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Title: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Banachek BMX on March 16, 2013, 05:35 PM: Welcome to my resto & build thread for my "grail" build, a mango 88 RL20II.

I scored the F&F & some of the parts from Museum.

I had some other parts I'm going to use on the build - here's a pic of what I have:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/ARL1_zpsbe92c546.jpg)

The set isn't without its issues; the forks have damage to the steer thread
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/ARL2THREAD_zps44f36edd.jpg)

...and a couple of dents on one of the fork legs
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/RL3DENT_zps76705422.jpg)

Finally, the 990 studs have been removed.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/RL3LUGS_zps40735ea0.jpg)

Some parts are going to need work to make them show worthy - I'm no expert but I'll be doing my best.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/RL4PARTS_zps0fddfa68.jpg)

The frame has an 87 date, there are no other dents or dings so I'm happy I can get this restored back to its former glory.
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build
Post by: bodamus on March 16, 2013, 05:43 PM: Looks like a great project :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build
Post by: Banachek BMX on March 16, 2013, 05:45 PM: Cheers Ian
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build
Post by: CYBORG on March 17, 2013, 01:40 AM: Love the '88s I'm doing one as well, hard to get all the correct bits though.

Yours is coming along nicely. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build
Post by: GavinDavis on March 17, 2013, 03:15 AM: Looking forward to seeing this built :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build
Post by: Darren KAP on March 17, 2013, 06:29 AM: Looking good Mike , looking forward to seeing this in the flesh next week bud ;)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build
Post by: BMX1973 on March 17, 2013, 04:34 PM: That will look great built up. :)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build
Post by: Discostu on March 17, 2013, 07:35 PM: Nice bike mike. I'm looking forward to following this build thread. :4_17_5:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build
Post by: Swivel on March 17, 2013, 07:41 PM: Nice mate, nice, just got an 85 one of these myself. What colour you going for? :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build
Post by: Banachek BMX on March 17, 2013, 08:23 PM: Cheers for the nice words guys. I'm going for the mango colour - buts its a right pain in the ass to match, I've got about 20 Dulux swatches & Ral charts knocking around!
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build
Post by: Robbo on March 18, 2013, 08:27 PM: Very nice, will be following with interest. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build
Post by: Jaan on March 18, 2013, 09:32 PM: Fantastic, and a worthy grail bike.
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build
Post by: deeman on March 18, 2013, 11:53 PM: Nicve one Mike!love these,will follow with interest :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build
Post by: Banachek BMX on March 19, 2013, 02:11 PM: Got these IRC Freestyle tyres from Yan (Mario) Arrived today - whats the chances of finding the correct tyres for this build - nos. Very pleased.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/3tyresirc_zps61eb73e6.jpg)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build
Post by: Banachek BMX on March 19, 2013, 02:34 PM: Did some work on the seat today.
Before pics
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/1seatunderbefore_zps5f5f4dd5.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/1seatrearbefore_zps29a609d3.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/1seatfrontbefore_zps414d2413.jpg)

I used a scouring pad & some wet & dry to sort out the rough edges plus a healthy amount of Flash - vintage edition!!
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/1Flash_zpse276fb05.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/1seatduringcleaning_zpsa68ad900.jpg)

For the rails I used Vinegar & tin foil (dull side)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/2seatunderdone_zpsbe4089d2.jpg)

The scouring pad helped me keep the textured look to the seat
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/2seatfulldone_zpse228708a.jpg)

The only issue I had was keeping the "Redline" logo, I decided to work around it. Finally I smoothed out the rough edges on the rear with wet & dry.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/2seatreardone_zps179da9c0.jpg)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 19/3
Post by: Darren KAP on March 19, 2013, 03:04 PM: seats come up really well Mike :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 19/3
Post by: Banachek BMX on March 19, 2013, 03:09 PM: Cheers Darren :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 19/3
Post by: chubby on March 19, 2013, 04:17 PM: can't be the same seat ;D looks mint now :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 19/3
Post by: Banachek BMX on March 19, 2013, 05:58 PM: Thanks very much - Flash, who'd have thunk it ;D

Quote from: chubby on March 19, 2013, 04:17 PM
can't be the same seat ;D looks mint now :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 19/3
Post by: Badbaldie on March 19, 2013, 06:07 PM: looking good Mike :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 19/3
Post by: Banachek BMX on March 19, 2013, 06:14 PM: Cheers Lenny
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 19/3
Post by: Jaan on March 19, 2013, 06:37 PM: Must be the vintage edition flash thats sympathetic to the age of the seat as thats come up a triumph! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 19/3
Post by: Banachek BMX on March 19, 2013, 10:44 PM: Quote from: Jaan on March 19, 2013, 06:37 PM
Must be the vintage edition flash thats sympathetic to the age of the seat as thats come up a triumph! :daumenhoch:
:LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 20/3
Post by: Banachek BMX on March 20, 2013, 04:37 PM: Just got this pic from the guy I did the deal with, this is how he got the F&F:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/RL20iioriginal_zps4263286b.jpg)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 19/3
Post by: NORTY40 on March 20, 2013, 05:32 PM: Great thread Mike , love an ongoing resto/build thread :daumenhoch:

Nice work on the seat , came up great that 8)

Should have you some hubs and a brake next week mate ;)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 19/3
Post by: Banachek BMX on March 21, 2013, 11:22 AM: Quote from: NORTY40 on March 20, 2013, 05:32 PM
Great thread Mike , love an ongoing resto/build thread :daumenhoch:

Nice work on the seat , came up great that 8)

Should have you some hubs and a brake next week mate ;)

Cheers Joff,
Not quite there to your resto standards 8)
Looking forward to getting those bits - :D
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 19/3
Post by: Nigelb on March 21, 2013, 10:08 PM: Looking good Mike. :daumenhoch:

Can't wait to see the end result mate. :)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 19/3
Post by: Banachek BMX on March 21, 2013, 10:33 PM: Thanks Nige :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 19/3
Post by: hunterdubber on March 21, 2013, 10:49 PM: Great little project going on :coolsmiley: Seat came up well 8)

Looking forward to more updates :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 19/3
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on March 23, 2013, 02:02 PM: Looking good Mike. Never seen one of these in the flesh, so looking forward to seeing it built.
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 1/4
Post by: Banachek BMX on April 01, 2013, 02:36 PM: Went to Kappy's workshop last week to get my forks fixed, they had a couple of dents in one of the legs & a damaged steer thread.
Here's the resto to the dents:

The forks has scrapes & scratches on the legs, here's Kappy sanding them out:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/A1SCRATCHES_zpseed43765.jpg)
Scrapes gone
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/A2SCRATCHESGONE_zps4d760786.jpg)
Next was the dents to the fork leg - putting some weld in
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/A3DENTWELDING_zps00b0b850.jpg)
Making it even
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/A4DENTSMOOTH_zps660be46b.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/A5DENT_zps1683e076.jpg)
Done - Darren did a great job - dent? What dent?
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/A6DENTDONE_zpsd2caa0cb.jpg)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 1/4
Post by: Banachek BMX on April 01, 2013, 02:50 PM: After sorting out the scrapes & dents the steer thread was next.
Kappy said he had a spare set of forks I could have to use as donors - they were pretty nice ones too - early 90's Haro's.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/B1DONARFORK_zpsb20062e5.jpg)
Donor Steer & RL Fork
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/B2DONARANDRLFORK_zps55764018.jpg)
No going back now - RL Fork gets sliced
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/B3CUTRLFORK_zps2ca1f716.jpg)
I was quite happy with a straight welding job, but Darren put a collar on the inside of the fork to add strength.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/B7COLLAR_zpsd8072cd4.jpg)
Straight & welding up the steer
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/B8ISTWELDCOLLAR_zps71ebc2aa.jpg)
Fork completed, straight, very nice job - thank you Darren :daumenhoch: - Now ready for some chrome.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/B9DONE_zpsc70a19dd.jpg)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 1/4
Post by: Banachek BMX on April 01, 2013, 03:13 PM: The brake studs were missing from the frame, fortunately the thread was still perfect & just needed some replacements: now ready for a paint job.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/C4STUDDONE_zps2457c925.jpg)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 1/4
Post by: Discostu on April 01, 2013, 11:43 PM: Excellent. I like to see a repair thread. Good job guys. :daumenhoch: :4_17_5:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 1/4
Post by: Jaan on April 02, 2013, 12:13 AM: Nice resto. This is a really cool thread :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 1/4
Post by: dan-dare on April 02, 2013, 01:13 AM: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 1/4
Post by: FAZE3 on April 04, 2013, 09:13 PM: I'm sat waiting for the next update ;) that last pic was like the drum beat at the end of Eastenders :D

Waiting now for the next episode!!!!
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 1/4
Post by: trickydeno on April 04, 2013, 10:45 PM: Nice....love the rl20II it's my next build (next year though) a teal & chrome one. Got the teal forklifter stem teal ame grips & teal viscount seat....that's it up to now :)

Look forward to watching it grow mike ;)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 1/4
Post by: CustardLips on April 04, 2013, 11:06 PM: Can't beat a good resto thread. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 1/4
Post by: Banachek BMX on April 05, 2013, 09:41 AM: Thanks for all the nice comments guys :smitten:, I've given up on responding to each one individually, not to be rude but just for the clarity of the thread.
I realy appriciate the feedback, good or bad (hopefully good). If its on your mind feel free to log it because thats whats helping keep this thread & build alive :daumenhoch:
Thanks again
Mike
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 1/4
Post by: Mattdub on April 05, 2013, 09:45 AM: Cool thread , likin' the progress ;)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 1/4
Post by: Banachek BMX on April 05, 2013, 07:15 PM: These came this morning - very pleased to get a pair in such good shape.
Big thank you to Adrian - Rickman199 for answering my wanted ad.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/1TECH7_zps70c439e7.jpg)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 6/4
Post by: Banachek BMX on April 06, 2013, 07:08 PM: 87/88 Fork pegs arrived today
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/1pegs_zpsbe979e85.jpg)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 6/4
Post by: NORTY40 on April 06, 2013, 07:19 PM: Looking good Mike :daumenhoch:

I have some more goodies for you ;) 8)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 6/4
Post by: GavinDavis on April 06, 2013, 08:53 PM: This looks to be an awesome resto! Kappy did a superb job on those forks! Cant wait to see it built :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 6/4
Post by: BMX1973 on April 07, 2013, 07:33 PM: Great work on them Forks. :4_17_5:

Seat looks great too. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 9/4
Post by: Banachek BMX on April 09, 2013, 06:57 PM: Joff's mobile BMX bike shop :4_17_5: - Picked up some nos Sealed Peregrine 48's & a nos DC 990 rear brake. Thanks again mate :daumenhoch:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/joff_zpsead8d557.jpg)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 9/4
Post by: deeman on April 09, 2013, 09:01 PM: Why doesn't the inside of my Snap On man's van look like that one??! :(
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 16/4
Post by: Banachek BMX on April 16, 2013, 06:15 PM: Havn't updated in a while, I'm still mulling over trying to get the right paint tone - this is the colour I'm after:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/RL20II4_zpse487256d.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/RL20II4_zpse487256d.jpg.html)
So far 04E51 Salmon Red is the closest I can find:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/04E51_Salmon_Red_zps31a0da76.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/04E51_Salmon_Red_zps31a0da76.jpg.html)
Finally how cool is this drawing I got sent from Immortal on Museum - he did a Kiwi 20b:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/redline20II_paint_zpsfaf60c5f.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/redline20II_paint_zpsfaf60c5f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 17/4
Post by: Banachek BMX on April 17, 2013, 10:18 PM: Here's a cool pic from the 88 brochures:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/88rl20two1_zps497a3450.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/88rl20two1_zps497a3450.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Banachek BMX on April 26, 2013, 06:51 PM: Got the decals today from AJK Bikes.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/88decs_zps2998fb80.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/EXTSALES10L/Desktop/88decs_zps2998fb80.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: stuntmaster on April 26, 2013, 07:31 PM: cool thread :)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: bmxer4ever on June 01, 2013, 03:27 PM: Impressed with the restoration work. Going the whole hog on this one!
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Banachek on June 25, 2013, 10:42 PM: I had SBD do the paint on this, here's some pics he sent me during the process
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/PAINT1_zpsa74e7d4e.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/PAINT1_zpsa74e7d4e.jpg.html)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/PAINT2_zpse71c5f94.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/PAINT2_zpse71c5f94.jpg.html)
Here's a pic when she arrived home, with White 401 arms - thanks Dan, perfect job :4_17_5:
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/20IIdone_zpsd0e8d451.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/20IIdone_zpsd0e8d451.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Banachek on June 25, 2013, 10:50 PM: I was able to score another six bolt Forklifter, but with Rotor attachment.
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/6BOLTSTEM_zpsca708ccb.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/6BOLTSTEM_zpsca708ccb.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: chubby on June 26, 2013, 06:57 PM: id forgotten about this, that paint is mega bud gonna be sweet built up........
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Banachek on June 26, 2013, 09:46 PM: Thanks mate, I'm over the moon with Dans work; the colour is spot on. At one point I thought I may have to change the colour scheme since the paint looks so different in different light.
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Banachek on June 26, 2013, 09:50 PM: Just got the Forks & RL Seat Post back from the Chromers today.
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/chrome_zps597d8b52.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/chrome_zps597d8b52.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Banachek on July 03, 2013, 05:18 PM: Joff - Norty 40, did a sellar job polishing up the seat clamp - shines like chrome
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/SEATPOSTCALMP_zps0bb44a55.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/SEATPOSTCALMP_zps0bb44a55.jpg.html)

Just installed the dimple spindle with a Tioga sealed BB
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/SEALEDBB_zps7130c1b1.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/SEALEDBB_zps7130c1b1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Discostu on July 03, 2013, 07:41 PM: It is certainly coming on nicely mike. :4_17_5:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Banachek on July 04, 2013, 10:28 PM: Cheers Stu, you the mid school king bro
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Banachek on July 31, 2013, 12:01 AM: Just got some more parts polished from Joff, great job :4_17_5:
Thanks again mate.
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/POLISHED_zps32987285.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/POLISHED_zps32987285.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Banachek on July 31, 2013, 12:10 AM: Here's my DX resto:
Here's a pic when I got them, part stripped, nice survivor's :)
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/Ped1_zps201a3bb4.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/Ped1_zps201a3bb4.jpg.html)

Used some Nitro Mors to strip but hard work, need a wire brush as well:
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/Ped2_zps89f04c30.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/Ped2_zps89f04c30.jpg.html)

The paint is hard to remove, so had to go back with paint stipper & a small wire brush:
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/ped3_zps24e9e44d.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/ped3_zps24e9e44d.jpg.html)

Finally got the paint of both pedals - then I used some fine steel wool & Autosol to polish the left pedal, just the right one to polish now:
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/POLISEDPED_zps6d52c8b9.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/POLISEDPED_zps6d52c8b9.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Badbaldie on August 01, 2013, 10:53 AM: looking good Mike .... but hurry up and get her finnished :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Banachek on August 06, 2013, 09:59 PM: I'm doing my best Lenny got my hands full at the moment :LolLolLolLol:
MK is my target date :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Banachek on August 06, 2013, 10:02 PM: Got the DX polished up, didn't want to over do the ends, wanted to keep that textured finish.
Thanks to Kalex for the end caps :daumenhoch:
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/DXPOLISHED_zpsc365d01b.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/DXPOLISHED_zpsc365d01b.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Banachek on August 06, 2013, 10:05 PM: Just put the decals on the frame, thanks to Del for doing the zebra/green decal, the match the one in the ad which I posted earlier.
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/20IIPICE_zps93ff4b8d.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/20IIPICE_zps93ff4b8d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Banachek on August 11, 2013, 12:00 PM: Just got my wheels built up at Alans - Polished Araya 48's on Sealed Peregrine Hubs. IRC Freestyle Tyres - stock on 88 20II's.
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/1wheels_zps1c2a2927.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/1wheels_zps1c2a2927.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Badbaldie on August 11, 2013, 04:37 PM: is she coming to M.K. Mike ?
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Banachek on August 11, 2013, 09:44 PM: Yes Lenny, Its going to be here first outing, then on to Radtor :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: NORTY40 on August 11, 2013, 09:49 PM: Looking good Mike :daumenhoch:

Nice resto on the DX's :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: superbikedan on August 11, 2013, 10:10 PM: Quote from: Banachek on August 06, 2013, 10:05 PM
Just put the decals on the frame, thanks to Del for doing the zebra/green decal, the match the one in the ad which I posted earlier.
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/20IIPICE_zps93ff4b8d.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/20IIPICE_zps93ff4b8d.jpg.html)

that looks awsome mike, happy to have played a part in this resto and that paint job was testing :daumenhoch:

love it :)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Banachek on August 11, 2013, 10:46 PM: Thanks Dan,

I'm so pleased with how the colours turned out, I can't wait for you to see it done at MK, I just hope I've done the build justice after such a good paint job :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Banachek on August 14, 2013, 08:15 PM: Quick pic, not a very good one - cranks on
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/RL20IIWCRANK_zpscc76bd74.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/RL20IIWCRANK_zpscc76bd74.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Banachek on August 21, 2013, 09:01 PM: Okay here she is finished, I'll post some better pics soon :)
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/RLSIDE_zpseb6d3364.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/RLSIDE_zpseb6d3364.jpg.html)
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/RLFRONT2_zps38e2186e.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/RLFRONT2_zps38e2186e.jpg.html)
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/RLREAR_zpsd29f4a6e.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/RLREAR_zpsd29f4a6e.jpg.html)

Parts List:
88 20II F&F with Pegs
RL Forklifter Freestyle Bars
RL 6 Bolt Forklifter Stem with Rotor attachment
88 RL Seat Clamp
Redine stamped Seat Post
Viscount RL Stamped Seat
Redline 401 Flight Cranks
Redline Bubble Font 44T Chainring
Tioga Sealed BB
Shimano DX Pedals
ACS Pro Rotor
Tange Head Set
AME Bubble Font Super Soft Grips - Low Flange
Dia Compe Tech 7 Levers
Dia Compe Nippon 883 Front - With Alan Bolt & Recessed Nut
Dia Compe 990 Rear
Buff Brake Guard
88 Dated Dia Compe Cable & DC Inners
Peregrine Sealed Hubs
Shimano 16T Freewheel
Araya 48 Rims
Stainless Steel Spokes & Nipples
IRC Freestyle Pro Tyres
Whale Tail Drop Out Savers
Chrome Plated KMC Chain
Generic late 80's Rear Pegs
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Banachek on August 21, 2013, 09:11 PM: Had a Blast at MK, Thanks to all that make it happen :daumenhoch:

Special thanks to the following people for their time & help during this build:
Darren KAP - Fork Resto
Joff Norty 40 - Top Polishing
Super Bike Dan - Paint
Plus the people who followed this thread

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/RL20IIMKACTION_zps391c5701.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/RL20IIMKACTION_zps391c5701.jpg.html)
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/RL20IIMK_zps1d01fb7e.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/RL20IIMK_zps1d01fb7e.jpg.html)
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac218/BanachekBMX/RL20IIME_zpsa4c8e9af.jpg) (http://s901.photobucket.com/user/BanachekBMX/media/RL20IIME_zpsa4c8e9af.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: fischflo on August 21, 2013, 09:21 PM: oh man, that thing is just perfect :buck2: fook, you sure show how it should be done :-[
awesome thread, .... and killer bike (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v521/fischflo/headbang.gif)

....aaahh, just one thing, i found something .... the grips ..... i don't like em :D
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: NORTY40 on August 21, 2013, 09:22 PM: Well done Mike , cool build and the trophy was well deserved . I for one know how much time and effort you put into this build :daumenhoch: I guess it capped off a good year with the arrival of the little'un aswell , probably only spoiled by us finishing above you ......... again :P

Happy to of helped mate ;)
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Banachek on August 21, 2013, 09:25 PM: Thanks Fischflo :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:, The thread was a great way to keep me on the ball - I'd recommend it to anyone that has a special build they want to document, glad you enjoyed it.
Sorry about the grips though!
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Banachek on August 21, 2013, 09:31 PM: Quote from: NORTY40 on August 21, 2013, 09:22 PM
Well done Mike , cool build and the trophy was well deserved . I for one know how much time and effort you put into this build :daumenhoch: I guess it capped off a good year with the arrival of the little'un aswell , probably only spoiled by us finishing above you ......... again :P

Happy to of helped mate ;)

Thanks Joff, Great year - except for the those pesci Blue Boys >:(
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Badbaldie on August 21, 2013, 09:36 PM: awsum bike Mike :daumenhoch: can i have it back now :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Picklez on August 21, 2013, 09:46 PM: congrats, top thread, top rest, and looked lovely in the flesh.
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: superbikedan on August 21, 2013, 10:15 PM: Mike like i said in our pms well done and your face says it all, there was a lot of back and
forth pms on colours and how the paint job should look, well after us both aggreeing on the right colours matched from the decals Mike sent, i painted the whole frame in three differant
colours, sent Mike a couple of pics and he had a nervous pm to me saying the grey didnt look right ??? i reassured him it was spot on to the decal, took some more pics in a differant
part of my work unit that had more light and finally Mike was happy :daumenhoch: so this is
what we go through to get what the customer wants and the look he wanted paid off and won 1st place :4_17_5:, just a normal day at the office :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: BADDH on August 21, 2013, 11:01 PM: Hey Mike,

I guess this is the bike we were chatting about, you never mentioned it was an absolute mint ball ... Modest man mike !

She's a cracker. :smitten:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: Banachek on August 23, 2013, 06:56 PM: Thanks very much for the nice comments Guys :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 88 RL20II Resto & Build - Updated 26/4
Post by: scoff on September 14, 2013, 07:32 AM: That's a great build!
Your choice of colour was perfect, I love it!!!

Where did you get the "vintage edition" Flash? I need a bottle of that..!