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New School Racing / Re: 2025 Race Blog - Year 9 - Still Lunging for the Line!
« Last post by Chilli Rinse on November 01, 2025, 11:43 PM »I don't always comment but always read your race reports. Keep ‘em coming Mick 
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Tech and Restoration / Re: Close but no cigar
« Last post by Chilli Rinse on November 01, 2025, 07:24 PM »All done, here are a few pics.
Parts added are as follows…
New Darxide tech III levers. Formos were saved for another build.
New Oury pyramid grips
Nos Belvin cables
Nos Lee Chi painted steel calipers
Used Z mags with DSI comp III tyres
Used Suntour freewheel
New Nitto seat post
I cleaned and used everything else that came with the bike. OA bath for the saddle rails and headset parts. Degreased the chain and threw it all back together.
Parts added are as follows…
New Darxide tech III levers. Formos were saved for another build.
New Oury pyramid grips
Nos Belvin cables
Nos Lee Chi painted steel calipers
Used Z mags with DSI comp III tyres
Used Suntour freewheel
New Nitto seat post
I cleaned and used everything else that came with the bike. OA bath for the saddle rails and headset parts. Degreased the chain and threw it all back together.
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Welcome / Re: Merry Christmas.
« Last post by Taipan on October 30, 2025, 11:16 AM »Its nearly come around again lol 
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Welcome / Re: G'day From Australia
« Last post by Taipan on October 30, 2025, 11:15 AM »G'day cobber 
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Tech and Restoration / Re: Close but no cigar
« Last post by Taipan on October 30, 2025, 11:10 AM »Really like the base model bmx's from the 80's seem to be a fare few appearing lately and priced sensibly not like some people who find a Raleigh Burner in a scrap pile and stick it on ebay for £800+ 
nothing against Raleigh burners as in fact I'm looking for a MK2 mini burner for my grandson (message me if you got one thx)
seem to be a fare few appearing lately and priced sensibly not like some people who find a Raleigh Burner in a scrap pile and stick it on ebay for £800+ nothing against Raleigh burners as in fact I'm looking for a MK2 mini burner for my grandson (message me if you got one thx)26
New School Racing / Re: 2025 Race Blog - Year 9 - Still Lunging for the Line!
« Last post by Mikku on October 27, 2025, 09:33 AM »Thanks mate! I sometimes wonder whether I should keep posting these reports in what is essentially an old school forum, so it's good to know that they're being read. Plus I am an old school BMXer at heart and it was a RAD member who originally sorted me out with my first new school race rig (thanks Dan!), so I'll probably keep reporting on my exploits for as long as I keep racing.
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New School Racing / Re: 2025 Race Blog - Year 9 - Still Lunging for the Line!
« Last post by hotdog on October 26, 2025, 04:23 PM »Great stuff. I feel like I'm there watching from the sidelines as I'm reading your race report.
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New School Racing / Re: 2025 Race Blog - Year 9 - Still Lunging for the Line!
« Last post by Mikku on October 26, 2025, 09:23 AM »The final round of the Joetsu race series took place yesterday, a day earlier than normal, which was perfect timing as it poured down with rain today!
There were 11 riders in the 30 and over mixed class, divided into two racks with the top four from each going onto the main. I was in the second rack of six, along with some of my regular rivals. Was getting out of the gate well all morning and went 1/2/3 to qualify for the main. The first moto win was probably the best I've ridden all year, with a decent start, a second straight move for the lead and some smart (for me) riding to keep ahead to the line.
I chose lane 7 in the main, the thinking being to keep away from any trouble on the inside, but I got swamped before the first corner, so was left fighting for 6th. I had a great battle for the spot, briefly taking it after a final corner move but then losing out in a drag race to the line. I therefore finished in my start gate position, which was a little disappointing after the motos but it was nonetheless a good day of racing, so no complaints after a two-month break.
Next race should hopefully be in a fortnight's time back in Osaka. In the meantime, it's the Asian Championships at the new Nagoya track, so I may go and check that out at the weekend.
There were 11 riders in the 30 and over mixed class, divided into two racks with the top four from each going onto the main. I was in the second rack of six, along with some of my regular rivals. Was getting out of the gate well all morning and went 1/2/3 to qualify for the main. The first moto win was probably the best I've ridden all year, with a decent start, a second straight move for the lead and some smart (for me) riding to keep ahead to the line.
I chose lane 7 in the main, the thinking being to keep away from any trouble on the inside, but I got swamped before the first corner, so was left fighting for 6th. I had a great battle for the spot, briefly taking it after a final corner move but then losing out in a drag race to the line. I therefore finished in my start gate position, which was a little disappointing after the motos but it was nonetheless a good day of racing, so no complaints after a two-month break.
Next race should hopefully be in a fortnight's time back in Osaka. In the meantime, it's the Asian Championships at the new Nagoya track, so I may go and check that out at the weekend.
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New School Racing / Re: 2025 Race Blog - Year 9 - Still Lunging for the Line!
« Last post by Mikku on October 22, 2025, 11:29 AM »Sunday's race was rained off but the forecast for this weekend's season finale at Joetsu in Niigata is looking more promising, so fingers and everything else crossed for that.
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BMX Chat / Re: Chime in if you still float about in here
« Last post by Midschoolfool on October 19, 2025, 06:02 PM »I explained this before but for the cost of a very cheap laptop you can post pics here easily.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/395638300113?_skw=chrome+book&itmmeta=01K7YPN1P4ECK11EGE58GKMD69&hash=item5c1de15dd1:g:Ye8AAOSwQftm1J3B&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA4FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1c3fqNl2hXND0DBrL7EMZssRWUkgo57Cz1XsncUWLaSvVHe1agVaO16WDcXrUEk6YpE5AjK%2BezcIEnZvxwXoQ%2FBpi7EXR0FAAGiHLz8vGqU2QMKoPYKc3jjmZfXcnsCgKuvOdwr6IlqVtbJ2KlSzCoBPuzeai0ExC2PaEPgcu5i4h%2B40mqwu5e5sCljU76HlJJmEYPPqPfFYZ6O0JRuhMvGq4Lk3iDwK6RbLmQ9WI1FcepFXF2c0XFBvaDRaNcBdohyvcZqTTdT2ziK7SMBsBje%7Ctkp%3ABFBMmpvU1r9m
It's funny how every one says they miss coming here and posting pics yet for less than a cost of a old school tyre they could. If any of you are interested I can do a guide. But I don't want to waste my time again as I did it before and basically no one used it.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/395638300113?_skw=chrome+book&itmmeta=01K7YPN1P4ECK11EGE58GKMD69&hash=item5c1de15dd1:g:Ye8AAOSwQftm1J3B&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA4FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1c3fqNl2hXND0DBrL7EMZssRWUkgo57Cz1XsncUWLaSvVHe1agVaO16WDcXrUEk6YpE5AjK%2BezcIEnZvxwXoQ%2FBpi7EXR0FAAGiHLz8vGqU2QMKoPYKc3jjmZfXcnsCgKuvOdwr6IlqVtbJ2KlSzCoBPuzeai0ExC2PaEPgcu5i4h%2B40mqwu5e5sCljU76HlJJmEYPPqPfFYZ6O0JRuhMvGq4Lk3iDwK6RbLmQ9WI1FcepFXF2c0XFBvaDRaNcBdohyvcZqTTdT2ziK7SMBsBje%7Ctkp%3ABFBMmpvU1r9m
It's funny how every one says they miss coming here and posting pics yet for less than a cost of a old school tyre they could. If any of you are interested I can do a guide. But I don't want to waste my time again as I did it before and basically no one used it.
