ewos
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Post by ewos on Mar 16, 2009 7:09:28 GMT
It seems to have taken ages to get round to doing any work on it but this is what I have managed so far . . .  I managed to salvage the origional grips and picked up the red bar ends on e-bay - they are a bit bigger than the origionals but better than nothing. I hade decided to leave the crank off until I get the wheels finished, I have them laced with new spokes but I would imagine it will be another week before I find the time to tru them. Some people may recognise the bike by the seatpost, I bought it off e-bay as a 'MINT' example ( I can feel my blood boil again - your not allowed to swear on here are you? ) I have decided to keep the seatpost as it makes for a comfy ride. I am going to have a lie down again after I mentioned the 'mint' thing again . . . . . |
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Post by 4737carling on Mar 16, 2009 8:41:41 GMT
dont worry mate weve all been there with the "mint" word i just cant beleave what some peoples definition is of the word mint is.
Marks out of 10 would be better! Anyway your bombers looking good so far it will be nice to see it all finished. ;D
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Post by admin on Mar 16, 2009 9:51:52 GMT
Top work, I had a bid on this one also, but didnt follow it through.
I'm guessing you have new tyres and decals for it???
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carter
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you're nicked son
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Post by carter on Mar 16, 2009 12:07:57 GMT
thats beautiful so far mate, it will be worth it in the end, one of the nicest bikes raleigh made in my humble opinion  |
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ewos
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Post by ewos on Mar 16, 2009 19:23:55 GMT
I'm guessing you have new tyres and decals for it??? I have got everything I need now, I have never managed to find the right pedals for it - if only it had a 1/2" crank, I could get pedals for it all day long! I have found a pair which are similar in the USA so they will have to do. I have also managed to locate a a pair of thimbles off a raleigh moped, i'm not sure if they will fit yet but I can return them for a refund if they are wrong and they were considerably cheaper than the guy wanting £20/pair plus p+p on e-bay for chopper ones. |
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Post by BB on Mar 16, 2009 19:25:47 GMT
I bought it off e-bay as a 'MINT' example ( I can feel my blood boil again - your not allowed to swear on here are you? ) I kinda had that problem. Although it was phrased as 'The best looking Strika on the net' Should've seen that coming.  You've gone and bought my favourite Bomber, sweet  |
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ewos
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Post by ewos on Mar 23, 2009 19:45:17 GMT
So this is how far I have got to today . .  The thimbles that I ordered from a guy who deals with Raleigh mopeds fit a treat. The pedals have come from the States are are nice and shiney. New spokes and tyres fitted and rear caliper cleaned and mounted. I'm still waiting for brake blocks (raincheck) and the other side of the crank ( a 99p brand new e-bay bargain ) The next thing is to fit the decals so any top tips for getting it right first time? |
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Post by admin on Mar 23, 2009 19:58:11 GMT
A steady hand  I see you have cable ties holding the brake cable on, have the lugs snapped off? It looks great mate, well done |
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Post by admin on Mar 23, 2009 19:59:49 GMT
forgot to mention that I have red bar ends now |
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Post by trailertrash on Mar 23, 2009 20:08:15 GMT
are thos alloy rims or the same finish as the frame
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Post by admin on Mar 23, 2009 20:13:15 GMT
Hopefully chome rims with the same finish
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Post by trailertrash on Mar 23, 2009 21:12:37 GMT
is that how they would of come from new
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Post by admin on Mar 23, 2009 21:15:15 GMT
yup good old chrome!
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Post by trailertrash on Mar 23, 2009 21:18:14 GMT
sorry, i mean the blue finish
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Post by admin on Mar 23, 2009 21:24:14 GMT
oh yeah, apart from the seatpost this is as close to original spec as you'd get  |
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