Author Topic: 1978 SE racing JU-6... (Read 6509 times)

kungfunky · « **on:** April 08, 2013, 11:05 PM »

Some frames/bikes are classed as rare, some classed as desirable but very few are both, the JU-6 sit's right at the top of the tree when it comes to BMX frames that are highly sought after by the majority of serious collectors and I'm lucky enough to own one

I've had this frame for a long time, almost 8 years now

(some bikes I like to keep in my own collection) and it's my pride and joy that I'll never sell. Like most JU's it was cracked at the head tube so I had it repaired. This was an obvious weakness and when the name was changed in 79 the front gusset was also added

This has been on my office wall or in storage all the time I've had it and I've never seriously thought about building it up, and for now I won't either as it'll be going in a display case along with some chosen vintage SE memorabilia

In short the JU-6 was designed by Scot Breithaupt in 1978 for pro rider Jeff Utterback, Stu was the number 1 rider but he already had the STR-1. The 6 came from Jeff's national ranking. After Jeff left SE to form GJS, Perry Kramer got the frame and a gusset was added then the name changed to become the PK Ripper. There were 2 types of JU-6 made, the Floval top tube like mine and the round top tube ( same top tube as my Round Tube Ripper).

Anyway here it is at long last out of hiding

Jeff Utterback

Stu with his round tube JU-6

the JU-6 and BD-III advert

Pooch · « **Reply #1 on:** April 08, 2013, 11:11 PM »

Very nice Ash.. But what is that jock strap thingy? Last time I saw one, Adam goff had one on his head! London ride Christmas pictures

deeman · « **Reply #2 on:** April 08, 2013, 11:12 PM »

Awesome piece of history Ash,thanks for sharing

NORTY40 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 08, 2013, 11:13 PM »

Never tire of seeing all your SE stuff Ash

..... even though i have seen quite a bit of it before

One hell of a collection mate and some stunning bikes aswell

jT Racing · « **Reply #4 on:** April 08, 2013, 11:14 PM »

rear end looks very different from the black one he's holding in the pic. how many different versions were there?

denzil · « **Reply #5 on:** April 08, 2013, 11:15 PM »

One very sexy bit of kit

. Love it mate.

kungfunky · « **Reply #6 on:** April 08, 2013, 11:19 PM »

Quote from: Pooch on April 08, 2013, 11:11 PM

Very nice Ash.. But what is that jock strap thingy?

SE gold John

Quote from: deeman on April 08, 2013, 11:12 PM

Awesome piece of history Ash,thanks for sharing

Quote from: NORTY40 on April 08, 2013, 11:13 PM

Never tire of seeing all your SE stuff Ash ..... even though i have seen quite a bit of it before

One hell of a collection mate and some stunning bikes aswell

Quote from: denzil on April 08, 2013, 11:15 PM

One very sexy bit of kit . Love it mate.

Cheers all

very lucky to own one I know that much

kungfunky · « **Reply #7 on:** April 08, 2013, 11:23 PM »

Quote from: J.T Racing on April 08, 2013, 11:14 PM

rear end looks very different from the black one he's holding in the pic. how many different versions were there?

I guess it's the angle he's holding his as it also looks like the TT is much longer than mine, I've compared mine with others and talked in length with a friend in the states who ownes a round tube JU and they're exactly the same. I have seen a pic of one with diamond drop outs but I'm not 100% sure if it was a BD-III/DB IV rather than a JU, I'll try and find the pic

hunterdubber · « **Reply #8 on:** April 08, 2013, 11:24 PM »

Are you going to run a Blue Peter style competition Ash ,where we all send our in designs for the SE display " snake tank "

If I win ,,,, First prize ? ,,, I want that Jersey

Awesome piece of O/S

kungfunky · « **Reply #9 on:** April 08, 2013, 11:28 PM »

Good idea C

can't have any snakes in the tank though

neil · « **Reply #10 on:** April 08, 2013, 11:29 PM »

That is a stunning frame Ash IMO way ahead of its time !!!!!!

stidds · « **Reply #11 on:** April 08, 2013, 11:30 PM »

Isn't it just a normal PK Ripper with different decals on Ash?

Come on somebody was going to say it so why not me?

kungfunky · « **Reply #12 on:** April 08, 2013, 11:34 PM »

Quote from: neil on April 08, 2013, 11:29 PM

That is a stunning frame Ash IMO way ahead of its time !!!!!!

Cheers Neil.

Quote from: Stidds on April 08, 2013, 11:30 PM

Isn't it just a normal PK Ripper with different decals on Ash?
Come on somebody was going to say it so why not me?

You love it because it's as close to chrome as I get

Badbaldie · « **Reply #13 on:** April 08, 2013, 11:35 PM »

awsum Ash

thanks for sharing ... got to add. Stu looks massive stood next to his JU

kungfunky · « **Reply #14 on:** April 08, 2013, 11:43 PM »

He was massive Lenny and no wonder he broke all his bikes

TORKER mick · « **Reply #15 on:** April 09, 2013, 07:16 AM »

nice one ash

another top SE frame

pickle · « **Reply #16 on:** April 09, 2013, 07:34 AM »

Friggin awesome Ash! looks amazing

monkian · « **Reply #17 on:** April 09, 2013, 07:35 AM »

Nice one Ash, your threads are always a pleasure

crazycraig · « **Reply #18 on:** April 09, 2013, 07:49 AM »

Mint !

You can't beat radman original snake tank with real acrylic brown fur !!!!!

I still chuckle over that day at MK

Devilock · « **Reply #19 on:** April 09, 2013, 09:29 AM »

Great looking frame. I bet its light...

Thanks for the info, good to learn & see a bit of BMX history.

AKGOFF · « **Reply #20 on:** April 09, 2013, 09:30 AM »

Love the frame Ash and it looks much nicer without the gusset.

More gems than the Crown Jewels in your collection now mate.

Adam

Dingobmxer · « **Reply #21 on:** April 09, 2013, 09:08 PM »

amazing frame Ash AND a wing thing too

Dingo

BMX1973 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 09, 2013, 10:05 PM »

Thanks for sharing that beauty with us

Author Topic: 1978 SE racing JU-6... (Read 6509 times)

deeman

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