what to buy?

[scott4315]

Hi
What's best mk1 or mk2 Raleigh burner?
Think I prefer the mk1

[Gtbill]

Both shit  get a GT that's the best idea you have ever had 

[Peter J]

Mk1 

Would love to find a decent MK1 F&F for the right money 

[scott4315]

Me too,  the search is on

[pickle]

If you have to have a Burner, then MKI all the way. Terrible geometry though which somehow Raleigh got even worse with the MKII 

Mongoose Cali would be a much nicer bike to ride and in looks, and go for around the same price (ish)

[CustardLips]

Both shit  get a GT that's the best idea you have ever had 

[pickle]

The MKII burner for me, is THE worst ever BMX made......just a horrible thing.

[Peter J]

Good call on the Cali too Rob 

The reason I love them is its what I remember from been a kid and looking in my mums club book at the (think it was KAYS) and sneaking a crafty look at the women's underwear section as well

We all rode Burners, Cali's, Vipers, Ammaco's etc etc when we first started and thats why I love em 

I would love a MK1 Super Tuff 

[jimwise68]

There have been a few MK1 burners on ebay recently. Saw a couple of lovely Ultra Burners on there in Black and Gold and a bog standard red and yellow. Where it all started for me, so IMO you have to love them.

[jimwise68]

From the MK1 burner i then upgraded to a Cali

so love both those bikes.

[The Burner King]

If you get a mark one burner, put some bigger size Win V bars on it, it makes the bike feel much bigger. The mark 1 bars are far too small if you are over 5 feet 5 inches tall.

Personally the mark 2 burner is better for a taller rider if you get a supertuff, ultra or night mark 2 they come with really big bars.

Personally an aero Pro or cromo burner would be a better choice if you want a burner that's actually nice to ride.

[griff]

I never had a Burner

I did have a go on one once though

[jimwise68]

Fill your boots with this plethora of beauties 

http://www.raleighburner.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php't=9486&start=0

Fook me that is a cracking collection. That black painted Pro Burner is just gorgeous. 

[BMX1973]

If it a burner for show, I still like the look of the Red 'n' Yellow or Blue 'n' Yellow MK1s

[jimwise68]

If said it before and I will say it again, for me the Blue and yellow tuff burner is an iconic bike right up there with the Raleigh Chopper and its definitely an iconic BMX.

[leehunt1]

Just look at this good looking young man 

[not johndub71]

I think a mk2 is slightly better than a mk1. I rode my mates once and it like being on a teddy trike. Felt shorter than a trickstar.

[kungfunky]

We all rode Burners, Cali's, Vipers, Ammaco's etc etc when we first started and thats why I love em 

I never 

Have to agree with you on the sneaking a look and the underwear in your Mums catalogue though 

[GavinDavis]

Just look at this good looking young man 

I knew there was always something different about you Lee.....and now I see....

Paedo!! Lol

[scott4315]

thanks for all the advice/views and big thanks jimwise - amazing pics really luv em just one of those beauties would be fab !!