Author Topic: starting again!!! (Read 5247 times)

dwain dibbly · « **on:** May 07, 2013, 07:56 PM »

So the plan was to build my "grail bike" i wanted to build an excact replica of fiolas flying banana performer.
its the bike i saw him ride in 85.

my first plan was to use an 87 F+F i already had, but after mocking it up i really couldnt get over the fact it wasnt
the right year and knew if i continued the build it would always bother me. so i sold the 87 and managed to get the
correct 85 frame set (cheers brummie)

now im in a dilemma again do i build it with the pro performer forks and bars or try and find race forks and pro bars
as per fiolas set up? i loved this bike as a kid but have to admit i never noticed he rode with different forks and bars $:-\$

i have the frame in paint at the moment and have everything else to finish it other than the tyres and skyway pro pads.
the kashimax MX i have located and im waiting for it to arrive

so should i build it as is or do i really need the correct forks and bars?

BMX1973 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 07, 2013, 08:00 PM »

Nice collection of parts

If you are doing an exact replica I would source the Race Forks & Pro Bars

pickle · « **Reply #2 on:** May 07, 2013, 08:01 PM »

I have no idea what he rode, but I bet it changed from one event to the next.

I guess it comes down to what you want to build? A replica or a yellow pro performer?

fischflo · « **Reply #3 on:** May 07, 2013, 08:02 PM »

build as is and keep an eye out for the bars and forks ..... if it keeps itchin

dwain dibbly · « **Reply #4 on:** May 07, 2013, 08:11 PM »

Quote from: pickle on May 07, 2013, 08:01 PM

I have no idea what he rode, but I bet it changed from one event to the next.

I guess it comes down to what you want to build? A replica or a yellow pro performer?

good point. i wanted to build the bike i saw him ride. so if it has standard bars and forks. is it then
the same bike?

84performer · « **Reply #5 on:** May 08, 2013, 01:24 PM »

It's really difficult to build any fiola rep cos he changed parts so often I know cos I built a candy red rep last year and had people saying such or such was wrong but it is only as accurate as the pic your following off.
Find a pic u like and try to stick to it as best as you can good luck

Jt · « **Reply #6 on:** May 08, 2013, 01:40 PM »

pretend your eddie fiola, build it how you want it, and voila, its an eddie fiola spec bike!

fischflo · « **Reply #7 on:** May 08, 2013, 05:33 PM »

http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=323875 ................. this one close ?

Jaan · « **Reply #8 on:** May 09, 2013, 11:44 AM »

If the year of the frame gave you an itch then I reckon the forks and bars will do the same - just my opinion and probably not what you wanted to hear but I think you'll be happier in the long run by building an exact replica of your grail bike.

WARDY · « **Reply #9 on:** May 09, 2013, 05:08 PM »

Quote from: J.T on May 08, 2013, 01:40 PM

pretend your eddie fiola, build it how you want it, and voila, its an eddie fiola spec bike!

build it as the piccy , pro bars and race forks , i prefer the look of em with pro bars

deeman · « **Reply #10 on:** May 09, 2013, 05:48 PM »

If it's a rep,you gotta change the bars and forks.The details separate the men from boys.

dwain dibbly · « **Reply #11 on:** May 09, 2013, 08:28 PM »

Yeah I know what your saying. I think I may have to wait for the bars and forks

DAM I thought I was nearly finished LOL

dwain dibbly · « **Reply #12 on:** May 12, 2013, 05:54 PM »

the kashi MX was a nightmare to track down but finally got one and it arrived friday

NOS and still has the original price tag on it!!

ive also managed to score a pair of bars and ive had to but another GT race F+F just to get the forks

so it will be built
as an excact replica

brakedancer · « **Reply #13 on:** May 12, 2013, 06:00 PM »

nice one dude

well done getting all the right parts....

can't wait to see it built.......

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #14 on:** May 12, 2013, 06:14 PM »

You just paid 300 notes for a pair of Mach One forks!

They pop up on us ebay a damn sight cheaper than that.

fischflo · « **Reply #15 on:** May 12, 2013, 06:18 PM »

Nice saddle

... take your time, no more misses now LOL

hunterdubber · « **Reply #16 on:** May 12, 2013, 06:20 PM »

Glad to see you've been encouraged not to cut corners on this build John

You know it makes sense ,,, besides what's the rush .

The best builds aren't just thrown together in a few weeks $:-\$

Just the tyres and Skyway pro pads to find now

Good luck with the sourcing , it's gonna be an absolute stunner Mr C

Wasn't the Yellow Performer an 84 model , anyway ?

Jaan · « **Reply #17 on:** May 12, 2013, 06:21 PM »

Nice seat, must have come from a top man

dwain dibbly · « **Reply #18 on:** May 12, 2013, 06:26 PM »

Quote from: nickswan1 on May 12, 2013, 06:14 PM

You just paid 300 notes for a pair of Mach One forks!

They pop up on us ebay a damn sight cheaper than that.

i havent paid £300 for mach one forks they are the wrong ones anyway ?? $:-\$
ive bought a GT expert frame and forks. i know it sounds like over kill but by the time ive sold the frame on
and also sold the pro performer forks the forks im left with will owe me a lot less than if i tried to buy some on their own

dwain dibbly · « **Reply #19 on:** May 12, 2013, 06:30 PM »

Quote from: Hunterdubber on May 12, 2013, 06:20 PM

Glad to see you've been encouraged not to cut corners on this build John

You know it makes sense ,,, besides what's the rush .

The best builds aren't just thrown together in a few weeks $:-\$

Just the tyres and Skyway pro pads to find now

Good luck with the sourcing , it's gonna be an absolute stunner Mr C

Wasn't the Yellow Performer an 84 model , anyway ?

cheers pal

oh forgot ive just managed to secure the tyres so just the pro pads, im gutted i forgot about a set on the bay
last week and they ended at £64

84 you say?? ?? ?? ?? .............................i have fingers in ears.......not listening...................lalalalalalalalalalalalalalal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #20 on:** May 12, 2013, 06:32 PM »

I'm only saying as you did me for a fiver on it and all you wanted was the forks

It's a shame to split it but I guess if you've got the replica bug you've got to do what you've got to do.

dwain dibbly · « **Reply #21 on:** May 12, 2013, 06:34 PM »

Quote from: dwain dibbly on May 12, 2013, 06:26 PM

Quote from: nickswan1 on May 12, 2013, 06:14 PM
You just paid 300 notes for a pair of Mach One forks!

They pop up on us ebay a damn sight cheaper than that.
i havent paid £300 for mach one forks they are the wrong ones anyway ?? $:-\$
ive bought a GT expert frame and forks. i know it sounds like over kill but by the time ive sold the frame on
and also sold the pro performer forks the forks im left with will owe me a lot less than if i tried to buy some on their own

cleaned up a treat mate. i quite like the price tag, i think im gunna leave on there

hunterdubber · « **Reply #22 on:** May 12, 2013, 06:36 PM »

Glad you're still building O/S BMX John and you've still got the bug ( pardon the pun

)

fischflo · « **Reply #23 on:** May 12, 2013, 06:36 PM »

Quote from: dwain dibbly on May 12, 2013, 06:34 PM

cleaned up a treat mate. i quite like the price tag, i think im gunna leave on there

yes! or at least keep it (.... re-NOS

)

dwain dibbly · « **Reply #24 on:** May 12, 2013, 06:47 PM »

Quote from: Hunterdubber on May 12, 2013, 06:36 PM

Glad you're still building O/S BMX John and you've still got the bug ( pardon the pun )

LOL yeah I'm still pottering about. i was going to brave MK this year but it falls on a big VW show

Author Topic: starting again!!! (Read 5247 times)

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