Author Topic: 82 DB Pro Star (Read 7504 times)

ammacopij72 · « **on:** September 17, 2016, 03:04 PM »

Had one of these for my first BMX back in the day (mum and dad couldn't afford a silver streak like my mate had around the corner). Loved it to bits and rode the crap out of it. This frame and forks came up last year, and even though it wasn't chrome and had been powdered I had to have it.

It's not completely factory spec but I wanted to add a bit of the Diamondback look as well (hence the candy stripe seatpost etc..) to show its heritage. Hope you likey.....

Frame and forks - 82 Diamond Back Pro Star MX
Bars - Win v bars
Grips - nos fuan f1 style
Stem - SR
Headset - Tange
Crank - nos Takagi 175 OPC
Chainring- nos Sugino snowflake
Seat - MX Copy
Pedal - rat traps
Seatpost - nos Chang Star red/silver fluted
Wheels - ukai 1.50 on Suzue low flange hubs
Tyres - nos kenda comp III
Brake caliper - nos DC 1020
Brake lever - nos shimano
Brake cables - nos clarks powerglide
Pads - esemdesign

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stu27 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 17, 2016, 03:39 PM »

That is a proper build

griff · « **Reply #2 on:** September 17, 2016, 04:20 PM »

Very nice

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 17, 2016, 04:21 PM »

I love this bike Neil, proper 80s build Neil, any kid would be made up with that on Christmas morning.

ammacopij72 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 17, 2016, 04:50 PM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on September 17, 2016, 04:21 PM

I love this bike Neil, proper 80s build Neil, any kid would be made up with that on Christmas morning.

Cheers fella, even better now the chain is on! 😂👍

insectbones · « **Reply #5 on:** September 17, 2016, 05:15 PM »

Great looking bike

Not many Pro Stars around, nice to see one looking so good

factory pilot · « **Reply #6 on:** September 17, 2016, 05:31 PM »

Just seen this in BOTM ... Really like it mate .. You've done a top job .. Looks RAD

McQUEEN · « **Reply #7 on:** September 17, 2016, 05:38 PM »

My first bmx as well - blue paint with gold steel wheels and yellow tyres! It took everything an 11 year old dirt jumper could through at it!!! Killed the pedals though! Great build.

Avro · « **Reply #8 on:** September 17, 2016, 06:49 PM »

That is lovely. Hope my Diamond Back build will look half as good!

Taipan · « **Reply #9 on:** September 17, 2016, 08:37 PM »

Like

BMX1973 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 17, 2016, 10:54 PM »

Really nice build

Picklez · « **Reply #11 on:** September 18, 2016, 11:31 AM »

Lovely looking build.

Always wanted one in the early days of riding, I know they were considered lower end but there's just something about them. You should be very proud, a great example, well done.

kdw712 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 18, 2016, 11:53 AM »

Cracking build
Love it

bodamus · « **Reply #13 on:** September 18, 2016, 12:51 PM »

Lovely wish I still had my chrome one

chrisv39 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 18, 2016, 05:13 PM »

Love this build, my first BMX wish I could get my hands on one. Lovely job mate

oldscool · « **Reply #15 on:** September 19, 2016, 08:51 AM »

Love it that was my first bmx same as McQueen a blue and yellow one. My parents traded in the yellow chopper and I was off on my first bmx, brings it all flooding back.