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Offline rooski

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1984 Pk Ripper build
« on: June 12, 2016, 02:01 PM »
As some of you may recall I bought 4 bikes recently of The Jackal.

I have completed rebuilding one, now i'm working on the Ripper.

When I got the bike it was already a fine looking thing, so only a few changes will be made, keep looking back I will add more pics etc over the coming weeks..........





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Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2016, 02:15 PM »
Lovely :daumenhoch: I do love a Ripper.

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Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2016, 02:33 PM »
Nice that Andy.  :daumenhoch:
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Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2016, 03:41 PM »
Nice colour. They are beautiful looking bikes  :4_17_5:

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Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2016, 04:46 PM »
Looking forward to seeing this Andy  :4_17_5:
I do love a Ripper   "wantit"
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Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2016, 06:10 PM »
Nice build.  :smitten: Don't see many red ones.  :daumenhoch:

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Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2016, 09:42 PM »
Nice that, is it original finish ? Looks pretty close to the SE Rippin Red
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Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2016, 10:49 PM »
Think the frame has been colour matched to the forks, forks have not been refinished as I understand.

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Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
« Reply #8 on: June 12, 2016, 11:06 PM »
Are the LG decals raised at the edges ?
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Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
« Reply #9 on: June 12, 2016, 11:13 PM »
Do you mean like JMC decals?

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Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
« Reply #10 on: June 12, 2016, 11:17 PM »
Not sure what they're like, OG LG decals had raised edges rather than smooth all over. If not it doesn't mean the paint is not original.
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Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
« Reply #11 on: June 12, 2016, 11:42 PM »
Ah, comprende, no, just flat, no raised edges.


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Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2016, 12:54 AM »
'Kin ell, that's a bit swish  "wantit"

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Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2016, 12:59 AM »
That is super lush Roosk.  :coolsmiley:


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Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
« Reply #14 on: June 13, 2016, 09:59 AM »
very nice Andy  :daumenhoch:

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Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
« Reply #15 on: June 13, 2016, 10:08 AM »
Looks a bit of alright that :smitten:
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Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
« Reply #16 on: June 13, 2016, 07:07 PM »
Very nice Andy  :daumenhoch:

Are you going for a colour change with the parts?

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Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
« Reply #17 on: June 13, 2016, 07:27 PM »
Thanks Lee, no, not gonna change the colour scheme, will look very much the same.

Few swapouts, no front brake, adding pads, numberplate etc.

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Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
« Reply #18 on: June 13, 2016, 09:20 PM »
Staying.........

Troxel mx650 seat combo, this has obvious connections to Se Racing, Troxel made ripper seat posts and these along with SE branded MX650'S etc. I considered a Uni hammerhead that I have, but this seemed more fitting.



Redline single pinch 185 with Redline 42 t chainwheel, may swap chainwheel for another Redline, 42t is a lickle bit on the small side.



Ukai Speedlines with SR semi sealed hi flange hubs(dated 83), nice wheelset, not had any SR hubs before either. Got the back one as well...........



Hutch beartraps (brown bearing) these have repoop cages, will swap back the og ones, not got these on any other bike, nice.



DC hinged clamp, never had one of these before, lovely looking thing.



DC cable w/dc inner and ferrule, dated 84,ideal.



Thanks for looking.


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Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
« Reply #19 on: June 18, 2016, 03:36 PM »
Swaps!

Stem, bike had a nice Hutch freestyle stem fitted, race bikes need a race stem so I opted for this early square corner DK xl stem, og finish and hardware.



Bars, gt freestyle bars were fitted, nice bars with a good shape, but not race so I chose these Vector VC8 bars, won these at MK, thanks to all involved! Powerwings would be the best choice, however I sold my nos pair to rich clean...............



Grips, ame tris were on the bike, but these were non bubble,I really like tris, they are one of the best in my opinion, anyway I had some Oakley 2s from MK, ideal, and only cost a fiver.



Brakes, pre bends and 1020s were swapped out for a tech3 and mx1000, bit later kit, thought 1020s etc would be a bit early for an 84 bike. Just need to rivet the QR back on.



Thanks for looking!

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Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
« Reply #20 on: June 18, 2016, 03:59 PM »
Looking forward to seeing this built up again Andy... you got some nice stuff going on it mate.  :daumenhoch:
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« Reply #21 on: June 18, 2016, 04:06 PM »
Cheers Nick! nearly there now.............

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Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
« Reply #22 on: June 19, 2016, 03:54 AM »
I liked this to begin with but am loving the changes you're making and looking forward to seeing the finished bike! :daumenhoch:
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Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
« Reply #23 on: June 19, 2016, 09:31 AM »
A great thread Andy .. Keep it coming .. I've just landed an 84 Ripper f and f so this is a great inspiration .. It's a stunning colour mate :daumenhoch:
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Re: 1984 Pk Ripper build
« Reply #24 on: June 20, 2016, 01:03 AM »
Looking forward to this one  :popcorn:

Looked good to start with but liking the proposed swaps.

Keep it coming  :4_17_5:
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