Author Topic: Mongoose Eric Rupe dilemma (Read 6979 times)

jimmyp · « **on:** June 11, 2009, 03:02 PM »

OK Dudes just got this Lush Mongoose Eric Rupe F+F form the states. Before the bike landed i was just going to build it up as a 85-86 Eric Rupe model ie change the decals. However the chrome is spot on and the Original decals are in great condition for there age so im not sure what to do now.

The Frame and Forks are a late 86 model backed up by the serial number, however the decals are for an 87 model. In 1987 the Eric Rupe was only availble in Frame and Forks and this bike is probs quiet rare as it is. However ive always wanted a Rupe ever since i got back into old school bmx and have always wanted the 85-86 bike.

So what am i gonna do fellas, please help $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$

Here's some pics of the bike straight out of the box, i just need to clean it down and polish up and it should come out great

bobafett · « **Reply #1 on:** June 11, 2009, 03:07 PM »

Yum yum - frame looks mintola Jimmy

I can see your dilema but for me it would have to be the 85/86 decals - can't stand the 87 decals

....plus it's an 86 stamped frame so that must have been right on the crossover of decal types - i'd go with how you originally wanted it to look IMHO

James Nada · « **Reply #2 on:** June 11, 2009, 03:09 PM »

That's a lovely F&F.

I'm not a huge fan of the '87 decals- there a bit, 'erm, 1987. A real dilemma though as it would still be a shame to take 'em off in that condition.

My vote goes with putting on the earlier decal - but only just.

DIRTBIKER250F · « **Reply #3 on:** June 11, 2009, 03:10 PM »

Keep em on Jimmy, i think they look super

jimmyp · « **Reply #4 on:** June 11, 2009, 03:10 PM »

Quote from: bobafett on June 11, 2009, 03:07 PM

....plus it's an 86 stamped frame so that must have been right on the crossover of decal types - i'd go with how you originally wanted it to look IMHO

Yeah just what i thought, must have been the first of the 87 batch

jimmyp · « **Reply #5 on:** June 11, 2009, 03:11 PM »

Quote from: DB250F on June 11, 2009, 03:10 PM

Keep em on Jimmy, i think they look super

Vote m8

Brandy Truffle · « **Reply #6 on:** June 11, 2009, 03:17 PM »

Same Dillema with a Redline frame I picked up a while back..... those damn 86/87 years were when everything went ghey dayglo and graphics went all arty farty Miami Vicey....Hate em'.

On one hand,would be nice to keep as it is....on t'other ity'll be bugging you as you want the "Classic" Rupe decal look ...erm $:-\$

Not sure I can help Mate...but I know where ya commin from

jimmyp · « **Reply #7 on:** June 11, 2009, 03:19 PM »

Quote from: Brandy Truffle on June 11, 2009, 03:17 PM

Same Dillema with a Redline frame I picked up a while back..... those damn 86/87 years were when everything went ghey dayglo and graphics went all arty farty Miami Vicey....Hate em'.

On one hand,would be nice to keep as it is....on t'other ity'll be bugging you as you want the "Classic" Rupe decal look ...erm $:-\$

Not sure I can help Mate...but I know where ya commin from

Thanks m8, that was a great help

Vote if ya can

THIRSTYKIRSTY · « **Reply #8 on:** June 11, 2009, 03:25 PM »

leave as is jimmy

never seen a frame like that b4(brake bridge)

build it as it should be with them decals already on

be a minter

r

jimmyp · « **Reply #9 on:** June 11, 2009, 03:28 PM »

Quote from: MADD DOGG on June 11, 2009, 03:25 PM

never seen a frame like that b4(brake bridge)

r

Yeah they changed the brake bridge from 86 onwards, i think Atariager has one with the same brake bridge

pickle · « **Reply #10 on:** June 11, 2009, 03:34 PM »

voted keep as is........can't beat original in my oppinion.....but what do those voices in your head tell you to do Jimmy?

jimmyp · « **Reply #11 on:** June 11, 2009, 03:36 PM »

Quote from: pickle on June 11, 2009, 03:34 PM

voted keep as is........can't beat original in my oppinion.....but what do those voices in your head tell you to do Jimmy?

That this is a set up by the NWO

THIRSTYKIRSTY · « **Reply #12 on:** June 11, 2009, 03:42 PM »

wish mine would come

magna13 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 11, 2009, 04:36 PM »

Keep it original

bobafett · « **Reply #14 on:** June 11, 2009, 05:18 PM »

Quote from: Brandy Truffle on June 11, 2009, 03:17 PM

..... those damn 86/87 years were when everything went ghey dayglo and graphics went all arty farty Miami Vicey....

Look ! The clothes match the decals

Pretty much a dead heat at the moment Jimmy - I don't think this poll is gonna help you decide much $:-\$

jimmyp · « **Reply #15 on:** June 11, 2009, 05:34 PM »

Quote from: bobafett on June 11, 2009, 05:18 PM

Quote from: Brandy Truffle on June 11, 2009, 03:17 PM
..... those damn 86/87 years were when everything went ghey dayglo and graphics went all arty farty Miami Vicey....

Look ! The clothes match the decals

Pretty much a dead heat at the moment Jimmy - I don't think this poll is gonna help you decide much $:-\$

I used to love miami vice and think they should bring it back to the small screen

Yeah the stickers defo tell you the era very 87

Bettyswallocks · « **Reply #16 on:** June 11, 2009, 05:44 PM »

Just pushed leave it as is into the lead...

Looks great, just build it and enjoy...

bobafett · « **Reply #17 on:** June 11, 2009, 06:06 PM »

What colour parts are you putting on it Jimmy ?

jimmyp · « **Reply #18 on:** June 11, 2009, 06:14 PM »

Quote from: bobafett on June 11, 2009, 06:06 PM

What colour parts are you putting on it Jimmy ?

I was going to put on the standard parts for the 85-86 bike

bobafett · « **Reply #19 on:** June 11, 2009, 06:18 PM »

Quote from: jimmyp on June 11, 2009, 06:14 PM

Quote from: bobafett on June 11, 2009, 06:06 PM
What colour parts are you putting on it Jimmy ?

I was going to put on the standard parts for the 85-86 bike

I suppose there's a bit of black in the decals hmmmm - I'd still go older decals personally

jimmyp · « **Reply #20 on:** June 11, 2009, 06:29 PM »

Quote from: bobafett on June 11, 2009, 05:18 PM

Quote from: Brandy Truffle on June 11, 2009, 03:17 PM
..... those damn 86/87 years were when everything went ghey dayglo and graphics went all arty farty Miami Vicey....

Look ! The clothes match the decals

Pretty much a dead heat at the moment Jimmy - I don't think this poll is gonna help you decide much $:-\$