Author Topic: dixes boys redline build (guess the cost of the build) (Read 2440 times)

dix · « **on:** October 23, 2008, 07:25 PM »

well just waiting for a few bits they may arrive tomorrow

but this is where we are at with the lads redline

yes theres bolts missing out the seatclamp and chainring lol

hes well chuffed so far and man its so light

excuse the crap around hahaha

DIRTBIKER250F · « **Reply #1 on:** October 23, 2008, 07:28 PM »

Lucky lad, looking great

magna13 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 23, 2008, 07:30 PM »

Hes a very lucky lad

dix · « **Reply #3 on:** October 23, 2008, 07:37 PM »

cheers lads

grips ,chainring bolts ,pedals,brakes may come tomorrow
waiting on decals to arrive
and redline pads sorted

bmx xxx · « **Reply #4 on:** October 23, 2008, 07:53 PM »

looks good, but the crank is on the wrong side?
gary

dix · « **Reply #5 on:** October 23, 2008, 07:56 PM »

shit is it oh what a cock-a-doodle-do i am

our mx chains are that side

dix · « **Reply #6 on:** October 23, 2008, 09:01 PM »

cheers gary

right way now phewwwww

bmx xxx · « **Reply #7 on:** October 23, 2008, 09:04 PM »

looks much better now dix, might even be able to go somewhere

what redline is it?
gary

dix · « **Reply #8 on:** October 23, 2008, 09:09 PM »

its a may 81 redline 600a

its alot lighter than my goose

ron burgundy · « **Reply #9 on:** October 23, 2008, 09:14 PM »

Quote from: dix on October 23, 2008, 09:09 PM

its a may 81 redline 600a

its alot lighter than my goose

What's the serial number dix?

dix · « **Reply #10 on:** October 23, 2008, 09:15 PM »

i lost out on a redline stem and was fed up

and i couldnt find redline bars for toffee :shocked:so gave up and got him them which are diamond back but they fit him good hes only small
the seats cheap but its ok

bmx xxx · « **Reply #11 on:** October 23, 2008, 09:17 PM »

dix, not haveing a pop, but a 600a didnt come out till 83-4, could be wrong
also they are the wrong froks for a 600a,
and if you look behind the seat tube there will be a little triangle there welded onto the seat tube.
i do love a redline,
had a 600a light as fook,
i have the corect forks if you need some

dix · « **Reply #12 on:** October 23, 2008, 09:21 PM »

serial is RH 01535

dix · « **Reply #13 on:** October 23, 2008, 09:36 PM »

maybe its 85 then ? the forks are redline

heres the pic before

im sure i bought it as an 81

no probs dood what year is it then?

ron burgundy · « **Reply #14 on:** October 23, 2008, 09:39 PM »

Quote from: dix on October 23, 2008, 09:21 PM

serial is RH 01535

83 mate, same as mine...

...your forks are a lot later though, 90s...

dix · « **Reply #15 on:** October 23, 2008, 09:45 PM »

how do you work the serial out

shame about the forks

ron burgundy · « **Reply #16 on:** October 23, 2008, 10:21 PM »

Quote from: dix on October 23, 2008, 09:45 PM

how do you work the serial out

shame about the forks

You can get forks on ebay all day long, and they are cheap as chips

set of bars on ebay right now.

Overseas ( Japan) serial number follows the this formula...

R I = 0 ( 10th letter of the alphabet) as in 1980
RA = 1 ( 1st Letter... ) 1981
RB = 2 ( 2nd letter...) 1982
RC = 3 (3rd etc..) 1983
RD...
RE...

The serial no. on the 600a is the odd one out, sort of

dix · « **Reply #17 on:** October 24, 2008, 08:49 AM »

wow thats a code, cheers for that

any chance you can take a pic of your forks side on so i can see what they are supposed to be like

oh and bidding on some bars ta

ron burgundy · « **Reply #18 on:** October 24, 2008, 11:57 PM »

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OLD-SCHOOL-BMX-REDLINE-500A-BMX-FORKS-5-STEER-TUBE_W0QQitemZ120323131413QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item120323131413&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177

bobafett · « **Reply #19 on:** October 25, 2008, 12:05 AM »

Lookin good dix - who done yer paint job ??

And how's the goose coming along ? Pics please

dix · « **Reply #20 on:** October 25, 2008, 12:09 PM »

hi buddy i did the paint job

bobafett · « **Reply #21 on:** October 25, 2008, 12:34 PM »

Nice job

What did you use ? Is it a rattle can jobby or do you have access to a proper spray facility ? Looks like a nice flat finish in the pics

dix · « **Reply #22 on:** October 27, 2008, 09:07 PM »

hey buddy yeh well first off i tried plastic coat

was ok but diddnt think it was quite good enough

so i got a hammerite electrostatic spray gun and used hammerite white high gloss smooth finish
and i was amazed really

problem is its 39.99 and replacement cans are 14.99

i was sceptical because im a painter my rep tried selling me one 6 months ago and i said fook off

but its prity good

scott30 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 27, 2008, 10:56 PM »

dix thats a great build looks realy good nice paint job and boy have those wheels come up well they look minty white ur boy should be very happy with it

top build mate

scott

bobafett · « **Reply #24 on:** October 27, 2008, 11:15 PM »

Quote from: dix on October 27, 2008, 09:07 PM

first off i tried plastic coat

Quote from: dix on October 27, 2008, 09:07 PM

so i got a hammerite electrostatic spray gun

I saw that hammerite gun on the gadget show - so it really does work then ? I was going down the plasticoat route myself on a goose frame i've got but i dunno now

So did you have to strip off the plasticoat you started off with or did you just leave it as a basecoat ? And how flat is the finnish 'cos it looks sweeeet in the pics - nice job fella

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