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Title: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: theRuler on February 06, 2006, 09:17 PM: it's pretty much finished
some new parts, some old
(http://30cms.co.uk/temp/yellow/yf2.jpg)

new "waffle" grips and new shimano tourney brakeset with dx lever
(http://30cms.co.uk/temp/yellow/yf3.jpg)

new tioga crank, new chain, new victor dx's, mongoose snowflake
(http://30cms.co.uk/temp/yellow/yf4.jpg)

mongoose clamp with super chewed nut (i will replace that :) )
(http://30cms.co.uk/temp/yellow/yf5.jpg)

stripped and powdercoated frame, new decals, new mongoose headset
old school mongoose bars and gooseneck. new sumo rims with new sr hubs.
old beat up mongoose seat
(http://30cms.co.uk/temp/yellow/yf6.jpg)

mongoose stamped bb ;)
(http://30cms.co.uk/temp/yellow/yf7.jpg)

mmm mongoose gusset
(http://30cms.co.uk/temp/yellow/yf8.jpg)
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: Rombloke on February 06, 2006, 09:21 PM: nice....nice

dg
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: stuntmaster on February 06, 2006, 09:26 PM: very nice where did you get the grips from as need some for mine
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: daz bmx it! on February 06, 2006, 09:41 PM: Wow! where's me sunglasses!...very nice 8)
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: theRuler on February 06, 2006, 09:45 PM: Quote from: stuntmaster on February 06, 2006, 09:26 PM
very nice where did you get the grips from as need some for mine

off the bay
grifter grips
cost me 1.50
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: oberonspacefruit on February 06, 2006, 09:55 PM: that pad looks like et.
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: danny silverstreak on February 06, 2006, 10:02 PM: now that looks like a bmx , i love that :4_17_5:
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: gmac on February 06, 2006, 10:22 PM: Very nice bud. Just the inspiration I need :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: Steve P on February 06, 2006, 10:30 PM: Graeme . . . that looks the "dogz dangleys" mate . . . I knew I should have kept it . . . !!! :'(

Excellent job

Steve
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: dordymush on February 06, 2006, 10:37 PM: lookin coolio graeme. you were right today.
that post does look better mate :daumenhoch:.
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: jT Racing on February 07, 2006, 08:39 AM: nice to see an oldie build. I think the early stuff rocks. I want one.
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: Flake on February 07, 2006, 08:48 AM: Yeah!!!!!!! I really like that build. Good job :daumenhoch:

Yellow rocks!!!!!!!
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: diesel on February 07, 2006, 09:00 AM: Sweeeeeeet!

Great build, that's inspired me to go and build mine back up.
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: Bren Gunn on February 07, 2006, 09:01 AM: Fantastic, well done mate :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: theRuler on February 07, 2006, 09:24 AM: Quote from: Minihaha on February 06, 2006, 10:30 PM
Graeme . . . that looks the "dogz dangleys" mate . . . I knew I should have kept it . . . !!! :'(

hehe

thanks for the comments guys
i really like this bike. the bars are a little "yeehah" but they suit it. its quite light too!
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: Peanut on February 07, 2006, 09:37 AM: Now that's old school!!!!

Nice one, yellow rocks :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: mivvi on February 07, 2006, 11:26 AM: Smart, smart! Im liking that a lot. Good job fella.... :D
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: jimmyp on February 07, 2006, 11:43 AM: Super, Smashing, Great, :4_17_5:
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: kdw712 on February 07, 2006, 12:20 PM: Lovin that build :daumenhoch:
a proper BMX !! ;)

oury still make grips, you can get them from UK importer tpimports@ntlworld.com
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: Preston Pirate on February 07, 2006, 12:33 PM: I'm really feeling that goose!!

Lovely job! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: sawzall on February 07, 2006, 12:40 PM: nice one mate :daumenhoch: that inspires me to finish my supergoose 2!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: phantom photon on February 07, 2006, 12:44 PM: V Nice :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: dan-dare on February 07, 2006, 12:46 PM: Nice job Graeme :)

Have you got the chain wheel on the crank correct, mate? Is the peg on the crank in the wrong hole? ;)

Dan. :)
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: theRuler on February 07, 2006, 12:50 PM: Quote from: dan-dare on February 07, 2006, 12:46 PM
Have you got the chain wheel on the crank correct, mate? Is the peg on the crank in the wrong hole? ;)

lol yeh
by the time i noticed that i was out of time
i will sort that later :)

eagle eyes . . . !
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: oberonspacefruit on February 07, 2006, 02:19 PM: lol
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: Mattdub on February 07, 2006, 03:42 PM: Looks good , REAL Old School ;)

Where's Reilley , he'd like that
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: theRuler on February 07, 2006, 09:26 PM: Quote from: dan-dare on February 07, 2006, 12:46 PM
Have you got the chain wheel on the crank correct, mate?

i have now!

(http://30cms.co.uk/temp/yellow/yf9.jpg)
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: mcnab916 on February 07, 2006, 09:34 PM: GOOD COLOUR CHOICE RULER, LOOKIN GOOD :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: JAY on February 07, 2006, 11:24 PM: Like the yellow , looks good mate ...........
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: Astrodamus on February 14, 2006, 06:16 AM: Very nice build there graeme!

PS: You sure it's not a 1980? Looks it from here..
Title: Re: 1981 Yellow Mongoose *pics*
Post by: theRuler on February 14, 2006, 09:39 AM: the serial number, if i remember correctly, begins CC1
thats 81 isnt it?

thanks for the comments guys

i really like this bike.

i have a couple more mongoose builds on the go so watch this space!