Author Topic: 94 Morales Flatland build. Now Finished. (Read 14993 times)

midschooljon · « **on:** February 20, 2016, 10:20 PM »

With the Reynolds now finished Im getting stuck into this build. Those who follow my instagram will have seen a few pics of this already but I thought Id start a thread here as a lot of members dont seem to be on Instagram.

I had my eye out for a Morales for a while before I picked this one up. I really wanted a first gen with the small rounded read dropouts. The later ones with the big dropouts never looked as nice to me, so after almost giving up (and passing out at the prices Morales seemed to be changing hands at) I managed to get this one more than a year after I first started looking. The paint is really rough but under the paint everything is perfect. After getting it I went over it with a fine tooth comb and there isnt a single dent, crack or grind mark on it which was a relief.

Anyway, its now sitting at SBD's waiting for a fresh coat of black paint. I have collected a few parts for it already and will take some pics of them as I update the thread. The plan is to build it up as a really early 90's build inspired by the likes of Edgar Plascencia and Richard Zabzdyr. For now here it is as I received it.

skidmark · « **Reply #1 on:** February 20, 2016, 10:59 PM »

Glad you finally found one Jon. These look nice in black, look forward to seeing it

gary4130 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2016, 11:49 PM »

looking forward to seeing this built john

what forks/bars are going on it ?

midschooljon · « **Reply #3 on:** February 21, 2016, 08:35 AM »

Quote from: gary4130 on February 20, 2016, 11:49 PM

looking forward to seeing this built john
what forks/bars are going on it ?

I have some 1 inch kore forks for it. You can see them on the work bench behind the frame in the first pic. I have actually been slowly collecting parts for the bike long before the frame, so luckily I have most of what I need. Just a few things like pegs, seat, pedals, and grips to track down now.

gary4130 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 21, 2016, 08:42 AM »

ahh,i can see them now-is that a reaction mega brake on there too?
was goinhg to mention i had a set of kore forks if needed.
a set of graveyard bars would look awsome on there

OllyHall · « **Reply #5 on:** February 21, 2016, 09:00 AM »

I wish I didn't sell my chain reaction boa now

nice build Jon looking good!

midschooljon · « **Reply #6 on:** February 21, 2016, 09:03 AM »

Quote from: gary4130 on February 21, 2016, 08:42 AM

ahh,i can see them now-is that a reaction mega brake on there too?
was goinhg to mention i had a set of kore forks if needed.
a set of graveyard bars would look awsome on there

Yes thats a Mega Brake. To be honest I was planning to run a Nippon on the front, but as the forks were drilled for this brake Im going to stick with it. I also have some Graveyard OG bars to go on and a Graveyard 28t sprocket.

OllyHall · « **Reply #7 on:** February 21, 2016, 09:08 AM »

You can still run a Nippon Jon just needs a spacer tube for the forks

OllyHall · « **Reply #8 on:** February 21, 2016, 09:08 AM »

Or a captive nut that slides in the forks, which is nicer on ya foot when you do tail whips lol

kayla · « **Reply #9 on:** February 21, 2016, 03:39 PM »

Nice! I really wanted one of these BITD.

midschooljon · « **Reply #10 on:** February 21, 2016, 07:58 PM »

I have been busy sorting out bits and pieces for the build while its off getting painted. I really wanted radial spoked Peregrines for this bike and thanks to no less than 4 people I managed to get these built. You all know who you are so thanks for the help! The Nankai shell was donated by a very kind fellow in Australia who saw my wanted request on Instagram.

I also got these bars off of Jaymz a little while back and decided to hold on to them for the day when I got an early Morales.

Strangely Im also genuinely excited to be building a bike with a 1pc crank for a change.

I hated 1pc back in the day but they just look so right on flatland bikes from the early 90's. These are 165s so should give clearance with the Kore fork.

Will dig some more bits out during the week and update the thread.

ED209 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 21, 2016, 10:17 PM »

Who did you get those lovely tyres off eh?

??

oh and Olly... whats a Chain Reaction Boa

Jaymz · « **Reply #12 on:** February 22, 2016, 09:35 AM »

Warming up to be a great build Jon

midschooljon · « **Reply #13 on:** February 22, 2016, 08:14 PM »

Quote from: ED209 on February 21, 2016, 10:17 PM

Who did you get those lovely tyres off eh???

Its a secret Ed.

chubby · « **Reply #14 on:** February 24, 2016, 10:12 PM »

Looks Ace Jon, nice collection of bits n bobs aswell

outriding · « **Reply #15 on:** March 05, 2016, 11:20 PM »

looking good so far

midschooljon · « **Reply #16 on:** March 06, 2016, 06:20 PM »

It always feels like Christmas when SBD sends you pics.

OllyHall · « **Reply #17 on:** March 06, 2016, 06:40 PM »

Looking good mate

ED209 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 07, 2016, 08:24 AM »

can you smuggle this into the new Madame Tussauds Star Wars sets for the finished pictures Jon ... I'd love to see Vader holding this :-)

midschooljon · « **Reply #19 on:** March 12, 2016, 11:24 PM »

Bike is Back from SBD and I made a little progress with getting it back together. As always Dan's work is faultless. What was a really rough looking frame now looks virtually NOS. Its been said a million times but Dar really is the only place to send bikes to get painted.

griff · « **Reply #20 on:** March 13, 2016, 07:33 AM »

Shaping up very nicely Jon

gary4130 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 13, 2016, 08:56 AM »

very,very

fugazi · « **Reply #22 on:** March 13, 2016, 04:33 PM »

That looks so good

Spot on with the chrome front end!

midschooljon · « **Reply #23 on:** March 13, 2016, 05:22 PM »

Cheers for the compliments folks. Got a bit more done today. Cranks are now on and all the brakes are in place. Only issue I have is that I dont have brake pads for the 990, so haven't been able to dial them in properly. I did manage to shorten the upper cable with a DC 990 knarp, so its all set up and ready to go when I find some pads.

I was also luck to get hold of a genuine decal set from the US so started sticking that on as well. Just need to track down the last few bits to get it finished off. Really struggling to find the right pegs but something will turn up eventually.

pics of the progress so far.

Trimmed down the upper cable by about 3 inches and it now works much better with the Graveyard bars.

flatpro · « **Reply #24 on:** March 15, 2016, 08:00 AM »

looks great so far.

Author Topic: 94 Morales Flatland build. Now Finished. (Read 14993 times)

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