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Title: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.DONE!
Post by: rooski on June 19, 2016, 01:29 PM: I acquired this fine machine along with a few other bikes a few months ago.

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/quad%2083_zpsyzcbjfey.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/quad%2083_zpsyzcbjfey.jpg.html)

The aim was to keep the bike basically the same but change a few parts around, and not spend any money, using parts I already had.

I had an 84 quad a while back,and so thought I would use some of the parts off that and also stuff that had never been used on any other bike.

Firstly, Renthal copies were fitted, so I thought put REAL Renthals on!, I had some that I had not used on anything...............

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/IMAG1538_zpszuztdixo.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/IMAG1538_zpszuztdixo.jpg.html)

Grips were ame tri new font, swapped out for og Mushis that were on the old Quad.

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/IMAG1542_zpspkv4hxlm.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/IMAG1542_zpspkv4hxlm.jpg.html)

Stem was a nice Tuf Neck Ace, bit late for the bike, so I had a nice SR Aerox, these were fitted to stock Quads, right colour n all.

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/IMAG1546_zpsvvko2jru.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/IMAG1546_zpsvvko2jru.jpg.html)

Headset was a Neco I think, recent manufacture, I had a Hatta speedline doing nothing so.........

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/IMAG1544_zps4lravws8.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/IMAG1544_zps4lravws8.jpg.html)

Chainwheel was a sugino,nice but wanted to change it, so Mirage powerdisk,and pro neck ringpiece off the old Quad.

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/IMAG1543_zpsiynyrulv.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/IMAG1543_zpsiynyrulv.jpg.html)
(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/IMAG1540_zps0qztbiuu.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/IMAG1540_zps0qztbiuu.jpg.html)

And of course, full SE camo flite padset, as on the Ripper.

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/IMAG1547_zpsbv2b57mf.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/IMAG1547_zpsbv2b57mf.jpg.html)

Will change a few more small parts, chain, cable, brake pads, maybe tyres and add a plate, that's all for now folks!

Thanks for looking!
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.
Post by: In2bmx on June 19, 2016, 01:32 PM: Love that quad Andy. :smitten:
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.
Post by: factory pilot on June 19, 2016, 02:36 PM: Lovely that Andy ... "wantit" Gonna look amazing ... We definitely need to put our bikes together for a photo at MK .. If I ever manage to get it finished ! :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.
Post by: rooski on June 19, 2016, 02:40 PM: Will be great to see 2 different takes on the same f+f.

Whats left to do on yours Ant?
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.
Post by: Retrodan72 on June 19, 2016, 03:26 PM: Quote from: factory pilot on June 19, 2016, 02:36 PM
Lovely that Andy ... "wantit" Gonna look amazing ... We definitely need to put our bikes together for a photo at MK .. If I ever manage to get it finished ! :LolLolLolLol:

You read my mind Ant.

Great looking bike Roosk. :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.
Post by: factory pilot on June 19, 2016, 04:29 PM: Hey Andy .. Now that would be telling! :LolLolLolLol: ::)
More updates later this week hopefully :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.
Post by: insectbones on June 19, 2016, 05:21 PM: Ringpiece ;D

Made me chuckle anyway......

Gonna look nice with the changes Andy :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on June 20, 2016, 09:41 AM: Nice build Andy :4_17_5:
Like others have said, it would be good to see yours and Ants next to each other at MK. 2 different interpretations of the same bike :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.
Post by: Glynnyboy on June 21, 2016, 09:32 AM: Liking the choices mate, looking forward to seeing the updates. :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.
Post by: NORTY40 on June 21, 2016, 10:13 AM: Cool bike Andy 8) Liking the upgrades and looking forward to the next installment :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.
Post by: rooski on June 26, 2016, 05:29 PM: (http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/IMAG1556_zpsfd732pnq.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/IMAG1556_zpsfd732pnq.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.
Post by: CustardLips on June 26, 2016, 06:47 PM: Liking that Andy... looks cool mate. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.
Post by: factory pilot on June 26, 2016, 08:21 PM: Very nice mate ... Coming along nicely fistblump
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.
Post by: BMX1973 on June 27, 2016, 09:02 PM: Looking great. "wantit"
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.
Post by: torkerdude180 on June 28, 2016, 08:30 AM: Yas doin a top job And. Quad💙
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer. DONE!
Post by: rooski on July 01, 2016, 07:59 PM: The "DESTROYER" is done.
Firstly BIG thanks to Carl (The Jackal), for the bike, nice one!
The bike is pretty much finished although I think the cable may be a tad too long and plate numbers need applying, but that's about it.
All parts are og finish and non reproduction apart from the replated og bb.
Pics are poor but you get the idea.
Spec:-

Frameset,=1983 Quadangle/Landing Gear (Bitchin black)
Bars= Renthal Pete Middleton
Grips,= ODI Mushroom
Lever= DC prebent
Cable,= Terrycable w/hood (Badass black)
Caliper= DC 1020 w/acs z blocks and skyway pro pad spacers as frame spacers.(Get outta my way gold)
Stem=SR Aerox
Headset= Hatta mx100 speedline
Saddle= Kashimax aero w/ksm allen guts
Post= unknown aluminium
Clamp= DC "evil" twin.
Pedals,= Shimano DX
Crank= Sugino opc,175mm
BB= Tange Seiki loose ball
Ringpiece= Pro neck 44t
Powerdisc= Mirage
Bolts= Sugino
Chain= Izumi
Freewheel= Shimano 333 16t
Tyres= Mitsuboshi comp 3
Rims= ACS Z-rim
Hubs= Suntour low flange sealed
Plate= Boogie
Pads= SE flite (Can't see me camo)

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/IMAG1552_zpsqs27tbbz.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/IMAG1552_zpsqs27tbbz.jpg.html)

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/IMAG1550_zpsupnf3oom.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/IMAG1550_zpsupnf3oom.jpg.html)

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/IMAG1549_zpsokdfqr9e.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/IMAG1549_zpsokdfqr9e.jpg.html)

(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/andyrooski/IMAG1553_zpsgdiraot4.jpg) (http://s407.photobucket.com/user/andyrooski/media/IMAG1553_zpsgdiraot4.jpg.html)

Badass,Ready to roll...............

Thanks for lookin!
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.DONE!
Post by: midschooljon on July 02, 2016, 08:52 AM: Looks awesome!!! :smitten:
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.DONE!
Post by: Retrodan72 on July 02, 2016, 08:56 AM: Ooohhh, that's nice Roosk, really well done mate. :4_17_5:
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.DONE!
Post by: insectbones on July 02, 2016, 09:33 AM: Turned out real nice that Andy :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.DONE!
Post by: NORTY40 on July 02, 2016, 11:36 AM: Great job Andy , turned out great mate :4_17_5: 8)
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.DONE!
Post by: factory pilot on July 02, 2016, 04:45 PM: Turned out real nice Andy ... Lovely build :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.DONE!
Post by: CustardLips on July 02, 2016, 05:00 PM: Looks great Andy. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.DONE!
Post by: chrisv39 on July 03, 2016, 08:00 PM: Love it! great build mate :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.DONE!
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on July 03, 2016, 11:48 PM: Looks great :4_17_5:
I can't help thinking that the dark destroyer sounds like an aid you'd buy from an adult shop...
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.DONE!
Post by: R Al on July 13, 2016, 08:58 AM: Lovin that :4_17_5: If I was going to build a Quad it's exactly how I'd do it
Title: Re: 1983 SE Quadangle, The Dark Destroyer.DONE!
Post by: Gashead on July 13, 2016, 09:01 AM: Stunning fistblump