Author Topic: My very first build ever... (Read 1526 times)

southern andy · « **on:** May 01, 2008, 07:12 PM »

Taken me three months to do, well chuffed with it and rides well, when somebody else rides it that is.

1990 Free Agent Limo.

After being Powdered

A few more bits on it eventually

Stickered up.

Nearly finished with the old pads on.

All complete at last, apparently not allowed to build another....

Massive thanks have to go to Sawzell for his outstanding polishing of the Araya rims which were well knackered, mind you i did only pay Â£26 off ebay for them.
Also Del for his brilliant sticker job as per usual. Also for the load of RAD users on here that sold me bits and pieces.

Considering it is my first ever build, i am well stoked with it.

what do you reckon guys................ coming to an old school meet very soon.

Dhillon · « **Reply #1 on:** May 01, 2008, 07:23 PM »

Your boxer look's like he's got the hump?

Does he always look grumpy??

southern andy · « **Reply #2 on:** May 01, 2008, 07:26 PM »

Quote from: Dhillon on May 01, 2008, 07:23 PM

Your boxer look's like he's got the hump?

Does he always look grumpy??

Probably thinks i'm mental taking photo's of a kids bike.

Gashead · « **Reply #3 on:** May 01, 2008, 07:31 PM »

Tidy build that one mate

brass monkey! · « **Reply #4 on:** May 01, 2008, 07:31 PM »

very well done ! nice sequence of pics

even the dog looks impressed

sawzall · « **Reply #5 on:** May 01, 2008, 07:40 PM »

well done andy a great first build

when the wife wants a new pair of shoes,just mention to her that you want another build to do,its all a matter of timing

Mattdub · « **Reply #6 on:** May 01, 2008, 07:51 PM »

Lookin' good Andy , dog looks like he wants one so there's an excuse for your next build

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Not sure on the gingham pads though , were they the missus idea ?

tobybrown35 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 01, 2008, 08:02 PM »

very nice

brass monkey! · « **Reply #8 on:** May 01, 2008, 08:13 PM »

Quote from: Mattdub on May 01, 2008, 07:51 PM

Not sure on the gingham pads though , were they the missus idea ?

hmm, gingham pads, but i wonder if he has an SE Camo tablecloth !? lol !!

downhill3375 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 01, 2008, 08:18 PM »

i like that

southern andy · « **Reply #10 on:** May 01, 2008, 08:26 PM »

Quote from: Mattdub on May 01, 2008, 07:51 PM

Lookin' good Andy , dog looks like he wants one so there's an excuse for your next build .

Not sure on the gingham pads though , were they the missus idea ?

I'm struggling on pads Matt, the print didn't take too well on the blue ones and originally i was after some Cal lite chequered ones but are well hard to find a complete set, especially in my price range so we basically went for a material that would look ok against the bike, I'm not convinced either mate but they'll have to do until i manage to source something more appropriate.
Anyway funds are low if you know what i mean. Cant think why.

sawzall · « **Reply #11 on:** May 01, 2008, 08:39 PM »

i have some blue material like my wife used to make the mrd pads if its any good to you

southern andy · « **Reply #12 on:** May 01, 2008, 08:51 PM »

Quote from: sawzall on May 01, 2008, 08:39 PM

i have some blue material like my wife used to make the mrd pads if its any good to you

May take you up on that offer Phil, cheers mate. I'll have to pop on round and have a look mate.

Paulo · « **Reply #13 on:** May 01, 2008, 10:17 PM »

That looks fab. I like the white and blue combo. And in three months. Pretty good going. Liked the original pads better.

Well done.

zed4130 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 01, 2008, 10:21 PM »

that looks amazing andy, love those pads

now whats the next build going to be

macky · « **Reply #15 on:** May 01, 2008, 10:46 PM »

That really does look Amazing!!

Everything goes so well!!!

Great build!!

kdw712 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 02, 2008, 06:54 AM »

andy that looks the bollox mate

i do like a nice free agent

southern andy · « **Reply #17 on:** May 02, 2008, 01:34 PM »

Cheers guys, got really stressed with it at times though. A brand new headset has arrived today so i have to rip the front apart again though. I can bet i dont get it back together again.

Zed, missus still wont let us mate, but my son wants a Reflex Freestyler, i'm trying to change his mind and get him to go for a GT or a Diamond Back.

MartyC · « **Reply #18 on:** May 02, 2008, 05:09 PM »

I'm liking that

Good job Andy

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zed4130 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 02, 2008, 05:34 PM »

Quote from: Southern Andy on May 02, 2008, 01:34 PM

Cheers guys, got really stressed with it at times though. A brand new headset has arrived today so i have to rip the front apart again though. I can bet i dont get it back together again.

Zed, missus still wont let us mate, but my son wants a Reflex Freestyler, i'm trying to change his mind and get him to go for a GT or a Diamond Back.

you know it makes sense mate

although reflex's are nice, ive seen some cool ones on rad over the years