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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: MULL on September 22, 2009, 05:13 PM
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Hi
My own (from new) as ridden in BMX Beat, Redline Prostyler.Gonna be starting the restoration soon! Couple of pics to keep you going.
Me (centre) aged 13.Sure you'll recognise the other 2!
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab327/MULL_01/me.jpg)
Glynn Lewis having 'a spin' on it between filming
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab327/MULL_01/me2.jpg)
Me
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab327/MULL_01/me3.jpg)
As it is now
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab327/MULL_01/IMGP2485.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab327/MULL_01/IMGP2489.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab327/MULL_01/IMGP2509.jpg)
Skyway tuffs....
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab327/MULL_01/IMGP2514.jpg)
with Bendix coaster brake
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab327/MULL_01/IMGP2517.jpg)
I'll keep photos coming as the bike progresses.
Neil
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The frame still looks in good condition .I wouldnt restore it .
Good pix
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Yep nowt wrong with that baby,keep it as is :daumenhoch:
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Quality pics Neil. Frame looks mint too. :daumenhoch:
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:daumenhoch:
that won`t take much to look superb... i miss my coaster >:(
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My honest opinion would be to give that a really good clean (not respray or re-powder).
I think you'd regret it otherwise (its near impossible to find one in this original condition).
Thanks - good luck :daumenhoch:
Oh - Great bike
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The frame still looks in good condition .I wouldnt restore it .
Good pix
I agree with Crazy, it is better to keep it original where possible 8)
These are one of my favorite F&F for BITD :)
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That's a really nice survivor but the welding (especially the head tube + gusset) isn't the prettiest I've seen. Were all Redlines like that?
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That's a really nice survivor but the welding (especially the head tube + gusset) isn't the prettiest I've seen. Were all Redlines like that?
The quality went slightly downhill in my opinion when Redline started getting the frames made in Japan (from memory around 1983 I thinks)
...... still great bikes though :smitten:
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O M G i love that bmx :-* :-* :-*
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lovely looking frame! and great pictures :daumenhoch:
is that glynn lewis or Micky Rauwk? ;D
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Another great looking F+F ! ;) .
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That's a really nice survivor but the welding (especially the head tube + gusset) isn't the prettiest I've seen. Were all Redlines like that?
The quality went slightly downhill in my opinion when Redline started getting the frames made in Japan (from memory around 1983 I thinks)
...... still great bikes though :smitten:
Odd that as most people consider Jap made frames and forks to be far superior in terms of welding quality and finish than american built frames and forks bitd :-\
Cracking looking frame and fork set though, a good once over with a Meguiars clay bar and some Meguiars Scratch X and then some NXT polish and that will look fantastic :daumenhoch:
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That's a really nice survivor but the welding (especially the head tube + gusset) isn't the prettiest I've seen. Were all Redlines like that?
The quality went slightly downhill in my opinion when Redline started getting the frames made in Japan (from memory around 1983 I thinks)
...... still great bikes though :smitten:
Odd that as most people consider Jap made frames and forks to be far superior in terms of welding quality and finish than american built frames and forks bitd :-\
Was just comparing the welding on my US made Proline to my Jap made PL-20 Marty..... and the US welding is waaaaay better - really nice beading :daumenhoch:
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great pics, looking forward to seeing the bike finished :daumenhoch:
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That's a really nice survivor but the welding (especially the head tube + gusset) isn't the prettiest I've seen. Were all Redlines like that?
The quality went slightly downhill in my opinion when Redline started getting the frames made in Japan (from memory around 1983 I thinks)
...... still great bikes though :smitten:
Odd that as most people consider Jap made frames and forks to be far superior in terms of welding quality and finish than american built frames and forks bitd :-\
Was just comparing the welding on my US made Proline to my Jap made PL-20 Marty..... and the US welding is waaaaay better - really nice beading :daumenhoch:
Your US made ProStyler is something special though ;) :smitten:
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Jesus, do you still own everthing from back then, that is mint, I would definetly leave it as it is, Original is best imo.....Looking forward to seeing it built. Good luck.....
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That's a really nice survivor but the welding (especially the head tube + gusset) isn't the prettiest I've seen. Were all Redlines like that?
The quality went slightly downhill in my opinion when Redline started getting the frames made in Japan (from memory around 1983 I thinks)
...... still great bikes though :smitten:
Odd that as most people consider Jap made frames and forks to be far superior in terms of welding quality and finish than american built frames and forks bitd :-\
Was just comparing the welding on my US made Proline to my Jap made PL-20 Marty..... and the US welding is waaaaay better - really nice beading :daumenhoch:
Your US made ProStyler is something special though ;) :smitten:
Dude.. what US made Prostyler??? I don't have one and was always under the impression that all Prostylers were Japan made??? :daumenhoch:
Oh and my Scorpion is finally gettin a lick of paint at the minute fella :daumenhoch: