Author Topic: Torker on eBay / Torker Serial numbers (Read 2818 times)

ozone · « **on:** May 28, 2008, 10:57 AM »

Apologies in advance for 'outing' this eBay auction but I always assumed all Torker serials began with the letter T. The f+f looks right enough but the serial no. is troubling me. The welds look a bit sloppy on the headtube gusset, too $:-\$ $:-\$

What do you y'all reckon???

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Torker-Pro-X-BMX-Frame_W0QQitemZ290232726720QQihZ019QQcategoryZ22679QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Rooonga · « **Reply #1 on:** May 28, 2008, 11:06 AM »

Looks like a 280 or 280X - deffo not a pro-x.

If I haven't already had lots of these I'd have a go!

ozone · « **Reply #2 on:** May 28, 2008, 11:11 AM »

It looks right so why doesn't the serial start with a T. (I'm probably wrong here but...) I thought all Torker-built bikes did. It couldn't be something knocked out at a later date by Torker2, could it? That might explain those awful decals

Rooonga · « **Reply #3 on:** May 28, 2008, 12:17 PM »

Nah it looks right to me.

Don't remember my serial numbers, but it could be he just read it wrong, or it's not stamped very well.

Big Owl · « **Reply #4 on:** May 28, 2008, 12:20 PM »

looks like a 280X for sure

...thanks for outing it BTW !

FuNMoNsTeR · « **Reply #5 on:** May 28, 2008, 02:08 PM »

Updated how to tell which model Torker(83-85):

Torker 280: 18 inch toptube.... Flat plate or round tube rear brake mount

Torker 280X: 19 inch toptube.... Round tube rear brake mount

Torker Pro X: 20 inch toptube.... Gusset placed under downtube(like the Haro Gen 1)

Big Owl · « **Reply #6 on:** May 28, 2008, 04:04 PM »

Quote from: FuNMoNsTeR on May 28, 2008, 02:08 PM

How to tell which model Torker(83-85):

Torker 280: 18 inch toptube.... Flat plate rear brake mount

Torker 280X: 19 inch toptube.... Round tube rear brake mount

Torker Pro X: 19 inch toptube.... Gusset placed under downtube(like the Haro Gen 1)

brake mount is indisinguishable in pics, so could be either a 280 or 280X....

lazychubs · « **Reply #7 on:** May 28, 2008, 10:22 PM »

i have a 84/85 pro x so does crazy craig
and sure i measured my tt at 20.75

brass monkey! · « **Reply #8 on:** May 28, 2008, 10:24 PM »

I'M CURRENT 'HIGHEST BIDDER'

..........................SO NO MORE BIDS PLEASE !!

lazychubs · « **Reply #9 on:** May 28, 2008, 10:27 PM »

Quote from: monkeybiscuits! on May 28, 2008, 10:24 PM

I'M CURRENT 'HIGHEST BIDDER'

..........................SO NO MORE BIDS PLEASE !!

i have load of nice bits that a go on that matt lol
all of me 85 master

brass monkey! · « **Reply #10 on:** May 28, 2008, 10:30 PM »

Quote from: Lazychubs on May 28, 2008, 10:27 PM

Quote from: monkeybiscuits! on May 28, 2008, 10:24 PM
I'M CURRENT 'HIGHEST BIDDER'

..........................SO NO MORE BIDS PLEASE !!

i have load of nice bits that a go on that matt lol
all of me 85 master

already got 3 Torkers.....i'm a greedy fecker I am, I am !!

WHen you heading down to Visteon again then Rhys ??

lazychubs · « **Reply #11 on:** May 28, 2008, 10:37 PM »

yeah i wanted another torker but skinto lol
dunno was at dunton and ontime today but heard theres cut backs
so pass lol i will ring ya when i am lol

Gary72 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 28, 2008, 10:38 PM »

Just put a load of gold bits in the for sale section was going to put on my Pro-X, frame and forks for sale soon.

Rooonga · « **Reply #13 on:** May 28, 2008, 10:39 PM »

You gotta proX?

Dibbs called!!

LOL!

lazychubs · « **Reply #14 on:** May 28, 2008, 10:44 PM »

ya not gonna build it the gary

brass monkey! · « **Reply #15 on:** May 28, 2008, 10:45 PM »

Quote from: Lazychubs on May 28, 2008, 10:37 PM

yeah i wanted another torker but skinto lol
dunno was at dunton and ontime today but heard theres cut backs
so pass lol i will ring ya when i am lol

Visteon is 'cut back' city mate ! i'm still hanging in there !

yeah, give me shout when your there next, but don't ask the receptionist for 'monkeybiscuits' this time....LOL !!

Matt

Gary72 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 28, 2008, 10:56 PM »

Quote from: Lazychubs on May 28, 2008, 10:44 PM

ya not gonna build it the gary

No, am going to hang on and find a Magnum 200, plus have overdraft to clear. Plus want some wheels for my Robinson race bike, got outbid last night on some purple T1000 rims with sealed hubs last night, if I had some money could have bid more

lazychubs · « **Reply #17 on:** May 28, 2008, 11:21 PM »

lol matt the africam bird didnt have a clue
whos monkey biscuits lol she said
i may have some nice chrome ukais for sale soon gary 36 spoke

FuNMoNsTeR · « **Reply #18 on:** May 29, 2008, 04:10 PM »

Quote from: Lazychubs on May 28, 2008, 10:22 PM

i have a 84/85 pro x so does crazy craig
and sure i measured my tt at 20.75

20.75

I only have a 280 and 280X here...... I am sure my Stock Pro X was 19 inch same as the 280X.... get your tape measures out Torker owners

FuNMoNsTeR · « **Reply #19 on:** May 30, 2008, 03:31 PM »

Did anyone on here win the Torker?

I got emailed by the seller and was told that the toptube length was 18 inches and the brake mount was tubular. Could be a 280 with a round brake mount. The bars are Torker Pro T bars. Nice buy anyways

lazychubs · « **Reply #20 on:** May 30, 2008, 04:54 PM »

must of had a few shandys that day lol
just checked it and its 19.5 inches my pro x

FuNMoNsTeR · « **Reply #21 on:** May 30, 2008, 06:40 PM »

Quote from: Lazychubs on May 30, 2008, 04:54 PM

must of had a few shandys that day lol
just checked it and its 19.5 inches my pro x

kool thanks m8.... i have ammended my little black book... i thought it was 19

brass monkey! · « **Reply #22 on:** May 30, 2008, 06:43 PM »

Quote from: FuNMoNsTeR on May 30, 2008, 03:31 PM

Did anyone on here win the Torker?

I got emailed by the seller and was told that the toptube length was 18 inches and the brake mount was tubular. Could be a 280 with a round brake mount. The bars are Torker Pro T bars. Nice buy anyways

not me, got outbid last minute (£5 higher than my bid !

)

FuNMoNsTeR · « **Reply #23 on:** May 31, 2008, 01:45 AM »

Quote from: monkeybiscuits! on May 30, 2008, 06:43 PM

Quote from: FuNMoNsTeR on May 30, 2008, 03:31 PM
Did anyone on here win the Torker?

I got emailed by the seller and was told that the toptube length was 18 inches and the brake mount was tubular. Could be a 280 with a round brake mount. The bars are Torker Pro T bars. Nice buy anyways

not me, got outbid last minute (£5 higher than my bid ! )

Unlucky fella.... $:-\$ i was really tempted but i am pretty skint as i have just bought an Aprilia and also have a new Skyway T/A f+f to pay for