Author Topic: 1983 Torker find (Read 4863 times)

Chrisw0801 · « **on:** April 21, 2014, 06:37 PM »

I was working lates on Friday and was perusing eBay for some parts for my 88 haro sport. A contractor came to sign in and showed some interest in what i was doing. We had a brief chat and he said I've got an old bmx in my shed I'll pull it out and you can see if your interested it wasn't his the previous ppl left it behind. Anyway I thought not much more of it thinking it could be a pile of old tut. Well how wrong was I he rang me this morning saying it says torker on it. So I went after work and had a look sure enough there she was I think she's got most if her original parts too and is in ok shape considering. What a find and completely by chance I pick her up Friday

I checked the serial and it starts with TLL so nov 83 (I think) not sure what frame it is tho I think it's a pro x but any other info would be appreciated.

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poolysheriff · « **Reply #1 on:** April 21, 2014, 06:50 PM »

I like that

Chrisw0801 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 21, 2014, 06:52 PM »

It is nice I like the orange got it for what I think was a steal (£300 maybe I'm wrong) probably would have been cheaper had I not opened my trap too much on the Friday lol

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 21, 2014, 07:02 PM »

Ace find Chris, they're still out there.

Look like Torker bars too.

Chrisw0801 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 21, 2014, 07:09 PM »

Yea tough neck stem sky ways gt seat post the pedals are screwed and it needs new grips but hey what do you want for a 31 year old bike lol

stevesredvxr · « **Reply #5 on:** April 21, 2014, 07:12 PM »

Nice find.......my advice would be go pick it up today before the guy starts googling around on the net.

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 21, 2014, 07:13 PM »

Quote from: Chrisw0801 on April 21, 2014, 07:09 PM

Yea tough neck stem sky ways gt seat post the pedals are screwed and it needs new grips but hey what do you want for a 31 year old bike lol

A nice subtle resto is what's needed here, strip, clean, grease and rebuild.

If the pedals and grips are fooked, then just replace with survivor parts, like for like, they pop up all the time.

Chrisw0801 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 21, 2014, 07:18 PM »

He knows what he's got he had already googled it on what I was saying Friday but he did a deal with me today I can't get it till Friday coz I need paying lol. As for the bike yea I hope to have it stripped and cleaned ASAP the haro is on the back burner for now needs a lot more work doing paint chrome stickers etc

Bob_Acid · « **Reply #8 on:** April 21, 2014, 11:46 PM »

Wicked find

Funkyworm · « **Reply #9 on:** April 22, 2014, 01:37 PM »

Now That is a Find !

crazycraig · « **Reply #10 on:** April 22, 2014, 01:59 PM »

That's ace

Andy68 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 22, 2014, 04:14 PM »

IMO, nothing beats a true survivor. Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

rollin72 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 22, 2014, 05:16 PM »

nice1

rodriguez · « **Reply #13 on:** April 22, 2014, 05:22 PM »

Great survivor

NORTY40 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 22, 2014, 06:21 PM »

Cool find

at £300 you more or less got yourself a free Torker frame and forks

factory pilot · « **Reply #15 on:** April 22, 2014, 06:37 PM »

I love stories like this....it makes me believe that there are still mad survivors still out there

is that an orange shotgun 2 seat ? pretty rare me thinks.....cool as find mate

Chrisw0801 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 22, 2014, 06:42 PM »

Quote from: factory pilot on April 22, 2014, 06:37 PM

I love stories like this....it makes me believe that there are still mad survivors still out there
is that an orange shotgun 2 seat ? pretty rare me thinks.....cool as find mate

Not sure didn't really look too hard when I went to see it will know more Friday when I collect

Andy68 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 22, 2014, 07:22 PM »

Must just add, gotta agree with Dan, pleeeeeeease don't ruin it with a full on resto job. Bit of a clean & re grease, it'll be awesome!!

Chrisw0801 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 22, 2014, 07:29 PM »

Quote from: Andy68 on April 22, 2014, 07:22 PM

Must just add, gotta agree with Dan, pleeeeeeease don't ruin it with a full on resto job. Bit of a clean & re grease, it'll be awesome!!

I wasn't intending on a full mod like you say a clean up n some grease some pedals n grips you never know it might not make it that far it could be up for sale will see as it could help fund the restoration of my old bitd bike [ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Cleedubber · « **Reply #19 on:** April 22, 2014, 08:37 PM »

Great find fella....

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #20 on:** April 22, 2014, 09:13 PM »

Now THIS is RAD! What a great find. They're still out there. I was talking to Ant (factory pilot) about this the other week. We were thinking that there must be some gems to be found in the garden sheds/garages on your average housing estate

In2bmx · « **Reply #21 on:** April 22, 2014, 09:22 PM »

Nice find . Gotta love a Torker

nitrohopper · « **Reply #22 on:** April 22, 2014, 10:16 PM »

Nice one

Chrisw0801 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 24, 2014, 02:58 PM »

Well what can I say other than what a wan@er he just rang me and backed out

Chapperz · « **Reply #24 on:** April 24, 2014, 03:03 PM »

No Doubt, he's looked up what they are......appearing on an Ebay near you soon is my guess!!!

Author Topic: 1983 Torker find (Read 4863 times)

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