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Title: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: RATTY on November 17, 2006, 06:14 PM: I have a guy coming to see me tonight with a Raleigh grifter!!!! Can some one give me a sensible idea on what its worth and what condition for the price. Thanks
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: jeff spicoli on November 17, 2006, 06:16 PM: Got to be at least £200 at a guess.
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: phantom photon on November 17, 2006, 06:18 PM: Best way to do it is to go on to ebay - type in Raleigh Grifter in the search box and click on "Completed Items".
Had a quick look and between £40 (good) - £100(Excellent) depending on spec and condition.
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: RATTY on November 17, 2006, 06:20 PM: Cheers.....It will be here at 6.40, not sure if i want it, but it would be cool to see it, if its not too bad I may make an offer!!!
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: bmxgirl on November 17, 2006, 06:22 PM: What kind of grifter is it ..colour/model?? i sold mine a couple of years ago for £40 but coulda got more ::) check out this chopper site..the guy is also into grifters email him for some advice ;) ...
http://www.onestopchoppershop.co.uk/
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: RATTY on November 17, 2006, 06:25 PM: That was v. helpfull, grifters from £35 working, gives me a starting price at least, Cheers
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: CD17 on November 17, 2006, 07:06 PM: I had a Grifter way BITD, did anyone else remember the gears slipping & smashing your knee on the handlebars :(
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: RATTY on November 17, 2006, 07:14 PM: Quote from: wish id kept my TA on November 17, 2006, 07:06 PM
I had a Grifter way BITD, did anyone else remember the gears slipping & smashing your knee on the handlebars :(
:2funny: :shocked: :2funny:
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: oldsky on November 17, 2006, 07:22 PM: Sold a very clean one at a boot fair this summer for £20. They dont make that much ate so aim at 20 - 40. Unless its the black limited edition. Then upto £80 depending on condition.
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: theRuler on November 17, 2006, 07:37 PM: Quote from: wish id kept my TA on November 17, 2006, 07:06 PM
I had a Grifter way BITD, did anyone else remember the gears slipping & smashing your knee on the handlebars :(

we used to call it "slip gear"

bit like the pot luck gears on a chopper too.
nutriding the t-handle gear knob wasnt fun.
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: crazycraig on November 17, 2006, 07:37 PM: my last one sold for less than a fiver :LolLolLolLol:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300014826772
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: theRuler on November 17, 2006, 07:39 PM: lol

you did alright
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: crazycraig on November 17, 2006, 07:45 PM: :LolLolLolLol: thats why i laughed
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: elmo on November 17, 2006, 08:20 PM: moved on from raleigh but used to have a few choppers Grifters etc.in my mind the only ones that are worth anything are the mk1's longer handlebars and shorter mudguards very good original can get £200 all others £70 ish
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: RATTY on November 17, 2006, 08:53 PM: Ive seen it, all original, 2 flat tyres, bit rusty and scratched but overall quite good nick, ive made him an offer, lets see how it goes!!!
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: jT Racing on November 17, 2006, 09:34 PM: i only ever seen one grifter bitd. ny mate brendon hayhurst(scarey leary should know him) had one, it was heavier than me. :buck2:
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: winnit93 on November 17, 2006, 09:37 PM: john will you fookin change that picture.

IF I WANTED TO LOOK AT MY WIFE I WOULDNT BE ON RAD :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: billstup on November 17, 2006, 11:33 PM: Quote from: Townshend BMX® on November 17, 2006, 09:34 PM
i only ever seen one grifter bitd. ny mate brendon hayhurst(scarey leary should know him) had one, it was heavier than me. :buck2:

Why was he a `gay` then :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: Trev on November 18, 2006, 01:33 AM: Quote from: bmxgirl on November 17, 2006, 06:22 PM
What kind of grifter is it ..colour/model?? i sold mine a couple of years ago for £40 but coulda got more ::) check out this chopper site..the guy is also into grifters email him for some advice ;) ...
http://www.onestopchoppershop.co.uk/

:wtf: Check out how many Choppers this guy has.... (Shame most of the links don't work)
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: scary_leary on November 18, 2006, 07:55 AM: Quote from: billstup on November 17, 2006, 11:33 PM
Quote from: Townshend BMX® on November 17, 2006, 09:34 PM
i only ever seen one grifter bitd. ny mate brendon hayhurst(scarey leary should know him) had one, it was heavier than me. :buck2:

Why was he a `gay` then :LolLolLolLol:

twats..

yeah John i know brendon.. i have couple of great shots of me on my new grift, x-mas day 79/80
i'll try and find em
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: Moza on November 18, 2006, 08:50 AM: Mk1's are the ones to go for, I have one sat in my loft waiting for a resto. If you decide to restore parts are a fortune. I may sell up if I do i have all this NOS

bars with stem bolt
twist grip
grips
gear cable
brake cables
levers
lever hoods
lever sleeves
toggle gain
pedals
seat clamp
cotter pins with "R" nuts
chain guard
rear wheel nut for toggle
decal set

Lee
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: RATTY on November 18, 2006, 10:07 AM: How can i tell if its a Mk1?
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: jT Racing on November 18, 2006, 12:14 PM: Quote from: Moza on November 18, 2006, 08:50 AM
Mk1's are the ones to go for, I have one sat in my loft waiting for a resto. If you decide to restore parts are a fortune. I may sell up if I do i have all this NOS

bars with stem bolt
twist grip
grips
gear cable
brake cables
levers
lever hoods
lever sleeves
toggle gain
pedals
seat clamp
cotter pins with "R" nuts
chain guard
rear wheel nut for toggle
decal set

Lee
wow how did you get it in the loft, the crane must have cost a fortune to hire.
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: Moza on November 18, 2006, 12:23 PM: Quote from: Townshend BMX® on November 18, 2006, 12:14 PM
Quote from: Moza on November 18, 2006, 08:50 AM
Mk1's are the ones to go for, I have one sat in my loft waiting for a resto. If you decide to restore parts are a fortune. I may sell up if I do i have all this NOS

bars with stem bolt
twist grip
grips
gear cable
brake cables
levers
lever hoods
lever sleeves
toggle gain
pedals
seat clamp
cotter pins with "R" nuts
chain guard
rear wheel nut for toggle
decal set

Lee
wow how did you get it in the loft, the crane must have cost a fortune to hire.

Thats aswell as a supergoose a complete grifter a strika. Then my other project stuff i have 3 engines up there cyl heads stacks of car parts. then household stuff spare tv etc etc and xmas decorations lol
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: othomas2 on November 18, 2006, 03:12 PM: http://raleighgrifter.aceboard.com/
Title: Re: Raleigh Grifters "URGENT"
Post by: hotrodzombie on November 18, 2006, 06:19 PM: Quote from: othomas2 on November 18, 2006, 03:12 PM
http://raleighgrifter.aceboard.com/

Hahah, cheers Owen - was just about to do that! :D
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