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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Steve P on September 22, 2006, 06:31 PM

Title: ***SKYWAY TA PIT BIKE (REPLICA) ***
Post by: Steve P on September 22, 2006, 06:31 PM

This Mini Aero Burner originally belonged to my son and then my youngest daughter . . . they've both outgrown it now and it's been in the loft for the last few years so I thought I'd restore it as a pit bike with a twist of Skyway

BEFORE

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Mini%20Burner/BikeBefore.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Mini%20Burner/FramesetBefore.jpg)

AFTER

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Mini%20Burner/1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Mini%20Burner/2.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Mini%20Burner/7.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Mini%20Burner/4.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Mini%20Burner/6.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Mini%20Burner/5.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Mini%20Burner/8.jpg)

SPEC

Raleigh Mini Aero Burner F+F
Hatta MX100 alloy head set / Tange lock nut
Gen1 Skyway EZ Bars
DK freestyle stem
A'me Rounds
MX900 brake set with Tech III levers
Kashimax Aero
Suntour seat clamp
Skyway sealed bearing Tuff 16's
Kenda Whitewalls
Sugino AT 170mm crank set
Sugino 39T chainring
Shimano SX pedals

I think it's well cute . . . what d'ya reckon guys  :)

Steve

Title: Re: ***SKYWAY TA PIT BIKE (REPLICA) ***
Post by: Stodgy on September 22, 2006, 06:32 PM

Lovely dude - can't wait to show ya mine!  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: ***SKYWAY TA PIT BIKE (REPLICA) ***
Post by: theRuler on September 22, 2006, 07:03 PM

looks good mate
the benchmark for mini TAalikes

Title: Re: ***SKYWAY TA PIT BIKE (REPLICA) ***
Post by: Bananaman on September 22, 2006, 07:05 PM

Nice Steve, bet the kids want it back now!!!!

Title: Re: ***SKYWAY TA PIT BIKE (REPLICA) ***
Post by: bodamus on September 22, 2006, 07:14 PM

That's a cheeky little number. Top draw as always Steve.

From bodamus :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: ***SKYWAY TA PIT BIKE (REPLICA) ***
Post by: theRuler on September 22, 2006, 07:15 PM

got some beefy welds on that burner steve

Title: Re: ***SKYWAY TA PIT BIKE (REPLICA) ***
Post by: madall on September 22, 2006, 07:41 PM

Quote from: theRuler on September 22, 2006, 07:15 PM

got some beefy welds on that burner steve

All done bitd with 2.5 stick rods r.a.f, bike looks great buddy the actual r in the forks looks a wee bit like the cut out in th eta forks for a second. :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: ***SKYWAY TA PIT BIKE (REPLICA) ***
Post by: Steve P on September 22, 2006, 08:29 PM

Cheers guys . . . I've got a mini GT Performer coming soon too  :daumenhoch:

Steve

Title: Re: ***SKYWAY TA PIT BIKE (REPLICA) ***
Post by: Jazzchimp on September 22, 2006, 08:37 PM

that is fantastic!!! love it!  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: ***SKYWAY TA PIT BIKE (REPLICA) ***
Post by: jeff spicoli on September 22, 2006, 08:38 PM

im getting one next week :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: ***SKYWAY TA PIT BIKE (REPLICA) ***
Post by: Dingobmxer on September 23, 2006, 09:06 AM

Nice Steve,
Kirk walker did the same thing a few years ago and cut down a Skway platform to make is into a freestyler
look forward to seeing the GT
 :) DINGO :)

Title: Re: ***SKYWAY TA PIT BIKE (REPLICA) ***
Post by: dordymush on September 23, 2006, 10:04 AM

i love that little machine.
spot on steve.
not far behind mate  :daumenhoch:.

Title: Re: ***SKYWAY TA PIT BIKE (REPLICA) ***
Post by: daz bmx it! on September 23, 2006, 11:14 AM

This is my one ;) changed the chainwheel for a separate sugino spider and 40T chainring now :)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/b270/daz1969/dazpic131.jpg)

Title: Re: ***SKYWAY TA PIT BIKE (REPLICA) ***
Post by: gaz_flair on September 23, 2006, 12:05 PM

now thats a work of art! :coolsmiley:

superb work my friend! :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: ***SKYWAY TA PIT BIKE (REPLICA) ***
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on September 23, 2006, 12:26 PM

both bikes are very nice

Title: Re: ***SKYWAY TA PIT BIKE (REPLICA) ***
Post by: dordymush on September 23, 2006, 04:03 PM

Quote

now thats a work of art

im doing the same skyway theme as steves on mine gaz.
i never said anything incase i had the burner boys round for a visit after rebadge there ole favourite  ;D.

Title: Re: ***SKYWAY TA PIT BIKE (REPLICA) ***
Post by: Steve P on September 25, 2006, 12:15 AM

Thanks for the positive comment guys . . . it was a gamble but the Mini Aero lends itself nicely to a TA replica

Glad I did it though cause unfortunately I don't get to see my son anymore which is why I decided to turn it into a trophy reminder of the good times we had riding

Steve