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Today, 08:25

sparky replied to a thread hello in Chitchat, Technical, Restoration and general queries (includes os-db.net stickies)

Hi Titty and welcome to the site. The forks were Akisu and were similar style to Viper forks, but without the diamonds cut out, but did have a...

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Today, 08:15

sparky replied to a thread 1982 pro 'mini' in Chitchat, Technical, Restoration and general queries (includes os-db.net stickies)

Here's mine with Pro Bars 'Large' on and is pretty much survivor. The Medium was the only one of the three sold as a kit so you pick and chose your...

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Today, 07:47

sparky started a thread OGK MACH grips - not what they seem - heads up in Ebay, Craigslist, Gumtree, etc

I'm a bugger for attention to detail so I thought a heads up would be worthwhile. Although almost identical, these do not quite look like the OGK...

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Today, 05:59

sparky replied to a thread 1982 pro 'mini' in Chitchat, Technical, Restoration and general queries (includes os-db.net stickies)

If the rear dropouts are approx 1.6mm, it's a Medium Pro as Karl has said. That's a better picture, decals looked Black in the first image. ...

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Yesterday, 21:51

sparky replied to a thread 1982 pro 'mini' in Chitchat, Technical, Restoration and general queries (includes os-db.net stickies)

Hi Steve and welcome. Check the serial, will either be on the rear dropout (Silver Streak or Medium Pro) or under the Bottom Bracket (Viper)...

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Yesterday, 20:16

sparky replied to a thread Dual Dropout Forks in Chitchat, Technical, Restoration and general queries (includes os-db.net stickies)

Whoops, yes the 77/78 MX also came with Dual Dropout forks (Jere Fabrications), so used to talking about the Pro (Koizumi), missed that one. 1977...

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Yesterday, 18:25

sparky replied to a thread Dual Dropout Forks in Chitchat, Technical, Restoration and general queries (includes os-db.net stickies)

I think I said 'snap' first Karl lol

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Yesterday, 18:16

sparky replied to a thread Dual Dropout Forks in Chitchat, Technical, Restoration and general queries (includes os-db.net stickies)

Hi Jason and welcome to the site. The Dual Dropout forks only came on the early Pro which ran from 1979 to early 1981 ...

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20th May 2013, 15:50

sparky replied to a thread Hi stuff going on ebay shortly if any of interst PM me in For sale

Pictures please, them be the rules. :)

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20th May 2013, 15:49

sparky replied to a thread Hi got some BMX's to sell and mountain bike offerng out to you before ebay in For sale

Can you get some pictures up please otherwise the thread will be deleted. ...

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20th May 2013, 15:47

sparky replied to a thread Leary crank tags in For sale

Can you get some pictures up please otherwise this thread will be deleted. Ta very much :)

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20th May 2013, 13:23

sparky started a thread Something a little different in Random ramblings

Used to have one of these as a youngster and me loving my childhood toys, couldn't resist this. Btw, my handle was 'lightswitch' lol

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19th May 2013, 08:43

sparky replied to a thread My new acquisition in Chitchat, Technical, Restoration and general queries (includes os-db.net stickies)

Cheers guys, I think at £350.00 I got a bargain. When I first noticed it I thought it had been restored until closer inspection. Blue/Chrome is my...

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19th May 2013, 08:38

sparky replied to a thread Skyway tuff IIS in Random ramblings

i think the there's may have run.? Is that Sunday morning speak, you've lost me fella. :)

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19th May 2013, 07:55

sparky replied to a thread Skyway tuff IIS in Random ramblings

Here you go ...

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19th May 2013, 07:15

sparky replied to a thread Skyway tuff IIS in Random ramblings

John, I do know for a fact that the nuts for correct type axle spindles for Skyways where a different size.

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19th May 2013, 07:13

sparky replied to a thread Hlt peek a boo! in Chitchat, Technical, Restoration and general queries (includes os-db.net stickies)

That's a different take on colouring Siz, looks like a metallic gun metal, what was your inspiration for that?

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17th May 2013, 06:04

sparky replied to a thread Leary crank tags in For sale

Scott, check the sticky in the wanted section for the smoke, n2cus is the man and his details are listed

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16th May 2013, 20:47

sparky replied to a thread My new acquisition in Chitchat, Technical, Restoration and general queries (includes os-db.net stickies)

More pics

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16th May 2013, 20:31

sparky started a thread My new acquisition in Chitchat, Technical, Restoration and general queries (includes os-db.net stickies)

Picked this up today, it's a 1983 Pro-Star and all totally original. I spotted it on eBay and just fell in love with it. The chap bought it NOS about...

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16th May 2013, 07:11

sparky replied to a thread info please in Chitchat, Technical, Restoration and general queries (includes os-db.net stickies)

The Turbo came with a Sugino, Chrome plated stem that was stamped 'Diamond Back' and 'Turbo' the headset was a Tange, you can see the spec here by...

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16th May 2013, 07:06

sparky replied to a thread Radbmx MK13 in events, gatherings and places of interest

Just turn up and setup, I think the map in the link shows where I usually set up. Ok, found a 4.5m x 3m gazebo in Black so I'll see if I decide to...

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