Author Topic: Mirra 540 Updated with pics (Read 2741 times)

dubdee · « **on:** November 07, 2011, 01:04 PM »

After seeing munnyyella's post i was wondering if this is priced about right?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HARO-540-AIR-Dave-Mirra-Bmx-/260887269035?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item3cbe17ceab

Got a burner project and a mid school project on the go but thinking of buying something more or less complete to actually get out on, Its been 15 years at least so i need help lol

pickle · « **Reply #1 on:** November 07, 2011, 01:09 PM »

bit expensive if you ask me as it's not got a crank which will set you back another £50 - £100 to get sorted, also it will weigh a fooking ton! spend the dosh (as much as you can afford) on a nice second hand new school if you want something rideable

dubdee · « **Reply #2 on:** November 07, 2011, 01:13 PM »

Cheers never noticed the crank (misread the crank bit in spares)

Suppose my next question should be whats a decent budget new school bike but they all look so tiny

gobshite · « **Reply #3 on:** November 07, 2011, 04:42 PM »

this might be right up your street, its a bmx but it looks bigger....

http://www.sundaybikes.com/catalog/completes/plus-4/model-c/

gobshite · « **Reply #4 on:** November 07, 2011, 04:45 PM »

and tbh its only the "20 wheels that make them "look so tiny"

if you think in terms of the length of your back then the tt length is the only really important bit,

i hate asking this as it gets lost in the fog but, how tall are you?

Munnyella · « **Reply #5 on:** November 07, 2011, 06:12 PM »

If its what you want, then £100 isn't too bad, but he's up for offers

I'd say £80 would be a fair price, you'd get some decent S/H cranks for £30-40, I've got loads of gyro's you can have

But i'd do the new school thing if you are gonna ride it in anger.

MM

HEYWOOD BMX · « **Reply #6 on:** November 07, 2011, 06:19 PM »

Mirra 540s are pretty good,20.5 toptube? Have a look on ChainReactionCycles-they were doing Ruption/Blank 3 pc cromo cranks W/19mm spindle w/mid BB for £25 posted.You`d then just need bearing cups...

dubdee · « **Reply #7 on:** November 07, 2011, 08:18 PM »

Quote from: darksunday on November 07, 2011, 04:45 PM

i hate asking this as it gets lost in the fog but, how tall are you?

About 5' 8

Quote from: munnyella on November 07, 2011, 06:12 PM

But i'd do the new school thing if you are gonna ride it in anger.
MM

Quote from: VOIVOD on November 07, 2011, 06:19 PM

Mirra 540s are pretty good,20.5 toptube? Have a look on ChainReactionCycles-they were doing Ruption/Blank 3 pc cromo cranks W/19mm spindle w/mid BB for £25 posted.You`d then just need bearing cups...

Cheers can't see it being ridden in too much anger probably bunny hoping up the kurb to start with !!!

dubdee · « **Reply #8 on:** November 08, 2011, 12:03 PM »

Well i kept coming back to this so decided to buy it, Spoke to the owner and the crank is there and some spares which i should be able to use on my other build. Hopefully it wont be brush painted when i get there LOL

Cheers for the help

m1ke · « **Reply #9 on:** November 09, 2011, 01:34 PM »

nice one they ride great, kinda like a panzerkamfwagen for the weight but i like the mid school tanks

ED209 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 09, 2011, 01:40 PM »

Not a bad price

I just brought one in need of resto ... but it did have Shimano DXs on

dubdee · « **Reply #11 on:** November 09, 2011, 08:31 PM »

Cheers It's here got a few spares too , Scroll down and help me with the crank bearing please

Frame been dipped and re-painted

Haro Bars

Parts

Right found some bearing cups for the frame and i think these are for the crank so what am i missing just the bearings

Pointed the previous owner over to this forum has he has a few Haro's

m1ke · « **Reply #12 on:** November 09, 2011, 08:43 PM »

go to your locall bike shop and they will have the bearings in stock no doubt and will only be a few quid tops

dubdee · « **Reply #13 on:** November 09, 2011, 09:15 PM »

Quote from: m1ke on November 09, 2011, 08:43 PM

go to your locall bike shop and they will have the bearings in stock no doubt and will only be a few quid tops

Is it the same setup as the old school 1 piece cranks or different?

m1ke · « **Reply #14 on:** November 09, 2011, 09:22 PM »

exactly the same mate so there cheap and also a doddle to fit

gonna have to start my own haro thread on saturday as ive just picked up a simular age haro

dubdee · « **Reply #15 on:** November 09, 2011, 09:29 PM »

Quote from: m1ke on November 09, 2011, 09:22 PM

exactly the same mate so there cheap and also a doddle to fit gonna have to start my own haro thread on saturday as ive just picked up a simular age haro

Result that means i can use the spare crank in my Diamond Back

dubdee · « **Reply #16 on:** November 12, 2011, 07:44 PM »

Built up and ridden today was going to get some pics but been out on it and its covered in mud stacked it twice just having a go at wheelies and bunnyhops etc

so probably scratched too i am.

monkeybat · « **Reply #17 on:** November 17, 2011, 09:13 PM »

Pics pics.

dubdee · « **Reply #18 on:** November 18, 2011, 12:49 PM »

Seat is temporary as are a few bits. Just need to sort the brakes as it's stopping me getting out on it

See here,
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=135430.0

Anyway current pic

m1ke · « **Reply #19 on:** November 18, 2011, 01:49 PM »

just take the brakes off

foot behind seat = brake

pickle · « **Reply #20 on:** November 18, 2011, 01:51 PM »

and pull those bars back! should be inline with the forks

dubdee · « **Reply #21 on:** November 18, 2011, 02:14 PM »

Cheers

Was thinking of getting some closer up pics to make sure its put together right its been a long time.

I could not remember which side the levers went on so had a look at few pics and copied that, First ride out pissed off cos the brakes were crap decided to razz it along some grass and see if the rear would lock weird how your brain automatically remembers the right way for the brakes as i grabbed a hand full of (crap) back brake on wet grass and the front brake came on oh well it amused the missus as i was picking myself up