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Title: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: Retrodan72 on February 23, 2013, 04:18 PM
As some of you know, I bought a green Firebird Freestyler off Jai last month, and both frame and forks are in excellent condition. 8)

I've had to be careful buying bits lately as the Mrs is watching out outgoings like a hawk due to a pending house move  ::), so I'm recycling a few bits I already have. ;)

I wanted to put some black Z rims on, so to save money, took a set off my yellow Performer, replacing them with some black Tuffs I have.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/9576DADE-23E7-4E58-AE05-CC29B2D8BA58-3154-00000248CC2696D5.jpg)

So today the DP got its Nikyo headset, BB cups, Repop MX seat clamp, chrome layback, repop Kashi Aero and aforementioned Z rims and Kenda tyres fitted.

So far....

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/419B9B27-CC95-4ED3-8C69-12A94ACF01A7-3154-000002492CE59545.jpg)

I have pretty much all the bits for this now, some are getting powder coated this week.

 :4_17_5:


Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: Robbo on February 23, 2013, 04:35 PM
Love it already!!!!  :4_17_5:

An old love of mine :smitten:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/h50/the_robster/P72600222.jpg)
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: webbie on February 23, 2013, 04:56 PM
 :smitten:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: NORTY40 on February 23, 2013, 05:04 PM
Liking that Dan  :coolsmiley:


Is it getting ladder bars ??
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: BMX1973 on February 23, 2013, 05:05 PM
Very nice, loving the Green.  :smitten:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: In2 bmx on February 23, 2013, 05:07 PM
Looking good Dan ..  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: Badbaldie on February 23, 2013, 05:08 PM
very nice  :smitten:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: AKGOFF on February 23, 2013, 05:09 PM
That Performer is lovely Dan.  :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: That Swan Guy on February 23, 2013, 05:09 PM
Don't like green bikes :-[














































I heart them :smitten:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: GavinDavis on February 23, 2013, 05:10 PM
That looks lovely!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: willo73 on February 23, 2013, 05:17 PM
Looks awesome Dan, love that colour green 8)
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: not johndub71 on February 23, 2013, 05:24 PM
Sha  ting!!
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: Retrodan72 on February 23, 2013, 06:26 PM
Cheers for the comments lads. ;)

Joff, I very much doubt a set of ladder bars will grace this bike, chrome EZs will suffice. :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: WINI on February 23, 2013, 06:30 PM
My fave colour dp.

Looking great mate, sweet as
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: deeman on February 23, 2013, 06:36 PM
Wicked Dan,was waiting for this one!love the fluoro Dp's :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: NORTY40 on February 23, 2013, 08:06 PM
Cheers for the comments lads. ;)

Joff, I very much doubt a set of ladder bars will grace this bike, chrome EZs will suffice. :coolsmiley:

I thought you had two sets of ladder bars Dan  :-\ and just thought you might be moving a set over .  Chrome EZ's will look great mate  :daumenhoch:  
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: jim350i on February 23, 2013, 09:10 PM
Lovin the GT dude, nice to see some chrome popping through.

Ohh..... DP o.k. as well
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: stevesredvxr on February 23, 2013, 09:14 PM
Nice that dan..... :4_17_5:

What tyres you got on there? Panaracer  freestyle?

Steve
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: Retrodan72 on February 23, 2013, 09:26 PM
Nice that dan..... :4_17_5:

What tyres you got on there? Panaracer  freestyle?

Steve

Cheapo Kenda Panaracers copies Steve from the states, £27 posted for the pair. :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: stevesredvxr on February 23, 2013, 09:31 PM
Wow, look like the real deal those.

May have to get some......

Thanks for the info.

Steve.
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: Retrodan72 on February 23, 2013, 09:32 PM
Wow, look like the real deal those.

May have to get some......

Thanks for the info.

Steve.

I'll find the link now. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: TORKER mick on February 24, 2013, 07:49 AM
thats looking sweet dan :smitten: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: mani on February 24, 2013, 10:25 AM
tip top that dan now sell me that performer ;D
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: That Swan Guy on February 24, 2013, 10:26 AM
tip top that dan now sell me that performer ;D

And then you can sell your chrome one :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: Retrodan72 on February 24, 2013, 10:41 AM
tip top that dan now sell me that performer ;D

The DP is following the theme of your Fox, the frame and forks are the only colour, everything else black and chrome. :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN on February 24, 2013, 11:08 AM
gonna be sweet looking  >:D  love a DP and this looks sharp - got to get mine sorted  ::)
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: HARORIDER on February 24, 2013, 11:17 AM
nice-VERY NICE  :smitten:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: chubby on February 24, 2013, 09:46 PM
looks cracking does that, love a bright colour freestyler me  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: Retrodan72 on February 24, 2013, 10:01 PM
Cheers lads, great comments, much appreciated. ;)

I've given a few bits to my mate to powder coat, probably not as good as Dan, but he drives past my house to work, picks the bits up and drops them off on the way home, and doesn't charge, so those bits will be with me this week. 8)

The rest of the bits were bought off here and eBay today, so providing we don't have a postal strike this weekend, this will be finished by the time you lot sober up from Leeds.

 :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: CustardLips on February 24, 2013, 10:05 PM
Nice.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: Jaan on February 27, 2013, 02:33 AM
Very nice Dan, get her finished  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: Taipan on February 27, 2013, 09:22 AM
That green DP is the absolute dogs dangles!  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on February 27, 2013, 10:40 PM
Is this not finished yet Dan  ::)  ;D

I'm looking forward to seeing this complete buddy  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: Retrodan72 on February 27, 2013, 11:05 PM
Was gonna do it this Sat Terry, but decided to prick about in Leeds instead. ::)
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: Retrodan72 on February 28, 2013, 06:56 PM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/4694EEF0-D3DA-43D9-9037-98E31462A773-3984-000002E9A3BA8F08.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/79115FF4-7A63-4C3B-8692-91F077B0904A-4014-000002ECF6ABB727-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/16777871-35A8-4D4D-AD05-CAE02AF0AD13-4038-000002F0142D4099.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/30D26B05-9232-408A-8C6F-54F0DFB7F5CA-4038-000002F02A2C500B.jpg)

The last pic is with flash on. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 28/02 UPDATED Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: Robbo on March 01, 2013, 11:46 AM
Looking good Dan, would look nice with black tuffs on.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 28/02 UPDATED Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: willo73 on March 01, 2013, 12:20 PM
Nice  :smitten:
Title: Re: 28/02 UPDATED Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: Jaan on March 01, 2013, 12:43 PM
Dan, I hope you're wearing a hazmat suit when building this - it looks radioactive  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: 28/02 UPDATED Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: Retrodan72 on March 01, 2013, 12:52 PM
Dan, I hope you're wearing a hazmat suit when building this - it looks radioactive  :LolLolLolLol:

I wasn't expecting it to be so bright. This was about 6pm so just getting dark, can't wait to see it on the Chester ride at night. :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: 28/02 UPDATED Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build.
Post by: Retrodan72 on March 10, 2013, 04:58 PM
1985 DP Racing Firebird Freestyler No 3126
1985 Chrome Skyway EZ bars
ACS Z rims
Suzue loose ball hubs
Asahi spokes
Kenda freestyle tyres
Repop Kashi Aero
Unbranded chrome layback
Repop DC hinged MX seat clamp
Nikyo headset
Tange headlock
Repop A'me rounds
Copy MX 1000s
Copy Tech 3 levers
Unbranded cables
Rechromed Tange BB
Rechromed Sugino 1 piece crank
Sugino spider
Unbranded chainring bolts
Re powdered 43t Tuf Neck ring
Re powdered SR MS-422 stem
KMC chain
Victor pedals
Scottys custom valve caps.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/BD181AE8-7FA5-4BE7-BA71-21C669048D84-9567-000008904C793FFA.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/11B1217B-A56E-471E-8024-73C3B0C38305-9567-00000890A4CFE1E1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/68889AB4-B205-4D6D-A7D6-98A31687D4A7-9567-00000890C1D135B1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/87F17884-EF3C-4A88-828F-B03510819924-9567-00000890E071348E.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/AF5C1F0B-3E0C-4A9F-AD39-AC3CD2EAEA2A-9567-000008910E537CD5.jpg)

Hope you like.

 :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: stevepeanut on March 10, 2013, 05:06 PM
Love that Dan, this bike in pink or green was the bike I dreamed of in the 80s
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: Retrodan72 on March 10, 2013, 05:08 PM
Me too Steve, everybody had them round by me, except me.  :'(
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: Discostu on March 10, 2013, 05:17 PM
Very nice dan.  :smitten:  :smitten:  :smitten:  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: webbie on March 10, 2013, 05:22 PM
Love it  :smitten: i think it looks cool in green. now if i could find a firebird to build in orange like mine bitd i'd never need another bike :)
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: stu27 on March 10, 2013, 05:24 PM
love it Dan :smitten:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: johnjo74 on March 10, 2013, 05:27 PM
Cracking build Dan  8)
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: Andy1970 on March 10, 2013, 06:47 PM
Loving that. :smitten: Always wanted a DP BITD.
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: willo73 on March 10, 2013, 07:49 PM
Looks awesome Dan,black n green set each other off perfectly, twin tube beauty  :smitten:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: Jaymz on March 10, 2013, 08:57 PM
You can't beat a bit of neon, love it dan
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: Badbaldie on March 10, 2013, 09:11 PM
spot on Dan  :daumenhoch:  beltin build
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: ED209 on March 10, 2013, 09:23 PM
super sexy Dan

SBD is havin a 'mare painting mine pink!
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: Retrodan72 on March 10, 2013, 09:24 PM
super sexy Dan

SBD is havin a 'mare painting mine pink!

Getting the right powder, or applying it? ???
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: deeman on March 10, 2013, 10:55 PM
Looks wicked Dan!love it! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: Picklez on March 11, 2013, 12:52 AM
Very nice, love a dp in green and black  :4_17_5:

reminds me of one of my all time fav's - Mr photon's 85 gl plus
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: Robbo on March 12, 2013, 01:19 PM
Very nice Dan  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN on March 12, 2013, 08:19 PM
:shocked: slick as snot  >:D
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: Retrodan72 on March 12, 2013, 08:27 PM
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/292070C3-6156-4C49-B7C9-648E9FA8D057-12163-00000B58F2EA074A.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/rr359/Retrodan72/2AC763F8-5E1A-4F36-B41E-CB056D76DA33-12163-00000B595A2862A7.jpg)

Made by Steve Firebird. :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: WINI on March 12, 2013, 08:30 PM
Bike and t shirt fookin mint!!!  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: Retrodan72 on March 12, 2013, 08:32 PM
Bike and t shirt fookin mint!!!  :4_17_5:

Cheers Cobber. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: rollin72 on March 12, 2013, 08:58 PM
thats turned out very lovely and nice Dan...spot on :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: Darren KAP on March 13, 2013, 08:42 PM

  Awesome build Dan looks the nuts  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: NORTY40 on March 14, 2013, 01:46 AM
Bike and t shirt fookin mint!!!  :4_17_5:

Mark has summed it up pretty well there  :daumenhoch:

Cracking build Dan  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: pickle on March 14, 2013, 07:52 AM
That's well sweet Dan!  love the T as well  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: Retrodan72 on March 14, 2013, 08:02 AM
Cheers for the comments boys. :daumenhoch:

There will be a few minor tweaks to this before it hits the Chester streets. :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: Jaan on March 16, 2013, 12:05 AM
Fantastic Dan, as clean as a whistle bud  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: dannyrobo2012 on March 16, 2013, 12:46 AM
lovely build dan,best colour DP for me  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: animal on March 28, 2013, 09:19 PM
Fooookin Dan u build some belting Birds arr kid  :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: Retrodan72 on March 29, 2013, 12:10 AM
Fooookin Dan u build some belting Birds arr kid  :coolsmiley:

Thank you Steve, this was easier than the chrome one, you know me mate, repop rules in my shed, I don't need to sit on eBay waiting and arguing over bits then, I get it built and ridden. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: griff on March 29, 2013, 12:42 AM
very nice Dan
Title: Re: Green DP Firebird Freestyler Build, Finished Pics Page 2.
Post by: hunterdubber on March 29, 2013, 07:24 AM
Oooo Neon Firebird's   :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley:


The coolest colourway ,DP did  ?    ::)


Definately  :smitten:


Sweet bike ,great T shirt Dan   :daumenhoch:
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