Author Topic: 83 mongoose cali Frame & forks. Pics added. (Read 8008 times)

lusky75 · « **on:** March 23, 2012, 07:38 PM »

Hi everyone.
Funds are tight these days what with three kids..
So i have just bought a 1983 Mongoose californian F&F.
Thats all i have at the mo, pics when its delivered. $:-\$
Hope this is the right section for this.
All help will be welcome as i know very little about us bikes.
Thanks.

rick1970 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 23, 2012, 08:02 PM »

Nice one

quality frame to be starting off with and you dont have to go mental money wise to create a lovely bike, welcome along and look forward to seeing it !

lusky75 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 23, 2012, 08:07 PM »

Thanks Rick.
I sold a pro class last year, since then i wanted another goose.
I want to do it chrome and blue.
Need Headset and stem first of all??
Any ideas.
Thanks carl.

rick1970 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 23, 2012, 08:18 PM »

yeh save your pennies wait till april then get a site supporter tag and get stuck into the sales sections you'll have it built in no time Carl

lusky75 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 23, 2012, 08:28 PM »

Site supporter tag???

rick1970 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 23, 2012, 08:38 PM »

Quote from: lusky75 on March 23, 2012, 08:28 PM

Site supporter tag???

Here you go you will need one to trade http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=106591.0

lusky75 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 23, 2012, 08:52 PM »

I will sort that out Rick.
Thanks.
Carl.

rick1970 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 23, 2012, 09:00 PM »

your welcome mate no doubt a thread will turn up in the next week to remind everyone its due

good luck with the build Carl

lusky75 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 27, 2012, 07:52 PM »

Here it is Just ready to clean and build, then ride around!!

Just need everything to build up now $:-\$
Thanks
Carl..

stidds · « **Reply #9 on:** March 29, 2012, 11:43 PM »

That is a great base for a nice build. Have fun putting it together, don't rush it, enjoy it.

Darren KAP · « **Reply #10 on:** March 30, 2012, 12:06 AM »

Got to love a Goose , the chrome looks mint bud

, as it's already been said take your time and enjoy

Kappy

lusky75 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 30, 2012, 06:50 PM »

Thanks guys.
I think its in the wrong section though, should this be in the (tech resto) section???
If so could mods move it for me please??
Got a bear trap2 tioga headset for it today, fitting tommorrow.

Thanks Carl.

stidds · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2012, 08:19 PM »

It is ok in this section but if you want it moved then let me know and I will sort it.

lusky75 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 31, 2012, 08:55 PM »

Quick update. Got a Tioga beartrap 2 fiited today! Its okay i suppose

I know head decal is crinkled..Might change it.
Cheers Carl.

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #14 on:** March 31, 2012, 10:29 PM »

As it's a rider though buddy, you cannot go wrong with this headset

Grease it up well and will last a long time. Spins smooth too

Nice frameset too

Badbaldie · « **Reply #15 on:** March 31, 2012, 10:39 PM »

great frame set

cant wait to see how she turns out

lusky75 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 31, 2012, 10:51 PM »

Thanks guys.
Going to spend a bit coin on this like.
Any help welcome.
Really want a Takagi crank and chain ring..but its the price...
It is a nice bike though.

lusky75 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 31, 2012, 10:59 PM »

Big thanks to Stidds!!!!
Thanks bud.

Frosty · « **Reply #18 on:** April 03, 2012, 11:43 AM »

Great f+f to start your 1st build, will look sharp when done

Hootski70 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 03, 2012, 07:24 PM »

Want to do a trade or sell that awesome boom box in the photo ,

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lusky75 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 03, 2012, 07:37 PM »

Hootski70...
Its not for sale mate

I am trying to collect most things from the Greatest days bud "1980's".
I was a Brakdancer back then, done competitions and everything, miss them days.
Bargain of the year that beat box.....£6 from a market.
Cheers.

lusky75 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 05, 2012, 06:02 PM »

New shiny bits came today...

First of all New Mx1000 copy rear brake.

Second, new tech111 lever.

And a Mx seat clamp in blue also.

Next is a brand new Tioga mx spider.

Brand new Kusuki win bars( SHINY)

I also got some new chain ring bolts, and a 175MM sugino CR MO crank arm and tange BB.

Thanks Carl.

BMX1973 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 05, 2012, 09:50 PM »

looking good, can't beat a goose cali

lusky75 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 06, 2012, 07:35 PM »

My shed is full today as decorating kids room so bad pic of few bits fitted.

lusky75 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 08, 2012, 06:43 PM »

Was going to use this till i got a blue one,

$:-\$

But since got this... will clean up okay, or might get it annodised blue if poss.

Any comments welcome.

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