Hi everyone!

[Gal Dove]

Hi folks! Been trying to get 'round to joining you all on here for some time and now finally got my finger out!

Not sure if I should post this here but I'm hankering after what, in my BMX'ing day days (early 80's) was the Holy Grail - a PK Ripper. I had to make do with a classic GT racer that I built up as I could afford it! I used to take that bike everywhere - especially enjoyed going up to my (now late) Grandmother's place in those days in a place called Dersingham, Norfolk. In fact, I ended up selling the bike to a young guy who lived there (Valley Rise) and I often wonder what ever happened to it and whether it's still around!

So, the PK issue: can anyone advise me on where to start with this one? I'm starting to realise that (what I would consider to be) one of the 'original' versions of this bike are fetching huge money(?) But finding one is proving to be even harder! What's the general consensus on these newer limited addition loop-tails that seem to be around? There also seem to be one or two totally amazing examples of them owned by collectors on this forum; do they ever sell them on? 

Any help or advice would be gratefully appreciated!

Cheers,

Gal.

[mattuknc]

Welcome to RAD Gal.  
Those rippers do pop up on here every now and then, might even be worth doing a search to if any are still available.  
Good Luck on your search, prepare to just leave your wallet open...

EDIT: Just had a little look and it would appear Adam's is still available;
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=150140.0

[Gal Dove]

Thanks for the tip!

[Peter J]

Hi Gal 

Rippers do come up but they fetch good money even the ones that need a bit of work 

look on US ebay still the odd bargin on there 

The retro ripper are good for a Pub/roll around bike and its a "flavor" of what it use to be 

Ash (Kungfunky) its a good bloke to speak to about anything SE

But be careful, he fiddles with small woodland animals 

Oh and we all take the p1ss out of each other on here 

Well along bud 

Like your profile piccy cool film 

[Gal Dove]

Hi Peter.

Thanks for you lovely welcome and the information - maybe Ash will be along here at some point...?

Out of interest, what do you think that I'd be looking at paying for something like a mint Ripper with great spec.? I know that's a big question but it might give me some sort of idea.

Thanks again.

Gal.

[Peter J]

look to buy a frame and forks used ones go for about

£300 - £400 with stamped landing gear forks

to build a complete to decent spec with used parts round about £1000 +

[Gal Dove]

Can you tell me what you mean by 'stamped' Landing Gear forks? I've seen this quite a lot and I'm not certain - are they referring to a hole for a front brake..?

[Peter J]

Ask any question fella thats what we are all here for

Stamped means at the bottom of the fork where its "back cut" the older versions just had a flat plate were as the newer ones (think it was 85 on but cannot quite remember) had "SE" stamped on them

Look at V.Noah's white one with the chrome forks on here

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=4579.25

There are a few versions of LG's but 95% of them are "stamped" or "unstamped"

Hope this is as clear as mud 

[Gal Dove]

God almighty! That is pure porn, that lot! Pass the Optrex! Nice to see that some of them look like they're used too!! 

I see a lot without their chains - I'm guessing that this is because they're not ridden..?

[Peter J]

 

Don't go there bud  also there a few without pedals 

Have a mooch around the different area's and enjoy

Oh and p1ss take is expected we're just old blokes with kids bikes 

There also quite a few meets up and down the country where we still ride have a look in the gathering section

[BMX1973]

welcome aboard mate 

[Gal Dove]

Thanks all - will have a lurk and see what I can find. Will certainly be riding whatever I buy. Can't wait to see if i can still wheelie the way I used to! At, er, 42........

Please feel free to let me know if anyone thinks that they might have something that I might be interested in too! Thanks! 

[bmxforlife]

hey how can i upload a picture off my freestyler tht im selling
 

[Gal Dove]

Would like to post in the 'Wanted' section also but can't find the 'New Post' button on there...? Anyone got any ideas where I'm going wrong..?

[Peter J]

You'll need a site supporters Tag

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=142594.0

And this for posting pictures

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=32.0

[Gal Dove]

Thanks for the pointer! 

[Jaypeg]

Welcome to rad ... Have fun