Author Topic: Griff's Curtis Cruiser build thread (Read 44235 times)

MartyC · « **Reply #75 on:** August 17, 2015, 02:55 PM »

Looking good, just need to keep the right side up on the track

In2bmx · « **Reply #76 on:** August 17, 2015, 03:02 PM »

Looking forward to seeing ~~you~~ this in the flesh over the weekend John

NORTY40 · « **Reply #77 on:** August 17, 2015, 10:43 PM »

Very nice that Griffster

Fingers crossed you can remain upright on it over the duration of the weekend

griff · « **Reply #78 on:** August 17, 2015, 11:14 PM »

Quote from: NORTY40 on August 17, 2015, 10:43 PM

Very nice that Griffster

Fingers crossed you can remain upright on it over the duration of the weekend

Won't be riding it unfortunately Joffy, only one brake & lever on left (not sure riding one handed with no brake is a good idea, esp with you about

)

NORTY40 · « **Reply #79 on:** August 18, 2015, 12:17 AM »

Quote from: griff on August 17, 2015, 11:14 PM

Quote from: NORTY40 on August 17, 2015, 10:43 PM
Very nice that Griffster

Fingers crossed you can remain upright on it over the duration of the weekend

Won't be riding it unfortunately Joffy, only one brake & lever on left (not sure riding one handed with no brake is a good idea, esp with you about )

You'll be fine .............

griff · « **Reply #80 on:** August 18, 2015, 10:58 AM »

Since I'm highly distracted by MK approaching, thought I might as well do a parts list and give some thanks to the people who've helped me get this built (Stodgy - Wheels, Hutchman - everything else!), sold me the bits and in some cases donated stuff

Gutted that I haven't been able to ride it yet, but since I waited more than a year for the frameset a couple more weeks won't hurt! As a kid I completely overlooked UK BMX stuff, but thanks to RAD I've developed quite an affection for it. Brian Curtis' reputation as a master of the art of brazing is 100% warranted & on top of that has been lovely to deal with - can't imagine many people have the guy who built their frame ringing them up just to see how they're getting on with it. Nearly everything on the bike came from people on this forum, you guys are Rad as F**K

Parts List Thanks to

F&F, Bars, Post Curtis Brian

OG Decals Curtis Brian

Powder SBD

Clear Gloss over the raw frame, after I'd given it a few hours with the emery tape)
Rims Weinmann Gashead
Hubs Suzue Sawzall (NOS Black until Phil polished them up)
Spokes Asahi Stodgy (also fitted by Stodgy, once he'd cut and rethreaded them all

)
Brake MX1000 JohnJo74
Lever Tech 3 GazPooly
Stem Suntour Hutchman (also restored by Dave - even his daughter Bella had a go with the polish

)
Grips Sharp GazPooly

Griplocks Sharp Spadey

Tyres Kenda Porkchop
Brake Pads Finned Hutchman
Crank Landar Rich Devilock

Sealed BB     Gusset Alans
Chainring     Takagi Snoopy72
Power disc     Mirage Church

Chainring Bolts   Sugino Paul Dirtbike250/Hutchman
Chain Izumi Porkchop
Freewheel     Shimano Rich Devilock
Headset     Beartrap Paul Dirtbike250/Hutchman
Seat Brooks B17 ebay

Cable Powerglide Alans

Lever Grip Marshall Graboid Clinton

Seat Clamp TT Jam Butty Clinton

Flex Fighter TT Single Decka

Clinton

This started as a Double Decka until Clint machined it down so it would 'match' the Jam Butty
Pedals DX R Al (restored)

Will get some pics done as soon as the pedals are stripped and in place

griff · « **Reply #81 on:** August 23, 2015, 11:12 PM »

Hardly took any pics at MK but managed to grab a few of the bike getting some sun

rodriguez · « **Reply #82 on:** August 23, 2015, 11:23 PM »

bike looks great Griff, enjoy

deeman · « **Reply #83 on:** August 23, 2015, 11:59 PM »

Stunning bike Griff, was a pleasure to meet you and see this beauty in the flesh at the weekend. I wish I had taken your advice and slept in my car now!! I have only just seen this thread or I would have had more of a clue about the bike. Seeing this almost makes me want to strip the chrome off my Curtis made frame ....no joke!

Jaan · « **Reply #84 on:** August 24, 2015, 04:50 AM »

Thats pretty, unlike its rider.

Nice job John

CustardLips · « **Reply #85 on:** August 24, 2015, 02:17 PM »

Nice build John... looked lovely in the flesh.

webbie · « **Reply #86 on:** August 24, 2015, 07:43 PM »

Looks good mate

another one finished before mine

chubby · « **Reply #87 on:** August 24, 2015, 08:02 PM »

I'm going to admit publicly.............

It doesn't need pegs or a stander & I have a lovely soft spot for it

Flitch · « **Reply #88 on:** August 24, 2015, 08:30 PM »

Thanks Nick

figured I'm never going to sell it, so why not?
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Don't ever sell that mate, like you say that's a gem for life, how personal is that

griff · « **Reply #89 on:** August 24, 2015, 09:28 PM »

Thanks lads for the kind comments (& you chris

)
Glad I managed to at least have a little potter on it & get some brake rub on that rear rim

HUTCHMAN · « **Reply #90 on:** August 24, 2015, 10:06 PM »

Quote from: griff on August 24, 2015, 09:28 PM

Thanks lads for the kind comments (& you chris )
Glad I managed to at least have a little potter on it & get some brake rub on that rear rim

out of curiosity.. how are the brake pads?

griff · « **Reply #91 on:** August 24, 2015, 10:48 PM »

Quote from: HUTCHMAN on August 24, 2015, 10:06 PM

Quote from: griff on August 24, 2015, 09:28 PM
Thanks lads for the kind comments (& you chris )
Glad I managed to at least have a little potter on it & get some brake rub on that rear rim

out of curiosity.. how are the brake pads?

I think they're fine Dave, not tried applying force yet though! (Just enough to avoid colliding with Phil Huf as he rode into a bush full of stingers)

pickle · « **Reply #92 on:** August 25, 2015, 08:13 AM »

Looked well nice over the weekend Griff, you did a good job with that

They probably ride real nice but those bars

sorry they are proper ugly

factory pilot · « **Reply #93 on:** August 25, 2015, 08:41 AM »

For some reason Griff the only time I saw this was in the dark after the dog and duck shut and you were about to go back to your hotel.
Lovely finish on that frame ... Beautiful craftsmanship .... Top dollar !

Got to agree with Rob about the bars though.. Strange design .. A bit like kneesavers?

chubby · « **Reply #94 on:** August 25, 2015, 09:45 AM »

Quote from: deeman on August 23, 2015, 11:59 PM

Stunning bike Griff, was a pleasure to meet you and see this beauty in the flesh at the weekend. I wish I had taken your advice and slept in my car now!! I have only just seen this thread or I would have had more of a clue about the bike. Seeing this almost makes me want to strip the chrome off my Curtis made frame ....no joke!

Missed you again

griff · « **Reply #95 on:** August 25, 2015, 10:13 AM »

Quote from: pickle on August 25, 2015, 08:13 AM

They probably ride real nice but those bars sorry they are proper ugly

Good job I like them

deeman · « **Reply #96 on:** August 25, 2015, 10:17 AM »

Quote from: chubby on August 25, 2015, 09:45 AM

Quote from: deeman on August 23, 2015, 11:59 PM
Stunning bike Griff, was a pleasure to meet you and see this beauty in the flesh at the weekend. I wish I had taken your advice and slept in my car now!! I have only just seen this thread or I would have had more of a clue about the bike. Seeing this almost makes me want to strip the chrome off my Curtis made frame ....no joke!

Missed you again

GUTTED! I got there late on Saturday, about 4.30 so pretty much missed everything! I vowed to return on Sunday but the weather messed that up!