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BMX General => BMX Chat => Topic started by: Chilli Rinse on December 30, 2022, 04:43 PM
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What is on your list of builds in the new year ?
Here is my list?
84 Minigoose ✅
01 Hellcat ✅
95 Cannondale Expert
82ish Carraro 24
Maybe an 85 Motobecane MX200
I will be lucky to get 3 done though :LolLolLolLol:
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Hoping to build a last freestyler with all the bits/parts I have left over lol got a wanted up on here for a f+f set :tumbleweed:
PS..have you seen the motobecane complete on ebay fella? looks a cheap buy if its any good? :daumenhoch:
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Going to start building my Wilson in the new year. Parts have been sat around for a few months.
SDF.
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Hoping to build a last freestyler with all the bits/parts I have left over lol got a wanted up on here for a f+f set :tumbleweed:
PS..have you seen the motobecane complete on ebay fella? looks a cheap buy if its any good? :daumenhoch:
I have seen the chrome MX200 but that is not cheap, or do you mean the MBK White Cross in Portugal ?
Good luck with the search for your Swan song frame set fistblump
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Going to start building my Wilson in the new year. Parts have been sat around for a few months.
SDF.
Looking forward to seeing the Wilson come together fistblump
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Sod all. Like literally sod all.
I have a set of very early Kink Empire forks I want to restore and I want to finish my STA but other than possibly repaint the Ruben frame that will be it.
Obviously the obligatory part upgrades may happen here and there if and when they come up but that will be it from me. Going to get rid of a few bikes too, the non critical ones.
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Sod all. Like literally sod all.
I have a set of very early Kink Empire forks I want to restore and I want to finish my STA but other than possibly repaint the Ruben frame that will be it.
Obviously the obligatory part upgrades may happen here and there if and when they come up but that will be it from me. Going to get rid of a few bikes too, the non critical ones.
Have you seen these ?
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I did yes. I have a feeling they were the rejects that Matty Barton had made and should not be for sale. Because at that price they are clearly not originals.
I still have about two sets of them left. Plus Nick threw in some more for me (where I got mine from) when I bought the fork.
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The steerer had come loose, but Nick had Leroy repair them so I know they are totally kosher. Leroy does some killer work (he also does all of Matt Barton's repairs). They have never been repainted, but they are battered and pitted. All of the things I am good at sorting.
(https://i.imgur.com/VoWdZFJ.jpg)
I had literally been waiting over 5 years to find a fork set to do it justice. Because the earlier Standards are so popular the bash forks now sell for mental money (over 200 notes) and besides that is really predictable. So I put the Mirra Pro 2017 fork on there for now as it was the only uncut fork I had.
The only issue (and what will make it into a long project) is the axle on that tank NOS wheel is 14mm. And no one in their right mind would cut a set of forks that are so utterly rare. Hand made in NY, original Kink gear. So, that means I need to remove the axle, vernier it, send it down to my friend who will then remove everything past the bearing faces, before putting it into his lathe and making it a 10mm female axle. That way the fork gets left untouched, apart from of course a full restoration and replacement decals.
I aim to cull this year. I would say at least half are going. There are 5 you would need to drag from my cold dead hands, and that STA is one of them.
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Morning all.
I'm building an original chrome 82 Haro Freestyler, a Kuwahara Lazerlite too.
I don't think i'll find time to do anything else but we'll see :D
All the best
Matt :daumenhoch:
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2 great builds to look out for fistblump
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Hey all, Happy New Year to all.
Hoping to sort a VDC this year, if I can find some ficking grips :2funny:
Been a bit absent of late, kept busy (& distracted) working on this little puppy. Finished it at 18:03 on Saturday...
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Stay good all. Still lurking :daumenhoch:
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Morning all.
I'm building an original chrome 82 Haro Freestyler, a Kuwahara Lazerlite too.
I don't think i'll find time to do anything else but we'll see :D
All the best
Matt :daumenhoch:
Proper Bikes :daumenhoch:
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I've got my Cult Pro race bike to be getting on with and this could well be the year that I finally get round to building my Speed Unlimited (aka Thruster)-made oddity from the Netherlands! :daumenhoch:
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Finishing this is also top priority.
(https://i.imgur.com/58dXFOa.jpg?1)
The seat post needs cutting down about 150mm. The fat skinny chain ring is holding the chain too much (not for a BMX) so I need to file the fat teeth down to stop it binding. The headset needs a split washer. The tyres are crap so are getting replaced with these.
(https://i.imgur.com/Ce4jq1a.jpg)
I want that one finished and dialled.
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I am building a 1976 pre-serial number Race Inc and a modern 24" race cruiser complete with disc brake.
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1980 Jap Redline MX II so far on the list...:-)
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Looks like some nice builds on the way lads fistblump
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First and probably only build this year
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That's what they all say :LolLolLolLol:
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What is on your list of builds in the new year ?
Here is my list?
84 Minigoose
01 Hellcat
95 Cannondale Expert
82ish Carraro 24
Maybe an 85 Motobecane MX200
I will be lucky to get 3 done though :LolLolLolLol:
As expected there has been a change of line up :LolLolLolLol:
Something unusual and yet to be 100 percent identified has been acquired. I will update the list when I know more.
fistblump
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That's what they all say :LolLolLolLol:
Well unfortunately I dont do facebook and sadly this site is clearly finished now so other than EBay which is a joke no chance of ever building anything again :rant:
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That's what they all say :LolLolLolLol:
Well unfortunately I dont do facebook and sadly this site is clearly finished now so other than EBay which is a joke no chance of ever building anything again :rant:
This site isn't finished man. A ton of people have stopped by to say that, yet still we plod on.
I arrived after the dust had settled from a large dramatic shit storm. I don't know what happened and nor do I care. There's FAR too much drama and egoes and shit in this hobby and there always has been. It's the same with anything really, it gets popular and you have a F ton of traffic but quantity will never beat quality.
If you enjoy it and do it for you then you won't stop. Simple as really. I've never done it for social reasons and I don't care what people think, nor am I looking for any sort of approval other than mine.
And I think you'll find that the die hards here who know who they are will tell you exactly the same thing. The Facebook fly by nights who have all vacated are better off on there. And are walking away in droves as their interest drops.
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What is on your list of builds in the new year ?
Here is my list?
84 Minigoose
01 Hellcat
95 Cannondale Expert
82ish Carraro 24
Maybe an 85 Motobecane MX200
I will be lucky to get 3 done though :LolLolLolLol:
As you all know the Hellcat is finished, and the minigoose isn't far off of being finished. Which will be next I don't know :chin:
Is there any progress on the other builds mentioned ?
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STA is finished as you'll know. The Pork is also finished barring a single decal. The Fatboy is close. I found a shadow chain and did all the work then realised I?d put the cranks and wheel on the wrong way around ffs. That bike doesn't want to be finished tbh, asshole lol.
I also need to cut the post down on it as well, so that will get done next.
Got a few upgrades for the dirt bike too, and of course the Eastern.
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What is on your list of builds in the new year ?
Here is my list?
84 Minigoose
01 Hellcat
95 Cannondale Expert
82ish Carraro 24
Maybe an 85 Motobecane MX200
I will be lucky to get 3 done though :LolLolLolLol:
As you all know the Hellcat is finished, and the minigoose isn't far off of being finished. Which will be next I don't know :chin:
Is there any progress on the other builds mentioned ?
Yep, finished the Redline and have bought back a 78 Goose frame i use to own...:-)
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Good looking bike, you've done a great job. Nice fistblump
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+1 on that Redline! :coolsmiley:
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Hopefully get this built for some summer cruisin'...
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Hopefully get this built for some summer cruisin'...
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That's going to end up looking awesome explosion
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1996 S&M Holmes :smitten:
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Hi! I'm also starting a bright orange late GT/Dyno as a rider.
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Still got this to build, been sat in bits since last Sept. The loss of my Dad in Oct 2022 has really knocked me for six .My builds have been Put off as he always loved assisting me with the bearing press and applying the decals and generally getting involved in old school BMX. I will struggle to enjoy the builds with out him, but now I need push myself to get it build for the Midlands old school BMX bash👍.
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Sorry to hear that Steve. Dad and building buddy is a pretty cool relationship to have had. My dad helps me out on bits and bobs sometimes, it's time well spent. I am sure the finished build will be one you can both be proud of fistblump
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Sorry to hear that Steve. Dad and building buddy is a pretty cool relationship to have had. My dad helps me out on bits and bobs sometimes, it's time well spent. I am sure the finished build will be one you can both be proud of fistblump
👍Very true chilli we spent a lot of time together on the building , restoring and collecting hobby, over thirty builds. Great to see your Dad helps you out every now and again.I always bought two sets of decals, because you could guarantee Dad would put one slightly wonky are creased :)
Take it easY , Steve👊🏻
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Memories to cherish forever dude.
I said goodbye to my uncle over christmas, who was the closest thing I have had to a father since mine died when I was 7. Just hold him in your heart, and don't forget to speak to him often. He will always be there.
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Memories to cherish forever dude.
I said goodbye to my uncle over christmas, who was the closest thing I have had to a father since mine died when I was 7. Just hold him in your heart, and don't forget to speak to him often. He will always be there.
Sorry to hear about you loss. Guess I was lucky having my Dad for 53 years. I'll definitely take your advice, and speak to him every day from now on . Steve👍
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Memories to cherish forever dude.
I said goodbye to my uncle over christmas, who was the closest thing I have had to a father since mine died when I was 7. Just hold him in your heart, and don't forget to speak to him often. He will always be there.
Sorry to hear about you loss. Guess I was lucky having my Dad for 53 years. I'll definitely take your advice, and speak to him every day from now on . Steve👍
Indeed. It is better to count blessings. I have a photo of those I have lost in the kitchen. Every morning when I make coffee I tell them I love them. It really helps, because it is like they are still here with me.
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Nearly ready to build the Champion 26 up....
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Gold on blue, nice :smitten:
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Nearly ready to build the Champion 26 up....
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Lovely collection of parts. It's going to be a stunner👍
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2 builds ticked off of my list, I now have to decide what I'm building next :chin:
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Poll added for fun :daumenhoch: don't hold me to it :LolLolLolLol:
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Not too much of a surprise, it's food for thought though :daumenhoch:
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Lightly built up the Champion to see what she looks like. Swapped the rear Suzue hub for a Shimano coaster. The Shimano DX pedals are getting swapped for some og MKS BM10's. Still need to ream out the seat tube for the gold Race Inc post to fit and am waiting on an Izumi chain.
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Lightly built up the Champion to see what she looks like. Swapped the rear Suzue hub for a Shimano coaster. The Shimano DX pedals are getting swapped for some og MKS BM10's. Still need to ream out the seat tube for the gold Race Inc post to fit and am waiting on an Izumi chain.
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beautiful looking build👍
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Lightly built up the Champion to see what she looks like. Swapped the rear Suzue hub for a Shimano coaster. The Shimano DX pedals are getting swapped for some og MKS BM10's. Still need to ream out the seat tube for the gold Race Inc post to fit and am waiting on an Izumi chain.
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beautiful looking build👍
Cheers,much appreciated. I'll post again when it's finished. :daumenhoch:
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The Champion is looking ace, great stuff fistblump
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I started the Old School Mystery Build on Thursday evening. I ran into issues with my lugged Apollo build so it's been put to one side for now. I'm sure you will like the bike getting the spanner time 🔧
fistblump