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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Race (riders ready, pedals ready... GO!!) => Topic started by: Gnarlyscoots on January 17, 2018, 01:32 PM

Title: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on January 17, 2018, 01:32 PM: I really wanted another twin top tube in my life, having sold all the others I have had over the years, and decided to get a Torker 280X with the longer 19" top tube.

The chrome is not the best, but it is original and all the stickers are era, so I will not be getting anything repaired or rechromed on it, just build it and ride it.
Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on January 17, 2018, 01:35 PM: TSS - April 1983

0 - 280 Long (or X), longer top tube at 19"
Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: In2bmx on January 17, 2018, 02:04 PM: Always wanted another Torker..

Not a clue why i have sold the last 3 i've had :idiot2:. Including a Torker Cruiser :'(
Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 17, 2018, 02:06 PM: Why did they do 2 different gusset types?
Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: boofy44 on January 17, 2018, 08:28 PM: The round ones were prone to cracking so they switched.
Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 17, 2018, 08:34 PM: Quote from: boofy44 on January 17, 2018, 08:28 PM
The round ones were prone to cracking so they switched.

Seems like it was mid way though 1983 Rob as mine and Terry's are of the same year.
Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Mikku on January 18, 2018, 01:51 AM: Quote from: Gnarlyscoots™ on January 17, 2018, 01:32 PM
The chrome is not the best, but it is original and all the stickers are era, so I will not be getting anything repaired or rechromed on it, just build it and ride it.

A man after my own heart! Love your builds Terry, so am looking forward to seeing what you do with this baby! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Andy68 on February 03, 2018, 05:31 PM: Nice Terry! :daumenhoch: Little things, the 'Max' decal, love that. Always associate Torker and Max together. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Mikku on April 06, 2018, 11:41 AM: C'mon Terry, give us an update! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Retrodan72 on April 06, 2018, 12:55 PM: Quote from: Mikku on April 06, 2018, 11:41 AM
C'mon Terry, give us an update! :daumenhoch:

You may have a long wait Mick as I think Terry and RAD have parted company.
Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Mikku on April 06, 2018, 01:12 PM: Really??? ???
Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: Retrodan72 on April 06, 2018, 01:33 PM: Quote from: Mikku on April 06, 2018, 01:12 PM
Really??? ???

It's probably suiting him in all fairness as he was hinting that he was thinking of getting rid of his profile and also mentioned that the forum and the way it was run wasn't really to his liking.
Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: BMX1973 on April 06, 2018, 08:43 PM: Cool didn't realise these had such a long top tube :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1983 Torker 280X
Post by: CustardLips on April 06, 2018, 09:07 PM: Quote from: Retrodan72 on April 06, 2018, 01:33 PM
Quote from: Mikku on April 06, 2018, 01:12 PM
Really??? ???

It's probably suiting him in all fairness as he was hinting that he was thinking of getting rid of his profile and also mentioned that the forum and the way it was run wasn't really to his liking.

Think he dug his own grave tbh. ???