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Title: New Build - Auburn XL
Post by: moley on October 26, 2008, 08:14 PM

The Auburn XL is finally done!!

Finished building Saturday night in time for racing at Lytham on the Sunday!!   

Thanks to Nosepickben for the Bars, SE-BMXER for the Forks, Firebird for the Padset and MADD DOGG and Orgasmdonor for some GT bits and bobs!!  :daumenhoch:

Its a 1995 Auburn.  Its not exactly Old School but it has 1" Headset, Stem and Forks and has a Caliper mount (although I'm running a Pitbull).   Im using a GT 1" Pro Series Headset but the cups didn't fit (32.7mm) so I'm using the original cups instead (34mm).   I know its not exactly in the Old School spirit but I'm a crap rider anyway so it gave me no advantage!!

Before Racing
(http://www.ossbmxracing.co.uk/Storage/AuburnXL_Build01.jpg)
(http://www.ossbmxracing.co.uk/Storage/AuburnXL_Build02.jpg)
(http://www.ossbmxracing.co.uk/Storage/AuburnXL_Build03.jpg)
(http://www.ossbmxracing.co.uk/Storage/AuburnXL_Build04.jpg)
(http://www.ossbmxracing.co.uk/Storage/AuburnXL_Build05.jpg)
(http://www.ossbmxracing.co.uk/Storage/AuburnXL_Build06.jpg)
(http://www.ossbmxracing.co.uk/Storage/AuburnXL_Build07.jpg)
(http://www.ossbmxracing.co.uk/Storage/AuburnXL_Build08.jpg)
After Racing
(http://www.ossbmxracing.co.uk/Storage/AuburnXL_Build09.jpg)
(http://www.ossbmxracing.co.uk/Storage/AuburnXL_Build10.jpg)
(http://www.ossbmxracing.co.uk/Storage/AuburnXL_Build11.jpg)
(http://www.ossbmxracing.co.uk/Storage/AuburnXL_Build12.jpg)
Padset by Firebird
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a352/esemdesign/171020081209.jpg)

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Auburn XL (1995) Race Specification

Frame	Auburn XL (20.5 TT)	Cro-Moly Front (Chrome) & Aluminium Rear (Yellow)
Forks	Auburn	NOS off SE-BMXER
Bars	Auburn	Off Noespickben
Stem	GT	Either Off MADD DOGG or OrgasmDonor
Headset	GT Pro Series	Silver
Grips	AME	Yellow
Cranks	GT Profiles 175's	Titanium Spindle and Bolts + Hop up Kit
Chainwheel	GT 44t	Off Orgasmdonor
Freewheel	ACS	16t
Pedals	Gusset Slim Jim	Yellow
Wheels	Araya RB17 1.5	Silver
Tyres	Schwalbe	Mow Joes (R1.85 & F2.00)
Brakes	Odyssey Pitbull	Silver
Brake Cable	Slick Cable	Pale Yellow
Brake Lever	Odyssey Monolever	Yellow
Seat/Seatpost Combo	Cougar 300	Yellow
Seat Clamp	GT Double Bolt	Chrome
Padset	Repro by Firebird	Yellow
Plate	Haro Tech (Insert only)	Yellow
Weight	Complete Bike + Pads + Plate	24.7 lbs

Auburn XL (1995) Period Correct Additional Specs and/or changes to be made

Have
Seat	GT-6	Black with Red Logo
Seat Post	GT (Straight)	Cro-Mo
Need
Pedals	GT	Any 9/16 from Early to Mid 90's
Brake Lever	?	?
Brake Cable	?	?
Tyres	GT	AA Pro

...............And a 1" Headset with 34mm Cups.   I still haven't found any!!!!  :(

Title: Re: New Build - Auburn XL
Post by: generallee on October 26, 2008, 08:32 PM

Ive ALWAYS loved Auburns... keep an eye out for Del's new Auburn build in progress - frame from me - he's had it painted and stickered and lok AWESOME. Im also in the process of building one...
As for the bits you need - Orgasm Donor is your man - you need GT Megabite tyres or Ritchey Megabie tyres on there - all GT made, same tyre, different names - perfect Auburn tyres.

Title: Re: New Build - Auburn XL
Post by: Del on October 26, 2008, 08:34 PM

very nice! I'm loving these Auburns now.

 I really want to get mine done but it wont be anytime soon as I have 2 other projects i want to complete first

Title: Re: New Build - Auburn XL
Post by: HEYWOOD BMX on October 26, 2008, 08:40 PM

 :daumenhoch: That is luvverly! Any idea when Auburns were last made????

Title: Re: New Build - Auburn XL
Post by: moley on October 26, 2008, 08:49 PM

Quote from: generallee on October 26, 2008, 08:32 PM

you need GT Megabite tyres or Ritchey Megabie tyres on there - all GT made, same tyre, different names - perfect Auburn tyres.

I'll look out for some, Thanks!!

Quote from: HEYWOOD BMX on October 26, 2008, 08:40 PM

:daumenhoch: That is luvverly! Any idea when Auburns were last made????

No idea, James!!    ???

Title: Re: New Build - Auburn XL
Post by: magna13 on October 26, 2008, 09:04 PM

Nice one Moley, liking that alot ;)

Title: Re: New Build - Auburn XL
Post by: OrgasmDonor on October 26, 2008, 09:06 PM

i really like that build moley, i think auburns should be a bit mad coz, they are mad! great frames :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: New Build - Auburn XL
Post by: baldbmxer on October 26, 2008, 09:08 PM

I'm liking that Auburn to  :daumenhoch:

Nice different colourway there Mr Moley

Please change the seat and post though!  ;)

Title: Re: New Build - Auburn XL
Post by: moley on October 26, 2008, 09:15 PM

Quote from: baldbmxer on October 26, 2008, 09:08 PM

Please change the seat and post though!  ;)

I have a GT Seatpost and GT-6 Seat for it!!

I thought the cougar 300 would shave a few ounces off making me super quick for racing!!







It didn't work!!  :(

I think the extra few stone I'm carrying might be the problem!!!   :shocked:

Title: Re: New Build - Auburn XL
Post by: kdw712 on October 27, 2008, 09:30 AM

thats looking good mr moley  :daumenhoch:

some thing very cool about those bolt on back ends

Title: Re: New Build - Auburn XL
Post by: Mattdub on October 27, 2008, 02:45 PM

Lookin' good that is Moley  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: New Build - Auburn XL
Post by: scary_leary on October 27, 2008, 06:28 PM

Got to admit i was a bit envious when he pulled it out his car.. looked great in the lytham sunshine

have the pads come spotlessly clean?

Title: Re: New Build - Auburn XL
Post by: moley on October 27, 2008, 08:19 PM

I hosed it down when I got home (in the dark)!!

The pads will be fine!!

Its a rider not a show pony  (plus I'm too lazy to give it a good thorough cleaning)   :daumenhoch:

I was quite happy with this build.  It turned out great but I had quite few problems with this build.

Hopefully the Team Robbo will be an easier build!!  :daumenhoch: