Author Topic: Mongoose Motomag 1979 (Read 8453 times)

Redcar · « **on:** March 06, 2015, 03:58 PM »

Well here I go again, another project after finishing my Mongoose California Special ('82).... seen here;

Had this imported from the States, and although its not the finest of examples, a bike that has literally been sat stood still for years, still has bags of appeal.

My normal procedure after countless Burner restorations (of which I now own none)... I have moved onto these awesome bikes.

I think for now, other than some black survivor tyres, I will re-grease, re-build back up properly (as shown is just a very loose fit), and leave as is.
Something about it that just looks so cool! anyway... here she is... hope you like!

Redcar · « **Reply #1 on:** March 06, 2015, 04:01 PM »

oldschoolace · « **Reply #2 on:** March 06, 2015, 04:05 PM »

Would be more than happy to wipe that over with a rag as leave it as is

NORTY40 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 06, 2015, 06:08 PM »

Defo leave as is , that will make a cool rider

oldscool · « **Reply #4 on:** March 06, 2015, 09:15 PM »

Thats a cool as fook survivor right there.

Taipan · « **Reply #5 on:** March 06, 2015, 09:44 PM »

Love it!

survivor is the new nos

griff · « **Reply #6 on:** March 06, 2015, 09:47 PM »

CustardLips · « **Reply #7 on:** April 23, 2015, 06:59 PM »

Awesome.

BMX1973 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 25, 2015, 09:09 PM »

Taipan · « **Reply #9 on:** May 26, 2015, 08:38 AM »

Awesome bike

I think those bikes along with motomags (which I didn't see a lot of when I was young bitd) are so iconic of the whole bmx scene

I'd be so tempted to leave exactly as it is also

insectbones · « **Reply #10 on:** May 27, 2015, 08:08 PM »

That is perfect as is

Don't restore (ruin) it

monteryroom · « **Reply #11 on:** June 02, 2015, 05:59 AM »

yes, the frame is perfect. too many 'restored' ones.

Redcar · « **Reply #12 on:** June 15, 2015, 04:21 PM »

Hi guys, well since I posted this thread... the bike has been transformed beyond any recognition!

This is the same frame, but since picked up Ashtabula forks and new pretty much everything else...

Shout out me all you like

, but this for me, not only looks amazing, but rides so good with the sealed BB and the lush headset...

oldscool · « **Reply #13 on:** June 15, 2015, 10:33 PM »

There is something about a yellow goose with gold arayas that gives me the horn.

CustardLips · « **Reply #14 on:** June 15, 2015, 10:43 PM »

It's a shame but you've done a sweet job on that mate .

wilsey72 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 24, 2015, 03:59 PM »

I like it. A lot.

In2bmx · « **Reply #16 on:** June 24, 2015, 04:14 PM »

Very nice that

factory pilot · « **Reply #17 on:** June 24, 2015, 04:41 PM »

It's cool but loved it as it was mate .. Sorry

Taipan · « **Reply #18 on:** June 24, 2015, 05:26 PM »

Quote from: factory pilot on June 24, 2015, 04:41 PM

It's cool but loved it as it was mate .. Sorry

Same here

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #19 on:** June 24, 2015, 09:18 PM »

Quote from: Taipan on June 24, 2015, 05:26 PM

Quote from: factory pilot on June 24, 2015, 04:41 PM
It's cool but loved it as it was mate .. Sorry

Same here

+1000 $:-\$

HUTCHMAN · « **Reply #20 on:** June 24, 2015, 09:28 PM »

sorry again.. but as it was.

stidds · « **Reply #21 on:** June 24, 2015, 10:18 PM »

I like it now, however I don't like the Ashtabula fors on it. I do like Ashtabula's but with the parts you have the Ashta's are too early, put the other forks back on and it will be pukka.

kungfunky · « **Reply #22 on:** June 24, 2015, 10:55 PM »

I'd have gladly taken the frame as it was, really nice survivor that.
Gold and yellow have never floated my boat on any build

downlowmatt · « **Reply #23 on:** July 09, 2015, 12:52 PM »

I really like it but I can see why people are taking views... my views are a bit "live and let live"... at the end of the day its a collection of parts and nothing has been damaged, and it's the owners call!

Here is mine, which is a 78 (comes with the coaster brake mount on the frame) and when I took it apart I found the bearings and chainwheel are schwinn. The bars, cranks and forks are all cast by ashtabula. Everything is original spec (I hope!) tyres and grips are replacements.

Cheers

snoopy72 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 09, 2015, 06:02 PM »

Early mongooses used schwinn parts before stamping their own in 79, Tange were the makers of the headsets and bb's

Author Topic: Mongoose Motomag 1979 (Read 8453 times)

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