, ideal, and only cost a fiver.

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/IMAG1535_zpst1zu04fg.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/IMAG1535_zpst1zu04fg.jpg.html)

Brakes, pre bends and 1020s were swapped out for a tech3 and mx1000, bit later kit, thought 1020s etc would be a bit early for an 84 bike. Just need to rivet the QR back on.

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/IMAG1536_zpsz0cenpn0.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/IMAG1536_zpsz0cenpn0.jpg.html)

Thanks for looking!

Title: Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: CustardLips on June 18, 2016, 03:59 PM

Looking forward to seeing this built up again Andy... you got some nice stuff going on it mate.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: rooski on June 18, 2016, 04:06 PM

Cheers Nick! nearly there now.............

Title: Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: Mikku on June 19, 2016, 03:54 AM

I liked this to begin with but am loving the changes you're making and looking forward to seeing the finished bike! :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: factory pilot on June 19, 2016, 09:31 AM

A great thread Andy .. Keep it coming .. I've just landed an 84 Ripper f and f so this is a great inspiration .. It's a stunning colour mate :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
Post by: Picklez on June 20, 2016, 01:03 AM

Looking forward to this one  :popcorn:

Looked good to start with but liking the proposed swaps.

Keep it coming  :4_17_5: