Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on July 15, 2016, 12:34 AM
Although there were an estimated 12 prototypes made, the general production framesets were only made for 2 years, 1984 and 85. The 1984 model has round chainstay tubing, but I was drawn to the 1985 model as the chainstays are square. '84's are more common than '85's, although both are very rare. Exact production numbers are unknown, but it's generally accepted/estimated that only about 200-300 freestylers were made over the two years before GJS went out of business sometime in 1985. There are only 2 other square chainstay freestylers (apart from mine) on bmxmuseum.com, and a few others on the GJS facebook owners group. I think there are about 6-7 documented worldwide. After putting wanted ads up on here and bmx museum with no luck, and missing out on one on ebay over a year ago, I put a wanted ad up on the facebook GJS owners group. Unbelievably within an hour, someone in Philadelphia contacted me and said he had an '85 frame & fork that he would consider selling. The deal was done, and here's how the frame & forks arrived.
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/1_zpsgn8ceuzj.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/1_zpsgn8ceuzj.jpg.html)
I was pretty sure the paint/powder job wasn't the original finish, plus it had a few chips and the frame had a few dings and wear to the dropouts that needed sorting out. I therefore cracked open the hard stuff and got to work stripping the frameset
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/3_zpsvkbsga7m.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/3_zpsvkbsga7m.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/4_zpsdtenummh.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/4_zpsdtenummh.jpg.html)
I then took the frameset to Geoff Haslam in Warrington who did a superb job of sorting out the dings in the frame and building up the chewed dropouts. I then gave the whole thing a good sanding down, ready to go to Superbike Dan for paint
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/5_zps6ahmvuxt.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/5_zps6ahmvuxt.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/6_zpspnhq4ffs.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/6_zpspnhq4ffs.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/7_zpswhhjikdc.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/7_zpswhhjikdc.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/8_zpsdki7zu3w.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/8_zpsdki7zu3w.jpg.html)
F = Freestyle
I believe the serial numbers started at 100, so in reality would be frame number 221. Numbers were sequential with no date code.
Details on what colour options were available for these framesets is lacking, but there is a pink one (an '84) on bmx museum. 1984/1985 was the start of pinks/oranges/greens and lavender being used, especially with the explosion in freestyle. I happened to see a can of pink spray in Wilkinsons, and thought the colour looked pretty good.
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/9_zpssu2suwco.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/9_zpssu2suwco.jpg.html)
I wanted the colour to be darker than Hutch pink, as I felt like doing this build in the same colour would make it too similar to a Hutch Trickstar, of which there are already a few amazing examples in pink (Benno and Adam) to name but two :4_17_5:
Although Joff and myself talked about spraying the frame ourselves, I had the prize of a free paint/powder job from Superbike Dan following my VDC Changa winning a prize sponsored by SBD at MK last year. I've used Dan before, knew his work was second to none, and was interested to meet the man himself and see where the magic happens. Myself and Ant factory pilot therefore decided to do a crazy 512 mile round trip to drop the frames off. Me with the GJS and Ant with his SE Quad...
Here's the thread for those who haven't seen it http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,186809.msg1876219.html#msg1876219
By this time, i'd collected a few parts for the build including a NOS pink shot gun II seat
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/11_zpsvtiifrgx.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/11_zpsvtiifrgx.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/12_zpsbaig9jtm.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/12_zpsbaig9jtm.jpg.html)
other parts included pink dia compe brake cables and some NOS pink ODI Mushroom grips. The cables looked fine, but the grips were far too 'day glo' and were an obvious colour clash, so they had to go :'(
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/13_zps0dp2mwor.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/13_zps0dp2mwor.jpg.html)
I thought that matching pink would be fairly easy, but I quickly realised that this wasn't the case. I managed to get some bubble font A'Me tri and round grips, but both of these were different shades, and weren't a perfect match for the other components. This photo is a bit misleading - the colours are very different in the flesh
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/15_zpsyevdircj.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/15_zpsyevdircj.jpg.html)
We took the seat, cables, grips and spray can to SBD's to decide on the colour. I thought that matching the colour to the spray can would give a tone somewhere between the seat and cables, to balance out the overall colour. There wasn't an off the shelf powder colour that was suitable, so Dan said he'd have to get the colour matched to the spray paint, and do it in 2k wet spray. Dan sent me some photos of the frameset and I was really pleased with his work. I couldn't wait to get the frame back
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/16_zpsojxx2sxd.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/16_zpsojxx2sxd.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/17_zps7tqg048l.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/17_zps7tqg048l.jpg.html)
Dan's work is amazing, and although I was pleased with the colour, I was a little underwhelmed. It looked good, but didn't blow me away.
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/18_zpsbgoiiq7u.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/18_zpsbgoiiq7u.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/20_zpsp8mhzni9.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/20_zpsp8mhzni9.jpg.html)
The colour seemed 'cold', and was edging towards the lavender/violet scale instead of a warm pink. My suspicions were confirmed when I put the frame next to the parts, and there was a bad clash :'(
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/21_zps22ggnlxc.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/21_zps22ggnlxc.jpg.html)
I took at over to Joff's to ask his honest opinion - He said it looked good...
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/22_zps2qmpcdzp.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/22_zps2qmpcdzp.jpg.html)
..but good wasn't good enough. It had to be perfect.
So I got on the phone to SBD and explained the colour clash. He said that trying to get exact colour matches can be difficult, and is very subjective. I'd now realised that the colour I wanted was the colour of the seat. This was confirmed randomly when I was doing the washing up and saw the colour of my gloves - a lovely shade of pink. SBD therefore told me to go to a local car paints store and get the colour matched to the seat, and to double check it before approving it
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/23_zpssrf0vnbg.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/23_zpssrf0vnbg.jpg.html)
The frame, forks, pedals and stand were all sent back to SBD for a re-spray. I sent the seat too, just so he could check the colour as it was going on. As soon as he sent me some photos, I knew we'd cracked it. The colour was exactly what i'd imagined :D
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/24_zpsaaemgx8i.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/24_zpsaaemgx8i.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/26_zps0hi6mm7w.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/26_zps0hi6mm7w.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/25_zpsmwkgag3d.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/25_zpsmwkgag3d.jpg.html)
Dan's communication and service was amazing. He is really passionate about what he does, and is determined to leave his customers happy. He certainly did that. The colour and finish are amazing.
**I must point out that in no way was the original colour a fault of Dan's. It was just one of those things that can happen if you've ever tried to match colours. It's a nightmare!
I wanted to go with a colour scheme of pink, chrome and hint of black, so I asked Del to do me some chrome on clear decals
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/30_zps9yxgq6xf.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/30_zps9yxgq6xf.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/31_zps1w0afjy4.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/31_zps1w0afjy4.jpg.html)
Decals on. The photos really don't do the colour justice, and it looks different depending on the light. I love it.
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/32_zpsnikctzsf.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/32_zpsnikctzsf.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/34_zpsquzmjsbj.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/34_zpsquzmjsbj.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/37_zpszgs2xcsn.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/37_zpszgs2xcsn.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/36_zps2r6ytynr.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/36_zps2r6ytynr.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/38_zpscbynfe6h.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/38_zpscbynfe6h.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/39_zps4myvvoin.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/39_zps4myvvoin.jpg.html)
part 2 coming soon...
Post by: oldschoolace on July 15, 2016, 12:48 AM
Deffo needed the colour change :)
Post by: Andyboy77 on July 15, 2016, 01:14 AM
Post by: McQUEEN on July 15, 2016, 06:26 AM
Post by: factory pilot on July 15, 2016, 06:40 AM
Post by: pickle on July 15, 2016, 07:22 AM
Post by: In2bmx on July 15, 2016, 07:39 AM
Post by: Retrodan72 on July 15, 2016, 07:41 AM
Are you sure Dan just didn't paint the seat with the original paint he had left over, add new decals and throw it back in the box and send it straight back to you. :LolLolLolLol:
Post by: griff on July 15, 2016, 09:04 AM
I used to have a car that colour :) a mini called floyd (obviously)
Post by: oldscool on July 15, 2016, 09:16 AM
Post by: NORTY40 on July 15, 2016, 09:45 AM
Wow, what a thread, loving this so far.
Are you sure Dan just didn't paint the seat with the original paint he had left over, add new decals and throw it back in the box and send it straight back to you. :LolLolLolLol:
;D I can vouch for it being a totally different shade now Dan , the first shade was a nice colour but it wasn't right in both Andy's and my opinions . I don't think how different the shades were comes across in the pics tbh .
Im glad you got there in the end Andy and admire your commitment and dedication to this 8)
It's going to be a stunner and im not really a freestyle fan :4_17_5:
Post by: stu27 on July 15, 2016, 09:46 AM
Post by: CustardLips on July 15, 2016, 09:53 AM
Post by: donnydresser on July 15, 2016, 10:31 AM
Post by: MartyC on July 15, 2016, 10:47 AM
Post by: pickle on July 15, 2016, 10:50 AM
Post by: fischflo on July 15, 2016, 03:52 PM
Post by: McQUEEN on July 15, 2016, 04:07 PM
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on July 15, 2016, 04:36 PM
Now for some of the other parts...
I already have a few sets of Hutch beartraps on my VDC and my Skyway, so I wanted something different. I didn't actually own a set of Shimano DX's, and thought they would be spot on era and looking wise. I put a wanted ad up, and Steve69 kindly sold me a set for a good price - end caps included :D Thanks Steve :daumenhoch:
The only slight problem was that they were 1/2 inch spindles and I needed 9/16th's :( I know that many pedals use DX style spindles and are technically a direct replacement, but the genuine spindles have a collar at one end, whereas the copies generally don't. Finding a set of good condition spindles wasn't easy, and in the end I had to get some NOS ones off bmx museum. I paid almost as much for the spindles as I did the pedals. Madness.
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/40_zpsdepnv0mw.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/40_zpsdepnv0mw.jpg.html)
Again, I wanted the pedals to be a bit different, so SBD painted them the same colour as the frameset. I followed Terry's guide in the tech section to fit the new spindles. All in and ready to go
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/27_zpspuquyfnc.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/27_zpspuquyfnc.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/28_zpsx2ugyehd.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/28_zpsx2ugyehd.jpg.html)
SBD also painted the stand in the same colour. This had previously been done by Joff using one of the cans of the original colour. Sorry to waste your time Joff! :-[
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/29_zpsl0eao15t.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/29_zpsl0eao15t.jpg.html)
Joff had given me a pair of Araya 1.75 rims as part payment for some Hutch parts I sold to him when I split and sold my Hutch Pro Racer 2 years ago. The original plan was to get them chromed and put them on my VDC Changa build last year, but they didn't make it back from the chromers in time. I therefore took the black tuffs off my Skyway T/A, put them on the VDC and instantly loved the look of it. I was therefore left with a lovely set of chrome Arayas that I knew would be perfect for this bike (if I ever found one!).
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/49_zpsrkzwzktp.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/49_zpsrkzwzktp.jpg.html)
I wanted to keep it simple, so hubs are NOS Suzue polished/chrome
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/50_zps0jy8genr.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/50_zps0jy8genr.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/50a_zpsrxnbrzlm.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/50a_zpsrxnbrzlm.jpg.html)
Tyres - we all have certain parts that we obsess a bit over, and tyres are one of mine. I knew I wanted Mitsuboshi comp ST's, and they had to be the correct labels for era correctness. I paid silly money for the set that are on my VDC, but another set came up for sale on bmx museum about a year ago. They were a bargain (relatively speaking). These tyres are era correct for an '84-86 build. Here's Terry's excellent guide and timeline to Mitsuboshi/Tioga tyres. Top work Terry :daumenhoch:
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=170279.0
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/52_zpsbchjzuvg.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/52_zpsbchjzuvg.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/53_zpsnfrcgmwx.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/53_zpsnfrcgmwx.jpg.html)
Other parts included a Tange 303 headset with original chrome/decals, that I bought from Vanmanjimmer last year - thanks Jim. I decided to add a NOS lock nut too
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/55_zpsibre8n4e.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/55_zpsibre8n4e.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/P1080714_zpsktrgvstf.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/P1080714_zpsktrgvstf.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/P1080685_zpskaa7ealr.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/P1080685_zpskaa7ealr.jpg.html)
For bars, I was torn between VDC Monkey Bars (I've never liked VDC freestyle bars), and Hutch Mike Buff bars. I decided on Mike Buffs to mix it up a bit, as I have Monkeys on my VDC. Someone kindly made me aware of a set that were for sale on facebook - i'm sorry I can't remember who you were, but thanks :daumenhoch:
They were in good condition but not mint, so I got them re-chromed at my usual place Leigh Metal Polishers. As usual, the quality of the finish is excellent. I also got an original? Hutch Buff decal from Ian MacArthur
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/41_zpsdkpgvune.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/41_zpsdkpgvune.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/42_zpsk1qm5zhu.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/42_zpsk1qm5zhu.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/43_zpsdbdhzmtu.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/43_zpsdbdhzmtu.jpg.html)
part 3 to follow
Post by: Retrodan72 on July 15, 2016, 04:43 PM
Post by: pickle on July 15, 2016, 04:48 PM
Post by: Andyboy77 on July 15, 2016, 07:23 PM
Post by: oldschoolace on July 15, 2016, 08:00 PM
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on July 15, 2016, 08:12 PM
Those bars are stunning!!! Really need to get my ultra over there :)
Their work is absolutely spot on Clint. My old Hutch pro racer (now Dan's) was done by them, and is probably the best chrome job I've ever seen.
Post by: Gashead on July 15, 2016, 08:24 PM
WOW
Post by: chubby on July 15, 2016, 11:56 PM
Those bars are stunning!!! Really need to get my ultra over there :)They're not fookin miracle workers you know :teef:
Post by: chubby on July 15, 2016, 11:59 PM
This thing looks totally amazing pal "wantit"
As ever your unbelievable attention to detail has blown me away, literally dribbling to see it finished
Post by: Retrodan72 on July 16, 2016, 12:50 AM
Those bars are stunning!!! Really need to get my ultra over there :)
Their work is absolutely spot on Clint. My old Hutch pro racer (now Dan's) was done by them, and is probably the best chrome job I've ever seen.
It is gorge, if I sell everything, this is the only keeper.
Post by: PHIL9HUF on July 16, 2016, 12:58 AM
Been waiting to see it Andy and it looks awesome mate :4_17_5:
Post by: MartyC on July 16, 2016, 08:55 AM
Post by: AKGOFF on July 16, 2016, 02:36 PM
I Always wanted a GJS Freestyler but never found one, square stays are much cooler too.
Adam
Post by: BMX1973 on July 17, 2016, 12:35 PM
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on July 17, 2016, 11:34 PM
I did briefly think about fitting Redline 400 or 401 cranks, but decided on a set of Bullseye gen 2's as they are my favourite cranks. I picked these up on ebay, and they were in a terrible state. Original paint almost completely peeled off with pretty bad surface rust (no photos unfortunately). After a lot of sanding and polishing to get them prepped, Leigh metal polishers did an excellent job of re-chroming them. The decals were NOS from bmx museum
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/57_zpsfmhjrzfu.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/57_zpsfmhjrzfu.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/58_zpsssx8vwwk.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/58_zpsssx8vwwk.jpg.html)
I got the powerdisc from Lee nitrohopper. It had been anodised? in matt black. I tried to strip it using oven pride and then caustic soda, but with no luck. I sent it down to Hockley chrome in Southend, and they managed to strip it with some difficulty and then re-chrome it. It's turned out great - Thanks Lee & the team at Hockley.
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/59_zps80efbgbn.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/59_zps80efbgbn.jpg.html)
I wanted to keep to my favourite crank & chain ring combination, so bought this NOS Pro Neck chain ring
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/66_zpsm0amzuum.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/66_zpsm0amzuum.jpg.html)
NOS Campagnolo chain ring bolts
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/56_zpsjqm0opqa.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/56_zpsjqm0opqa.jpg.html)
The shot gun II seat was NOS from bmx museum
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/11_zpsvtiifrgx.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/11_zpsvtiifrgx.jpg.html)
and I had these Elina PDNP seat guts on another shot gun seat i'd bought a while back. A quick polish and they've come up a treat
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/54_zps8wgan0pr.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/54_zps8wgan0pr.jpg.html)
Seat post is Hutch and was bought as NOS, although I think it's been re-chromed at some point. Lovely finish to it though
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/62_zpstsappwod.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/62_zpstsappwod.jpg.html)
I was given a white Hutch seat clamp as part of the deal on the frame & forks. I stripped it and had it re-chromed at Hockley
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/61_zpsaqqfjhsf.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/61_zpsaqqfjhsf.jpg.html)
Ant factory pilot suggested that for brakes I should use something else instead of MX 900/1000's, and he suggested 880's as they would be bang on era correct for a 1985 build. The word must have got round that I was looking for some, and I got an email from Del offering me a set. They were in great condition but white, so I got the oven pride out, stripped them and gave them a polish. They came out looking great in no time
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/44_zpsxihw8dal.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/44_zpsxihw8dal.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/45_zps1pmd1shd.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/45_zps1pmd1shd.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/46_zpsfac631a5.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/46_zpsfac631a5.jpg.html)
For levers I was going to stick with trusty tech 3's, but again ant said that tech 4's were the lever to have in '85. He was right of course. He kindly gave me a set of mint '85 levers that had been fitted to his Aero Reflex. The levers had been NOS prior to them being fitted. The only issue was that they were white, so it was out with the oven pride and polishing mop again
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/47_zpsffls2g91.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/47_zpsffls2g91.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/48_zpsild85exe.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/48_zpsild85exe.jpg.html)
For brake pads, I wanted something a bit different to the standard dia compe/tuff pad option. I put up a wanted ad for some Mathauser finned pads, and one kind chap said he had a scabby pair that I could have for free. I thought he was being far too generous, so I sent him $50 to cover shipping from the US and to say thanks. They were structurally sound but absolutely filthy
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/img_095556f5ac43c8_zpsfincz1ze.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/img_095556f5ac43c8_zpsfincz1ze.jpg.html)
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but with a LOT of time and effort, they've scrubbed up really well
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/P1080741_zpsjzlyjzty.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/P1080741_zpsjzlyjzty.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/P1080754_zpsb2t1lkof.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/P1080754_zpsb2t1lkof.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/P1080749_zpswwxkm4md.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/P1080749_zpswwxkm4md.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/P1080751_zps5j9m27ks.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/P1080751_zps5j9m27ks.jpg.html)
The original plan was to use pink dia compe cables. Trying to find any dated 1985 was a big challenge. I had a few NOS '86 ones, and everyone else only seemed to have '86's and later. There was some doubt that they were even available in pink in '85.... I was beginning to despair, but then WINI came up trumps. Thanks Mark!
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/10_zpsgnngaa7s.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/10_zpsgnngaa7s.jpg.html)
Unfortunately, the issues with the frame colour and trying to get things to match meant that the frame ended up being a few shades darker than dia compe pink. The colours did actually go pretty well together, but I wanted to keep this build as clean as possible so I had a change of mind and decided on silver cables instead. I found these beauties dated 1985 on US ebay
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/63_zpsupzbkaus.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/63_zpsupzbkaus.jpg.html)
NOS dia compe clips and spindle ends
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(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/65_zpsd3cxc5cm.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/65_zpsd3cxc5cm.jpg.html)
I still have a few parts to sort out. Am waiting on a bolt for the stem, and the grips to arrive from the US. Part 4 to follow, plus the completed build with parts list....
Post by: insectbones on July 18, 2016, 07:30 AM
Post by: deeman on July 18, 2016, 08:58 AM
Post by: McQUEEN on July 18, 2016, 09:03 AM
Post by: Andyboy77 on July 18, 2016, 09:45 AM
Post by: factory pilot on July 18, 2016, 10:26 AM
Andy, any chance of a recessed blot on these 880s for the front? A full on freestyle detail....
You can get a re-pop bolt from Porkchop Andy I think ? :daumenhoch:
Post by: NORTY40 on July 18, 2016, 11:16 AM
Andy, any chance of a recessed blot on these 880s for the front? A full on freestyle detail....
You can get a re-pop bolt from Porkchop Andy I think ? :daumenhoch:
RE POP !!!! Andy ?? ............. Wash your mouth out Mr Factory Pilot :D
Post by: factory pilot on July 18, 2016, 12:16 PM
Andy, any chance of a recessed blot on these 880s for the front? A full on freestyle detail....
You can get a re-pop bolt from Porkchop Andy I think ? :daumenhoch:
RE POP !!!! Andy ?? ............. Wash your mouth out Mr Factory Pilot :D
I've talked about these with Andy before Joff .... I've never ever ever seen an original recessed bolt so they are hen's teeth sadly :-\
Post by: Retrodan72 on July 18, 2016, 01:05 PM
Andy, I'm loving your dedication and effort with this bike, it's an outrageously good build so far mate, you are bonkers, but that's what makes you and your bikes different. :coolsmiley:
Post by: factory pilot on July 24, 2016, 10:32 PM
Top notch Andrew .. Love it :4_17_5:
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on July 24, 2016, 11:37 PM
Post by: chubby on July 25, 2016, 10:37 PM
Have an old recessed bolt kicking about too if you want it bud :daumenhoch:
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on July 25, 2016, 11:21 PM
Gonna have to fetch my sunglasses to MK Andy 8) 8)
Have an old recessed bolt kicking about too if you want it bud :daumenhoch:
Thanks Rich, pm sent :4_17_5:
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on August 15, 2016, 11:18 PM
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Luckily the seller shipped them super quick, and fortunately they were only held up due to customs/VAT for a few days. Although NOS, the donuts were missing :'( but luckily I knew someone who had a spare set. Thanks Rick1970 :daumenhoch:
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I'd had the stem for a while. It was structurally good, but had been painted green, and needed replacement bolts
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I stripped it, and Joff did a supurb bit of light resto to bring it back to it's original state
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/14_zpsp3xm1ycz.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/14_zpsp3xm1ycz.jpg.html)
Another reason for the delay in getting this build finished was having a re-think on the pedals. After speaking to and taking advice from a few rad members, I decided to ditch the pink DX's as they weren't an original colour. I still liked the pink ones and didn't want to strip them, so I went on the search for another pair. In the end I bought 2 pairs. The first ones had been restored (badly), and the pins had worn down slightly on the outer edge. The 2nd pair I bought had been rattle canned in a radberry colour, but apart from that were structurally solid and were in very good condition. I stripped the paint and Mike (Banachek) and myself gave them some very light restoration.
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/17_zpsocf3s1ry.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/17_zpsocf3s1ry.jpg.html)
I had a choice of both silver or pink brake cables on this build. My original choice was pink, but then thought silver would be better to avoid any clash with the frame. I built up the bike using the silver cables, but just didn't look right. The front end by the bars was too silver with not enough colour going on. I decided to go back to pink, and it was the right thing to do :)
So after being semi built up for a few weeks, it was touch and go whether i'd get this finished in time for MK, but i'm delighted and relieved that it's done. It's been a real labour of love, and I dread to think how many hours I've agonised over trying to get the colour balance right, despite there only being 3 colours.
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(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/19_zpskrlbn7bl.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/19_zpskrlbn7bl.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/20_zpsxcfjgzzs.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/20_zpsxcfjgzzs.jpg.html)
Thanks to everyone who has helped with this build, but in particular i'd like to give a massive thanks to: Superbike Dan, Del, Joff and Mike for their advice and sympathetic resto skills on the stem and pedals, Ant for all the hours of discussion over this build and Carl for his advice.
Post by: bodamus on August 15, 2016, 11:23 PM
Post by: oldschoolace on August 15, 2016, 11:26 PM
Post by: Andyboy77 on August 15, 2016, 11:28 PM
Post by: chubby on August 15, 2016, 11:37 PM
You gotta be well chuffed with that bugger :slayer:
Post by: griff on August 16, 2016, 12:21 AM
Good move I think with the pedals, they look spot on :daumenhoch:
Post by: fischflo on August 16, 2016, 12:23 AM
Post by: Jaan on August 16, 2016, 12:45 AM
Good decisions on the pedals and grips. Personally, I think the hubs should be swapped out for something a little more befitting - although aesthetically they're spot on.
That Bullseye power disc was sold by Lee on my behalf, its nice to have something that was once mine on your builds :)
FYI, the hard anodising was OG and as you found out, notoriously difficult to remove!
Post by: stu27 on August 16, 2016, 06:03 AM
Post by: factory pilot on August 16, 2016, 06:59 AM
Wait till you see it at MK in the flesh lads ... :4_17_5:...
It really gleams in the sunshine :daumenhoch:
Post by: Retrodan72 on August 16, 2016, 07:06 AM
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Post by: pickle on August 16, 2016, 08:23 AM
Not a fan of those cranks but everything just looks right on that Andy, you made the right decision on the pedals and what a great bit of resto on that stem!
Stunner explosion
Post by: deeman on August 16, 2016, 08:29 AM
Post by: In2bmx on August 16, 2016, 08:42 AM
Awesome work as always :4_17_5:
Post by: McQUEEN on August 16, 2016, 09:12 AM
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on August 16, 2016, 09:15 AM
Post by: Discostu on August 16, 2016, 09:26 AM
Post by: NORTY40 on August 16, 2016, 12:39 PM
Awesome job Andy , got to be pleased with that 8)
Really admire your dedication and attention to detail with all your builds and this one is a stunner :daumenhoch:
Hope you have made room in the Trophy cabinet :D
Post by: brettypeeps on August 16, 2016, 09:39 PM
I would love that in my collection. What a thing beauty
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Post by: bigfatolly on August 16, 2016, 09:58 PM
Post by: Picklez on August 16, 2016, 10:12 PM
Wow, that's turned out amazing, you must be very proud. As Adam said, square chain stay ones are so so cool.
If I had to mention anything, it would just be that I'm not sure the grips and tyres work :LolLolLolLol:. If you want I could take them off your hands ;)
OK, sorry for that one, it's perfect :smitten:
Post by: insectbones on August 17, 2016, 07:04 AM
Stunning bike :coolsmiley:
Post by: benno on August 17, 2016, 07:32 AM
I've said it before and I'll say it again, you and your BMX brother Ant are the best bike builders out there .
The attention to detail and uncompromising dedication is awesome mate .
Can't wait to see it at MK 👍🏼
Post by: Jaymz on August 17, 2016, 02:51 PM
explosion explosion
Post by: pickle on August 18, 2016, 08:28 AM
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on August 18, 2016, 07:48 PM
Here's an ad from May 1985
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/gjs_may85_zps0g3oqbei.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/gjs_may85_zps0g3oqbei.jpg.html)
and here's a close up..
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/gjs_may85%202_zps1tb00zir.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/gjs_may85%202_zps1tb00zir.jpg.html)
As far as I know, the standard colour options for the freestyler were chrome or white, but other colours were available on request. I've seen one other pink freestyler, and also a purple one (although these were both the 1984 model, not the '85)
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Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on August 29, 2016, 05:58 PM
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Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on September 02, 2016, 06:10 PM
Post by: Picklez on September 28, 2016, 11:58 AM
No luck yet Ant :'( :'(. I'm starting to think that the 85 dated cable that i have is the only one in existance! Dig deep in your parts stashes please radsters. Front or rear is fine, but must be dated 85. Thanks :daumenhoch:
Might be worth reaching out to this guy??
http://www.ozbmx.com.au/index.php?/topic/99512-nos-dia-compe-tech-4-levers-and-cables-1985-and-1986/
Not sure if it's levers 85, cables 86, or one of each cable?
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on September 28, 2016, 05:09 PM
Thanks for the info - much appreciated. Keep a lookout if you wouldn't mind :daumenhoch:
Post by: glenboy on September 28, 2016, 06:11 PM
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Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on September 28, 2016, 06:21 PM
Post by: double chevron on September 29, 2016, 08:41 AM
Wow, impressive from start to finish, well done Andy
Post by: Glynnyboy on October 01, 2016, 01:39 AM
Post by: brimfull on January 06, 2017, 09:03 PM
Ant factory pilot suggested that for brakes I should use something else instead of MX 900/1000's, and he suggested 880's as they would be bang on era correct for a 1985 build. The word must have got round that I was looking for some, and I got an email from Del offering me a set. They were in great condition but white, so I got the oven pride out, stripped them and gave them a polish. They came out looking great in no timeI see you used ovenpride to strip the levers, I thought they were painted not anodised so you would use synstrip on them? I only ask as I've got some Tech 4 levers I want to do the same to.
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/44_zpsxihw8dal.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/44_zpsxihw8dal.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/45_zps1pmd1shd.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/45_zps1pmd1shd.jpg.html)
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/46_zpsfac631a5.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/46_zpsfac631a5.jpg.html)
For levers I was going to stick with trusty tech 3's, but again ant said that tech 4's were the lever to have in '85. He was right of course. He kindly gave me a set of mint '85 levers that had been fitted to his Aero Reflex. The levers had been NOS prior to them being fitted. The only issue was that they were white, so it was out with the oven pride and polishing mop again
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/47_zpsffls2g91.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/47_zpsffls2g91.jpg.html)
They've come up brilliantly, were they hard to polish?
Love this bike as it shouts mid eighties freestyle to me fistblump
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on January 06, 2017, 09:54 PM
Send them to me if you're struggling, and i'll do them for you :daumenhoch:
Post by: brimfull on January 06, 2017, 10:16 PM
Thanks. Now you've got me thinking! I honestly can't remember now! It probably was systrip. They stripped very easily. Dia compe levers and calipers polish up really well, with a deep shine and uniform finish. Other cheaper brakes don't come out as good, probably due to the quality of the alloy. I used a polishing cylinder with a drill bit fitting. I secured wrapped a cloth around the bottom of the lever/caliper, and secured it in a vice. I used peek polish - only a small amount. The brakes polish up within a few seconds, but it takes time because of all the curves and angles. I do the hard to get at areas by hand. A pair of calipers and levers takes about an hour to polish :)Thanks mate, that's a fantastic offer and that's why this place is so,good fistblump
Send them to me if you're struggling, and i'll do them for you :daumenhoch:
I'll have a go at that and see how they come out. We make racing and sports wheelchairs at work so worse case I'll stick them in with some bits when we get some titanium frames polished next time ;)
Post by: RadRat on January 09, 2017, 04:19 PM
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on January 10, 2017, 01:25 AM
Gorgeous!
Thanks. I now have a stamped Hutch donut seat clamp and Hutch freestyle beartrap pedals. I'll get them fitted in the spring and put some updated pics up. Still looking for that elusive '85 pink cable though
Post by: benno on February 12, 2017, 05:29 PM
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on February 13, 2017, 02:39 PM
just popped in for another look at this absolute stunner , and your build threads are almost as good as the builds themselves fistblump
Thanks Mike. Have i told you that i'm looking for another '85 cable?! :2funny: :'(
It now has Hutch freestyle beartrap pedals. Ant has those DX's now
Post by: Avro on February 13, 2017, 03:33 PM
Thought this might be of interest, sorry my computer skills are very limited and I had a bit of bother getting the pictures here. The first page is the last one, sorry:
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Post by: Midschoolfool on February 13, 2017, 03:46 PM
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on February 13, 2017, 04:53 PM
and ^^ thanks too. Thanks to a kind radster (Antony factory pulot), i have this magazine that features the bike test, but thank you for posting up the scans :daumenhoch:
Look at the tyres on the test bike.. Panaracer radial freestle tyres. Mega rare! "wantit" "wantit"
Post by: factory pilot on February 13, 2017, 06:34 PM
^ thanks :daumenhoch:
and ^^ thanks too. Thanks to a kind radster (Antony factory pulot), i have this magazine that features the bike test, but thank you for posting up the scans :daumenhoch:
Look at the tyres on the test bike.. Panaracer radial freestle tyres. Mega rare! "wantit" "wantit"
I bloody love this pics ... Can I have my magazine back now! :LolLolLolLol:
Just kidding ... It's a very cool bike review though thanks for posting it up fistblump
Ooh and for those that haven't scene this amazing build thread yet or those that need to see it again and we all should ....... BUMP!!!
Post by: NORTY40 on February 13, 2017, 07:50 PM
Look at the tyres on the test bike.. Panaracer radial freestle tyres. Mega rare! "wantit" "wantit"
You need to speak to the guy who sent you the magazine and prise a set of those tyres from him Andy :D :LolLolLolLol:
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on February 13, 2017, 10:53 PM
Look at the tyres on the test bike.. Panaracer radial freestle tyres. Mega rare! "wantit" "wantit"
You need to speak to the guy who sent you the magazine and prise a set of those tyres from him Andy :D :LolLolLolLol:
I don't think i'd be able to prise them from his death like grip on them! :LolLolLolLol: Am more than happy with my comp st's. Those Panaracers couldn't have gone to a better home ;)
Post by: Midschoolfool on February 14, 2017, 12:20 PM
Look at the tyres on the test bike.. Panaracer radial freestle tyres. Mega rare! "wantit" "wantit"
I always fancied a set of pannys back in the 90s. However, I worked at a BMX shop who dealt with Primo, so I always used Primos during the 90s as I got them at trade price.
I did however just buy a set of Panny Mach for my new build. They weigh nearly a third of the cheap tyres I had before.
Post by: torkerdude180 on February 22, 2017, 11:35 AM
PS. I wonder how well i could fly over the penny flash jump on it....mmm.... :radbmxsmilie:
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on February 22, 2017, 09:43 PM
Post by: brettypeeps on February 22, 2017, 10:45 PM