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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: harris on October 11, 2006, 12:00 PM
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what is your collective ideas on building up a bike .do's and dont's i will start
grips and seat keep them similar /the same colour.
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Don't try to build something that it clearly isn't - i.e. Skyway decals on a Burner :LolLolLolLol:
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Build what 'you' like, however you like, not what you think 'others' will like!
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Build what 'you' like, however you like, not what you think 'others' will like!
I'm with ya on that one!!
Also...build em to ride em....not gather dust in the spare room (spot the jelous comment) ;)
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make sure it has a chain on it when it's "finished"
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yeah i noticed that no chain no ride.just build it how you want it its your call.
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make sure it has a chain on it when it's "finished"
im with you on that big time
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Build what 'you' like, however you like, not what you think 'others' will like!
and im glad you said that coz ive just knocked up a shitter :LolLolLolLol:
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make sure it has a chain on it when it's "finished"
im with you on that big time
Don't put a chain on it - it'll only get yer sofa oily :LolLolLolLol:
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Tuffs/Zytecs/Z mags on freestylers and spoked rims on racers
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Tuffs/Zytecs/Z mags on freestylers and spoked rims on racers
What about Z-Rims?
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both
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no fooking reflectors either
this aint no cycling proficiency test
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sticker, got to have decals to be considered. i have 3 without decals and i hate it :tickedoff:
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or chain guards horrible things look crap
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Remember those stupid chain guards BITD that used to wrap round the whole length of the chain? came in all colours?
They were pants!!
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Don't try to turn a race bike into a freestyle bike :idiot2: :daumenhoch:
Paul :coolsmiley:
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make sure big hammer is available at all times
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Remember those stupid chain guards BITD that used to wrap round the whole length of the chain? came in all colours?
They were pants!!
pickle i lved them and want a red one :daumenhoch:
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there was (maybe still is) a black one on the bay
I remember once BITD i tried checking the slack in my chain whilst riding along! :uglystupid2: queue a trip to A&E with the top of my finger cut off by the chainwheel!
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Don't try to turn a race bike into a freestyle bike :idiot2: :daumenhoch:
Paul :coolsmiley:
we did in the early 80's had no choice :2funny:
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Don't try to turn a race bike into a freestyle bike :idiot2: :daumenhoch:
Paul :coolsmiley:
tell that to curtis
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if your taking your old bike apart and building up a new one then always try and remember ware everything came from :crazy2: as it makes life a lot easier when puttin things back together :LolLolLolLol:
oh yeah and learn to set up brakes etc before riding it as being hit by a car really hurts
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'Don't try to turn a race bike into a freestyle bike' ..... unless it's a TA !!
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use all the old bits left in the shed and drive it into a pond :uglystupid2:
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Easy... if it looks shit, it probably is... TA freestyler, chain or no chain, whatever :2gunsfiring_v1:
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heres the 3 rules about bike club
1.tell everyone about bike club
2.build it how the hell you want...its your bike....there are no rules
3.tell eveyone about bike club
lets face it this here hobby we are into is about recreating childhood memories...these memories are yours and yours alone, dont build somthing cos someone says this bit goes here or this bit is era correct, build it for you, how you want it, how you remember things.
there you go....now go build a bike....
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/DSCF0005-2.jpg)
mmmmm...haros!!!!
Dave
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That needs some flites Dave >:D
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Don't be too anal about being year specific with your parts, most of us bitd carried over parts from previous bikes, build with the parts you want, in the colours you like. Remember, it's a bike at the end of the day and it will expect you to ride it at some point :daumenhoch:
Dave, not liking that Haro at all, let me have it and I'll sort it out good and proper :LolLolLolLol:
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That needs some flites Dave >:D
ok mate, i'll come and collect a set from stupples supply shack
Dave
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one mans shitter is another mans dream treader in my opinion if its got skyways it is cool with me ohh yeah pads are for pussys :LolLolLolLol:
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ive kinda mellowed, toward the more anal builds as the years are movin on, but personally i build my bikes with the bits I like, and becuase my bikes are all built to ride they have to have parts on them that are up to the job. mix n match n keep it real, proper oldschool styley.
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1. If you are gonna paint a bike frame in the bath, dont try and kid your missus that the shower curtain will stop any overspray getting on the rest of the bathroom.
2. offering to lend your autosol to your woman to clean the rust marks you have put in the kitchen sink after you clean parts is not a good idea, clean them yourself before she sees them.
3. It may have looked like a polishing rag but check it aint something she still wears before you get T-Cut all over it.
These are the 3 main rules i try and follow now :daumenhoch:
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:LolLolLolLol:
2 & 3 I can really relate to. Haven't tried 1. yet.
Rules... there are no rules, build what you like and get out there and ride em.
g
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rules hmmm i no what alot are saying about build what you like ,but there are basic "rules to new builders" thats what i ment to give them tips on does and donts but yes build what the hell you like in the end.
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Don't be affraid to ask RAD memebers questions.......they may be stupid questions, but if you're stuck......someone on here will gladly help you out!
:daumenhoch:
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I would say that its best to stick to a build , dont just randomly buy parts , have a plan , know what you want and wait for it to turn up, it will eventually.
Dont rush in to the first availiable frame set , wait for what you really want. It will ensure that you dont get sick of the first few you buy and end up selling them soon after.
Dont buy something you are not going to need , unless you can afford or want a stock of parts that just sit there, it is more cost effective to just buy what you really want.
And as others have said , do what cha like, its all good
Rich
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i don't know
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DO, use decent parts, not all need be expensive to get a good look and ride
DO, think about what you want to achieve, colour scheme, overall look etc
DO, go with your heart and not what you think others will exept (best builds achieved this way)
DO, match seat n grips
DONT, use those fookin horrible braced laybacks
DONT, buy things coz theyre there, take your time and get what you want
DONT, feel pressured to buy era correct bits
DO, enjoy
and as above
DONT PISS THE MISSUS OFF
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DONT PISS THE MISSUS OFF
Thought that was the point >:D >:D >:D
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DONT PISS THE MISSUS OFF
Thought that was the point >:D >:D >:D
point or not, its too easily achievable :LolLolLolLol:
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I HAVE LOST COUNT HOW MANY TIMES I HAVE PSSED MY LASS OFF
JUST BUYIN THIS LOVE
JUST SELLIN THIS LOVE
MIGHT RACE HERE
MIGHT RACE THERE
SHE SHOWED ME AN AD IN PAPER LAST NIGHT
CARAVANS FOR SALE
SO WATCH OUT YOU LOT BUY YOUR LASS A BIKE ASWELL THEN SHE CANT MOAN ,,,HA HA HA HA
RUSS :smitten: :smitten:
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My golden rule is: ask your boss to use the stock room for storing all the bikes and parts your wife doesn't know you've bought and built up behind her back. The only problem comes when you say you're going to a show n shine and she mentions she wants to come....doh!
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My golden rule is: ask your boss to use the stock room for storing all the bikes and parts your wife doesn't know you've bought and built up behind her back. The only problem comes when you say you're going to a show n shine and she mentions she wants to come....doh!
:LolLolLolLol:
I have 3 bikes at my mum's house, which need to integrated into our garage one by one !! ;D Oh and wheels, seats, bars, brakes etc, still at work, the boys in the post room can believe how many parcels I get.
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DONT put gold and yellow parts on the same bike......yuk!!!!
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DO, use decent parts, not all need be expensive to get a good look and ride
DO, think about what you want to achieve, colour scheme, overall look etc
DO, go with your heart and not what you think others will exept (best builds achieved this way)
DO, match seat n grips
DONT, use those fookin horrible braced laybacks
DONT, buy things coz theyre there, take your time and get what you want
DONT, feel pressured to buy era correct bits
DO, enjoy
and as above
DONT PISS THE MISSUS OFF
This imo is the correct list of rules, especially about the colour scheme. I wonder sometimes if people are colour blind when they build a bike. I take ages thinking about the aesthetics of a colour scheme.
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i am usually play fairly safe with me colours but me latest one well nuff said its a minger and not very proud of it so think ahead , i put it down to the anasthetic . :)
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i am usually play fairly safe with me colours but me latest one well nuff said its a minger and not very proud of it so think ahead , i put it down to the anasthetic . :)
which one is that then dan?
just build what you bleedin well like then it can never be wrong can it! bugger anybody else :yahoo_silent:
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my 83 quadangle ,its a minger believe me.only put it together yesterday but missing cranks,i cant post it the camera will break.
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build somthing that brings back good memories. :D
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always ask your missus to check the colour scheme as they have an uncanny way with wot goes and wot dunt well my missus does anyway :LolLolLolLol:
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always ask your missus to check the colour scheme as they have an uncanny way with wot goes and wot dunt well my missus does anyway :LolLolLolLol:
Red , Black and White is a good colour scheme , No doubt you already told her that :daumenhoch:
Paul :coolsmiley: