Author Topic: Sooooo Mid-schoolers...how are your plans for the MK08 Show & Shine going? (Read 2282 times)

Stodgy · « **on:** July 29, 2008, 10:09 AM »

Come on then, have you got treats in store?

JT71 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 29, 2008, 10:12 AM »

finished mine last night

not happy really, but it'll have to do now and once i get MK out of the way I can ride it.
(note to self grease crank before riding)

had a friggin mare with the upper gyro cable.

everyone knows what it is, a 92 Haro sport bashguard in Neon Lime.

Stodgy · « **Reply #2 on:** July 29, 2008, 10:14 AM »

What do you need to finish it? I may be able to help...

SaMAlex · « **Reply #3 on:** July 29, 2008, 10:20 AM »

Isnt the idea that you dont show anyone till the day? I dont know much about show bikes but I think I have picked that up.

I have still got to finish a bike that is being build just for it. Im not even sure if its a late OS or an early Mid. But like JT71 said, I wanna get the show out of the way so I can take it for a spin. Its almost done, just gotta rig up the brake and put the chain on (I lost the chainring bolts, thanks for the replacements Joe).

I might bring another bike as well, one I didnt have last year. A real mid bike but still 1". 4 pegs, Gyro, and very Heavy

JT71 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 29, 2008, 10:21 AM »

Quote from: Stodgy on July 29, 2008, 10:14 AM

What do you need to finish it? I may be able to help...

cheers dude.

it's finished. just the gyro cable had to have like max adjustment on it, the inners seemed too long.
other than that really it's great, and I love it, the gyro just pissed me off and made me have a downer.
to be honest, i saw it in the garage this morning and can't wait to ride it, it'll be my macmillan ride bike for sure.
(unless my dirt bros rep is ready by then.....then i'll have to toss for it. ( a coin, not off))

JT71 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 29, 2008, 10:23 AM »

no one will see mine until saturday...though Philbert and Ozrick got a sneak preview last night.

I'm up against the mighty Laz in the mid freestyle class, I'm hoping for help from above.

SaMAlex · « **Reply #6 on:** July 29, 2008, 10:26 AM »

Quote from: JT71 on July 29, 2008, 10:21 AM

just the gyro cable had to have like max adjustment on it, the inners seemed too long.

What lever are you using? You might need one with more adjustment on the barrel, or maybe change the lever barrel for a longer one?

JT71 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 29, 2008, 10:28 AM »

Quote from: S&MAlex on July 29, 2008, 10:26 AM

Quote from: JT71 on July 29, 2008, 10:21 AM
just the gyro cable had to have like max adjustment on it, the inners seemed too long.

What lever are you using? You might need one with more adjustment on the barrel, or maybe change the lever barrel for a longer one?

Don't laugh, I'm using ACS locking levers that came off a three wheeled disability walker. I sh1t you not.

I've got enough adjustment. but it's all of it.

oh well it's done now.

Lazarou · « **Reply #8 on:** July 29, 2008, 10:30 AM »

Quote from: JT71 on July 29, 2008, 10:23 AM

I'm up against the mighty Laz in the mid freestyle class, I'm hoping for help from above.

I wouldn't be too worried Joe! I'm having a nightmare with mine!

JT71 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 29, 2008, 10:33 AM »

Quote from: Lazarou on July 29, 2008, 10:30 AM

Quote from: JT71 on July 29, 2008, 10:23 AM
I'm up against the mighty Laz in the mid freestyle class, I'm hoping for help from above.

I wouldn't be too worried Joe! I'm having a nightmare with mine!

anything i can help with dude? other than the headset which I've let you down with..just haven't had a chance to get to
Cubbington. sorry.

Lazarou · « **Reply #10 on:** July 29, 2008, 10:38 AM »

I went to Cubbington! I got off my lazy arse and went over there and got a NOS Beartrap II headset for £7.99!! Thanks for the tip off Joe!

....turns out the manager there is an old friend of Philbert and i that we had lost touch with!

....as for my S&S build it's just perseverance i need i give up too easily! Just watched Zero Tolerance on You Tube and i'm all fired up!

JT71 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 29, 2008, 10:39 AM »

Quote from: Lazarou on July 29, 2008, 10:38 AM

I went to Cubbington! I got off my lazy arse and went over there and got a NOS Beartrap II headset for £7.99!! Thanks for the tip off Joe!

....turns out the manager there is an old friend of Philbert and i that we had lost touch with!

....as for my S&S build it's just perseverance i need i give up too easily! Just watched Zero Tolerance on You Tube and i'm all fired up!

£7.99

wicked. did he have any other goodies?

Lazarou · « **Reply #12 on:** July 29, 2008, 10:40 AM »

Not really, some Primo bits but nothing of great importance. $:-\$

SaMAlex · « **Reply #13 on:** July 29, 2008, 10:42 AM »

Quote from: JT71 on July 29, 2008, 10:28 AM

Don't laugh, I'm using ACS locking levers that came off a three wheeled disability walker. I sh1t you not.

I think that is the best thing Ive heard in ages. That is just soooo what people did in the 90s?!*
That might just get my vote, cos of that alone (well, if it wasnt on a Haro. lol)

* in 1997 we stole a load of A'me grips of the ET ride at Universal studios. The cars you rode in had BMX bars and grips. Well ... they did have grips till we went on it. We were all walking off the ride like we had stiffies, with grips stuffed down our shorts.

pickle · « **Reply #14 on:** July 29, 2008, 11:10 AM »

Quote from: JT71 on July 29, 2008, 10:39 AM

Quote from: Lazarou on July 29, 2008, 10:38 AM
I went to Cubbington! I got off my lazy arse and went over there and got a NOS Beartrap II headset for £7.99!! Thanks for the tip off Joe!

....turns out the manager there is an old friend of Philbert and i that we had lost touch with!

....as for my S&S build it's just perseverance i need i give up too easily! Just watched Zero Tolerance on You Tube and i'm all fired up!

£7.99

wicked. did he have any other goodies?

Fook me i'll have one of those for £8!!! you can't beat a Beartrap II

JT71 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 29, 2008, 11:15 AM »

Quote from: pickle on July 29, 2008, 11:10 AM

Quote from: JT71 on July 29, 2008, 10:39 AM
Quote from: Lazarou on July 29, 2008, 10:38 AM
I went to Cubbington! I got off my lazy arse and went over there and got a NOS Beartrap II headset for £7.99!! Thanks for the tip off Joe!

....turns out the manager there is an old friend of Philbert and i that we had lost touch with!

....as for my S&S build it's just perseverance i need i give up too easily! Just watched Zero Tolerance on You Tube and i'm all fired up!

£7.99

wicked. did he have any other goodies?

Fook me i'll have one of those for £8!!! you can't beat a Beartrap II

think there was only one dude. it was in a display case, I didn't buy it first time I saw it, I was saving it for a rainy day
and when Laz needed one I tipped him off. (i did forget to fetch it for him though)

condor96 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 30, 2008, 04:43 AM »

Quote from: S&MAlex on July 29, 2008, 10:42 AM

Quote from: JT71 on July 29, 2008, 10:28 AM

Don't laugh, I'm using ACS locking levers that came off a three wheeled disability walker. I sh1t you not.

I think that is the best thing Ive heard in ages. That is just soooo what people did in the 90s?!*
That might just get my vote, cos of that alone (well, if it wasnt on a Haro. lol)

* in 1997 we stole a load of A'me grips of the ET ride at Universal studios. The cars you rode in had BMX bars and grips. Well ... they did have grips till we went on it. We were all walking off the ride like we had stiffies, with grips stuffed down our shorts.

i went on that ride back in 94, when i was 11. the grips were kinda loose,they almost just slid off,needless to say they ended up on my 92 gt pfst that i had lol i thought i was the only one.............

and i hope everybody has fun at mk! if only this damn ocean wasnt in the way id be there.......

harris · « **Reply #17 on:** July 30, 2008, 06:20 AM »

what do you guys need to finish your builds then.
im of to work now but back on later if i can help.

JT71 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 30, 2008, 07:49 AM »

cheers for the offer Dan, I'm all good, it is finished, and I do love it now I've gotten over the problems, can't wait now to get show and shone outta the way so I can ride it.

then it'll be on with my Dirt Bros rep.

Lazarou · « **Reply #19 on:** July 30, 2008, 08:03 AM »

I'm ok too Dan it's just my inadequate bike building skills!! But thanks for the offer! You've helped me plenty already!

SaMAlex · « **Reply #20 on:** July 30, 2008, 08:04 AM »

I spent last night in the shed (no, working on bikes. I didnt get kicked out of the house!). All I ended up doing was finishing a mates early 80s Old School show bike. It does look very nice but Im no closer to getting my bike done. At least his bike is out of my shed now, its all NOS and lovely and was making my bikes look bad!

generallee · « **Reply #21 on:** July 30, 2008, 10:49 PM »

I have a few mid school treats to show at the weekend........!!

SaMAlex · « **Reply #22 on:** July 30, 2008, 11:20 PM »

I got in the shed at last. I think my (OS/Mid) race bike is all working and race ready now. I took it for a spin round the block and it was ace.

I think I have just about finished my show bike. tbh I kinda lost interest at the end but it might just be cos its late. It does look great tho.

I might be borrowing a mates van. If I do I will bring quite a few 90s bikes, even if its just to take them round the track a few times.

Dingobmxer · « **Reply #23 on:** July 31, 2008, 06:03 AM »

I had'nt planned on attending this year so have'nt built anything and have not had chance to go over and get the new wheels for this:-

so there will be a new champ crowned on Sunday

DINGO

generallee · « **Reply #24 on:** July 31, 2008, 09:26 AM »

man I love that quad Dingo. Top build.

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