Author Topic: Yes Racing - Titan Dominator (Read 11984 times)

TJS · « **on:** February 27, 2016, 10:30 AM »

Hi all,

So after completing a GT mid project and with a mid Powerlite in progress I decided I fancied something 80s. After a little ebay action I found this locally and then won the auction.

It seems like quite a rare thing? I think it a 1985? UK made? and sold as frame and fork only?

The long term plan is to have frame, fork, bars and post re chromed.

It also wants new wheels as the skyways are warped, would modern skyways be sacrilege?

Info and advice appreciated

Tim

griff · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2016, 10:58 AM »

I'd be tempted to try a citric or oxalic acid bath before even contemplating a rechrome, shouldn't hurt the decals and sometimes the rust isn't as bad as you think. A rechrome is always fooking expensive and it's only original once
Either way I'd bin the seat post, original or not

Mikku · « **Reply #2 on:** February 28, 2016, 12:45 AM »

What griff said! Looks like a fun project in any case - keep us posted with pics and progress!

deeman · « **Reply #3 on:** February 28, 2016, 01:55 AM »

Quite a rare frameset....you don't see them every day.
What Griff said regarding the awful seatpost, bin it and get a new one either straight or layback!
Being as it is a race bike tuffs are a little out of place on there, although lots of racers used tuffs. Regarding repop parts, the argument goes on and on....
If you are going to ride the bike, new tuffs are the best option if you want to use mags...they will certainly be cheaper than period Skyways or rims.
Look forward to seeing what you do with it

Taipan · « **Reply #4 on:** February 28, 2016, 10:46 AM »

As raced by Harvey 'Praise the Lord' Monkton bitd

TJS · « **Reply #5 on:** March 14, 2016, 07:59 PM »

Quote from: griff on February 27, 2016, 10:58 AM

I'd be tempted to try a citric or oxalic acid bath before even contemplating a rechrome, shouldn't hurt the decals and sometimes the rust isn't as bad as you think. A rechrome is always fooking expensive and it's only original once
Either way I'd bin the seat post, original or not

So I'm going to strip it and try and acid bath, what's best to try first citric or oxalic? Best value on eBay?

Also what's best way to do it? Do I literally need to submerge it? And for how long? Or would it be better to brush it on?

What's best to use to bathe it in? Not sure it would do the tub in the bathroom much good.

Jaymz · « **Reply #6 on:** March 14, 2016, 08:05 PM »

Citric all the way. Dilute in water and leave for as long as it takes, all it can do is remove rust it won't hurt anything else.

deeman · « **Reply #7 on:** March 14, 2016, 08:05 PM »

There is a sticky in the tech and resto section

TJS · « **Reply #8 on:** March 14, 2016, 10:26 PM »

Just found the sticky

Acid and paddling pool on the way

Cant wait to see what the results are

Cheers

CustardLips · « **Reply #9 on:** May 10, 2016, 12:15 AM »

Quote from: TJS on March 14, 2016, 10:26 PM

Just found the sticky

Acid and paddling pool on the way

Cant wait to see what the results are

Cheers

How d'ya get on mate...

dinglem · « **Reply #10 on:** May 10, 2016, 12:42 AM »

Nice find!!!

Our well known padset man has the template for these too if you need pads. I managed to find somebody with an original set and got pics of them off to him.... he's done a white set and a black set for me now

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deeman · « **Reply #11 on:** May 10, 2016, 01:44 AM »

any progress with this?did you try an acid bath?

TJS · « **Reply #12 on:** July 14, 2016, 11:11 PM »

Still work in progress with this one, life getting in the way of fun again!Hoping to get it stripped and in the acid bath this weekend.

Will get some photos as I go.

TJS · « **Reply #13 on:** July 14, 2016, 11:17 PM »

Quote from: dinglem on May 10, 2016, 12:42 AM

Nice find!!!

Our well known padset man has the template for these too if you need pads. I managed to find somebody with an original set and got pics of them off to him.... he's done a white set and a black set for me now

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Thanks for the info, do you have any more images of your dominator?

factory pilot · « **Reply #14 on:** July 15, 2016, 02:12 PM »

Keep it coming mate

dinglem · « **Reply #15 on:** July 15, 2016, 02:19 PM »

It's not mine mate. I was just after the padset template details so I could get some made for my Birmingham WHEELS builds; YES Racing sponsored the WHEELS team back in the day so the team had a fair few bits and bobs with YES logos. I've sourced a YES helmet and have got pics of a WHEELS race bike with YES decals.

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dinglem · « **Reply #16 on:** July 15, 2016, 02:25 PM »

http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=125695

Worth a looksie.

TJS · « **Reply #17 on:** July 30, 2016, 09:54 PM »

Update at last

So here it is again pre Citric Acid bath

And after

I'm quite please with the result, its been layer in wax to stop it rusting any further. I was planning on going at the worst of what's left with a dremel type polisher (soft pad) and auto sol. But I really want to get re chromed. I'm going to try and get some quotes.

I'm not planning on selling it but can anyone give me an idea of what the approximate value would be if I had it rechromed and new graphics?

Does anyone know how many of these still survive in the UK?

CustardLips · « **Reply #18 on:** July 30, 2016, 11:02 PM »

A re-chrome would cost in the region of 200-250 quid but that wouldn't necessarily add the same value to the f&f... if that's what you mean.

TJS · « **Reply #19 on:** July 30, 2016, 11:11 PM »

Quote from: CustardLips on July 30, 2016, 11:02 PM

A re-chrome would cost in the region of 200-250 quid but that wouldn't necessarily add the same value to the f&f... if that's what you mean.

Its more a case of does the frames age and rarity warrant the cost of the re chrome. To be honest I don't plan on parting with it so if the frame and fork are worth the equivalent of the cost of the re chrome and graphics id be happy.

CustardLips · « **Reply #20 on:** July 30, 2016, 11:32 PM »

A de-chrome, a re-chrome and a set of stickers is gonna cost you in the region of £300 and i can't see the f&f being worth that much in all honesty... but if it's a keeper and you want it show standard then go for it mate.

If you're looking to keep costs down though maybe go for a nice white powder coat... reckon that'd look nice myself like.

TJS · « **Reply #21 on:** August 01, 2016, 09:17 PM »

Just trying to get some de/rechrome quotes now, Ive asked for quotes from:

Allen chrome - http://www.allenchrome.co.uk/

Ashford chroming - http://www.ashfordchroming.com/

Hampshire Electro plating - http://www.hampshireelectroplating.co.uk/electroplating

Albion Plating - http://www.albionplating.co.uk/

London & Brighton - http://www.lbplating.com/

Any other suggestions? Personal experience? I'm in West Sussex, but postage shouldn't be an issue

TEAMSANO · « **Reply #22 on:** September 04, 2016, 01:44 PM »

i had one of these, which i painted brown with a brush. it had yellow tuffs and we used it for a loch jumping bike.

TJS · « **Reply #23 on:** September 12, 2016, 09:31 PM »

Quote from: TEAMSANO on September 04, 2016, 01:44 PM

i had one of these, which i painted brown with a brush. it had yellow tuffs and we used it for a loch jumping bike.

Still got it?

TJS · « **Reply #24 on:** September 12, 2016, 09:34 PM »

Progress to follow soon!

Can anyone confirm the year from the frame number: WM3584089, 1984??