Author Topic: original condition vs restored (Read 2705 times)

ameobic dysentry · « **on:** September 28, 2006, 03:29 PM »

'ello there,

Got to say that I do prefer the look of survivor bikes before they get all done up, powdercoated with shiny new tyres that will never touch dirt again. Its just a personal preference but I think that when they are in their original state with all the scratches, random stickers and mismatched parts, they reflect the history of the bike better - they all tell a story about the history of the bike and I think it is a shame when it all gets painted over/replaced. I can understand a restoration if the bike is totally wrecked, but otherwise I think it can be kinda cool to keep it how it is. Anyone got any bikes from back in the day that haven't been restored back to the impeccable factory spec? I've posted this in the freestyle section cos I like all the random parts that you used to get on freestlyers ie mismatched tuffs, all sorts of clashing colours and parts, that accumulated over the life of the bike.

jimmyp · « **Reply #1 on:** September 28, 2006, 03:33 PM »

I agree up to a certain point, like to keep all my bikes as original as poss ie parts ext

SaMAlex · « **Reply #2 on:** September 28, 2006, 03:51 PM »

I agree. i was just about to start stripping down a frame to get it re-painted but then I was looking at some pics of when I rode it and thought it would be better to keep it looking the same. I need to get hold of the same parts I used back then but its easier now cos Im not trying to make a bike that looks like new, just that looks like it did when I rode it, even down to the stickers of the time.

harris · « **Reply #3 on:** September 28, 2006, 03:52 PM »

one in question and i do agree to a point but some just need to be rebuilt this is boarder line.

greentoad · « **Reply #4 on:** September 28, 2006, 03:56 PM »

Dan

Don't you dare.....if you touch that, the history and soul of that bike will be lost forever.

Think about all the stickers, how could they ever be replaced or replicated. And I doubt very much if you could get a lot of the parts / items undone without them snapping / breaking / rounding off. The seat clamp is a one off with the rough sawn edges too, plus all the drill holes, welds etc etc.

J.

harris · « **Reply #5 on:** September 28, 2006, 03:58 PM »

only messin mr toad

its stayin as it is.

ameobic dysentry · « **Reply #6 on:** September 28, 2006, 04:10 PM »

Quote from: harris on September 28, 2006, 03:52 PM

Mega! I love it!

DR VINOAH · « **Reply #7 on:** September 28, 2006, 04:18 PM »

i would rather walk on broken glass bare footed

than see harris restore that genaration uno haro

im gonna petition the UN ,and have the H man put under house arrest

i have the same predicament with the MXII ,im doing for me neighbour

i would leave it as i found it,

like this

,but i wanna have a go as well

and the owner,wants it looking like this

but i dont think thats 2 drastic a change between the two pix

and back to rOm its home

for some lazy sunday sessions

brass monkey! · « **Reply #8 on:** September 28, 2006, 04:22 PM »

Dan - they should put that bike in the TATE mate !!

Its a work of art !!

Stodgy · « **Reply #9 on:** September 28, 2006, 04:24 PM »

What, you mean like this:

DR VINOAH · « **Reply #10 on:** September 28, 2006, 04:28 PM »

ps

dans haro if not already

should be one of radbmx,s mascots

along with the 24K gold hutch and some others i cant think of @ the mo

harris · « **Reply #11 on:** September 28, 2006, 04:28 PM »

cool ass performer im likin that as it is or was..who remember this it was a pos when it arrived deffo restoration the bench mark house hold paint styley.

ameobic dysentry · « **Reply #12 on:** September 28, 2006, 06:40 PM »

I like this alot Stodgy - many thanks for the photos everyone

Steve P · « **Reply #13 on:** September 28, 2006, 06:55 PM »

I'd like to get my hands on that Gen1 and restore it . . . hefty project with the gusset weld though I do like a challenge

Give me first dib dobs if you decide to sell it Dan

Steve

Waxintaxin · « **Reply #14 on:** September 28, 2006, 07:05 PM »

Difficult one

A bashed up frame that means nothing to me is screaming to be restored but i ride them and all the scars are my scars so i guess that counts a bit

Rich

othomas2 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 28, 2006, 10:27 PM »

Probably not what you are looking for but.... here's my only survivor.

Totally agree with what you are saying too.

gmac · « **Reply #16 on:** September 28, 2006, 11:08 PM »

Nowt wrong with either restored or original, but you can't beat a decent survivor

SaMAlex · « **Reply #17 on:** September 28, 2006, 11:30 PM »

I saw that gen 1 when it was being sold, then the guy put up some pics of him riding it way back. The bike was exactly the same! It was so cool. It really made me sad that he was selling it. I dont know the guy but it was almost like he was selling the photos of his youth. He cant have needed the money or the space that bad!

DR VINOAH · « **Reply #18 on:** September 28, 2006, 11:44 PM »

Quote from: gmac on September 28, 2006, 11:08 PM

Nowt wrong with either restored or original, but you can't beat a decent survivor

thats real sweet guy

"swoop" rupe testing the pro class two four

Bob_Acid · « **Reply #19 on:** September 29, 2006, 03:35 AM »

i like the best of both worlds. At MK this year we had them all; the show and shine bikes restored or NOS plus all the NOS parts about looking like an 80's bike shop but with the untold survivors and semi restored riders laying about covered in track dirt it looked like any track or trails would have. i just love milling about soaking in all that nostalga

I'd hate to see all the mingërs restored as much as i'd hate to see all the NOS and restored bikes used and abused. The balance looks about right from where i'm sitting

I love it all me

Reggie · « **Reply #20 on:** September 29, 2006, 10:18 AM »

Quote from: harris on September 28, 2006, 04:28 PM

cool ass performer im likin that as it is or was..who remember this it was a pos when it arrived deffo restoration the bench mark house hold paint styley.

Damn that looks like some 14 years old school metalwork project... YUK!

harris · « **Reply #21 on:** September 29, 2006, 10:23 AM »

yes your right but wave the magic stick and ha presto

.still a strange one thou.

ameobic dysentry · « **Reply #22 on:** September 29, 2006, 11:35 AM »

Yep I think this one does qualify for a resto - I think when a bike has been painted with red hamerite it has lost its 'original charm'.

Coastvl · « **Reply #23 on:** September 29, 2006, 01:21 PM »

You've all seen these before but here they are. Both are survivors of mine from early on in life. Some new bits like grips and tires but thats about it. The supergoose now has new AME"S too.