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Title: 1982 DB Silver Streak - **FINISHED PICS - PAGE 3**
Post by: Retrodan72 on August 02, 2015, 04:33 PM
I got hold of this back in April, from the US. It was a decent price, until HMRC decided to intervene.

It's a 1982, with OG survivor chrome and decals, and that's how I want it to look, so there'll be no rechroming, anodising or polishing here - well, that's the plan.

I have a Sugino 1 piece and spider, both OG chrome, and I've got a black fluted post off Dan (x600se), which has now had the wet/dry treatment, and I've had a message off a fellow owner, saying that they maybe getting rid of some parts, so hoping to do a deal there.

Anyway, pics...

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/02/3bb620445f0432c01b08a7b2f3592249.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/02/c69ff1edada1045629f9c5e26e1949dc.jpg)
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Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: insectbones on August 02, 2015, 04:42 PM
Nice Dan, love a db  :daumenhoch:

Please say you're putting wheels with more than five spokes on it  :whistle:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: pickle on August 02, 2015, 04:45 PM
Really nice that Dan, look forward to seeing it come together  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Retrodan72 on August 02, 2015, 04:48 PM
Nice Dan, love a db  :daumenhoch:

Please say you're putting wheels with more than five spokes on it  :whistle:

Yes mate, 7x copies, Asahi spokes and Suzue hubs.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: brettypeeps on August 02, 2015, 05:28 PM
Looking like you have a great start already Dan. Should come out sweet
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Jaymz on August 02, 2015, 07:39 PM
 8) love watching your builds progress
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: wilsey72 on August 03, 2015, 12:26 PM
8) love watching your builds progress

Me too, always nicely documented.  :daumenhoch:
Cracking Dan.
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: In2bmx on August 03, 2015, 01:17 PM
8) love watching your builds progress
Me too  :daumenhoch:  Always top bikes  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Andy68 on August 04, 2015, 01:30 PM
Nice one Dan...... always reminds of hours looking at the 'frosted glittery' advert bitd  :4_17_5: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: BMX1973 on August 06, 2015, 09:51 PM

Nice and original.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Retrodan72 on August 29, 2015, 09:04 PM
So when the X-Factor comes on, it gives me a chance to get out and tinker.

So I've fitted the headset, DB stamped bars I got off Del, SR MS-420 I got off Dave Brummie, and some F1 copies I got gratis off Lee Nitrohopper - cheers lads.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/29/2c2c8a8f2064fea67dec86113a7fc533.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/29/a8cce5ba075b9f71e6f0c0d3d3407fda.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/29/65cbe6ca8af15b39d6a1297d22cf88fb.jpg)
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on September 03, 2015, 01:32 PM
Looking great Dan  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: factory pilot on September 03, 2015, 04:35 PM
It's looking chuffin' sweet mate already ... Love your attitude to builds and that you keep your production line of Old school rolling out the beauties!  "wantit"

Another bike I would have loved bitd ... To us burner boys DB was top end exotica !  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Retrodan72 on September 10, 2015, 10:21 AM
Rims are here, just need a from hub now.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/10/24711434675eb66be1606b00ca5c7b9f.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/10/72268351cf26ed44f70645421c0a7332.jpg)
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: CustardLips on September 28, 2015, 08:06 PM
Very nice Dan... frameset looks lovely and clean. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Retrodan72 on September 28, 2015, 08:24 PM
Very nice Dan... frameset looks lovely and clean. :daumenhoch:

Cheers Nick, it's in god shape tbf.

Seat, seat clamp and pad set on their way now too (cheers Doug).  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Jaymz on September 28, 2015, 09:14 PM
You might want to invest in one of clints jam buttie head locks or flex fighters, I found the rise of the bars a bit low for me and I'm a short ass, I brought them up and inch and it was much better
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: NORTY40 on September 28, 2015, 11:38 PM
Looking good Dan  8)
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Mikku on September 29, 2015, 02:48 PM
+1! I keep thinking more and more about a loopy DB! :D
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Retrodan72 on October 03, 2015, 05:33 PM
Some Bits came off Dougie today, thanks pal.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/03/4b8015d1c68f8692e695f8550e60cb62.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/03/315877ec2a544872d4e8f897b911694e.jpg)
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Retrodan72 on October 07, 2015, 07:21 PM
Fitted the SR seat clamp today, and the Aero seat, the pads too, to get a feel for it.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/07/fce693e4535009b2949dee43d478300b.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/07/dd97137caf374e83f7a316d4969f2b7a.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/07/266a8ad19ad2055802b24e26c9e1bfbd.jpg)
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: chrisv39 on October 07, 2015, 08:41 PM
Looking good Dan 👍 remember going to the bike shop before Christmas and hinting to my dad how much I loved the silver streak as he ordered me a pro star hoping that he'd secretly ordered me the diamond back.
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Macmania on October 07, 2015, 09:50 PM
Love a SS. Nice work so far Dan  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: factory pilot on November 25, 2015, 10:01 AM
Super clean looking bike ... Will be sweet when it's done mate!  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on November 27, 2015, 04:54 AM
Great stuff Dan  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 16, 2015, 03:13 PM
Back on with this.

I've just picked up the wheels after building and truing, by my LBS.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/16/d713220e35a023f0f2c8fec483493f86.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/16/0bc1230dc5f32fb595b8fc8d64222548.jpg)
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Jaymz on December 16, 2015, 03:27 PM
nice
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: sparky on December 16, 2015, 05:55 PM
Nice to see original Chrome left as is...looking good.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 16, 2015, 08:42 PM
So, after a hard day baby minding, I had my tea, and gave myself an hour in the cave.

I fitted the tyres and tubes to the wheels, and added some simple alloy valve caps. I've fitted them just as a mock up at the minute.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/16/ef05fc6c9c21baa8e1829ea7e401b007.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/16/4f526415bcf96f51a2ed9561d14a28d8.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/16/3dbc0339ec18f3975b4e5b9f3d30c0d1.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/16/fbf90d3f2b037add3837e250dee18162.jpg)
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: CustardLips on December 16, 2015, 08:46 PM
That Robbo don't look done to me.  :teef:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Gish on December 16, 2015, 08:51 PM
Looks well that Dan, your doing a nice build  ;)
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 16, 2015, 08:51 PM
That Robbo don't look done to me.  :teef:

It's undone now Nick, I have the proper rims/hubs now, will get them laced up once the SS is completed.
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: CustardLips on December 16, 2015, 08:59 PM
That Robbo don't look done to me.  :teef:

It's undone now Nick, I have the proper rims/hubs now, will get them laced up once the SS is completed.

 ;)

Ss is looking good mate.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: NORTY40 on December 16, 2015, 11:37 PM
Looks ace Dan  :coolsmiley: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Mikku on December 18, 2015, 12:26 PM
Good stuff Dan! :daumenhoch: Lovin' the fat/skinny tyre combo too!
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: In2bmx on December 18, 2015, 12:31 PM
Looks ace Dan  :4_17_5: 

I love your garage  :smitten: propa man cave  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Jaymz on December 18, 2015, 06:20 PM
Looking good Dan
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 18, 2015, 06:26 PM
Looks ace Dan  :4_17_5: 

I love your garage  :smitten: propa man cave  :daumenhoch:

It will be a bar when I've had enough of this BMX bollux.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: animal on December 18, 2015, 06:54 PM
Love this Dan  :4_17_5: reminds me of Bitd  :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 18, 2015, 07:06 PM
Love this Dan  :4_17_5: reminds me of Bitd  :coolsmiley:

Cheers Steve, I'm hoping to ride this on every ride next year to get it weathered, so that it does look very BITD.

I can't wait to get brake rub on that back rim, and skid on the tyre.
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: markstrong10 on December 18, 2015, 07:49 PM
 One of the best bikes I ever owned...
Looking at yours I really regret selling mine.
 :)
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Retrodan72 on December 18, 2015, 07:57 PM
One of the best bikes I ever owned...
Looking at yours I really regret selling mine.
 :)

Well, that statement alone should be enough to start your search again mate.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: pickle on December 19, 2015, 04:47 PM
That looks proper cool Dan  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: insectbones on December 19, 2015, 10:41 PM
Liking that a lot  :daumenhoch:

Chrome and black always looks good  :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on December 21, 2015, 09:15 AM
Very nice Dan. Give it a good thrashing when the rides start up again  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: factory pilot on December 21, 2015, 09:25 AM
It's looking great Daniel  8)
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 03, 2016, 07:21 PM
So, I want to ride this and the survivor parts I need aren't showing up anywhere (but I don't hunt too hard), so I've ordered a repop calliper from Alan's, and some chrome chainring bolts off eBay.

I couldn't get a repop left hand lever in black either, unless I bought a pair. I would have preferred an OG survivor Tech 3, but again, not much up for sale lately. So, as a short-term measure, I took one of the spare copy levers off the shelf in the Man Cave, and took the sandpaper to it, to get the used look.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/03/c3aed74bbfb7358b78aeb573b2a9ddd6.jpg)
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 11, 2016, 11:25 AM
I got an hour in the cave on Sat, so fitted the Tange BB, survivor 82 Sugino crank, survivor Sugino spider, well used Sugino 44t.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/11/6bcf70a313591bdc9ced3b0e37d36715.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/11/4e47a9b5c26ff789e30ceabc2509e7f2.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/11/5e0450c2a97c89e5ff43dccfab7bd127.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/11/06a2deea3439a9a6ad7d9f2305328cab.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/11/a2c859c89628d54eea59919adcf194b0.jpg)

The pedals have arrived too for this now, so I'm only waiting for the freewheel, chain and rear cable.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/11/0bd8240a37ffd19cfd8922f27b126930.jpg)
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: NORTY40 on January 11, 2016, 11:30 AM
Loving this Dan  , reckon it could be my favourite build of yours :smitten:  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 11, 2016, 11:32 AM
Loving this Dan  , reckon it could be my favourite build of yours :smitten:  :4_17_5:

Cheers Joff, I've enjoyed doing this one, I enjoy them all though tbf.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Macmania on January 11, 2016, 11:44 AM
Nice work Dan  :daumenhoch:

Reminds me of the one I built (and sold) many moons ago.
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 11, 2016, 11:48 AM
Nice work Dan  :daumenhoch:

Reminds me of the one I built (and sold) many moons ago.

Well Nath, funny you should say that. When I was looking through the museum on here for inspiration, it was yours I stopped at more than any other. I even copied a pic to the camera roll on my phone, to refer to.
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: pickle on January 12, 2016, 06:32 PM
Love a chrome and black DB, looks well smart Dan  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 16, 2016, 07:49 PM
A little update today. Added the Dicta freewheel, Tange headlock and the MKS pedals.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/16/5e56a8651777daf822e5593185d39fcf.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/16/f16fba09c4fec1fd5ff9335e84e0f866.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/16/228d9f64eb7b33328af3a4ff2aee888f.jpg)
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: pickle on January 17, 2016, 11:17 AM
Looks well cool Dan
Title: Re: Robbo Done....Room On The Bench For This - 1982 DB Silver Streak
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 28, 2016, 06:45 PM
Ok, this is boxed off now, and ready to ride in Liverpool on Sat.

Spec list (thank you's):

1982 DB Silver Streak frame and forks (FB DB group)
DB stamped bars (Del)
Tange headset (came with frame)
SR-420 stem (Brummie)
Fuan grips (Nitrohopper)
Aero seat (Howser)
Fluted seat post (x600se)
Tech 3 copy lever (spares)
Repop DC 890 calliper (Alan's)
DC cable (Alan's)
DC brake blocks (Howser)
MKS pedals (Moonster)
Tange BB (spares)
NOS Sugino crank (Wardy)
Sugino spider
Sugino 44t chainring (Howser)
Generic c/ring bolts (eBay)
KMC chain (eBay)
Dicta freewheel (ebay)
7x style rims (BMX works)
Asahi 194mm spokes (JTSmooth)
Suzue LB LF hubs (JTSmooth/eBay)
Repro pad set (Howser)
Tioga Comp III tyres (Alan's)

Finished pics:

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160128/2d88d1f471fe54b97f46c7286498b24e.jpg)

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160128/9e0cd8af8e85a800b708933237251134.jpg)

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160128/c780b1bfb97f26efb8b3a8faee0b1348.jpg)

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160128/207ae6119c31b187280c0d15895c4181.jpg)

Special thanks on this build goes to Dougie Howser, for keeping the parts for me, till I had funds. Lee Nitrohopper, for the grips, and Joff, for aiming me in the right direction for the bars.

Thanks for looking and commenting.
Title: Re: 1982 DB Silver Streak - **FINISHED PICS - PAGE 3**
Post by: factory pilot on January 28, 2016, 08:41 PM
Dan it's turned out brilliant mate ... Another quality build !
Great simple colours .. Those black rims work brilliantly !
It's an underrated classic is the silver streak !  "wantit" "wantit" :4_17_5:
Title: Re: 1982 DB Silver Streak - **FINISHED PICS - PAGE 3**
Post by: oldscool on January 28, 2016, 08:51 PM
I loved the silver streak as a kid, Looks great  :smitten:
Title: Re: 1982 DB Silver Streak - **FINISHED PICS - PAGE 3**
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on January 29, 2016, 12:05 AM
Looks bloody lovely Dan. A quality build through and through. I love the slight bit of colour in the padset. Really makes it stand out  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: 1982 DB Silver Streak - **FINISHED PICS - PAGE 3**
Post by: pickle on January 29, 2016, 12:54 PM
That looks superb Dan, always loved a chrome/black DB  :smitten:
Title: Re: 1982 DB Silver Streak - **FINISHED PICS - PAGE 3**
Post by: Andy68 on January 29, 2016, 03:18 PM
Awesome Dan!!  :daumenhoch:

Used to love looking at this ad BITD.............[attachment=1]
Title: Re: 1982 DB Silver Streak - **FINISHED PICS - PAGE 3**
Post by: Mikku on January 29, 2016, 11:17 PM
Yeah, I remember that ad well!

Another great build Dan. That's a cool-looking man-cave too!! :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: 1982 DB Silver Streak - **FINISHED PICS - PAGE 3**
Post by: In2bmx on January 29, 2016, 11:51 PM
Awesome. Love it Dan .  :4_17_5:

You always build sweet bikes .  :daumenhoch:

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