Author Topic: 1979 MOTOBECANE 16" (Read 2939 times)

stockcar3 · « **on:** September 11, 2015, 09:58 AM »

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My time in BMX was very much 81-84 so my knowledge of post 70s BMX is very limited, how i have found a bike that could make my collection a little more interesting.

I believe it is a 1979 but could be a 1980 . Saying that, i haven't been able to trace this bike in any catalouges etc.

My question is am i picking a up a Raleigh Burner thinking its a VDC lol

Is it worth time and effort , or is it like having a Grifter amongst a collection of Haros ?

Although im very much an 80s guy i know one day i will put together a motomag of some kind because of its history and its roots.

Any feedback or thoughts are welcomed.

double chevron · « **Reply #1 on:** September 11, 2015, 10:17 AM »

From 1982:

Yours would probably be from 80 or 81 (because of the different stem) Does it say MX 40 or 41 somewhere?

stockcar3 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 11, 2015, 03:13 PM »

wow, what a star you are . It doesnt but graphics have faded. Its an easy restoration however ....do i . Perhaps good to leave as is, though has no brakes.

is it a find, or have i just found a mini burner lool

stockcar3 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 11, 2015, 03:13 PM »

no brakes, no mudguards and seriously bent forks !!! hmmm

griff · « **Reply #4 on:** September 11, 2015, 05:29 PM »

Quote from: stockcar3 on September 11, 2015, 09:58 AM

Is it worth time and effort , or is it like having a Grifter amongst a collection of Haros ?

It's not like having a Grifter, a Grifter is much better than that

Seriously, it's worth it if you think it is, but a 16" wheel bike with fooked forks isn't going to be something you can ride very easily

Gary72 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 14, 2015, 09:32 PM »

Quote from: griff on September 11, 2015, 05:29 PM

Quote from: stockcar3 on September 11, 2015, 09:58 AM

Is it worth time and effort , or is it like having a Grifter amongst a collection of Haros ?

It's not like having a Grifter, a Grifter is much better than that

Seriously, it's worth it if you think it is, but a 16" wheel bike with fooked forks isn't going to be something you can ride very easily

Spen could

I like the look of that, If it was cheap than defo worth it.