Author Topic: 1981 Torker Maxflyte resto. FINISHED! PIC HEAVY (Read 12510 times)

shearer27 · « **on:** October 16, 2015, 11:04 AM »

Here's my 1981 Torker Maxflyte. I have owned this bike since new!

The bike was purchased from Merry's Cycles in 1982 and was used as my race bike for approx. 18 months until i changed it for a JMC Standard Long (which I also still own!)

Over the years the Torker was neglected and was left hanging in my parents garage. The time has now come to give it a little tlc so watch this space. Here are a few images of how it looks today and one with me from BITD at Poole Panthers BMX track.

Thanks for looking.

So far, I have rebuilt the 7x rims / Suntour hubs using new stainless spokes. The frame and forks have been polished within an inch of their lives! I did look into rechroming but I didn't want to loose the bikes originality. All those knocks and scratches mean something to me and each tell a story. This bike was raced and I think it should remain authentic and not just be a perfect 'carpet-queen' (the price I was quoted also made my decision a little easier!).

The vinyl pads are original although i'm missing a crossbar pad (if anyone knows of one I'd be grateful). I still have the 3pc Dura-ace cranks and these just require cleaning. I've recently fitted a repro set of MKS BM-17 pedals. The only parts I do need are a uni hammerhead saddle (black) some chrome bars and a gold MX1000 rear brake caliper if anyone has one then please let me know.

I will post more pictures as the build progresses.

MartyC · « **Reply #1 on:** October 16, 2015, 11:25 AM »

Sweet and fantastic that you have had it since new, looking forward to the build

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #2 on:** October 16, 2015, 11:37 AM »

Andy68 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 16, 2015, 11:38 AM »

Awesome!!!!

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #4 on:** October 16, 2015, 11:41 AM »

Quote from: shearer27 on October 16, 2015, 11:04 AM

I did look into rechroming but I didn't want to loose the bikes originality. All those knocks and scratches mean something to me and each tell a story. This bike was raced and I think it should remain authentic and not just be a perfect 'carpet-queen'.

shearer27 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 16, 2015, 11:46 AM »

Thanks.

Cheers for the info. Gnarlyscoots - great reading and pics.

oldscool · « **Reply #6 on:** October 16, 2015, 09:33 PM »

How cool to still have your original bike.

sawzall · « **Reply #7 on:** October 16, 2015, 11:54 PM »

great pics cy,was great chatting to you at the bournemouth meet the other week

shearer27 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 17, 2015, 10:43 AM »

Likewise sawzall. Looking forward to the next meeting. You never know, I might be able to bring the Torker next time!

factory pilot · « **Reply #9 on:** October 17, 2015, 11:03 AM »

I'm lovin' this thread ... Great story and pics

markyp · « **Reply #10 on:** October 17, 2015, 01:11 PM »

nice to see you've decided to keep the original chrome,its only original once after all.im looking forward to seeing this one back on its wheels

stu27 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 17, 2015, 07:47 PM »

Cool thread mate

insectbones · « **Reply #12 on:** October 18, 2015, 01:30 PM »

Looking forward to seeing this come together

shearer27 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 19, 2015, 08:34 PM »

Before the work began...

...and after a little time at the weekend

CustardLips · « **Reply #14 on:** October 19, 2015, 08:54 PM »

Lovely is that mate... coming along nicely.

NORTY40 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 19, 2015, 09:03 PM »

Looking good mate

Big

for keeping the original chrome

And believe me your so lucky to have not just one but two of your bikes from bitd , loads of lads on here would give up one of there prized builds to have their original bike from bitd

Im one of the fortunate ones who still has one of mine

shearer27 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 19, 2015, 09:26 PM »

Thanks for your comments guys.

I guess I need to thank my parents for keeping them for all those years until I could do something with them.

markyp · « **Reply #17 on:** October 20, 2015, 04:25 PM »

looking awesome,you must get a set of decals for it though,torker decals are easily available

sawzall · « **Reply #18 on:** October 20, 2015, 05:30 PM »

that's looking great cy,i remember the bike from back in the day

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #19 on:** October 21, 2015, 07:44 AM »

A great story, and some fantastic photos there, especially one one back in the day. Magical

Jaymz · « **Reply #20 on:** October 22, 2015, 04:47 PM »

Quote from: markyp on October 20, 2015, 04:25 PM

looking awesome,you must get a set of decals for it though,torker decals are easily available

If he talks nicely to Del. I have just redrawn these decals for someone and sent them to Del, so Del now has the artwork for these

shearer27 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 22, 2015, 08:40 PM »

That's good to knowJaymz. Thanks for the info.

Jaymz · « **Reply #22 on:** October 22, 2015, 09:03 PM »

Here they are

Mikku · « **Reply #23 on:** October 31, 2015, 12:19 AM »

This is looking great already and if your JMC was anything to go by, I can't wait to see the finished result! Good to see that article too - I recognize a couple of avatars in there!!

insectbones · « **Reply #24 on:** November 07, 2015, 10:54 AM »

Looking good so far