RADBMX.CO.UK

Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: bigsman on May 31, 2009, 06:39 PM

Title: Lesser spotted t/a XL
Post by: bigsman on May 31, 2009, 06:39 PM: Must be the freakish almost summer-like weather up here in Scotland...this little blighter hadn't been seen in the wild for over 5 years preferring it's usual habitat of a cardboard box in the garage :LolLolLolLol:

(http://i43.tinypic.com/sdi8hs.jpg)

Since it was out and about I finally got my arse in gear enough to put the decals on (aint 100% happy with em but I figure it's an acquired skill so might not be done n dusted yet). Other than that got the build started with a Tange lp125 and Tuf neck. If the good weather holds I might get this finished by the end of the year :D

(http://i40.tinypic.com/jscytt.jpg)
Title: Re: Lesser spotted t/a XL
Post by: DIRTBIKER250F on May 31, 2009, 06:43 PM: Yummy :smitten:
Title: Re: Lesser spotted t/a XL
Post by: munners on May 31, 2009, 06:54 PM: :smitten:
Title: Re: Lesser spotted t/a XL
Post by: Sparky24 on May 31, 2009, 07:04 PM: those parts look nice :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Lesser spotted t/a XL
Post by: bigsman on May 31, 2009, 07:59 PM: Cheers boys this one is for the wall/carpet when I eventually get it built but I'm trying to make it as good as I can and I've been bricking it about the decals for yonks and putting it off. Managed to sort out my white t/a this week as a sort of training exercise so I decided enough was enough today and started the thing. Will obviously post pics when I get it done proper but couldn't resist putting some up meantime 8). Naked in the box it looked good but decalled up in the sun it just looks lush and I fookin love t/a's me....cue 'owt like this' comments :LolLolLolLol:

Quote from: Sparky24 on May 31, 2009, 07:04 PM
those parts look nice :daumenhoch:

Aye man they look sweet cheers again :daumenhoch:. I was bricking it on the headset instal but it came through pretty much unscathed so am chuffed...so far!
Title: Re: Lesser spotted t/a XL
Post by: aerostylie on May 31, 2009, 08:14 PM: Cool as :smitten:

T/As are just a work of art, decals finish em off nicely, looks the bizz even without being built up :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Lesser spotted t/a XL
Post by: magna13 on May 31, 2009, 11:12 PM: T/A XL... Ubba Lush! :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: Lesser spotted t/a XL
Post by: hunterdubber on May 31, 2009, 11:30 PM: Aye , it must be the lovely weather 8)

I had to get my rides out yesterday too

here's my rare beastie

T/A XL :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/u24/hunterdubber/24052009324.jpg)

Come on Bigsman , get that XL built up
They are one of the best looking bikes in my opinion
Title: Re: Lesser spotted t/a XL
Post by: baldbmxer on May 31, 2009, 11:38 PM: I likes a TA XL :coolsmiley:

Heres one I started earlier...................in the year. Maybe it will be done by MK. Who knows ::)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/c51/baldbmxer/DSCN0078.jpg)
Title: Re: Lesser spotted t/a XL
Post by: dordymush on May 31, 2009, 11:55 PM: im deffo jealous of you all.
love a T/A me 8)
Title: Re: Lesser spotted t/a XL
Post by: hunterdubber on June 01, 2009, 12:02 AM: Quote from: dordymush on May 31, 2009, 11:55 PM
im deffo jealous of you all.
love a T/A me 8)

You've had your fair share of T/A's Dave :coolsmiley:

You could always do another ;)

Would it be a chrome one or a white one ? ;)
Title: Re: Lesser spotted t/a XL
Post by: Brandy Truffle on June 01, 2009, 02:51 AM: Just as a matter of interest what is the toptube lengths on a standard TA vs an XL TA ???

I take it that is the only difference between the two, or are the rear stays stretched a little too?

Cracking Bikes/Frames up there BTW ^^^^^^ :smitten:
Title: Re: Lesser spotted t/a XL
Post by: hunterdubber on June 01, 2009, 07:34 AM: 18.5 T/A

19.5 T/A XL

My Xl measures 37 1/2 inches axle to axle built up :)
Title: Re: Lesser spotted t/a XL
Post by: bigsman on June 01, 2009, 08:23 AM: Nice bikes guys...good to see theres a few more around - not too many mind we need to keep the exclusivity of our XL posse ;)

Dubber....lovely build man - looks great done up in full moto battle dress...are those race bars on yours???
Title: Re: Lesser spotted t/a XL
Post by: hunterdubber on June 01, 2009, 05:35 PM: Aye ,Bigs

I got the race bars and frameset from an O/S god :D last year
Title: Re: Lesser spotted t/a XL
Post by: Bigplinky on June 01, 2009, 07:29 PM: Baldy polish those hubs mate they look a bit tarnished >:D
Title: Re: Lesser spotted t/a XL
Post by: oldtired on June 01, 2009, 07:35 PM: :LolLolLolLol:, brasso will get rid of that yellow tint :D