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Title: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: That Swan Guy on January 20, 2017, 09:20 PM
We've all heard those immortal words many, many times:

"I'm not building anymore"

"That's it I'm done"

This is my last build"

Only a fool would say this in all honesty because there is always that one bike that would tempt you back in to the game.

What is your Achilles heel?

Mine was an 84 Performer :smitten:
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: Ady on January 20, 2017, 10:17 PM
Not planning as yet those above immortal words  ..
But "if" it would have to be a TRM build.. :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: griff on January 20, 2017, 10:47 PM
Never say never, but I'm not planning on building anything, especially as it would mean having to get rid of the ripper

I've hankered after a Torker for a while though....
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: rooski on January 20, 2017, 10:49 PM
RRS 20

Not retired though, never will...............
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on January 20, 2017, 10:53 PM
If a GHP trix came up for sale, that might tempt me. Unfortunately, even if one did come up, I can't afford it at the moment  :'(
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: MartyC on January 21, 2017, 02:54 AM
Ace Racing for me, not much chance of finding one though!
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: McQUEEN on January 21, 2017, 06:44 AM
Freeagent Freestyler, no doubt about that. In chrome, with black tuffs.
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: factory pilot on January 21, 2017, 09:32 AM
Not retired yet but slowing down a tad!

ET Kuwi
Chrome TA
DB HLT
Raleigh Pro Burner

I'm sure once the rides start again the love will begin to gush and my head could be turned once more explosion
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: brummie on January 21, 2017, 09:57 AM
Winning Euro millions
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: Ady on January 21, 2017, 10:41 AM
Winning Euro millions

 :LolLolLolLol:

Off topic..
I have done lotto winners homes in my line of trade..
And trust me , it's great to have it but the hassle that comes with it..
One guy had to pay 10 mil to his ex he divorced 10 yrs ago..  :laugh:
But he did win 68 mil and that's inc splitting with a couple abroad  :D
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: Baldbmxer on January 21, 2017, 10:51 AM
A GHP Pro Long brought me out of retirement, it's a work in progress. Since acquired a Hutch and got thoughts about a Torker Pro X.

 "help"
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: OllyHall on January 21, 2017, 01:40 PM
An 87 dyno pro compe,which I do have one lined up but can't bring myself to transfer the money! :uglystupid2:
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: monkian on January 21, 2017, 02:45 PM
I've got two builds in front of me and I'm probably done but if a Tange Flying Rhino Axeblade came along :/ ;)
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: Mikku on January 22, 2017, 01:33 AM
I've about half a dozen "grail" framesets that would do it for me but perhaps more importantly, I would want to find them in a survivor state, which is becoming less likely by the year!
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: southern andy on January 22, 2017, 06:12 AM
Nothing.

Got all I wanted, after this last one then I'm done.
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: factory pilot on January 22, 2017, 09:05 AM
.... Hard times to fall apon the world's 30 biggest collectors/hoarders all at the same time ...forcing them to release all their amazing nos/rare parts and builds back into circulation at rock bottom prices!  :D :LolLolLolLol: ;) :P
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: griff on January 22, 2017, 09:44 AM
Nothing.

Got all I wanted, after this last one then I'm done.

(http://movie-dude.co.uk/Title%20'Monty%20Python's%20Flying%20Circus%202.3%20Deja%20Vu'%20(1970).jpg)
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: Pooch on January 22, 2017, 07:22 PM
Chrome  GT pro.. 83.. will do one this year before MK..
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: chubby on January 23, 2017, 08:54 AM
Holeshot rf-1

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Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: WINI on January 23, 2017, 06:28 PM
Bored to feck of seeing those words, especially on FB.

Sounds like attention seeking half the time
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: Jaymz on January 23, 2017, 06:31 PM
Winning Euro millions
exactly this
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: Avro on January 23, 2017, 07:09 PM
Blimey I signed up to the wrong forum. I have only recently rediscovered BMX. I revisisted BMX by accident and by looking back at past stuff (photos, friends); I am not in retirement, I have only just begun.
The question suggests that the  subject in it's final days, according to the og poster.

The question is steeped in nostagia and doom. Nostagia promised by the belief that you may come out of your 'retirement' as it assumes that many of you are 'retired'. Secondly, doom that seems to cloud the question altogether; but I am evidence that at least some people are new to the scene and counter both points. Yes, people will fall away, every forum has that, blimey I used to play a mmporg for many years and it was the same in spades.

May be many of the posters on this site are 'retired' but some are not. It is difficult for those not only new to the site, but also new to the scene as a whole, to find a toe in. I continue to post and will do for a while but posts like this are far too negative. Welcome new posts, new stories, welcome old stories rehashed, whatever but welcome them all. If you are retired then at least be positive to those new to the site.

Three projects on the go and hoping to share
Peter
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: That Swan Guy on January 23, 2017, 07:14 PM
Blimey I signed up to the wrong forum. I have only recently rediscovered BMX. I revisisted BMX by accident and by looking back at past stuff (photos, friends); I am not in retirement, I have only just begun.
The question suggests that the  subject in it's final days, according to the og poster.

The question is steeped in nostagia and doom. Nostagia promised by the belief that you may come out of your 'retirement' as it assumes that many of you are 'retired'. Secondly, doom that seems to cloud the question altogether; but I am evidence that at least some people are new to the scene and counter both points. Yes, people will fall away, every forum has that, blimey I used to play a mmporg for many years and it was the same in spades.

May be many of the posters on this site are 'retired' but some are not. It is difficult for those not only new to the site, but also new to the scene as a whole, to find a toe in. I continue to post and will do for a while but posts like this are far too negative. Welcome new posts, new stories, welcome old stories rehashed, whatever but welcome them all. If you are retired then at least be positive to those new to the site.

Three projects on the go and hoping to share
Peter

Don't fall for the hype, historically people 'retire' this time of the year and then once MK gets announced it's all hands to the pump :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: bigfatolly on January 23, 2017, 07:42 PM
84 Performer
85 Master
88 Dyno Compe
Another DeCoster as I regret selling mine
Another Rickman.

Doubt I will ever do any now though as I'm too tight to pay the prices people are asking  ;D
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: griff on January 23, 2017, 08:59 PM
Bored to feck of seeing those words, especially on FB.

Sounds like attention seeking half the time

What's wrong hun?





Etc :teef:
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: pickle on January 24, 2017, 08:05 AM
Nowt for me
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on January 24, 2017, 09:46 PM
Nowt for me




Unless it's gay
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: Spen69 on January 24, 2017, 10:43 PM
Any build Eva Gabrielle has draped herself over or better still, sat on would do it from me....... >:D :coolsmiley:  :D

(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa149/Spen69/EvaGabrielle-001.jpg)
(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa149/Spen69/EvaGabrielle-007.jpg)
(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa149/Spen69/EvaGabrielle-002.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/aa149/Spen69/EvaGabrielle-006.jpg)
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: popedante on January 27, 2017, 10:53 PM
Would build a JAG or maybe a Torker Freestylist if i won a pot of money , but these days its looking at sexy builds only :'(
Title: Re: What would bring you out of retirement?
Post by: stuntmaster on January 28, 2017, 09:34 AM
my knees and back if i was bionic man  ;D
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