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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: FuNMoNsTeR on January 17, 2006, 12:10 PM
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Well the Turbo FINALLY turned up.... :) I had to pay £142 Import taxes and VAT on a $500 bike :wtf:
Unfortunately everything(and i mean everything) on it is seized solid... nothing spins or moves not even the pedals :-\ The guy described it as " only needs TLC to get it back in top shape" Lmao.
I am having trouble with the cranks and pedals and would like some advice on how best to remove them without damaging either. The problem with removing the cranks is that i cant get access to either spindle nut as the caps are oxidised in there.
Here are some piccys. Do you think the wheels are salvageable :LolLolLolLol:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d79/funmonster/crankarea.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d79/funmonster/gashhub.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d79/funmonster/wheels.jpg)
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lol nice "sea bed" turbo!!!
you could drill off the end caps, then get a puller on the arms maybe?
them wheels would clean up
did you buy it off the little mermaid?
i think the crustation rear sprocket may be past it's best though mate
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Hubs and rims look salvageable, forget the spokes they've way gone as with the sprocket. Looks like you'll have to drill the endcaps but you could try cutting a slot in them then put something in the slot and use something to turn them with plenty of leverage, not very helpful I know.
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My workshop uses Wurth "High Performance Rust Dissolver" to unsieze rusty fixings, etc
It's quite expensive stuff but it's never failed us yet . . . even on the early cars we take on for repair
Good luck ;)
Steve
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Tap a hole in the end cap and then put a screw driver into it and lever it off.
Then take the pedals to bits and let the arm and the pedal spindle soad in Derv for a day or so.
Then put the pesal spindle in a vice and use the crank arm as a lever.
I see nothing there that looks like a problem.
Good luck
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wey hey it turned up then , you got ya turbo buddy , bit by bit you will get it looking proper , eventally get some stickers off radman and bobs your aunties brothers sister , well done ;)
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the great thing about it being so battered, is how good it will look when it's done
get plenty of "before" pics!
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the great thing about it being so battered, is how good it will look when it's done
get plenty of "before" pics!
I was gonna say that. Beat me too it ;)
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got any pics of it complete?
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I sooo wanted the turbo back in the good old days although i still have fond memories of my silverstreak.
Good luck im sure it will look the nuts when its complete.
Would luv to do the same but is that really the kind of money u av to pay for the HL and does anyone know what the going rate for a silverstreak is (to restore, not restored!)
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Thanks for the ideas guy..... I will get them off. ::) As well as this turbo...I already have a Turbo Frame and Forks which has been recoated and is just waiting for decals... Mr Radman is keeping it warm for me ;) I have chrome arayas, a turbo stem, Nos turbo chainring, chrome 890 brakeset and lookielike HL bars for that one.
Guess what else just turned up after 8 weeks........ MY STREAKÂ ;D
Can you believe they both show up on the same day..... The streak will come up nearly mint when i have finished cleaning it... all original too.. The grips are real oakley 3s ;)
 Some pictures of The Turbo.... The Streak and my Vector which is covered in paw prints and is waiting for its bars and forks to arrive.
TURBO
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d79/funmonster/turboall.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d79/funmonster/turbofronton.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d79/funmonster/reardropouts.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d79/funmonster/forkdropouts.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d79/funmonster/serial.jpg)
STREAK
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d79/funmonster/streakbits.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d79/funmonster/streakbits2.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d79/funmonster/streakframe.jpg)
VECTOR MARK II
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d79/funmonster/vector.jpg)
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boo-tay
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Would luv to do the same but is that really the kind of money u av to pay for the HL and does anyone know what the going rate for a silverstreak is (to restore, not restored!)
Harry Leary Turbos are expensive and so are the bits.... for a complete finished large gusset one you are probably looking at £1500 i think or thereabouts. A later small gusset Factory Grey Turbo is on Ebay at the moment for £700(bargain). Silver Streak bits you can pick up relatively cheap keep your eyes peeled... This Streak will be up for sale when its done :)
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was that turbo from the good ole us of a.
i thought it never rained over there ???.
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was that turbo from the good ole us of a.
i thought it never rained over there ???.
he got it from new orleans
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tanx funmonster bit skint at mo but ill be looking seriously soon as the pastas coming in again.
::) ::) ::)
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Two of my fave bikes in the world there...lucky man.The streak is in great shape...i would love mine back.I always DREAMED of a HL turbo....it will be expensive but it is a SWEET bike when done...really superb.
I dont envy you fixing it up tho...it looks like a patience job to me...lots of it.
How much for the streak??? ;)
Well done and good luck
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For those crank bolts , pedals etc maybe start with the norm WD etc then try Coca Cola , bloody good in my experience.
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great news that you received it mate....those wheels though, bloody hell, did he get a submarine to get them from the titanic....its will all come good tho fella...elbow grease and pound notes tend to work.
Dave
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Harry Leary Turbos are expensive and so are the bits.... for a complete finished large gusset one you are probably looking at £1500 i think or thereabouts. A later small gusset Factory Grey Turbo is on Ebay at the moment for £700(bargain). Silver Streak bits you can pick up relatively cheap keep your eyes peeled... This Streak will be up for sale when its done :)
i didnt realise a bigger gusset meant earlier, ive got a big gusset with a serial no 3X0004 then the baseball sign can anyone shed any light on what this means, its getting there still a few things im not happy with , its completely original F+F , got bars painted and replaced a few tatty bits and bits that were needed (turbo stem etc...) , heres my little DB line up that i set out to do and im pretty chuffed albeit there are original and not show condition , i like em that way
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y98/dannytee/db059.jpg)
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welcome to the turbo club :daumenhoch: i was given mine by a guy who comes around to do our decals at work he said he had an old bmx given to him but didnt want it,couldnt beleive my luck when he dropped it off ,a leary not complete but slowly getting the bits together......cant complain it was free :)
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bob haro would still kick learys ass in a stand up fight
Dave
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bob haro would still kick learys ass in a stand up fight
Dave
YEH RIGHT DAVE HARO STAYED IN AT NIGHT TO MAKE NO PLATES FOR HARRY,S BIKE BECAUSE HE WORSHIPPED HIM.   DANNY
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y98/dannytee/04_DB_HL-UNIFORM.jpg)
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What a result Fun, can't wait to see them finished. Just remember the crank is a left hand thread!! Done that one before!! LOL!!
Tax hurts though don't it?!?!
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They are special and expensive as the parts were not available over the counter.
Mines nearly done, but I wont rush it as this is the resto ive always wanted to build.
Bit are costly..ie the seat, only known one nos seat..
went for hundreds and hundreds, so you want the next best thing a suede kashi fivegold.
and they go for around £130..it’s a slow but worth while bike to build properly.
Good luck
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Check this link out for a turbo stem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Stem-BMX-Stem-Diamond-Back-Turbo-BMX-Stem-NOS_W0QQitemZ7212329202QQcategoryZ64644QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Wow... so many replies...im overwhelmed :smitten:
I have been stripping, scrubbing and polishing(sounds saucy) all day and have just finished the Streak bar the brakes... It now looks Mint(bling)
Danny thats a beautiful trio of bikes.... nice one m8. Do you ride them? I intend to do one for show and one to ride :)
Scary Leary... i didnt know that the parts were not available otc. The Turbo has a Kashimax five gold fitted. My mum is going to restore that for me. Someone contacted me about black suede and i cant remember who...maybe sawzall :\ When i paid for the UPS shipping it said no other charges would be incurred. I took this to mean import tax and VAT too :uglystupid2:. I am going to chase it up as i think they have overcharged me anyway.
Rom Bloke.... Bob by name bob by nature(bob: northern terminology for turd) :LolLolLolLol:
Jazz Chimp... now i am confused :idiot2: looking at the spyder side which way do i turn to loosen then? :uglystupid2:
Sawzall..... Gifted a Turbo.... wow kick ass. Do you have any spare friends? Was it you who said about the black suede?
Frosty... cheers for the link. I have 2 Turbo stems, but that one is in particularly nice condition.
Sam and Frankie... The Streak will be available soon.... i will post pics and price then.
Danny I didnt bid on the Diamond Back padset that just sold.... I will save the £100 i have set aside for a set until i find some in better nick. £75 plus shipping was too much for them in that condition.
Thanks all for your replies and support... it makes me feel kinda fuzzy :smitten:
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Fook it.. heres some of my turbo eye candy
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v605/scary_leary/Picture3543.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v605/scary_leary/Picture3552.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v605/scary_leary/Picture3353.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v605/scary_leary/CopyofPicture3496.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v605/scary_leary/CopyofPicture3184.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v605/scary_leary/CopyofPicture2904.jpg)
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whoooa shiney shiney!!!
love that diacompe brake. they are waaay nicer than the ugly squared off MX1000's in my opinion.
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Andy .. i would have been gutted if i got that turbo ,sorry to say mate , i actualy placed asnipe bid on that turbo ,thank god i never won it the seller miss lead the discription and disguised the photos well IMHO.. good luck on the resto .. ps still waiting for the print guy ,hes had to order some more chrome ribon so sorry again for this delay .... lee .ps how a turbo should look and yes it is for sale !!!
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v737/pkradman/turbosale007.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v737/pkradman/turbosale011.jpg)
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theres no way leary could take haro.....bob was double hard
end off
Dave
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In reference to the crank, work it backwards. As you pedal it should tighten the nuts
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I worked at halfords in the late 80s and Turbos were £125, ifonly
i had bought them all and put them in the loft till now. Today
Leary would HAVE Haro, any one seen Joe Kidd, Harry looks
the skinhead hard nut and Bob looks GAY.
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looks can be deceptive....
Dave
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£125 sounds cheap.I could swear that they were going for £350 in the early 80's...i used to drool over one in the window of my local bike shop.My Streak cost £225 in 83/4....I should have gone to Halfords ;D
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looks can be deceptive....
Dave
certainly are dave but learys the daddy
DOUBLE END OF DANNY
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In reference to the crank, work it backwards. As you pedal it should tighten the nuts
No need to pedal.....It makes my nuts tighten just looking at the cranks...they are beautiful :LolLolLolLol:
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The eye candy you have Scary is gorgeous.... very naughty ;D
 Thanks for the update Radman :) .... And yes the description was a joke as was the sellers ability to trade smoothly ;D
No way Bob could have Harry.... Harry Pwns... see below for some snippets from their latest film... 'When Bobby met Harry'.
Have You finished Polishing my Turbo Haro fool?
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d79/funmonster/Hulk20Hogan.jpg)
Yes i just got finished Mr Leary... im stating on your Porsche now...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d79/funmonster/bobharo.jpg)
Bob and Wife at the awards ceremony:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d79/funmonster/Steve20Guttenburgandwife.jpg)
Harry Leary and Mark White after a Diamond Back Team workout:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d79/funmonster/marknharry.jpg)
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:LolLolLolLol:
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oldmankev, i either missed the joke or your on some serious gear. £125 for a HL in the80's :idiot2: :idiot2: :idiot2: :idiot2: :idiot2: :idiot2: :idiot2: :idiot2: :idiot2: :idiot2: :idiot2: :idiot2: :idiot2: :idiot2: :idiot2: :idiot2: :idiot2: :idiot2: :idiot2:
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like he says "late 80's" or when bmx was dead.
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How am i going to explain myself when i finally buy a Gen 1. ;D
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easy give it to me lol
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It was 89 Sam, i had given up racing and Freestyle was taking over
and they couldnt shift race bikes.
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Damn i wish i had still been riding instead of partying... All that money i spent getting rat arsed and i could have been stashing a fleet of turbos :(
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Unbelieveable an HL turbo for £125...what was i doing then??? It would have been an investment for my future.Which is now...bolox
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you cant get a gen one...im trying to corner the market with em
Dave
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leary would kick bobs arse
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in a bra wearing competition yeah.....
Dave
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Haro's new secret project unveiled. Available in black too ;D
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d79/funmonster/haroframe.jpg)
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:LolLolLolLol: , were winning DAVE :LolLolLolLol:
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Nice, I see they`re using skyways again :LolLolLolLol:
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lmao Billy
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y98/dannytee/HIT.jpg)
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:2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
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i see leary has just himself a new signature model ride.....what a joey
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/bluecarcopy.jpg)
Dave
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no this is the new leary turbo
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i see leary has just himself a new signature model ride.....what a joey
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/bluecarcopy.jpg)
Dave
you tosser , thats what bob will be using after harry,s finished with him :2funny:
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Lmao.... good stuff all of you ;D
The blue car looks like a Duralonix build...maybe a peugot or a Vitus :)
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heres leary with his new coach....hes now riding for team deacon
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/deacon2copy.jpg)
Dave
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We had joy, we had fun
We had Joey Deacon on the run
But the fun did not last
Cos his electric wheelchair was too fast
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:2funny: :2funny: :2funny: :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
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There was a young spastic called Deacon,
Whose talent was not for plain speaking.
And not to be glib,
But he needed a bib,
As his mouth was persistently leaking.
Dave
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heres leary with his new coach....hes now riding for team deacon
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/deacon2copy.jpg)
Dave
:LolLolLolLol:
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Such cruelty to poor old Joey.
Ok ok...here is one from my secret closet of darkness.
Q: How do you kill a Spastic?
A: Stick a magnet to his head and watch him kick himself to death.
Now lay off with the spacker jokes...its not big and its not clever ;D