Author Topic: 1985 Skyway Streetbeat - Updated 14/02/12 (Read 21663 times)

Retrodan72 · « **on:** January 24, 2012, 07:08 PM »

Ok a few of you know where i'm going with this, and let's be honest, it's not the first time one has been built like this - but I don't care, I always promised i'd build one one day.

I got this frameset off the Bay for Â£165 posted, I was so lucky, my winning bid was only the 2nd one it had, I couldn't understand it but won't complain.

The paint job on it was nice and to some peoples taste...

...but not mine, there was only one way I was going with this...

So, 2 weeks ago it went off to Superbike Dan's, and it arrived back today. To say Dan's done a top job would be a complete understatement, the pics I took off my phone in our kitchen simply don't do it justice, and i'm not just saying this as Dan will read this, it's a stunner.

pickle · « **Reply #1 on:** January 24, 2012, 07:10 PM »

Hmmmmm lovely!!!

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 24, 2012, 07:12 PM »

I saw yours Rob and hoped it was half as nice, and Dan didn't disappoint.

Al Wyn · « **Reply #3 on:** January 24, 2012, 07:14 PM »

Now that is looking good Dan

pickle · « **Reply #4 on:** January 24, 2012, 07:16 PM »

Quote from: retrodan72 on January 24, 2012, 07:12 PM

I saw yours Rob and hoped it was half as nice, and Dan didn't disappoint.

He never does mate........stunning frame set, has to be my all time fave

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 24, 2012, 07:21 PM »

Quote from: pickle on January 24, 2012, 07:16 PM

Quote from: retrodan72 on January 24, 2012, 07:12 PM
I saw yours Rob and hoped it was half as nice, and Dan didn't disappoint.

He never does mate........stunning frame set, has to be my all time fave

They have great details and well built, i'll probably do another one, i'm becoming fond of the 2 tone ones, but not grey/red.

pickle · « **Reply #6 on:** January 24, 2012, 07:24 PM »

Yeah, my next one will be two tone

Deano · « **Reply #7 on:** January 24, 2012, 08:21 PM »

Wow that looks wet its so shiny

Iv always fancied an orange NR rep in my collection

Look forward to seeing what you do with it mate.

WINI · « **Reply #8 on:** January 24, 2012, 10:19 PM »

Nice work Dan & Dan!

Looking forward to seeing you build this up mate, so get some pics up asap

Robbo · « **Reply #9 on:** January 24, 2012, 10:23 PM »

Very nice

Badbaldie · « **Reply #10 on:** January 24, 2012, 10:25 PM »

very Tango Dan

will she be ready for Chester

brettypeeps · « **Reply #11 on:** January 24, 2012, 10:27 PM »

Uber Sweet Dan and Great Work on the paint work SBD

cant wait to see it built

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 24, 2012, 10:31 PM »

Quote from: Badbaldie on January 24, 2012, 10:25 PM

very Tango Dan will she be ready for Chester

Hopefully Len, got most of the bits for it.

eagmeister · « **Reply #13 on:** January 25, 2012, 12:24 AM »

Nice work Dan

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 25, 2012, 01:17 AM »

Quote from: eagmeister on January 25, 2012, 12:24 AM

Nice work Dan

Cheers Mark

magiccat · « **Reply #15 on:** January 25, 2012, 02:09 AM »

not gonna miss you on that dan lookin good

mr p.k. · « **Reply #16 on:** January 25, 2012, 06:22 AM »

I do like a Streetbeat

always wanted to build one

That looks the nuts mate

rick1970 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 25, 2012, 07:02 AM »

Lovely frame set Dan and like your plans with a NR tribute build

how many rides are you taking to Chester ?

hunterdubber · « **Reply #18 on:** January 25, 2012, 07:36 AM »

Quote from: retrodan72 on January 24, 2012, 07:08 PM

I got this frameset off the Bay for £165 posted, I was so lucky, my winning bid was only the 2nd one it had, I couldn't understand it

It must be top money for one Dan ,other potential bidders must hope for less . They have gone up about a third at that price

Far better than a Reflex

for the same money

These have always been a bit of an unsung hero $:-\$ I like a lot of the details on them

even the back end ( although LOL at Chris wish I'd kept my TA calls em a Skyway Estate )

Love the Ruff's and the two tone's ,

pity you scrapped a decent OG finish ,, but there were better two tone combo's anyway

and that Orange " beats" the grey/red hands down

pickle · « **Reply #19 on:** January 25, 2012, 07:51 AM »

never get sick of seeing a street beat

I think we need to get a Skyway tent going at MK this year full of beats and TA's

deeman · « **Reply #20 on:** January 25, 2012, 10:28 AM »

lovely Dan,cant wait to see the build!id better get meself one before the price gets too high!

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #21 on:** January 25, 2012, 10:31 AM »

Quote from: pickle on January 25, 2012, 07:51 AM

never get sick of seeing a street beat I think we need to get a Skyway tent going at MK this year full of beats and TA's

I like that idea Rob.

Quote from: Hunterdubber on January 25, 2012, 07:36 AM

Quote from: retrodan72 on January 24, 2012, 07:08 PM

I got this frameset off the Bay for £165 posted, I was so lucky, my winning bid was only the 2nd one it had, I couldn't understand it

It must be top money for one Dan ,other potential bidders must hope for less . They have gone up about a third at that price

Far better than a Reflex for the same money

These have always been a bit of an unsung hero $:-\$ I like a of the details on them

even the back end ( although LOL at Chris wish I'd kept my TA calls em a Skyway Estate )

Love the Ruff's and the two tone's ,

pity you scrapped a decent OG finish ,, but there were better two tone combo's anyway

and that Orange " beats" the grey/red hands down

Totally agree Christian, with all you've said, I think if I do a two tone though, i'll go down the white/grey route, however, sourcing grey Tuffs may be tricky. $:-\$

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 25, 2012, 10:33 AM »

Quote from: Rick70 on January 25, 2012, 07:02 AM

Lovely frame set Dan and like your plans with a NR tribute build how many rides are you taking to Chester ?

Just the one mate, hopefully this but I may need to switch midway through as the DP will be required for Brett's DP reunion at the old factory.

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 25, 2012, 11:23 AM »

I couldn't wait to get a full day on this, still waiting for a few bits and need to work on the Tuff axles and not got the time so had a little play with the easier jobs for now...

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 25, 2012, 11:26 AM »

I need to replace that top nut on the headset as this is the scabby Goose one I had, lisplaced the original.

Author Topic: 1985 Skyway Streetbeat - Updated 14/02/12 (Read 21663 times)

Al Wyn

Deano

eagmeister

magiccat

mr p.k.

deeman