Griff's Haro Master Build (Life begins at 40)

[bobafett]

Deffo don't forget spokey dokeys 

[griff]

ok peeps today's topic is restoring a chainring & disc, made of steel from what I've been told in here

pic here
http://www.tntairsoft.com/bike/DSCN0947.JPG

will be on the way from thailand at some point soon - anyone have any tips on how I can get them back to somewhere near their original condition? (steel too tough for autosol?)

cheers

griff

[JOO]

Hi mate first off you need to know what metal it is,do you know how to tell the difference between the two ?

[griff]

might have a better idea once it comes Joo - but from what i've been told I think it's steel (the pic i posted is the actual disc + ring)

will be a while before they arrive tho

[griff]

tonight's topic - chain recommendations 

toss-up between

Izumi nickel plated
KMC Z510HX
KMC s10 stainless

is the stainless one any good or more suitable for a show bike only? much difference in quality between KMC/Izumi?
I've no idea so any advice appreciated (also on yesterday's question  )

cheers

griff

[edit] just found one of the s/s ones for a tenner in the uk here -
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CHKMS10-SIL-18/kmc-s10-inox-stainless-chain---silver---1-8-in

111 links long enough?

[ED209]

Griff - you are best posting questions a new topic - gets more attention 

Are you gonna be riding his quite a bit then?

I got an izuni nickel plated chain from alans for my bike and its been great - if you are buying a new chain it will 'usually' be 'overlong' so I'm sure you will have enough links

( took the hint btw )

tonight's topic - chain recommendations 

toss-up between

Izumi nickel plated
KMC Z510HX
KMC s10 stainless

is the stainless one any good or more suitable for a show bike only? much difference in quality between KMC/Izumi?
I've no idea so any advice appreciated (also on yesterday's question  )

cheers

griff

[edit] just found one of the s/s ones for a tenner in the uk here -
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CHKMS10-SIL-18/kmc-s10-inox-stainless-chain---silver---1-8-in

111 links long enough?

[griff]

thanks for the tip Ed - was trying to avoid spamming the board all the time and confine my newbie questions in one thread 

saw that KMC one on Porkchop site described like this 'When people ask for the "best quality BMX chain, that will look good on an old school build" this is the one we recommend.' and was on at $19.99 + delivery, just wondered how they stacked up vs Izumi as thats the only chain make I can remember from bitd

probably not going to be riding that much, but definitely not building this just to look at!

cheers

griff

[ED209]

griff - got mine here - Porkchop is great but you gotta figure the postage in from the US.. not that cheap.

I got my izumi here...

http://www.alansbmx.com/product_info.php?cPath=116_134&products_id=1889

its a really nice chain if you ask me.

I'd list all your questions separately as it helps others find the answer if they have the same question... 

thanks for the tip Ed - was trying to avoid spamming the board all the time and confine my newbie questions in one thread 

saw that KMC one on Porkchop site described like this 'When people ask for the "best quality BMX chain, that will look good on an old school build" this is the one we recommend.' and was on at $19.99 + delivery, just wondered how they stacked up vs Izumi as thats the only chain make I can remember from bitd

probably not going to be riding that much, but definitely not building this just to look at!

cheers

griff

[griff]

griff - got mine here - Porkchop is great but you gotta figure the postage in from the US.. not that cheap.

I got my izumi here...

http://www.alansbmx.com/product_info.php?cPath=116_134&products_id=1889

its a really nice chain if you ask me.

I'd list all your questions separately as it helps others find the answer if they have the same question... 

thanks for the tip Ed - was trying to avoid spamming the board all the time and confine my newbie questions in one thread 

saw that KMC one on Porkchop site described like this 'When people ask for the "best quality BMX chain, that will look good on an old school build" this is the one we recommend.' and was on at $19.99 + delivery, just wondered how they stacked up vs Izumi as thats the only chain make I can remember from bitd

probably not going to be riding that much, but definitely not building this just to look at!

cheers

griff

you're not wrong - when you add a chain into the basket from porkchop the postage goes right up (that's why I was asking about the stainless KMC since I can get one for £10 all in)
will probably use porkchop for some ame rounds though and maybe a few small (and light) bits - cheapest I've seen anywhere so far even with the postage!

cheers

griff

[ED209]

what colour rounds are you after Griff?

[griff]

what colour rounds are you after Griff?

black ones ed

[ED209]

what colour rounds are you after Griff?

black ones ed

of course... duh.

Still reckon they would be cheaper off ebay than Porkchop... unless you find some other people wanting stuff and combine the postage.

You could always drop a post in Wanted as people change colours all the time - you never know 

[Jamroll]

Griff,
I'm beginnig to think you and Ed are lovers 
All i see is your name in his thread and his name in your thread...must be     
Well impressed with how quick you have taken to gettin the Haro sorted though...quality 
More pics needed soon 

[ED209]

Awwww I love you too you big jam roly poly you 

Actual quote from Ed's primary school report "Edward ( age 9 ) is too busy sharpening other peoples pencils"

Fish gotta swim 

Griff,
I'm beginnig to think you and Ed are lovers 
All i see is your name in his thread and his name in your thread...must be     
Well impressed with how quick you have taken to gettin the Haro sorted though...quality 
More pics needed soon 

[griff]

Griff,
I'm beginnig to think you and Ed are lovers 
All i see is your name in his thread and his name in your thread...must be     
Well impressed with how quick you have taken to gettin the Haro sorted though...quality 
More pics needed soon 

sorry jamroll don't want you feeling left out mate - I'll see if I can find some of your posts

hopefully today's ebay purchase will turn up soon and I can add some wheels