My First build 1981 Robinson

[BADDH]

 Hi Guys,

Go easy on me this is my first build and I thought to share some pictures with you. I would like to thank a few Friends for helping me out along the way   (you know who you are)

This  is a 1981 Robinson which has been owned from new by a good friend of mine, I think I was very fortunate to get to own this bike and thank him for that very much  

The bike had been complete at some point albeit over the 20 years this has been in storage a lot of the parts were taken from it and no doubt used on other bikes along the way, the bike was raced quite often by the owner so as expected are a few battle scars here but I am really pleased with the outcome.

I have very recently changed the bars to something very similar in shape to the Robinson Pro, the Grips to Black AME rounds and also changed to a straight seat post, next will be the chain ring to be replaced with a black 44 T .

This Robinson was always intended to mirror the Robinson Pro I raced back in the early 80's,  a bike I remember more than any.

One day I do intend to replace the crank and pedals with a 3 piece albeit at the moment on those sunny days out my Daughters like to ride the Robbo so you can guess the rest.....  Iam on pins all the time......


The bike when I first brought it home.


The wheels Araya 7x with Chrome plated Suzue hubs.





Going Blue and gold, well maybe.....


Ready for the Radchester do  



Dont leave the Baseball cap out  




Cheers    

I am on with a couple more builds now.....this is getting out of control.....

[glenboy]

very nice mate , looks good either way i liked the gold though a bit different on a robbo 

[rad_pitt]

Lovely first build mate - wish I had a Robbo for my first   

Great job 

[ratty67vw]

cool first build i like the gold aswell 

[NORTY40]

Cracking first build Daz  

Saw this in the flesh when you first got it from your mate and you've done a great job bringing that frameset back to life  

I guess the addiction has well and truly started as I know there's another two framesets on the go already  



Don't let Carl see that hat !  

[Jt]

Another lovely r gusset.

Top bombing

[meticulous]

i'm sure you was at radchester on a white one....   

chrome one looks just as good....   

[In2 bmx]

Looks ace that Daz ... I started with an 81 and now it's nearly 14 finished 

I forgot to bid on the cap .. You got it for a good price too 

[markyp]

lovely robo,and a pro too

[lukethespookcoop]

Nice first build mate, I'm on mine too, I'm struggling to decide whether to just clean all my parts including nuts and bolts or buy nos parts for that extra clean look!!. Did you get bike re-chromed?.

[CustardLips]

'R' Gusset. Very Nice. 
Would like very much to get me hands on one of them ! 

[BADDH]

A quick shot of the bars




A little bit of fun at Radchester

[BADDH]

Nice first build mate, I'm on mine too, I'm struggling to decide whether to just clean all my parts including nuts and bolts or buy nos parts for that extra clean look!!. Did you get bike re-chromed?.

Hi,


My bike is the original Chromework,  I prefer to keep things original and enjoy the restoration and collecting the parts up mate, thats the fun bit....


Time costs you nothing

[BADDH]

very nice mate , looks good either way i liked the gold though a bit different on a robbo 

Yes the gold is a nice conbo, I have these already on a build on the bench at the moment...

[lukethespookcoop]

Can't fault you there, the chrome has completely peeled away at one spot so think beyond repair so gonna spray as already got a chrome burner with loads a nice bits from 84.
 Nice one

[BADDH]

Can't fault you there, the chrome has completely peeled away at one spot so think beyond repair so gonna spray as already got a chrome burner with loads a nice bits from 84.
 Nice one

Give it some thought buddy, chrome is king    even if it a touch poor at 30 years old....

[lukethespookcoop]

Can't fault you there, the chrome has completely peeled away at one spot so think beyond repair so gonna spray as already got a chrome burner with loads a nice bits from 84.
 Nice one

Give it some thought buddy, chrome is king    even if it a touch poor at 30 years old....

I'll
Have to!.

[hunterdubber]

That's turned out lovely   ,,,first build you say ? ,,, good going that  


Love R gussets   too



Just need to lace up my wheels for my '81 Robbinson  BW 

[animal]

Think u have defo got the bug now fella  that is great 

[Pooch]

Really nice  that

[BADDH]

Thanks for the comments guys 

[stevochb]

Lovely looking Robo, nice work

[dordymush]

always liked these.
cracking build and survivor makes it all the better 

[Moza]

I have 4 bikes of choice and I dont want anymore.............until now lol

[BADDH]

After restoring the Robinson and checking out some posts on how we all go about restorations on Rad that being date correct or just custom builds  It got me thinking about the "show bike" and "the survivor" some more.

I have a really decent survivor Robbo here or so I would like to believe I have and I suppose we all think just how good can I get this bike to maximise the restoration qualities, I am guilty there too albeit only partially re-stickered the bike, fitted new tyres etc, kind off a sympathetic survivor restoration.

After I had built the GT, I got to thinking about making the bike as original looking as possible and I have now   re-visited the build by fitting the orgional tryes that came with the bike and were used in the 80's when the bike was raced, and  also tried to age the brand new decal kit, the aim is hopefully creating a more authentic  look for a survivor find.

I hope you like it..