Hutch Trickstar restoration *Complete*

[scott250]

Liking the Nike windrunner! 80s style.

[donkeybambam]

Cant wait to see this.

[jordi555]

Update....

Remember this is going to be ridden

Picked up some nice spoked wheels off ebay, sun rims with suzue sealed hubs, lovely condition.
Ive ended up with some new school tyres....some FAF skinwalls, I really like them, went for 1.95
Cleaned up my tech 3 levers and found some nice Ame tri grips
Had my ACS stem powder coated black along with the disc
Bolts for the stem are at the chromers.
I hadnt realised how worn my DX's were, but Ive cleaned them up a bit, greased them and stuck some new end caps on
Cleaned up the headset and BB, but decided I'd go for new, waiting for the postie on those....along with some new brake blocks

Hopefully this week I may get the frame, forks and bars back from the chromers...I can't fricken wait.
No sign of the Hutch stickers yet....I'm getting a little worried theyve got lost in the post..

Whilst rummaging around in the loft I dug up two old number plates, the Hutch one is my old racing number from back in the day..........

I'm still on the look out for a Kashimax aero, as I'm not happy with how the Elina seat has cleaned up...its still too yellowy 

One more thing, my nos acs rotor turned up today.......













I'm getting giddy now......cant wait to get back out on it.....a shelf queen? definately not

[glenboy]

very nice lovin the race plate 

[Swivel]

Looks alright mate, but that powder is soo thick? Almost ruins that lines of that stem and that powerdisc. Looking forward to seeing it done though 

[jordi555]

Looks alright mate, but that powder is soo thick? Almost ruins that lines of that stem and that powerdisc. Looking forward to seeing it done though 

Yeh, it is a bit thick I agree, it'll do for now, I could always strip them again and have em sprayed?

Just picked up a Kashimax Aero of the bay 10mins ago, used, but it looks like it'll clean up ok + some new stickers

Postie has brought my headset, BB and brake blocks too 

Waiting for a call from the chromers to tell me when I can pick up my frame, forks and bars 

I could have this up and running soon......

[jordi555]

Hutch stickers landed today
Picking the frame forks and bars up next friday

[brettypeeps]

Starting to take shape now    Cant wait to see it assembled.  come on Chromers

[meticulous]

think you also have the cranks fitted wrong, the smallest hole on the power disc is showing,and that should have the cranks in it..

[jordi555]

think you also have the cranks fitted wrong, the smallest hole on the power disc is showing,and that should have the cranks in it..

I only 'plopped' it on for the photo.....it wasnt fixed, I was waiting for my BBracket to arrive at that point ..well spotted anyway:)

[jordi555]

Spoken to the electro platers earlier today....
Just two more sleeps, and then the frame, forks and bars will be ready to collect 

[harris]

nice to see a good restro ,hope it comes out as you wanted.

[jordi555]

Does anyone have any suggestions as the best way to apply my new decals to the frame and forks?

Someone I asked the other day mentioned spraying a mist of water to allow them to slide into the desired position, this should eventually evaporate.

I ask this as the Trick Star down tube sticker is pretty big, and more importantly it was expensive and took ages to arrive, I'd hate to muck it up.

cheers

[ozone]

Does anyone have any suggestions as the best way to apply my new decals to the frame and forks?

Someone I asked the other day mentioned spraying a mist of water to allow them to slide into the desired position, this should eventually evaporate.

I ask this as the Trick Star down tube sticker is pretty big, and more importantly it was expensive and took ages to arrive, I'd hate to muck it up.

cheers

Here is a guide from AJK bikes which shows you how to use soapy water to slide the decals into place.

http://ajkbikes.com/downloads/techtips/AJK%20Bikes%20Sticker%20Installation%20Instructions.pdf

Must admit I just do it the old fashioned soap-less way.  I usually put a couple of temporary markers at both ends of the frame decal to indicate the centre of it (electricians tape cut into a triangle/arrow shape) - then work out where the centre of the down tube is (by placing decal on the frame without removing the backing) and put a couple of temporary markers on the frame so both line up.  Then carefuly apply.  Sounds like a faff but always worked for me as I was scared of using water and c0cking the job up...

[jordi555]

Does anyone have any suggestions as the best way to apply my new decals to the frame and forks?

Someone I asked the other day mentioned spraying a mist of water to allow them to slide into the desired position, this should eventually evaporate.

I ask this as the Trick Star down tube sticker is pretty big, and more importantly it was expensive and took ages to arrive, I'd hate to muck it up.

cheers

Here is a guide from AJK bikes which shows you how to use soapy water to slide the decals into place.

http://ajkbikes.com/downloads/techtips/AJK%20Bikes%20Sticker%20Installation%20Instructions.pdf

Must admit I just do it the old fashioned soap-less way.  I usually put a couple of temporary markers at both ends of the frame decal to indicate the centre of it (electricians tape cut into a triangle/arrow shape) - then work out where the centre of the down tube is (by placing decal on the frame without removing the backing) and put a couple of temporary markers on the frame so both line up.  Then carefuly apply.  Sounds like a faff but always worked for me as I was scared of using water and c0cking the job up...

Cheers bud for that

[brettypeeps]

I go for running the sticker through soapy water about 5% fairy will do it. They will slide around nicely until you squeeze the water out with a soft lint free cloth. I have had perfect stickers first time every time. And you won't get a dry spot like you can when you damp the frame.

[ED209]

I subscribe to the view that 'when these came out the factory the stickers were stuck on by someone who had a production line of the fookers and a couple of minutes to do each frame"

peel off backing - place on frame - smooth on from middle to sides to avoid bubble - done.

You did say this is a rider after all 

Does anyone have any suggestions as the best way to apply my new decals to the frame and forks?

Someone I asked the other day mentioned spraying a mist of water to allow them to slide into the desired position, this should eventually evaporate.

I ask this as the Trick Star down tube sticker is pretty big, and more importantly it was expensive and took ages to arrive, I'd hate to muck it up.

cheers

[jordi555]

Before


After 

[aerostylie]

kin hell what a transformation, sweet

Dude were you the geezer at the Cycle ride in Brum who knew Mani on the white TRM?

If not, no worries, might be getting you mixed up with some-one else who had a had a trickstar from bitd who we were taiking too.

[jordi555]

kin hell what a transformation, sweet

Dude were you the geezer at the Cycle ride in Brum who knew Mani on the white TRM?

If not, no worries, might be getting you mixed up with some-one else who had a had a trickstar from bitd who we were taiking too.

Sorry, not me bud.
Glad you like it anyways
I'm well chuffed with how it turned out.
I just need to sort the brakes out, they are just as rubbish as I remember BITD!

[Mattdub]

Lookin' good  , it could do with a straight or unbraced layback seatpost though .

[jordi555]

Lookin' good  , it could do with a straight or unbraced layback seatpost though .

I agree 

[stuntmaster]

looks good how did the chrome come out on it ? .was it done by the place in hounslow ?

[jordi555]

looks good how did the chrome come out on it ? .was it done by the place in hounslow ?

Thanks, the chrome is first class
Vernon Moss in Brighouse, West Yorkshire.
I would recommend them highly ..

[Jamroll]

Jordi,
Thats one smooooooth rider you got there mate 
I'd agree with the seatpost though mate, needs changing 
Were the chromers reasonable, I need a few bits done shortly.

Great Resto though mate, qualty