Nicole Kidman BMX BANDITS replica build!

[Retrodan72]

It was about some Aussie kids in a childrens 'Home', they built their own BMX track, don't know any more about it, but I could sing you the theme tune.

[markyp]

wasnt it called home is where the heart is or was that the theme tune??ive been trying to find stuff on this show for yonks cos of the bmx stuff

[Gnarlyscoots]

If Demonoid was still up and running, you would have got it from there    I miss that site 

[Retrodan72]

The theme tune went home, home, home on the other side, it don't matter if I'm down cos I know I'm gonna be alright, you gotta roll with the punches,  got to give and take

Don't recall anything else.

[markyp]

The theme tune went home, home, home on the other side, it don't matter if I'm down cos I know I'm gonna be alright, you gotta roll with the punches,  got to give and take

Don't recall anything else.

then it goes 'home,home is where the heart is' in a bryan adams type stylie

[dp and Chopper Dude]

The theme tune went home, home, home on the other side, it don't matter if I'm down cos I know I'm gonna be alright, you gotta roll with the punches,  got to give and take

Don't recall anything else.

I rememer that too & that's what I can remember from the theme tune. This is all I could find about it: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085683/
You can't beat an innocent thread dragged down into the dirt by Rad members. I'm surprised it took so long. Love it  

[griff]

This is all I could find about it: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085683/

Excellent work, must have taken ages to uncover that info 

Trent, just to go off topic a little, but do you remember a TV show made in Aus in the early 80's called Home?

Lol Dan was it Paul Robinson's Starion that made you think of that show?
I remember it mate http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085683/

Anyway enough of this thread-diverting nonsense, where can I get some Tim Tams?

[AusBMX]

OMG TimTams!

Back on track with the build! I had quite a bit of touble tracking down a set of chain ring fixing bolts that'll fit the added chain-guard disk, but I finally found a set. Or at least I hope they'll do the trick. So they're on their way soon. Can't wait! I do still need a hand tracking done a NOS TANGE 24 BB set and NITTO chrome post. If anyone has a lead on either please get in touch 'cause I super keen to take this bad boy girl for a ride!

[griff]

If you nibble the ends off a Tim Tam they can be used as a kind of straw for hot drinks or milk
The biscuit part starts to dissolve into a delicious mush

I've tried it using other biscuits but Tim Tams are probably the best

[AusBMX]

Got a couple more pics of the parts up close. Thought that it might help keep you all keen! :lol:



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[adenough]

How will you replicate the seat's aroma?

Nicole Kidman... hubba hubba...

damn, you beat me to it....

[not johndub71]

lol

[AusBMX]

Big thanks to Eugene for the NOS Nitto post. She's an absolute ripper!



Now we're just waiting on the NOS Tange BB to turn up and also on a new Tange seat clamp, as the last one doesn't fit the seat mast. Boo-urns! I'm looking forward to getting stuck right into this iconic Aussie ride!

[xGoose]

Looking forward to seeing it, I've seen the other 2 done but not this one yet. 

[AusBMX]

Gremlins ate the pics! So here they are again.















Started to put it all toegether!

[pickle]

Wow! Really looking forward to seeing this finished.........

[AusBMX]

Here's both the NOS Tange BB and head set. So I just need to get the guard anodized, re-do the fork decals and wait on that replacement clamp. I've sent the poster off to get framed and might have scored an OG ET poster as well!

 
 

[Retrodan72]

Looks ace so far mate, I was going to mention the fork decal. Looks sweet all the same. 

[AusBMX]

Yeah, finding a pair of NOS SuperMax forks is next to impossible, unless you find a f/f. So I guess I'll have to do something about that too. I recieved the new clamp today and it's unreal, to say the least. So that's pretty much it, I'll be able to make a start on it this weekend. You beauty!

 

[griff]

I've actually never seen BMX bandits, but that will change soon
Mrs griff let me open my birthday pressie a day early and it's a DVD copy

Will keep a look out for 'your' bike 

[pickle]

It's a terrible film Griff......but great all at the same time 

[MaD-RoK]

Palm ID and say 'kssssk' a lot. Ace film. 

[AusBMX]

I usually mut it and listen to my record collection while I watch it, stopping to pause it occasionally for cool cars or related bike stuff. I find it much more enjoyable that way. Does anyone else want to ring gooses neck, he sounds like a flaming  gallah!

I got most of the build done today before the weather turned sour. Pretty happy with how its turned out thus far, even with a few minor set backs during the build. I managed to get the poxy seat clamp to fit quite nicely in the end and then had to finese the KSM guts onto the Nitto post but that was about it for problems. I've still got to set up the rear brake, which can't be done to the chain and wheel are set. I also need to get some axle nuts for the tuffs and track down some yellow tuff pads. Then the fun part, doing the fork decals and re-anodizing the chain guard.

 

I'll do a proper photoshoot when she's all together. Till then that's all you get. Sorry.

[AusBMX]

Hey guys,
The bike is looking great and is well on the way to completion. I've also just bought a set of original Tuffs to swap out futher down the track. I'm also on the look out for a matching helmet that Nicole wore in the flick, I have discovered that the original is a CENTURION 150 helmet. I haven't had any luck this side of the pond so far, knowing that this is a UK Manufacturer maybe someone here might be able to point me in the right direction better than in Aus. I'm after a yellow helmet with the matching silver strips in either NOS or Mint condition, just like in the pictures. It looks like they rubbed off the Centurion logo on the screen used helmet, for copyright reasons and such. I'd really love to have a matching helmet to hang off the bike once it's finished. So please let me know if you know of one hanging up in a closet or sitting idle in a collection somewhere. I've already drawn up the custom pinstriping in anticipation. Thanks!

[not johndub71]

Spot on mate.