Author Topic: Bully Piston non-restore thread (Read 3143 times)

ED209 · « **on:** June 26, 2017, 09:05 AM »

So I've built a couple minters in my time ... a few nice survivors ... now its high time for a good rat build.

I scooped this Piston Bully off ebay and knew straight away that it had to stay as it arrived ... the rust patches, the worn decals, the odd forks and the welded on then cut off again gusset

this frame has been ridden and loved ... and its got SOUL.

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Originally I was going to use all the parts off that Shredder I'm selling but I soon really got into the idea of collecting some really tatty parts ... nice parts, but ones that would never make a build ... and try and get it looking as much like it was pulled out of a shed or back garden just yesterday as possible.

I've had loads of offers of parts ... some nice bits I've got so far include ...

A rare as fook Bully chain ring

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Some rat super pros :-)

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More pics as the build comes together

ED209 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 26, 2017, 09:11 AM »

I'm also using a lovely dirty Peregrine Master wheel I got from Pickle years ago for the front, got some nice mashed Bully style bars from a guy on Facebook, a Tech lever from Munny ... other stuff I can't remember.

The frame is a bit of a weird one as its got 3 different frame decals on

but its lovely just the same.

Ratty clamps!

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CustardLips · « **Reply #2 on:** June 26, 2017, 10:38 AM »

I'm guessing you're looking for scabby chrome bars but I've got some black Slams if they're any good to ya Edvard.

ED209 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 26, 2017, 02:18 PM »

Quote from: CustardLips on June 26, 2017, 10:38 AM

I'm guessing you're looking for scabby chrome bars but I've got some black Slams if they're any good to ya Edvard.

Thanks Nick-lad :-)

I've got some back Bully-esqe bars coming but I'll be back to you if they don't work out

CustardLips · « **Reply #4 on:** June 26, 2017, 02:46 PM »

Quote from: ED209 on June 26, 2017, 02:18 PM

Quote from: CustardLips on June 26, 2017, 10:38 AM
I'm guessing you're looking for scabby chrome bars but I've got some black Slams if they're any good to ya Edvard.

Thanks Nick-lad :-)

I've got some back Bully-esqe bars coming but I'll be back to you if they don't work out

No worries Ed... I'll hold onto em for now mate.

Bigfrawg · « **Reply #5 on:** June 26, 2017, 05:17 PM »

I have two pairs of nudie bars that are in excellent condition which are way too nice for your build , I could really fook a pair up if you like and give em a dip in the sea to make them rusty

ED209 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 27, 2017, 09:31 AM »

Quote from: Bigfrawg on June 26, 2017, 05:17 PM

I have two pairs of nudie bars that are in excellent condition which are way too nice for your build , I could really fook a pair up if you like and give em a dip in the sea to make them rusty

Ideal

ED209 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 27, 2017, 09:33 AM »

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fugazi · « **Reply #8 on:** June 27, 2017, 10:15 AM »

Yes! Like where that's going

not sure you need a lay back post though!

ED209 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 27, 2017, 08:12 PM »

Quote from: fugazi on June 27, 2017, 10:15 AM

Yes! Like where that's going not sure you need a lay back post though!

I'm taking what I can get on the micro adjust front :-)

fugazi · « **Reply #10 on:** June 27, 2017, 09:00 PM »

Quote from: ED209 on June 27, 2017, 08:12 PM

Quote from: fugazi on June 27, 2017, 10:15 AM
Yes! Like where that's going not sure you need a lay back post though!

I'm taking what I can get on the micro adjust front :-)

I think it looks good actually

it was more a reference to the Condor styley seat tube angle!

ED209 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 27, 2017, 10:06 PM »

Quote from: fugazi on June 27, 2017, 09:00 PM

Quote from: ED209 on June 27, 2017, 08:12 PM
Quote from: fugazi on June 27, 2017, 10:15 AM
Yes! Like where that's going not sure you need a lay back post though!

I'm taking what I can get on the micro adjust front :-)

I think it looks good actually it was more a reference to the Condor styley seat tube angle!

Yeah I know :-) I just hate 80s seat clamps as much as motorbike tyres

any chance of some pics of your other seats you may want to let me take of ya

pickle · « **Reply #12 on:** June 28, 2017, 07:24 AM »

Not liking that OGK on the front, especially as it's the wrong way round (which I know you've done on purpose)

ED209 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 28, 2017, 10:20 AM »

Quote from: pickle on June 28, 2017, 07:24 AM

Not liking that OGK on the front, especially as it's the wrong way round (which I know you've done on purpose)

Are you still here

Its not an OGK ... its a Peregrine Master and you gave me it!

It's a classic 'of the time' thing where riders had come off riding mags at the end of the 80s, snapped a rear wheel and got a spoked on on then kept the front. Check out a Dirt Bros bikes for example..

Work with me ... the vision will come together

pickle · « **Reply #14 on:** June 28, 2017, 12:30 PM »

Yes I know what it's all about, just don't like it

Still kicking the dust about now and then

ED209 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 28, 2017, 01:15 PM »

a few packets of grubby dirty lovely parts arrived today.

Big thanks to little Spen, Skidmark Sen, Alan TFI and Adam of FB

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Spen69 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 28, 2017, 09:40 PM »

Hope you found the wrapping a good read Ed..... you'll be an expert on electrifying the railway and clearing vegetation by now

ED209 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 29, 2017, 10:22 PM »

bb and headset in

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ED209 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 05, 2017, 01:42 PM »

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Coming along nicely ... got a ratty knobbly tyre for the front but it looked wrong on the mag ... so making rob pickle happy and running the other super pro for now.

pickle · « **Reply #19 on:** July 07, 2017, 08:18 AM »

Good man

that mag has no place on that bike

ED209 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 09, 2017, 09:24 PM »

coming together now ... just gotta sort the brake

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Bigfrawg · « **Reply #21 on:** July 09, 2017, 09:49 PM »

Lovin that mate

CustardLips · « **Reply #22 on:** July 10, 2017, 07:28 AM »

Looks great Ed.

pickle · « **Reply #23 on:** July 11, 2017, 12:14 PM »

what brake you going for Ed? nice old canti job?

ED209 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 11, 2017, 01:20 PM »

picture quality looks shite! sorry - will get some more if I've not sold it ( chortle )

I've got a 94 Univega MTB sat in the shed Rob ... its going to donate a grubby Shimano canti