Author Topic: 1986 GT Pro Performer 'World Tour' (Read 20307 times)

Gnarlyscoots · « **on:** February 15, 2013, 02:34 PM »

As you guys most probably are aware by now, I get bored riding the same bike and need a change on a regular basis

So my last rider, the GT Pro Series, got the heave ho and went to a good home

It was a great, smooth ride though so, I felt I had to try out one of these as I have never owned or ridden one. I wanted a chrome 84/85 version but, they are like rocking horse poo when you want one so, the next best thing, a white one

I have most of the parts to go on it so shall get busy over the next week or so to get it together

ChrisN · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2013, 03:49 PM »

Nice......

What build date?

I'll be keeping a eye on this thread considering my dilemma!

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #2 on:** February 15, 2013, 03:56 PM »

....and what colour trim?

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #3 on:** February 15, 2013, 04:09 PM »

This one is a 1986 bro

It states 4130 on the stay slant but I think these were not fully 4130. Costa should know though

I have these to go on. I know the Tuff's are first gen and dated around 1980 but, they are coaster and what I wanted. The tyres are CW freestyle, around '87.

ChrisN · « **Reply #4 on:** February 15, 2013, 04:18 PM »

Didn't the 86 have a brace on the lower chain stays?

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #5 on:** February 15, 2013, 04:24 PM »

Quote from: ChrisN on February 15, 2013, 04:18 PM

Didn't the 86 have a brace on the lower chain stays?

I don't know much about them to be honest, only the info I have gathered since wanting one. The serial states '86 and it's a World Tour model so, whether they didn't put the stay on this model, I can't tell you bro

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #6 on:** February 15, 2013, 04:34 PM »

Quote from: ChrisN on February 15, 2013, 04:18 PM

Didn't the 86 have a brace on the lower chain stays?

no 87 onwards

Wez · « **Reply #7 on:** February 15, 2013, 04:45 PM »

Is this a Japanese welded frame ?

GavinDavis · « **Reply #8 on:** February 15, 2013, 05:27 PM »

Nice!!

Are you gonna ride on those tyres? Seems a shame to ruin them.

WINI · « **Reply #9 on:** February 15, 2013, 05:35 PM »

Looking forward to seeing this come together Terry! Nice

GTnumber1 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 15, 2013, 05:43 PM »

oooo nice that terry

.......im sure you will do the right thing not like 80% peeps do and put 86 decals on it

yep your right there not full chromo and brake bridge was fitted to basic 87 performers, cant tell properly from pic but bars look 87 could be 89

Jaan · « **Reply #11 on:** February 15, 2013, 05:53 PM »

You don't want to be putting those tyres on a GT!

Robbo · « **Reply #12 on:** February 15, 2013, 05:57 PM »

Nice project and I like those tyres.

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #13 on:** February 15, 2013, 07:01 PM »

Quote from: gavindavis on February 15, 2013, 05:27 PM

Are you gonna ride on those tyres? Seems a shame to ruin them.

Erm....I was going to yes

Now I feel guilty

Quote from: Jaan on February 15, 2013, 05:53 PM

You don't want to be putting those tyres on a GT!

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #14 on:** February 15, 2013, 07:17 PM »

Quote from: GTNUMBER1 on February 15, 2013, 05:43 PM

I'm sure you will do the right thing, not like 80% peeps do and, put 86 decals on it

Not going to go too mad on it bro as it's going to get the life ridden out of it but, if you have any decals, I will replace them for you

I'm looking to replace the bars and post with chrome ones. The knurling on these is quite deep, if that helps mate. Cannot see any stamp either, unless it's under the paint or decal $:-\$

Discostu · « **Reply #15 on:** February 15, 2013, 08:03 PM »

Nice gt that. Looking forward to seeing it built up terry.

AKGOFF · « **Reply #16 on:** February 15, 2013, 08:13 PM »

Very nice indeed.

Kaner · « **Reply #17 on:** February 15, 2013, 08:20 PM »

That's a great FF Terry. Love those fork drop outs!

Jaan · « **Reply #18 on:** February 15, 2013, 08:37 PM »

Quote from: Londonhellboy on February 15, 2013, 07:01 PM

Quote from: gavindavis on February 15, 2013, 05:27 PM
Are you gonna ride on those tyres? Seems a shame to ruin them.
Erm....I was going to yes Now I feel guilty

Quote from: Jaan on February 15, 2013, 05:53 PM
You don't want to be putting those tyres on a GT!

Trade those tyres with me Terry and that'll stop you feeling guilty, plus you'll get a couple of parts you're after...

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #19 on:** February 15, 2013, 10:28 PM »

Thanks gents. I will keep you posted on how it progresses

Chris, I'm thinking about it mate. I just need to find some GT tyres in good enough shape for riding

750Rush · « **Reply #20 on:** February 16, 2013, 12:15 AM »

This will be good, I just know it

Wez · « **Reply #21 on:** February 16, 2013, 09:58 AM »

Quote from: Wez on February 15, 2013, 04:45 PM

Is this a Japanese welded frame ?

Or Yank or Taiwan ... Anyone?

I've scanned the web but can't figure out totally what I'd be looking for on a jap frame apart from a sticker ...

GTnumber1 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 16, 2013, 10:33 AM »

Quote from: Wez on February 16, 2013, 09:58 AM

Quote from: Wez on February 15, 2013, 04:45 PM
Is this a Japanese welded frame ?

Or Yank or Taiwan ... Anyone?

I've scanned the web but can't figure out totally what I'd be looking for on a jap frame apart from a sticker ...

all jap frames had a baseball stamped with seriel number inside the drop out, all foreign gt frames from 86 were made in taiwan as far as im aware

Wez · « **Reply #23 on:** February 16, 2013, 11:18 AM »

Quote from: GTNUMBER1 on February 16, 2013, 10:33 AM

Quote from: Wez on February 16, 2013, 09:58 AM
Quote from: Wez on February 15, 2013, 04:45 PM
Is this a Japanese welded frame ?

Or Yank or Taiwan ... Anyone?

I've scanned the web but can't figure out totally what I'd be looking for on a jap frame apart from a sticker ...

all jap frames had a baseball stamped with seriel number inside the drop out, all foreign gt frames from 86 were made in taiwan as far as im aware

Ah Right Ok so Koizumi made...
Harder to get hold of by the looks of things..
I'm thinking that will be this years build for me

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #24 on:** February 16, 2013, 12:15 PM »

Quote from: GTNUMBER1 on February 16, 2013, 10:33 AM

all jap frames had a baseball stamped

The "baseball" logo is not a baseball as many of us thought. It is derived from the first kanji character of the name Koizumi as seen on the factory entrance plate

Author Topic: 1986 GT Pro Performer 'World Tour' (Read 20307 times)

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