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Offline Jaan

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1983 Torker 280X
« on: October 07, 2014, 02:01 PM »
I've been on a bit of a building roll recently. Just got this to where i'm happy with it so thought i'd share.












Frame set: 83 Torker 280X
Bars: Torker T
Grips: Oakley 1 B-1Bs / Oakley crud plugs
Stem: DK
Headset: BT
Rims: UKAIs
Hubs: Suntour HF
Brake: 83 Chrome DC MX1000 / Matthauser pads / 83 DC Tech 3 lever / 83 DC cable
Tyres: OG Cheng Shin 1.75
Clamp: DC hinged
Seat post: GT
Seat: 83 Kashimax Aero
BB: 83 Shimano
Crank: 83 Shimano 600
Chain ring: Shimano 43T
Chain ring bolts: Shimano
Chain: DID
Pedals: Suntour XCII
« Last Edit: October 07, 2014, 05:52 PM by Jaan »

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Re: 1983 Torker 280X
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2014, 02:28 PM »
Very nice Chris  :daumenhoch:
If in doubt flat out.

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Re: 1983 Torker 280X
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2014, 02:31 PM »
Very nice Chris  :daumenhoch:

I had to document it Dave!

I was rushing around like a mad thing yesterday and I had to forego my usual photo spot as it was pi55ing down with rain  :)

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Re: 1983 Torker 280X
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2014, 04:39 PM »
Nice build that. I like the stem, and the cranks.

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Re: 1983 Torker 280X
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2014, 06:05 PM »
WOW, that is stunning Chris.  :smitten:

I've been looking at the Torker museum section lately, and drooling.  :coolsmiley:


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Re: 1983 Torker 280X
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2014, 06:12 PM »
Thanks Dan  :daumenhoch:

I've pulled my finger out recently to get a few builds finished. REALLY enjoying BMX at the moment  :)

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Re: 1983 Torker 280X
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2014, 06:59 PM »
Hey Chris, that's a cracker mate, lovely build  8)
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Re: 1983 Torker 280X
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2014, 07:22 PM »
Awesome , nice build ! It 's one of the torker frames I prefer !  8)
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Re: 1983 Torker 280X
« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2014, 07:44 PM »
sssssfookinperfect...  faultless!
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Re: 1983 Torker 280X
« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2014, 08:02 PM »
Love that!

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Re: 1983 Torker 280X
« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2014, 08:28 PM »
Torkertastic !!  :4_17_5:

Very nice build Chris  :daumenhoch:
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Re: 1983 Torker 280X
« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2014, 08:40 PM »
Top draw................
When I was born, the world was a far simpler place.
It was all just cops and robbers.
And BMX.

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Re: 1983 Torker 280X
« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2014, 08:44 PM »
That's nice Chris, my favourite torker with the slotted gusset, do I spy my old DK stem  :popcorn:

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« Reply #13 on: October 07, 2014, 11:23 PM »
Very nice Chris.  :coolsmiley:

Tidy as fook as always.  :daumenhoch:
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Re: 1983 Torker 280X
« Reply #14 on: October 07, 2014, 11:39 PM »
Cheers chaps  :radbmxsmilie:  :4_17_5:

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Re: 1983 Torker 280X
« Reply #15 on: October 08, 2014, 04:02 AM »
Love it!  :smitten:
From Dorset to Japan:- http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,182215.0.html
Ok riders, random start. Riders ready, watch the gate old gaijin make a fool of himself! :D

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Re: 1983 Torker 280X
« Reply #16 on: October 08, 2014, 06:28 AM »
Bootiful Chris, my best mate had one of those , it was probably 83 too, lovely :4_17_5:
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Re: 1983 Torker 280X
« Reply #17 on: October 08, 2014, 09:37 AM »
That's nice Chris, my favourite torker with the slotted gusset, do I spy my old DK stem  :popcorn:

Well spotted John, the stem was actually for another build but the shaft is too long - even with the mini stiffener, but all things happen for a reason as it suits the Torker perfectly  :daumenhoch:

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Re: 1983 Torker 280X
« Reply #18 on: October 08, 2014, 01:40 PM »
excellent as ever dude
build what u want if u like it then thats all that matters

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« Reply #19 on: October 08, 2014, 10:06 PM »
awsum  :smitten:

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Re: 1983 Torker 280X
« Reply #20 on: May 25, 2015, 12:40 AM »
I've been looking at the Torker museum section lately, and drooling.  :coolsmiley:

I've just being doing the same, as I'm going through a bit of a Torker phase at the moment! :D

Flippin' love this bike!!
From Dorset to Japan:- http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,182215.0.html
Ok riders, random start. Riders ready, watch the gate old gaijin make a fool of himself! :D

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Re: 1983 Torker 280X
« Reply #21 on: May 25, 2015, 07:57 AM »
Wow! shut the front door!!  "wantit" that is beautiful  :4_17_5:

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Re: 1983 Torker 280X
« Reply #22 on: May 25, 2015, 09:20 AM »
Always look forward to your builds Chris, as usual I wasn't disappointed! Lovely  :smitten:

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Re: 1983 Torker 280X
« Reply #23 on: June 04, 2015, 12:37 PM »
Very Very nice Chris  :smitten:

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Re: 1983 Torker 280X
« Reply #24 on: June 04, 2015, 12:40 PM »
that is SPOT ON !!  :daumenhoch:

Very Nice  8) I love Torkers !!
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