Author Topic: Finished my Street Beat..... (Read 6967 times)

boogaloo-tramp · « **on:** December 08, 2005, 04:56 PM »

This is my 85 Street Beat, finished at long last.

Moose · « **Reply #1 on:** December 08, 2005, 05:01 PM »

That's a really nice Streetbeat, are you pleased with it?

dordymush · « **Reply #2 on:** December 08, 2005, 05:10 PM »

very nice machine you got there :santa_cool:.

boogaloo-tramp · « **Reply #3 on:** December 08, 2005, 05:14 PM »

Yes, well chuffed. Might change a few bits, get a green seat maybe, and wouldn't mind a chain with green links. I would prefer green or red tuffs, but can't get any at the right price.

Went out for a ride on it around derby, got no end of grief from the chav's! But that's only to be expected. It's a very long time since I have ridden a bmx, but I reckon I could easily get used to riding this. It handles superbly, and is very light compared with my mates modern tanks. I felt right at home on it straight away. Modern bmx's always feel to small for me.

dordymush · « **Reply #4 on:** December 08, 2005, 05:16 PM »

they are a nice ride.feel long for an old school.mind i only rid mine once lol.

and fell off.

theRuler · « **Reply #5 on:** December 08, 2005, 07:29 PM »

looking good!!!

very bright!

white tuffs would suit it better. and black tyres

ash · « **Reply #6 on:** December 08, 2005, 07:34 PM »

Username: boogaloo-tramp you got mail :santa_afro: :santa_wink: (keep it under your santa hat !!)

ORB · « **Reply #7 on:** December 08, 2005, 07:35 PM »

I like,

but, red tuffs and green seat would make it propper rad.

ash · « **Reply #8 on:** December 08, 2005, 07:39 PM »

and loose the frame pad :santa_afro:
looks cool tho'
was this a raw frame or one of the many greenies around?

woodzy · « **Reply #9 on:** December 08, 2005, 07:42 PM »

red tuffs would finish it off :santa_afro:

greentoad · « **Reply #10 on:** December 08, 2005, 08:24 PM »

Hi

Very Nice Build.

I'm loving the levers with the Sharp covers.

Only things i'd change would be Red Tuffs a must.

Then possibly when time allows and you could find them, a red crank and red head set, chain and Sharp BB Boot.

She is looking sweet though, and makes me even think about getting one now....

dordymush · « **Reply #11 on:** December 08, 2005, 08:47 PM »

red would look good. but the prices at the minute are daft :santa_sad:.

Tefore · « **Reply #12 on:** December 08, 2005, 09:19 PM »

looks good matey agree with the red tuffs. i may have a set for sale soon if you
want them

boogaloo-tramp · « **Reply #13 on:** December 08, 2005, 09:38 PM »

I wanted red tuffs for it, but I can't find any at a reasonable price. Basically, because I have been more or less made redundant, money is extremly tight at the moment, and I have had to use whatever parts I already had, like the black tuffs for example, and the seat post and clamp as well. I also think it would look better with a powerdisc (or whatever they are called) and chainwheel, rather than the tuf neck chainwheel.

My only regret with the whole bike is putting that crappy Hatta headset on, no mater how much I adjust it, it comes loose after 5 minutes riding. Rubbish. I wish I had put a beartrap one on it. Would one of those tange locknuts cure it? Are they any good?

I know it's not a very high spec bike, but there again it only stands me at around £240 all in. When funds allow I will change some bits for sure, but overall I'm pleased with the way it's turned out for the money. And it will be ridden a lot when the weather improves!

Tefore · « **Reply #14 on:** December 08, 2005, 09:41 PM »

hey matey.

no need to explain thats a nice ride. it looks real good and considering it only cost you £240 you done well. :santa_afro:

boogaloo-tramp · « **Reply #15 on:** December 08, 2005, 09:41 PM »

Quote from: ash on December 08, 2005, 07:39 PM

and loose the frame pad :santa_afro:
looks cool tho'
was this a raw frame or one of the many greenies around?

It was one of the many greenies around, bought from your very own Moose!

dordymush · « **Reply #16 on:** December 08, 2005, 10:25 PM »

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£240

that was well cheap

.

RADHAB · « **Reply #17 on:** December 09, 2005, 12:18 AM »

White Tuffs?

Ruler you got Ray Charles's eyes??

Lawrie · « **Reply #18 on:** December 09, 2005, 03:19 AM »

I've had similar problems with my Hatta HX100 headset. Stick a Tange headlock on it and that'll be the end of the problem. The Tange headlock actually replaces the locking nut of the headset and are very light and work well.

I have to say that that Street Beat looks pretty damn good to me though. I think the colour scheme works well, including the black Tuffs but would probably take the frame pad off. Good job. :santa_afro:

theRuler · « **Reply #19 on:** December 09, 2005, 07:57 AM »

Quote from: RADHAB on December 09, 2005, 12:18 AM

White Tuffs? Ruler you got Ray Charles's eyes??

lol

who said that?

green and white goes well

oberonspacefruit · « **Reply #20 on:** December 09, 2005, 10:41 AM »

coolio. i want a streetbeat, someone give one to me. now.

dordymush · « **Reply #21 on:** December 09, 2005, 10:58 AM »

i've told ya.i'll swap ya for ya T/A :santa_grin:.

unpainted one though :santa_azn:.

boogaloo-tramp · « **Reply #22 on:** December 09, 2005, 10:59 AM »

Quote from: Lawrie on December 09, 2005, 03:19 AM

I've had similar problems with my Hatta HX100 headset. Stick a Tange headlock on it and that'll be the end of the problem. The Tange headlock actually replaces the locking nut of the headset and are very light and work well.

Cheers for the info, just ordered a tange locknut. I hope it works as well as you say they do! :santa_wink: