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Offline Smidsy

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So I have now got a Mongoose frame and forks as well as the skyway.

So that is 2 builds I have to now source parts for and complete.

I can see this is going to get expensive.

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Not sure what parts to use on this one. I have ordered a full year correct sticker set from BMX Products.

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Re: 1980 Mongoose Motomag build -my 2nd in a week (this is addictive)
« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2018, 05:11 PM »
very nice... just don't make the same mistake I did... make sure the down tube decal gets put on the correct way round.  :daumenhoch:

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Re: 1980 Mongoose Motomag build -my 2nd in a week (this is addictive)
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2018, 03:29 PM »
very nice... just don't make the same mistake I did... make sure the down tube decal gets put on the correct way round.  :daumenhoch:

Without seeing it I am struggling to work out how it could be put on the wrong way round??

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Re: 1980 Mongoose Motomag build -my 2nd in a week (this is addictive)
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2018, 05:47 PM »
very nice... just don't make the same mistake I did... make sure the down tube decal gets put on the correct way round.  :daumenhoch:

Without seeing it I am struggling to work out how it could be put on the wrong way round??
Red part of the decal towards the gusset.

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Re: 1980 Mongoose Motomag build -my 2nd in a week (this is addictive)
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2018, 05:50 PM »
Could be that the main decal goes on the top tube for that year of frame. Have a look on vintagemongoose.com it’s a great resource for all things mongoose :daumenhoch:

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Re: 1980 Mongoose Motomag build -my 2nd in a week (this is addictive)
« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2018, 07:48 AM »
Could be that the main decal goes on the top tube for that year of frame. Have a look on vintagemongoose.com it’s a great resource for all things mongoose :daumenhoch:

Oh I see now...in the wrong position.

Was struggling to understand how they could be the wrong way round (writing backwards/upside down)  :2funny:

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Re: 1980 Mongoose Motomag build -my 2nd in a week (this is addictive)
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2018, 06:10 PM »
very nice... just don't make the same mistake I did... make sure the down tube decal gets put on the correct way round.  :daumenhoch:

Without seeing it I am struggling to work out how it could be put on the wrong way round??
Red part of the decal towards the gusset.



Exactly what I was getting at  :daumenhoch:

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Re: 1980 Mongoose Motomag build -my 2nd in a week (this is addictive)
« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2018, 09:32 PM »
Have u sprayed those with a can


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Re: 1980 Mongoose Motomag build -my 2nd in a week (this is addictive)
« Reply #8 on: December 20, 2018, 06:15 PM »
Nice starting point for a great build. Please keep us all updated  :)

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Re: 1980 Mongoose Motomag build -my 2nd in a week (this is addictive)
« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2019, 03:19 PM »
Have u sprayed those with a can


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No, bought it as is.

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Re: 1980 Mongoose Motomag build -my 2nd in a week (this is addictive)
« Reply #10 on: January 14, 2019, 01:24 PM »
A little bit of progress

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Re: 1980 Mongoose Motomag build -my 2nd in a week (this is addictive)
« Reply #11 on: January 25, 2019, 06:20 PM »
Will look great when built.  8)

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Re: 1980 Mongoose Motomag build -my 2nd in a week (this is addictive)
« Reply #12 on: January 28, 2019, 12:30 PM »

Lovely  8)


What parts you putting on her ?

This is how I built my red 1980 a few years back :



mongoositis - an expensive disease......

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« Reply #13 on: January 28, 2019, 12:47 PM »
Have u sprayed those with a can


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Great first post...Welcome !
SMALL MINDS TALK ABOUT PEOPLE....
MEDIUM MINDS TALK ABOUT EVENTS...
GREAT MINDS TALK ABOUT IDEAS....

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Re: 1980 Mongoose Motomag build -my 2nd in a week (this is addictive)
« Reply #14 on: January 28, 2019, 01:19 PM »

Lovely  8)


What parts you putting on her ?



Mongoose stamped crank, Skyway Tuffs (I know its a motomag), DC brakes

looking for double stem and handlebars at mo.

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« Last Edit: January 28, 2019, 02:54 PM by deeman »
SMALL MINDS TALK ABOUT PEOPLE....
MEDIUM MINDS TALK ABOUT EVENTS...
GREAT MINDS TALK ABOUT IDEAS....

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Re: 1980 Mongoose Motomag build -my 2nd in a week (this is addictive)
« Reply #16 on: January 28, 2019, 03:03 PM »
Those bars are a nice shape...but not in good shape.

Stem, nice....but woh how they charge.

Thanks for the links though.

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« Reply #17 on: February 05, 2019, 11:09 AM »
Bit more progress....just loose fitting stuff to see.

Wheels and stem added

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« Reply #18 on: February 06, 2019, 08:35 AM »
I've been told (severely) that the tyres are for clowns.  :crazy2:

Rest assured I have some plain black ones (and some black with tan walls) to try out.

The ones in the photo came on the wheels....that's all.

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« Reply #19 on: February 06, 2019, 10:18 AM »
It's been said that I love a mk1 'Goose and this is a fantastic colour. Build it how you want mate and enjoy it :daumenhoch:

As for the clown comments, I'd like to assure you that the folks on here are all clowns, every one of us. Most of us know each other and at least one a year meet up in a field, drink beer and talk about life, the universe and kids bikes. So if you weren't sure we are all clowns, just go have a look at the photos from any of the rides or MK and you will be under no doubt were all clowns.

Especially Griff :yahoo_silent:  :2funny:
Still limping......

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« Reply #20 on: February 06, 2019, 10:52 AM »
Hey fella,
the bike is lovely no doubt about that  :daumenhoch: as for the comments in another thread nobody is saying your a clown? the reference was made that we've seen loads of people usually on egay fitting tyres like that to what we oldies would refer to as clown bikes lol you are deffo not  ;) and the bike is comming along great  :daumenhoch: hope thats cleared that up  ;)

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« Reply #21 on: February 06, 2019, 12:39 PM »
It's been said that I love a mk1 'Goose and this is a fantastic colour. Build it how you want mate and enjoy it :daumenhoch:

As for the clown comments, I'd like to assure you that the folks on here are all clowns, every one of us. Most of us know each other and at least one a year meet up in a field, drink beer and talk about life, the universe and kids bikes. So if you weren't sure we are all clowns, just go have a look at the photos from any of the rides or MK and you will be under no doubt were all clowns.

Especially Griff :yahoo_silent:  :2funny:

& no circus is complete without a Spen :teef:

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Re: 1980 Mongoose Motomag build -my 2nd in a week (this is addictive)
« Reply #22 on: February 06, 2019, 12:57 PM »
I quite like the tyres....they mirror the black/gold of the top tube decal.

Oh hang on, that's my outside voice  "nono"

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« Reply #23 on: February 06, 2019, 01:12 PM »
It's been said that I love a mk1 'Goose and this is a fantastic colour. Build it how you want mate and enjoy it :daumenhoch:

As for the clown comments, I'd like to assure you that the folks on here are all clowns, every one of us. Most of us know each other and at least one a year meet up in a field, drink beer and talk about life, the universe and kids bikes. So if you weren't sure we are all clowns, just go have a look at the photos from any of the rides or MK and you will be under no doubt were all clowns.

Especially Griff :yahoo_silent:  :2funny:

& no circus is complete without a Spen :teef:

 :LolLolLolLol:
Still limping......

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« Reply #24 on: February 08, 2019, 02:31 PM »
Ok I give in.

All black or black/tan

Picture for potential effect not actual tyres

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