Author Topic: My heart skipped a beat... (Read 3575 times)

RL Paulie · « **on:** April 05, 2013, 02:48 AM »

when I saw it sitting there helpless as the filling of a bicycle sandwich.

GavinDavis · « **Reply #1 on:** April 05, 2013, 06:53 AM »

Bloody hell where was this?

Mattdub · « **Reply #2 on:** April 05, 2013, 09:49 AM »

Quote from: gavindavis on April 05, 2013, 06:53 AM

Bloody hell where was this?

^^^^^^^ x2

Peter J · « **Reply #3 on:** April 05, 2013, 09:53 AM »

Quote from: gavindavis on April 05, 2013, 06:53 AM

Bloody hell where was this?

^^^^^^^ x3

pickle · « **Reply #4 on:** April 05, 2013, 09:54 AM »

you'll need to replace that reflector though

deeman · « **Reply #5 on:** April 05, 2013, 10:26 AM »

That is tragic!rescue it immediately!

diesel · « **Reply #6 on:** April 05, 2013, 10:37 AM »

Jaan · « **Reply #7 on:** April 05, 2013, 12:18 PM »

I wonder what else is in that container...

RL Paulie · « **Reply #8 on:** April 05, 2013, 03:28 PM »

Quote from: pickle on April 05, 2013, 09:54 AM

you'll need to replace that reflector though

RL Paulie · « **Reply #9 on:** April 05, 2013, 03:32 PM »

Un-sandwiched.
RD.. 1984 built Japanese in original paint and decals.

Peter J · « **Reply #10 on:** April 05, 2013, 03:40 PM »

All I'd do is put the pedals on it

And urn the seat guts round

Perfect

Spen69 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 05, 2013, 03:43 PM »

Fantastic result - it even had the MKS Graphs with it

deeman · « **Reply #12 on:** April 05, 2013, 03:55 PM »

Want,want,want

Wez · « **Reply #13 on:** April 05, 2013, 04:02 PM »

Bravo

MartyC · « **Reply #14 on:** April 05, 2013, 04:10 PM »

Noice, very noice

RL Paulie · « **Reply #15 on:** April 05, 2013, 04:42 PM »

This all happened several years ago.
I'm new here so I thought I'd replay the drama and show off a bit.

When I first spotted it, the guy who owned the container wouldn't let me pull the bike out and sent me on my way. After a week of nervous waiting he called me back. He tried to do some research on it, but wasn't able to come up with anything. Luckily there are no decals to indicate the model. He accepted my lowball offer and was even surprised at how much I offered him for it. Needless to say. I was happy too.

Banachek BMX · « **Reply #16 on:** April 05, 2013, 07:02 PM »

Good job, that is awesome, have you still got it - what did you do with it - keep it as is?

RL Paulie · « **Reply #17 on:** April 05, 2013, 07:40 PM »

Quote from: Banachek BMX on April 05, 2013, 07:02 PM

Good job, that is awesome, have you still got it - what did you do with it - keep it as is?

I still have it. I should have left it untouched. Instead I had a vision in my head and went with it. I wasn't happy with how it turned out, so it's back down to frame and fork again.
This is how it looked for a little while...

Banachek BMX · « **Reply #18 on:** April 05, 2013, 08:16 PM »

Those 84's are realy rare & the most sought after 20II - I'm sure you know that.
Here's some pics of RL on his 84 20II - though it might give you some inspiration.

RL Paulie · « **Reply #19 on:** April 05, 2013, 08:44 PM »

Quote from: Banachek BMX on April 05, 2013, 08:16 PM

Those 84's are realy rare & the most sought after 20II - I'm sure you know that.
Here's some pics of RL on his 84 20II - though it might give you some inspiration.

One of the first 250 all painted 20II's is the rumor. I've seen just a few others in white and know somebody who had an all turquoise one. I haven't seen any other colors.
A friend of mine did a replica of the RL prototype bike some time around 2004. He even went so far as to cut out the center top tube support.
I've had mine up for sale a couple times, but I always have a change of heart and decide to keep it in the end.

Banachek BMX · « **Reply #20 on:** April 05, 2013, 09:25 PM »

I heard that 250 figure too. Man you can't sell that.

Darren KAP · « **Reply #21 on:** April 05, 2013, 09:47 PM »

Awesome find mate deffo a keeper , yet another thread to make me pull my finger out and get mine done

Kappy

deeman · « **Reply #22 on:** April 05, 2013, 10:57 PM »

Quote from: Darren K.A.P on April 05, 2013, 09:47 PM

Awesome find mate deffo a keeper , yet another thread to make me pull my finger out and get mine done

Kappy

chop chop Darren!

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #23 on:** April 05, 2013, 11:02 PM »

Yes!

Chop Chop Darren!!!!

Will it need WHITE paint???

pmsl

fischflo · « **Reply #24 on:** April 07, 2013, 12:45 AM »

Quote from: RL Paulie on April 05, 2013, 07:40 PM

I still have it. I should have left it untouched. Instead I had a vision in my head and went with it. I wasn't happy with how it turned out, so it's back down to frame and fork again.

Exactly , it was sooo perfect as it was --- turn back the clock, please

.... We need more pic!