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My Restored DB Harry Leary Turbo
scary_leary replied to scary_leary's topic in Riding, Research & Collecting
Thanks for all the kind words.. jeez im blown away with the comments. Too answer a few questions: The bike should have the earlier SR db pedals, these are the slighty later mks versions. Yep the bike needs irc compII diamond back tyres. The finish being powder is real tough.. much safer with young kids about. The stem is my favourite part of the bike.. it really is flawless. I do have a front brake setup ready to be chromed, i also have a correct chainring but this turbo lite version looks awesome thanks again Lee -
Ok this has dragged on for well over 4years.. To me, the turbo is the ultimate in os BMX. It still needs correct pedals, tyres etc.. but bollocks here's the story. Original f/f came from Mattskybeat, he also gave me the stem, bars and seat clamp. The crossbar was dented so i had it replaced.. a local firm did a superb job I had the Stem, Seat clamp, chainring and dia-compe brake set beautifully re-chromed Then started gathering all the parts needed to complete.. radman helped alot here. Restored the seat myself.. dyed, recovered and decals added. The finish is custom powder lacquer.. matched to a bit of original colour left inside the steerer tube. Then put it all together
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Home made DB Turbo Suede Seat
scary_leary replied to scary_leary's topic in Riding, Research & Collecting
Cheers for the comments.. Im no expert in upholstery, it was my first crack. quite simple really, just stretch the suede over "hard", the glue grabs real good. but if the seat needs tweaking you can pull the cloth back and redo. -
I sold my nos kashi 5gold suede seat, coz i wanted a crack at making my own. So with the 5gold money banked i bought a rough Kashi MX seat. Bought a suede handbag off ecrotch, carpet fitters glue and Uk guy sawzall for the decals. Stick a seatpost on and clamp in a vice. Take your packaging foam, spray with glue..spray top of seat and press together. Stretch over... and trim Same process with the suede.. Another view. Underseat shot Suede trimmed Decals too finish
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It's really slow around here...
scary_leary replied to Monster-Robot's topic in Riding, Research & Collecting
I start OS racing next Sunday.. heres my scoot shitting myself already!! -
Is This A Pro Class Frame?
scary_leary replied to scary_leary's topic in Riding, Research & Collecting
i know a bit about mongoose, the cali / expert. but i was told they did a black chrome pro class in expert size. i didnt think so either..i was just checking.(now know they didnt) but look at the thick rear triangle on my pics, theres no way thats a chrome cali/expert frame..it even has the old black chrome still on. -
Is This A Pro Class Frame?
scary_leary replied to scary_leary's topic in Riding, Research & Collecting
so would you say the above is a pro class even with the different brake bridge? -
Is This A Pro Class Frame?
scary_leary replied to scary_leary's topic in Riding, Research & Collecting
so an expert just has a shorter top & down tube but is still a pro class.. mr dooit is your an expert or pro -
Is This A Pro Class Frame?
scary_leary replied to scary_leary's topic in Riding, Research & Collecting
Yeah the seller mentioned it being an expert. sorry i dont have it yet for measurements.. whats the difference? and is it still a pro class? Lee -
Is This A Pro Class Frame?
scary_leary replied to scary_leary's topic in Riding, Research & Collecting
yeah with cali forks :whistle: -
Which Pad Set Should I Go With
scary_leary replied to MATTSKYBEAT's topic in Riding, Research & Collecting
none...stick em both up your arse. -
Is This A Pro Class Frame?
scary_leary replied to scary_leary's topic in Riding, Research & Collecting
just need it ok-ing.. radman been using msn :9: -
Looks correct but the pro classes ive seen have 3round holes in the brake bridge. This has 2slots either side of the brake hole. Ive also seen a pro class with just a single hole in the bridge. Thanks