Author Topic: 1984 MT Racing Superfox (Read 2655 times)

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **on:** July 02, 2014, 08:19 PM »

This will be my MK Rider/racer, so it's a combination of survivor, restored, NOS and new parts.

Parts list:

1984 MT Racing Superfox frame & forks (survivor chrome).
NOS Win bars.
NOS Fuan F1 style grips.
New unbranded Suntour style stem.
New unbranded headset.
Survivor Lee Chi Tech 3 style levers.
Restored Lee Chi MX 900 style calipers.
New unbranded cables & hardwear.
Re-chromed Sugino 175mm one piece crank.
NOS Victor DX style pedals.
Survivor Suntour chainring.
Survivor unbranded spider.
New unbranded chainring bolts.
New KMC chain.
Survivor alloy hubbed Skyway Tuffs.
Skyway Tuff brake pads.
New Shimano freewheel.
Cheng Shin tyres both 20 x 1.75.
Restored Suntour style seat clamp.
New Nitto layback seat post.
Survivor Viscount MX seat.
NOS Dyno type number plate.
Padset by Firebird.
Decals by Del.

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 02, 2014, 08:33 PM »

Another cracker there you've done Andy, I love these.

Jaymz · « **Reply #2 on:** July 02, 2014, 08:38 PM »

Really nice that andy

NORTY40 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 02, 2014, 08:43 PM »

Nice build Andy

Macmania · « **Reply #4 on:** July 02, 2014, 08:49 PM »

Nice work Andy

Looks like an 84 frame with 83 forks

Gashead · « **Reply #5 on:** July 02, 2014, 08:57 PM »

Proper looking BMX

griff · « **Reply #6 on:** July 02, 2014, 10:00 PM »

lovely stuff Andy

pickle · « **Reply #7 on:** July 02, 2014, 10:07 PM »

Love it! Chrome and black is just awesome

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #8 on:** July 02, 2014, 11:02 PM »

Quote from: Macmania on July 02, 2014, 08:49 PM

Nice work Andy Looks like an 84 frame with 83 forks

Thanks Nath. Interesting....
I bought the frame & forks as a set on ebay about 3 years ago. They came with a headset that was almost completely seized up, and when I did get them apart, the bearings and grease were in a terrible state, so I doubt the frame & forks had been split, or even touched for many years. The condition of the chrome on the frame/forks, and the original decals were also in exactly the same condition, further adding to the theory that they had been as part of the same set for many years. The original decals on the forks were the 'cr-mo' ones, but I preferred the look of the 'Aero' ones, so asked Del to do me a set. The serial on the BB is T840001388 - could it be a very early '84 frame with the leftovers of the '83 forks?

NORTY40 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 02, 2014, 11:24 PM »

Quote from: dancetothedrummersbeat on July 02, 2014, 11:02 PM

Quote from: Macmania on July 02, 2014, 08:49 PM
Nice work Andy Looks like an 84 frame with 83 forks

The serial on the BB is T840001388 - could it be a very early '84 frame with the leftovers of the '83 forks?

Exactly what i was thinking Andy

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #10 on:** July 02, 2014, 11:28 PM »

I'm sure there would have been quite a bit of cross-over of parts, as some were phased in, and others out. They were only kids bikes after all! Who would have thought that 30 years on, middle aged blokes would be wetting their knickers at the sight of an old frameset

fischflo · « **Reply #11 on:** July 03, 2014, 12:39 AM »

that plate is funk

such a cool build

Mikku · « **Reply #12 on:** July 03, 2014, 12:41 AM »

Quote from: dancetothedrummersbeat on July 02, 2014, 11:28 PM

Who would have thought that 30 years on, middle aged blokes would be wetting their knickers at the sight of an old frameset

Lovely-looking bike though, and looks ready to rumble!

Macmania · « **Reply #13 on:** July 03, 2014, 04:10 PM »

Quote from: dancetothedrummersbeat on July 02, 2014, 11:02 PM

Quote from: Macmania on July 02, 2014, 08:49 PM
Nice work Andy Looks like an 84 frame with 83 forks

Thanks Nath. Interesting....
I bought the frame & forks as a set on ebay about 3 years ago. They came with a headset that was almost completely seized up, and when I did get them apart, the bearings and grease were in a terrible state, so I doubt the frame & forks had been split, or even touched for many years. The condition of the chrome on the frame/forks, and the original decals were also in exactly the same condition, further adding to the theory that they had been as part of the same set for many years. The original decals on the forks were the 'cr-mo' ones, but I preferred the look of the 'Aero' ones, so asked Del to do me a set. The serial on the BB is T840001388 - could it be a very early '84 frame with the leftovers of the '83 forks?

Could be mate

Without doubt it is an 84 frame and I would probably say it was number 1388 off the production line

I would point out though that MT seemed to stamp the next frame (regardless of model) with the next available number. Example Superfox 001, UFO 002, Silverfox 003 etc

Do you have any pics with the original decals ?

CustardLips · « **Reply #14 on:** July 03, 2014, 06:19 PM »

Quote from: dancetothedrummersbeat on July 02, 2014, 11:28 PM

They were only kids bikes after all! Who would have thought that 30 years on, middle aged blokes would be wetting their knickers at the sight of an old frameset

Oooh... I'm all wet.

Cool build Andy.

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #15 on:** July 03, 2014, 06:31 PM »

Quote from: Macmania on July 03, 2014, 04:10 PM

Quote from: dancetothedrummersbeat on July 02, 2014, 11:02 PM
Quote from: Macmania on July 02, 2014, 08:49 PM
Nice work Andy Looks like an 84 frame with 83 forks

Thanks Nath. Interesting....
I bought the frame & forks as a set on ebay about 3 years ago. They came with a headset that was almost completely seized up, and when I did get them apart, the bearings and grease were in a terrible state, so I doubt the frame & forks had been split, or even touched for many years. The condition of the chrome on the frame/forks, and the original decals were also in exactly the same condition, further adding to the theory that they had been as part of the same set for many years. The original decals on the forks were the 'cr-mo' ones, but I preferred the look of the 'Aero' ones, so asked Del to do me a set. The serial on the BB is T840001388 - could it be a very early '84 frame with the leftovers of the '83 forks?

Could be mate Without doubt it is an 84 frame and I would probably say it was number 1388 off the production line I would point out though that MT seemed to stamp the next frame (regardless of model) with the next available number. Example Superfox 001, UFO 002, Silverfox 003 etc

Do you have any pics with the original decals ?

I don't have any photographs of the original decals. The downtube and headtube ones were exactly the same. The fork decals just said cr-mo, instead of aero cr-mo. The seatpost decal is the same, although the original one had a slight yellow tinge to the background. The original decals were intact, but cracked and faded so they had to go...

rick1970 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 03, 2014, 07:02 PM »

Love your builds Andy

Howser · « **Reply #17 on:** July 03, 2014, 08:30 PM »

That's a cracking bike Andy and the plate is superb.

I'm looking to seeing this at MK. Seeing how good this looks spurs me on to get my silverfox built

Mikku · « **Reply #18 on:** July 03, 2014, 11:39 PM »

I know what you mean. I saw a sweet-looking white Silverfox for sale over on the Museum last month for what seemed like a reasonable price! I was seriously tempted even though another bike is the last thing I need at the moment!!