Survivors

[dannywhiteley]

Whats the definition of a survivor?  What I mean is, if you buy an old used bike and strip it down, clean it and rebuild it using the original parts all cleaned and polished, is that a survivor?

Or does it have to stay untouched (just cleaned)?

When does it become restored?

[Broggie]

when you spray or powdercoat the frame, rechrome the parts, that's restoring

when you clean it up, that's common sense and a survivor

When you fit new bits...that's cos they're worn out and it can still be a survivor as long as the heart of the bike is original.




Ray.

[Rombloke]

survivor



restored


Dave

[Shings]

My thoughts...

True survivor...



Cleaned up and useable survivor

[dannywhiteley]

Yeah, thats what I thought really.  I ask cos I bought a T/A recently and stripped it down for a good clean.  From the original bike I bought, the bits I have re-used are the frame/forks, alloy hubbed Tuffs, seat, post, clamp and DK stem.

I replaced the bars with some survivor Performer bars, new grips, brakes, pedals and crank.  IMO its still a survivor as the main bits (f/f and wheels) are original, just been cleaned.