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abz2002

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Re: New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro
« Reply #50 on: October 20, 2011, 12:07 AM »
Well,

Took me a while as I've been busy at work.

Pads have arrived and gone on.

Chains gone on.

Handle bars nudged back a touch as suggested above.

Wheels could be whiter, a project for another day!

After much searching and patience, finally found the right shape layback (cost a fortune though as its NOS and Rickman branded!).  I think it needs to sink in deeper, there's a decal in the way which I need to strip off, although, have been hesitant in removing the brand name and devaluing it!

Apart from the need to tuck the rear brake cable inside the centre pad, I think she's finished?  8)

I'm well chuffed with the end result and it's been well worth it.  :daumenhoch:















« Last Edit: October 20, 2011, 12:19 AM by abz2002 »

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Re: New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro
« Reply #51 on: October 20, 2011, 12:16 AM »
come out well that has mate.
i would'nt put the post down no more though. looks right there.
maybe tilt the seat down a touch at the front though to get it level.
nice build.
dave the bmxing gypo


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Re: New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro
« Reply #52 on: October 20, 2011, 12:20 AM »
Thanks

Good call on the seat, did occur to me once but I then forgot!

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Re: New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro
« Reply #53 on: October 20, 2011, 12:37 AM »
Now that is a sweet bike :daumenhoch:

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Re: New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro
« Reply #54 on: October 20, 2011, 12:41 AM »
Looks awsome mate glad youve got it how you wanted it  :daumenhoch:  now get out and ride her and let the fun begin  :daumenhoch:  :LolLolLolLol:

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Re: New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro
« Reply #55 on: October 20, 2011, 10:15 AM »
Looking good there - well thought out and worked on - top job  :daumenhoch:





here a falcon i had some years ago - now sold on




The Devil is away on business, I'm having to step in for him - How can I make your day Hell !!!

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Re: New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro
« Reply #56 on: October 20, 2011, 10:37 AM »
Lovely build that dude... :daumenhoch:...heres mine I did last year, still got it in my collection too ;)



Mines a bit more gay than yours tho :shocked: ;D

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Re: New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro
« Reply #57 on: October 20, 2011, 10:37 AM »
Tidy  :daumenhoch:

Very nice resto

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I might actually build a bike this year instead of just hoarding parts :)

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Re: New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro
« Reply #58 on: October 20, 2011, 11:02 AM »
Well done mate. I have enjoyed reading this resto thread. The bike looks great. I would reposition the brake levers though. They are sticking up a bit after you pulled the bars back.  :daumenhoch:

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Re: New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro
« Reply #59 on: October 20, 2011, 01:02 PM »
 :4_17_5:  vnice

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Re: New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro
« Reply #60 on: October 20, 2011, 06:30 PM »
that looks absolutely lovely mate!A top restoration and big respect for bitd spec authenticity.It reminds me of my first freestyler,a DRAGON FREESTYLER in white,was very heavy though!how is the falcon weight wise?it doesnt look light!i was going to suggest a trik-top seat much like the one in ronsters pic.it would be very fitting with the bike,im sure they had something like that on originally'they are cheap on the bay.

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Re: New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro
« Reply #61 on: October 20, 2011, 08:41 PM »
awsome, proper resto :daumenhoch:
For powder coating drop me a pm

Deano

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Re: New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro
« Reply #62 on: October 20, 2011, 08:56 PM »
Just caught up on this thread and for your 1st resto this is as good as it gets in my opinion :daumenhoch:
Great read from start to finish and detail is spot on fella.

Everyone involved has also done a great job  ;)

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Re: New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro
« Reply #63 on: October 20, 2011, 09:00 PM »
forgot to say those mags look way better than my attempt to bleach some acorns!they just stayed beige!i had them in for 3 days and the plastic was getting soft so i gave up.yours look good though! :daumenhoch:

abz2002

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Re: New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro
« Reply #64 on: October 20, 2011, 10:02 PM »
Looking good there - well thought out and worked on - top job  :daumenhoch:





here a falcon i had some years ago - now sold on






Love the Green version  :smitten:


abz2002

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Re: New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro
« Reply #65 on: October 20, 2011, 10:07 PM »
Just caught up on this thread and for your 1st resto this is as good as it gets in my opinion :daumenhoch:
Great read from start to finish and detail is spot on fella.

Everyone involved has also done a great job  ;)

Thanks all for your compliments  :)

Could use some advice, the cups and possibly bearings that pop into the wheels i.e. the axle is developing surface rust as is the freewheel.  What are the chances of getting hold of some NOS versions of those?

The freewheel seems unique to the wheel as it has slots (i think five of them) that slot into the ridges of the wheel?  :-\

abz2002

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Re: New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro
« Reply #66 on: October 20, 2011, 10:09 PM »
forgot to say those mags look way better than my attempt to bleach some acorns!they just stayed beige!i had them in for 3 days and the plastic was getting soft so i gave up.yours look good though! :daumenhoch:

yeah they are in pretty good shape, I  had to buy a complete donor bike to get my hands on them, they seem to come up very rarely on the bay.  The last set that came up recently went for nearly as much as I paid for the entire donor bike!

abz2002

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Re: New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro
« Reply #67 on: October 20, 2011, 10:11 PM »
awsome, proper resto :daumenhoch:

 ;D and you had nothing to do with it!  ;)

abz2002

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Re: New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro
« Reply #68 on: October 20, 2011, 10:15 PM »
that looks absolutely lovely mate!A top restoration and big respect for bitd spec authenticity.It reminds me of my first freestyler,a DRAGON FREESTYLER in white,was very heavy though!how is the falcon weight wise?it doesnt look light!i was going to suggest a trik-top seat much like the one in ronsters pic.it would be very fitting with the bike,im sure they had something like that on originally'they are cheap on the bay.

you're absolutely right, it's not that light, it wasn't a top end bike bitd but it was the bike that I owned and so I was driven by sentiment more than anything else!

The seat as I remember it was the same style as the Aeroyal i.e. had the slits as this one but I think had BMX written in the sides and was less bulky and square.  Will keep and eye out for one.

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Re: New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro
« Reply #69 on: October 20, 2011, 10:28 PM »
awsome, proper resto :daumenhoch:

 ;D and you had nothing to do with it!  ;)

well i did and proud to be part of it ;)  but the awsome resto for me is all the attention to detail, it's the

wheels, brakes, pads  decals ect and the rebuild, that's the part i'm not involved in and always blown away

by the final build and the effort you guys make to get it as perfect as this child hood memory that drove

you,  :daumenhoch:
For powder coating drop me a pm

deeman

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Re: New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro
« Reply #70 on: October 20, 2011, 10:32 PM »
that looks absolutely lovely mate!A top restoration and big respect for bitd spec authenticity.It reminds me of my first freestyler,a DRAGON FREESTYLER in white,was very heavy though!how is the falcon weight wise?it doesnt look light!i was going to suggest a trik-top seat much like the one in ronsters pic.it would be very fitting with the bike,im sure they had something like that on originally'they are cheap on the bay.

you're absolutely right, it's not that light, it wasn't a top end bike bitd but it was the bike that I owned and so I was driven by sentiment more than anything else!

The seat as I remember it was the same style as the Aeroyal i.e. had the slits as this one but I think had BMX written in the sides and was less bulky and square.  Will keep and eye out for one.
exactly the same as my bike mate,you cant put a price on memories!keep at it,youll find what you want eventually although i sometimes think its harder to find parts for a bike like yours! :daumenhoch:

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Re: New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro
« Reply #71 on: October 20, 2011, 11:15 PM »
 :daumenhoch: very nice , you've done it proud, nice framesets these with the twin downtube, luvin it large  :coolsmiley:

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Re: New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro
« Reply #72 on: October 21, 2011, 12:28 AM »
:daumenhoch: very nice , you've done it proud, nice framesets these with the twin downtube, luvin it large  :coolsmiley:

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abz2002

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Re: New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro
« Reply #73 on: October 21, 2011, 12:46 AM »
Lovely build that dude... :daumenhoch:...heres mine I did last year, still got it in my collection too ;)



Mines a bit more gay than yours tho :shocked: ;D

Look like you've paid just as much attention to detail as I have if not more!  :daumenhoch:

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