Loopy Ripper - Survivor ' ratty ' rebuild.

[adammannering]

Morning Kalex

thanks for pointing that out dude !

just checked they are the other way round ! hahahahaha.

I think it adds to the value, as I consider myself sometimes' the other way round ' - a beautiful flaw me thinks !

[adammannering]

new chainwheel - from the bay - used to have this exact one on my haro freestyler

OPC salvaged from bike.

[adammannering]

ebay special

[kalex]

I've only just thought that my post sounded negative but i don't mean that

You've done a very good job

I was the opposite when applying decals I prefered marking with masking tape and dry approach.  I some how made a mess when I used the water approach

[adammannering]

brand new tuff 2's.

the black ones are buggered - threads and axle need repairing.

so these are temporary - so i can get out on it.

I was expecting them to have a reflector hole in ? but they dont - which was nice.

I was sceptical about buying them - but I ran out of funds - but dont regret it  - they are in my opinion, bang on !

[adammannering]

I've only just thought that my post sounded negative but i don't mean that

You've done a very good job

I was the opposite when applying decals I prefered marking with masking tape and dry approach.  I some how made a mess when I used the water approach

cheers dude - glad you pointed it out.  I appreciate it - I would have done the same 

i had to do the wet method - I am so clumsy - would have screwed me up putting them on dry

[CustardLips]

decals on.

Putting these on was fun - cut the landing gear decal in half, and putting little cuts between letters helped putting them on over curve of forks.

Slow and sure was the key here to putting them on.

Thanks to Del - for decals - they are sweet.

Don't want to be a party pooper but I thought the fork decals have the text/word facing the rider.

In other words the other way around

I could be wrong as it would make it a hatric this week of screw ups

So wait to see what others say

Decals on the drive side of the forks are correct. On the non drive side they should read from the bottom of the fork upwards. 

[kalex]

decals on.

Putting these on was fun - cut the landing gear decal in half, and putting little cuts between letters helped putting them on over curve of forks.

Slow and sure was the key here to putting them on.

Thanks to Del - for decals - they are sweet.

Don't want to be a party pooper but I thought the fork decals have the text/word facing the rider.

In other words the other way around

I could be wrong as it would make it a hatric this week of screw ups

So wait to see what others say

Decals on the drive side of the forks are correct. On the non drive side they should read from the bottom of the fork upwards. 

at least i'm right once this week then 

[adammannering]

I have got new tyres - since this was just taken.

This is my daily ride now.  Ive got two local skateparks, and the woods behind me - a big bag of fun awaits.

I rode the bike in the sun in the woods on thursday - it was blisteringingly hot, and done a few jumps - I was ten again 

I felt amazing and endeavour to push myself on it.

A thoroughly enjoyable experience getting it road worthy.

BMXing to me, is a feeling - simply BMXing.

Many thanks to everyone here on Rad.  Overwhelmed by peoples help and friendliness - you are all legends - reminds me of the VW scene I was in in the 90's -  hope I can pass on new found knowledge to other newbies.

Bon weekend all. 

[adammannering]

decals on.

Putting these on was fun - cut the landing gear decal in half, and putting little cuts between letters helped putting them on over curve of forks.

Slow and sure was the key here to putting them on.

Thanks to Del - for decals - they are sweet.

Don't want to be a party pooper but I thought the fork decals have the text/word facing the rider.

In other words the other way around

I could be wrong as it would make it a hatric this week of screw ups

So wait to see what others say

Decals on the drive side of the forks are correct. On the non drive side they should read from the bottom of the fork upwards. 

cheers dude - thanks for headsup.

[griff]

Looking good mate

I'm dreading putting my landing gear decals on the curved tubing 

[adammannering]

Looking good mate

I'm dreading putting my landing gear decals on the curved tubing 

know what you are saying Griff.

cut them in half, and make little cuts all the way along - makes curving round the forks easier.

takes ages, and dont get them round the wrong way like me 

[fischflo]

man, that profile stem ....
black tuffs looked good on it, but i like the blue dress, too  Now thrash it in the woods! ... and get a new pub bike, Burner or smth 

[insectbones]

Nice daily rider!

[58 delray]

looks good for a first build and as a rider 
just one question....did you get the dropout savers ?

[adammannering]

cheers dude

havent ordered them yet - run out of funds.....

theyre on my wishlist !

[Jaymz]

I loved this just th way it was at mk, so much history, but you've done a nice job of tidying it up, way too many show ponies and not enough riders in my opinion. Was great chatting to you at mk about your ride and my fake gen 1 

[adammannering]

Nice one Jaymz - it does look a bit sparkly at the mo - but as with all bmxes I have ridden they soon get dirty pretty quick - when we catch up next it will have a lot more stories to tell - great chatting to you as well - when is your next rude BTW ? Bang up for it - want one of those stickers to grace my ripper !

[Jaymz]

Nice one Jaymz - it does look a bit sparkly at the mo - but as with all bmxes I have ridden they soon get dirty pretty quick - when we catch up next it will have a lot more stories to tell - great chatting to you as well - when is your next rude BTW ? Bang up for it - want one of those stickers to grace my ripper !

theres one in brum on Saturday.  The next guaranteed hereford ride is next april may time, but I may slip a cheeky cold November one in

[58 delray]

cheers dude

havent ordered them yet - run out of funds.....

theyre on my wishlist !

i would advice you get some asap as you are using it....they will save you a lot of damage to the frame mate