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1981 Torker MX

#26 2008-12-18 3:33pm

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I think I just messed a little in my pants!  :P  Seriously Matt, this bike is just beyond comprehension!

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#27 2008-12-18 3:57pm

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I'm so jealous. Beautiful

Looks just like my old race bike minus the FS stuff of course.

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ride em don't hide em

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#28 2008-12-18 5:38pm

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I have a feeling this one's gonna take BOTY at OS. Very well deserved too!!!

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#29 2008-12-19 11:30am

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Thanks so much guys.
I really couldn't be happier with this one. it's been a long time coming. and feels great since my first Real bike (besides my Raliegh R-10)... was a Torker. coming back to my own roots with this one :)

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Here are some more detail shots:






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#30 2008-12-23 11:43am

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And here's a Link to OS-BMX (Bike Of The Year) online bike show.

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http://www.os-bmx.com/forums/index.php? … ntry323789

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#31 2008-12-28 12:57pm

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very sweet looking bike man :D:D:D:D:D:D

GOT TO LOVE A FAMILY SIGHT THAT POST PORN LINKS UNDER YOUR NAME IF THEY DON'T LIKE THE LINK YOU HAD ON THERE  INSTEAD OF MAKING IT SAY LINK IS NOT ALLOWED AND SENDING A NICE PM WHY IT WAS COVERED UP  .. IT SAYS A LOT ABOUT THE PEOPLE THAT ARE CONTROLLING THIS PLACE .

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#32 2008-12-28 1:53pm

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how is it held up?? :/

I can fix anything... or i can screw it up so badly nobody will EVER fix it...

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#33 2008-12-29 8:09am

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monkey72 wrote:

how is it held up?? :/

There's a peg under the pedal in most of the shots...
then, a little magic made it disappear. :)

Thanks for the comments guys. :)

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#34 2009-01-04 3:03am

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WOW!....It's like a life-size trophy...Congratulations!

Want to Buy: tuf-neck seatpost clamp

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#35 2009-01-30 5:45pm

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I miss that bike....:(  Looks sweet!  Is that my polish job or did you add some more shine?

Anyone know how to get spray paint out of a baby's eyes?

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#36 2009-01-30 5:49pm

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man i love this bike now you need my 1985 torker2 f/f to set up next to it

GOT TO LOVE A FAMILY SIGHT THAT POST PORN LINKS UNDER YOUR NAME IF THEY DON'T LIKE THE LINK YOU HAD ON THERE  INSTEAD OF MAKING IT SAY LINK IS NOT ALLOWED AND SENDING A NICE PM WHY IT WAS COVERED UP  .. IT SAYS A LOT ABOUT THE PEOPLE THAT ARE CONTROLLING THIS PLACE .

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#37 2009-02-03 9:53am

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Capn_Crunch wrote:

I miss that bike....:(  Looks sweet!  Is that my polish job or did you add some more shine?

That must be your cleaning / polishing skills... It looks great. I love this bike.
Thanks Capn' :)

By far one of my absolute favorite bikes in my collection. :)

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#38 2009-02-03 10:31am

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those levers look shot!!!thats a black mark against you!!!seriously tho that bike is to die for!!!!:D

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#39 2009-02-03 10:38am

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markyp wrote:

those levers look shot!!!thats a black mark against you!!!seriously tho that bike is to die for!!!!:D

Haha, yeah.. they're probably the roughest thing on the bike.

Those gold levers are HARD to track down.  Actually I had a Heck of a time finding gold parts for this bike.... Most of the parts I used - DO have a "used" look to them. I wanted it all go together.

The wheels are a little rough in spots, and the fork  has some chipping chrome - It all looks pretty authentic - as far as wear... but Yes.. the levers are the worst of it. :)

I even bought a set of NOS Gold Speedline Wheels for the bike, but ended up going with the used ones to match the rest of the bike. That was a tough call. :)

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#40 2009-02-03 1:47pm

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Matt, slap a gold Gyro on this sucker!!!  That would look awesome!!!  :)

My Father once spoke to me and said "The way you look at your bike is the way I see My children, I look past the imperfections and rough surfaces to the beauty of the finished product."

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#41 2009-02-03 7:21pm

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A couple things here, first I dont usually like gold, but WOW!  This is just really Fantastic! This looks so sharp!  I also want to comment on how awesome your photos are.  I honestly think as nice as your bike would be with a garage door behind it, The setting puts this OVER THE TOP!  A++

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#42 2009-03-08 10:43pm

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This one is for the shelf above the top shelf.

The sort of thing fit for the afterlife.

SICK mate!!!

Now... How much? :D;):D

SKat man ;)

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#43 2009-03-09 7:48pm

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Dood... !!!

I am diggin' this!  What a killer build.  You just took me all the way back bro to the beginning...

stunning build.

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#44 2009-03-09 8:07pm

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yeah this is a sick bike. chromeys whole collection is sick. i like your style man.

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#45 2009-03-25 8:02am

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WOW that bike is UNREAL!!!very nice job!

ON THE BRINK!!

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#46 2009-05-10 11:10pm

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Nice. The GH mx forks look great on it... not all forks work right on that frame.

Seriously considering a torker/redline midlife crisis project ^_^

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#47 2009-06-25 3:06pm

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WOW!! Love the torker. Always wanted one as a kid. Take the front brake off and put some track tires on it and it would be perfect. :D Can you tell Im into racing and not freestyle?

Great job! Hope I can do such a nice job when I get my early 8o's Torker... Someday.

Parts wish list • Black with Blue DiamondBack pad set • Blue Max pad set


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#48 2009-06-30 7:24pm

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THIS IS ONE NICE TORKER GREAT BUILD!!!

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#49 2009-07-31 1:06pm

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I know exactly what kind of magic that made the bike stand on own, its not god, its not Harry Potter nearby, it's called photoshop. BTW That is one sweet build you got there, SUPER SWEET !

So good, it should end up in the centerfold and the cover of Playboy Magazine ! with lots of Chicks all over it !

Cheers !

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#50 2009-08-03 1:56pm

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sweet bike!! :D.. flawless chrome and gold.. great job

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