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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Flake on February 05, 2006, 07:24 AM

Title: Goose on a budjet
Post by: Flake on February 05, 2006, 07:24 AM: Before I start: Sorry to the goose purists and era correct dudes

As I mentioned on a previous post (Trident bars) Her-indoors is making me clean out the garage and bin lots of crap. So taking some advice from several RAD members. I decided the best way to get rid of the old parts was to build a new bike. Being skint after Xmas I blew the whole budjet for this build on the F+F.
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: Flake on February 05, 2006, 08:14 AM: Seems that I have lost half my post some where?

Before I start: Sorry to the goose purists and era correct dudes

As I mentioned on a previous post (Trident bars) Her-indoors is making me clean out the garage and bin lots of crap. So taking some advice from several RAD members. I decided the best way to get rid of the old parts was to build a new bike. Being skint after Xmas I blew the whole budjet for this build on the F+F.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c229/Flake123/DCP00832.jpg)

Here is where I'm up to
Recycled parts. (all were very scaby)

MX1000 (were blue de-anodised and polished)
Tech 2 levers (were blue de-anodised and polished)
Suntour stem (was yellow de-anodised and polished)
Trident bars (recycled)
seat post (recycled0
Chain wheel (was blue de-anodised and polished) not yet on bike
spider (recycled)
had seat clamp
BB (recyled0

Parts bought

Wheels from ebay off a RAD member 48 quid
tyres Halfords bargain bucket 3 quid each
Kashimax MX 30 quid
Dia-compe cables 6 quid each

Parts on order
grips
pedals
crank

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c229/Flake123/DCP00836.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c229/Flake123/DCP00838.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c229/Flake123/DCP00837.jpg)

This build has been far more enjoyable than the last. Being restricted by money and the parts I had, has meant I have had to put a bit of time and effort in to getting the parts to look semi decent. It's far better than just buying off the shelf and sticking them on.

As always your opinions good or bad are very welcome

Flake
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: harris on February 05, 2006, 08:28 AM: looking good to me them mags are growing on me i think i will try a few sets.keep up the good work
dan.
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: crazycraig on February 05, 2006, 08:34 AM: looking good :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: sawzall on February 05, 2006, 09:29 AM: i like it lots you cant beat a goose........... :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: theRuler on February 05, 2006, 09:46 AM: good job flake
that looks great so far!

and is does look period correct

to me anyway

i like it a lot
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: motomagII on February 05, 2006, 09:50 AM: any goose is good guys .nice ride there my man and cheap too cant beat that .looks like the seat isnt fitted right though unless its the pic angle ?
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: Stodgy on February 05, 2006, 09:57 AM: Nice one Flake - that's looking good!

You don't have to always worry about being era-correct - just build for yourself and enjoy. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: ORB on February 05, 2006, 10:54 AM: i like it, I may still be drunk, but are you sure that thems is tech 2's?

and for the record, it is VERY rare for me to use anything NOS on any of my bikes, restoration is so much more fun and cost effective.

Buying off the shelf is cack, boring and too easy.
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: mcnab916 on February 05, 2006, 11:05 AM: looks spot on to me flake, :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: rad dad on February 05, 2006, 11:19 AM: Beautiful flake, gooses rule nothing looks budget about it mate you got it spot on.

I prefer the personal touches anyway it adds character to the bike :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: gmac on February 05, 2006, 12:15 PM: Looks nice to me :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: kdw712 on February 05, 2006, 04:11 PM: theres nought wrong with that build

looks good to me :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: Flake on February 05, 2006, 08:34 PM: Many Many Thanks for the positive comments dudes :daumenhoch:

Orb your not drunk they are Tech 3's (keyboard error)

MMII. Your right about the seat and the angle of dangle. It's not fitted at all just lashed it on for the pic' (nothing gets past you lot) ;)

Cheers Flake
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: oberonspacefruit on February 05, 2006, 09:37 PM: lookin good man. ridin it is another matter. mine rode like a bucket of cack...heres hopin yours feels a bit better.
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: oberonspacefruit on February 05, 2006, 09:41 PM: (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v260/oberonspacefruit/mongoose2.jpg)
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: theRuler on February 06, 2006, 10:18 AM: they are short bikes to ride
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: Coastvl on February 07, 2006, 08:01 AM: You've done a great job for a budget beater. I love it. Then again I love any old goose. Yours looks very tidy. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: jT Racing on February 07, 2006, 08:30 AM: nice build flaz, looks tidy. Budget has nothing to do with quality. I like it. Restoration is accomplishment. Anybody can buy new bits. I like to restore stuff, gives me a sense of having actually done somthing other than assemble.
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: oberonspacefruit on February 07, 2006, 09:40 AM: restoring is where its at.
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: Brownie on February 08, 2006, 12:31 PM: Methinks I should stop buying and get my hands dirty. Plus I now want a Goose. Lovely bike! Cheers, JB
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: theRuler on February 08, 2006, 01:25 PM: i could use another goose too :)
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: kdw712 on February 08, 2006, 01:26 PM: Quote from: theRuler on February 08, 2006, 01:25 PM
i could use another goose too :)

can you ever have too many ? :)
i know i can't, bank manager disagrees though :knuppel2:
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: gmac on February 08, 2006, 01:56 PM: I think I'm stopping at 6 for now :idiot2: :'(
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: theRuler on February 08, 2006, 01:59 PM: Quote from: kdw712 on February 08, 2006, 01:26 PM
can you ever have too many ? :)

nahhhhh
too many is not enough . . . . :)
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: wirewheel on February 09, 2006, 10:11 PM: good job there. i bet you look at with affection. it's because you have sweat on the beast!!!
pro class wheels would make it.
good mags though no detriment to your effort. well done for cheap, good old elbow grease!!!!!
Title: Re: Goose on a budget
Post by: Flake on February 28, 2006, 04:47 PM: Finally got the goose finished today. I'm really happy with the way it turned out in the end :)

Here are some pic's

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c229/Flake123/DCP00854.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c229/Flake123/DCP00857.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c229/Flake123/DCP00853.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c229/Flake123/DCP00855.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c229/Flake123/DCP00858.jpg)
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: gmac on February 28, 2006, 04:56 PM: Likin that Flake 8) :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: sawzall on February 28, 2006, 07:06 PM: that looks sweet, bars look like they need to come back a little ;)
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: FuNMoNsTeR on February 28, 2006, 07:19 PM: Nice Build m8..... Sweet Job :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: spicybob on February 28, 2006, 07:29 PM: Nice build mate.

Can you tell me what Goose the frame anf forks are as I have one hanging in my garage.
It could do with a re-chrome or powder coat.
May make it my second build.

Rob
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: Flake on February 28, 2006, 09:13 PM: Rob This is how the f+f was described when I bought it .

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8750522008&sspagename=ADME:L:RTQ:UK:1

I don't know that much about them but I think mine is a Team mongoose, but I'm sure if you post a pic someone on here will know what it is you have.

Flake.
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: Coastvl on March 01, 2006, 12:28 PM: Your goose looks awsome Flake. Nice job.
If the brake bridge has 3 holes, it's a full cro-moly Team or Supergoose. If it's a team you could see the original color inside the bottom bracket. Unless it's been rechromed.
Like this......
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v108/coastvl/2006-02-17006.jpg)
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: spicybob on March 01, 2006, 03:06 PM: Cheers Flake
I'll check mine out and post apic.
Title: Re: Goose on a budjet
Post by: Flake on March 01, 2006, 06:40 PM: Coastyl you certainly do know your geese :daumenhoch: