Author Topic: Miko's S&M Picture Day (Read 2584 times)

Miko · « **on:** March 18, 2009, 11:26 PM »

The weather has begun to warm up here Michigan. So after work, I took my bikes out for pictures. Check 'em out.

Me Holmes. My main ride.

My "Feel My Leg Muscles" Dirt Bike build. Survivor with updated cranks and rear wheel. Note the early Slams.

Green Dirt Bike. More early Slams.

My Wife's Chocolate Dirt Bike. It's a combination of my mid school values and her desire for "cute" colors and comfort.

Some bits laying around.

Here's a link to the whole set.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/elmiko/sets/72157615501109797/

Keep it Mid, brethren.

ron burgundy · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2009, 11:41 PM »

very nice...

magna13 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2009, 08:15 AM »

Very nice bikes there Miko

SaMAlex · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2009, 08:49 AM »

Way to go Miko, those look great.

They dont look like they are "show" bikes, just real bikes of the time.
Love the first 2 dritbikes. They are pretty much like the first 2 S&Ms I rode. I even had many of the same parts on mine.

woody allen bars · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2009, 09:43 AM »

What a cool line up

Like Alex said they look like real riders from back in the day, not just show ponies. I especially like the yellow DB, cool attention to detail on that with the small VSW sticker on the stem, top marks!

~ Craig

Miko · « **Reply #5 on:** March 19, 2009, 01:32 PM »

Thanks for the comments, guys. I built them as I would in 1991-1995. Plain, simple bikes with good parts. Not the best, because who can afford to break the best?

The yellow one is pretty much a cleaned up survivor. The cranks were 1-piece Tioga Task Force that were sickly bent, the back wheel was totally flat-spotted, the brake lever was toast, and the seat was an ugly mountain bike seat. I put on the GT Profiles, 45T Tiger Teeth, and JP pedals. Next, I swapped out the grips, brake lever and cable. The back wheel and tire are temporary. I found a used chrome 48H Araya 7X to lace to the bike's original Suzue hub. Just need the money to do that.

The Chocolate Dirt Bike isn't my style, but it makes my wife happy. The Holmes will get a refinish when I can find some Moliterno decals for it. I had an orange one years ago, loved that bike.

The toughest part lies ahead. I have to fund a non-BMX related project very soon, which means I have to pick one of these to sell. I love them all, I really do. It's a lousy position to be in.

SaMAlex · « **Reply #6 on:** March 19, 2009, 01:43 PM »

Quote from: Miko on March 19, 2009, 01:32 PM

The Holmes will get a refinish when I can find some Moliterno decals for it.

I have got some good scans of the Moliterno decals if that will help you. Im sure Del could get something made for ya.

Lazarou · « **Reply #7 on:** March 19, 2009, 03:09 PM »

Wasn't it Molesterno? (sorry Rick

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SaMAlex · « **Reply #8 on:** March 19, 2009, 03:27 PM »

OrgasmDonor · « **Reply #9 on:** March 19, 2009, 03:43 PM »

AWESOME!

Miko · « **Reply #10 on:** March 19, 2009, 04:08 PM »

Alex, I think I'm the one that sent the down tube scans to you.

I've seen Del's work, it's quite nice. Anyone know what he charges? I may do better finding someone stateside, after exchange rate and shipping. Know what I mean?

harris · « **Reply #11 on:** March 19, 2009, 04:52 PM »

top line up ,very tasty lookin machine

kev-s · « **Reply #12 on:** March 19, 2009, 06:18 PM »

very very nice collection

esp the s&m chainring

if you ever want to sell it pm me please

SaMAlex · « **Reply #13 on:** March 20, 2009, 08:43 AM »

Quote from: Miko on March 19, 2009, 04:08 PM

Alex, I think I'm the one that sent the down tube scans to you.

Haha, you could well have sent me those scans. I have also got measured photos of the decals if you need them.

Send Del a PM. I think the cost depends on the decal, and the amount you get done. (I might be interested in getting one done)