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This helmet would go well with that Hutch gear...
Thats very close to the H/Hollywood colour Andy..
I don't know about you guys, but I am really glad that this Aussie thread is here on Vintage, otherwise I would never have joined up to this forum. With most of the other threads, you seem to just get this weird F U attitude. Maybe it's just me. 
Long live the Aussie thread!
Almost built up my Hutch pre-serial Pro Racer RRS bike. When I finish tomorrow I will post up some picks. The chrome is scratched in parts, but not bad nic for it's age. I will probably get it either re-chromed or powdered after the RRS series. Does anyone know who in Brisbane can do a good re-chrome job on frame and fork?
Long live the Aussie thread!Almost built up my Hutch pre-serial Pro Racer RRS bike. When I finish tomorrow I will post up some picks. The chrome is scratched in parts, but not bad nic for it's age. I will probably get it either re-chromed or powdered after the RRS series. Does anyone know who in Brisbane can do a good re-chrome job on frame and fork?
Send it to Geelong , Melbourne John... $150 f/f..
Have you been over at the Hutch repo thread again...LOL
Have you been over at the Hutch repo thread again...LOL
QUOTE (Iwantotbuyahutch @ Jul 17 2009, 10:52 AM) 
I don't know about you guys, but I am really glad that this Aussie thread is here on Vintage, otherwise I would never have joined up to this forum. With most of the other threads, you seem to just get this weird F U attitude. Maybe it's just me. Long live the Aussie thread!
Long live the Aussie thread!It is interesting you say that. I've noticed a pretty big change here in the past 12 months or so. A lot of the original members that were on here have moved on, left the hobby, or maybe spend time on other sites. The vibe isn't the same.
I have to be honest, I check this thread out first when I come on here, and most times, thats it. The retro forum is good, but I dont go in the Vintage BMX forum much now. Same with the BMXMuseum. I really only check out the New Zealand thread now, and thats about it.
Do you think alot have gone to OS ? Mike..
getting away from the less hardcore crowd..
getting away from the less hardcore crowd..
So the guys at Geelong really know what we want?
For example - don't buff out the serials, go easy on the welds so they still look nice?
(Matt do you know how picky John is!!!)
For example - don't buff out the serials, go easy on the welds so they still look nice?
(Matt do you know how picky John is!!!)
That would be something one would discus with the chromer yourself ..
I have a guy in Melbourne that does great work,but $300+ f/f
where as Geelong is half and very good at what they do especially if you wish to still keep it as a rider..
Did you see Adams Nat Pro ,Ben.. it was a Geelong job.!
I have a guy in Melbourne that does great work,but $300+ f/f
where as Geelong is half and very good at what they do especially if you wish to still keep it as a rider..
Did you see Adams Nat Pro ,Ben.. it was a Geelong job.!
QUOTE (Iwantotbuyahutch @ Jul 17 2009, 07:52 PM)
I don't know about you guys, but I am really glad that this Aussie thread is here on Vintage, otherwise I would never have joined up to this forum. With most of the other threads, you seem to just get this weird F U attitude. Maybe it's just me. Long live the Aussie thread!
Long live the Aussie thread!I'm with you! Not that I want to buy Matt's pink Hutch pants, but I love these guys! LOL
Sorry Kurt...
Must have gave you the wrong impression.. not for sale mate
Must have gave you the wrong impression.. not for sale mate
I hope you are talking about the pants still Matt!
Thanks for the chromer advice! I have been drawn towards another white Hutch F/F and paying a visit to Roberto. Not sure yet.....
Yes Ben! You have obviously picked up on my particularness. (is that a word?)
Thanks for the chromer advice! I have been drawn towards another white Hutch F/F and paying a visit to Roberto. Not sure yet.....
Yes Ben! You have obviously picked up on my particularness. (is that a word?)
QUOTE (JMCGT @ Jul 17 2009, 11:19 AM)
Do you think alot have gone to OS ? Mike..
getting away from the less hardcore crowd..
getting away from the less hardcore crowd..
Well, I think a lot have gone to OS, yes. I know I have more.
I've really gone off the "cowboy" element at the Museum. I was starting to spend a bit more time there, but the "buy repro, and build a lookalike" and the apparent "anti serious collector" feeling over there puts me off. The final nail was the guy openly scamming on that ebay auction with the inferior GHP. He was tolerated, even when he got abusive.
I've found there is a lot of misinformation over there, and I find more of it creeping into here (not this particular thread though, I really enjoy this Aussie thread).
OS has tighter reins, and it is more serious collector orientated. I honestly do prefer it there.
I like OS..dont like the way the posts are set up but i am a newbie over there..maybe i am missing something..
Must have too much time tonight, set up my new Avater..I use to love drawing Eddie's bikes at school..
Must have too much time tonight, set up my new Avater..I use to love drawing Eddie's bikes at school..
I used to do the same Matt. Tuffs were always damn easier to draw and that bottom tube frame design was really cool. Why didn't they make a race bike like that!
LOL...yeh..
I was never a freestyle dude..But the performers were Rad.!!
I was never a freestyle dude..But the performers were Rad.!!
Mike I find myself on OS a lot more too. Sure some guys can get narky at times but they love what they do and I respect that. They seem to know everything that needs to be known as well. Huge amount of info over there.
I have been on this thread for quite a while and it's by far the envy of the other forum sections. We ROCK!!
This site seems to go through stages more than the others. It's the biggest so I guess it gets a lot more traffic and brings the dregs with it sometimes.
Matts catching up in posts so I'm gonna be here for a while yet!
Nice pants, too mate. I'm serious too. Past my time but they scream mid 80's.
Oh and theres a chromer on the Sunshine Coast that does frames for $150 or there abouts. Quality is ok from what I've seen. I'll find the details for you.
I have been on this thread for quite a while and it's by far the envy of the other forum sections. We ROCK!!
This site seems to go through stages more than the others. It's the biggest so I guess it gets a lot more traffic and brings the dregs with it sometimes.
Matts catching up in posts so I'm gonna be here for a while yet!
Nice pants, too mate. I'm serious too. Past my time but they scream mid 80's.
Oh and theres a chromer on the Sunshine Coast that does frames for $150 or there abouts. Quality is ok from what I've seen. I'll find the details for you.
QUOTE (COASTY @ Jul 17 2009, 09:45 PM)
Oh and theres a chromer on the Sunshine Coast that does frames for $150 or there abouts. Quality is ok from what I've seen. I'll find the details for you.
Excellent! Thanks Coasty!
I love OS
been there for quite a while now and love the fact that the'll smash you if you are being an idiot. never seen a tread closed on the site and if I want to call you a f&^%$** c*&^ suc%^&..... I can and it won't be deleted. I am also into the seventies BMX or B-MX and this is where to hang out.
I love this for the "local" content but asside from this thread OS is it for me.
I still think your pink pants are pretty Matt, I don't want to but them though
been there for quite a while now and love the fact that the'll smash you if you are being an idiot. never seen a tread closed on the site and if I want to call you a f&^%$** c*&^ suc%^&..... I can and it won't be deleted. I am also into the seventies BMX or B-MX and this is where to hang out.
I love this for the "local" content but asside from this thread OS is it for me.
I still think your pink pants are pretty Matt, I don't want to but them though
Just wanted to say a BIG thank u to Waz...u are a true mate! 
Great avatar Matt
Great avatar Matt
QUOTE (Iwantotbuyahutch @ Jul 17 2009, 09:53 PM)
Excellent! Thanks Coasty!
Kunda Park ElectroPlating.
Unit 1 34 Hi Tech Drv
Kunda Park, QLD, 4556
ph: (07) 5476 8611
He done a mates frame and fork for $110. I was told the Quality was good. Not perfect but good. Worth a look I guess.
double up.
Thanks Mick
Still think they could change there page setup Dirty boy...
Still think they could change there page setup Dirty boy...
Great work Coasty, I will give them a go.
Here is the Hutch I bought for my RRS bike. Just went for a spin down the street, and I got to say, it feels like home. There is something about the geometry of Hutch frames and just feel right to me. Anyway, not wanting to preach Hutch to anyone that doesn't like them, it just feels strange that you can not ride a bike for 25 years, get back on it and all of those familiar feeling come back! Awesome feeling!
Sorry about the photo, I was trying to be arty and it ended up farty. The bike looks a little like the Kuwahara because all of the parts came from it. It's a pre-serial Pro Racer with non-drilled forks. The chrome is not bad and it has virtually no rust on it, not even around the bottome bracket. But it just has those fine chrome scratches in areas that get the rub from brake cables and along the outside of the seat and chain stays, that probably used to get pushed up against the other bikes in the garage.
Here is the Hutch I bought for my RRS bike. Just went for a spin down the street, and I got to say, it feels like home. There is something about the geometry of Hutch frames and just feel right to me. Anyway, not wanting to preach Hutch to anyone that doesn't like them, it just feels strange that you can not ride a bike for 25 years, get back on it and all of those familiar feeling come back! Awesome feeling!
Sorry about the photo, I was trying to be arty and it ended up farty. The bike looks a little like the Kuwahara because all of the parts came from it. It's a pre-serial Pro Racer with non-drilled forks. The chrome is not bad and it has virtually no rust on it, not even around the bottome bracket. But it just has those fine chrome scratches in areas that get the rub from brake cables and along the outside of the seat and chain stays, that probably used to get pushed up against the other bikes in the garage.
Nice one John. Looks great.
QUOTE (Iwantotbuyahutch @ Jul 18 2009, 01:26 PM)
Sorry about the photo, I was trying to be arty and it ended up farty.
LOL. Looks sweet to me John!
I like it John! But then you know I would!
Any 'action' shots??
I like it John! But then you know I would!
Any 'action' shots??
I like it John! But then you know I would!
Any 'action' shots??
...geez did I really hit 'add reply' 3 times??!!????
Any 'action' shots??
I like it John! But then you know I would!
Any 'action' shots??
I like it John! But then you know I would!
Any 'action' shots??
...geez did I really hit 'add reply' 3 times??!!????
Not yet Brad! Hitting the track tomorrow for the RRS practice!
Nice one John.. think new pads will seperate the Kuwi from the Hutch..
I have got so use to seeing those on the kuwahara.
I have got so use to seeing those on the kuwahara.
Nice work john.
love the pads, your pics aren't too farty
love the pads, your pics aren't too farty
sorry..
Sweet rider John..did u have that at Roberto's???
Looks good John. We'll have to organise a Gold Coast street ride sometime to test it out.
Nah, it only arrived in the mail this week. Been dying to get under the house to build her up all week, but I had a busy week at work and had to wait until today. 
I took a gamble because the seller had a low feedback count, but it was 100%, and the pictures were a bit crap. But I was sure it was int good nic from what I could tell. I was lucky.
I took a gamble because the seller had a low feedback count, but it was 100%, and the pictures were a bit crap. But I was sure it was int good nic from what I could tell. I was lucky.
Ah, John, now that's what you belong on! It's like Craig on a Skyway, you needed to be on Hutch, I keep thinking I should build a Profile rider...who know's maybe one day...
It will be awesome to have you back out on the track tomorrow on it, as usual, I can't commit, but I'll do my best to get up there for a bit of much needed practice....what time are you guys going? Logan right?
(Hey James', thanks for your mail, if you come across it that would be cool, but don't kill time doing it)
It will be awesome to have you back out on the track tomorrow on it, as usual, I can't commit, but I'll do my best to get up there for a bit of much needed practice....what time are you guys going? Logan right?
(Hey James', thanks for your mail, if you come across it that would be cool, but don't kill time doing it)
John
I kinda know what you mean with the hutch frame
of all my 20" bikes I reckon I could ride the Pro raider (which I think has the same geometry)
I was walking it up to the ute to take it to Robertos and it just said to me - have a ride - I jumped on and it felt right (even though I didn't ride that far because it was only finger tight after a clean up)
Maybe I should tighten it up and ride it a bit... (might possibly change the tyres)
I kinda know what you mean with the hutch frame
of all my 20" bikes I reckon I could ride the Pro raider (which I think has the same geometry)
I was walking it up to the ute to take it to Robertos and it just said to me - have a ride - I jumped on and it felt right (even though I didn't ride that far because it was only finger tight after a clean up)
Maybe I should tighten it up and ride it a bit... (might possibly change the tyres)
Wow, Ben, I checkin over your Hutch at the show, saw the grips and thought wow...but didn't even check the tires!!! double wow...
Hutch geometry...IMO opinion was/is perfection...with a long stem, DK or Hutch, they are still plently roomy!
Hutch geometry...IMO opinion was/is perfection...with a long stem, DK or Hutch, they are still plently roomy!
That's cool Stu, will have plenty of time to kil and planned on wandering around the area at least once anyway.
Ben - those tyres................I'm SOOOOO jealous!
Don't be jealous about the tyres - they don't even match !
The front one is fat and the back one is skinny
The front one is fat and the back one is skinny
QUOTE (Brisben @ Jul 19 2009, 07:27 AM)
Don't be jealous about the tyres - they don't even match !
The front one is fat and the back one is skinny
The front one is fat and the back one is skinny
...curses that brisben
Twas a good day at Logan track today! Here are some Hutch owners getting them dirty on the track, where they should be! Stu and I dueling on the track after 25 odd years!
Bring the Hutch down to the track Ben and have a pedal around!
Bring the Hutch down to the track Ben and have a pedal around!
Very cool you guys .
Even with my helmet on I pull stupid faces!!!
It was a great day and it was awesome having the 2 Hutch's side by side again...back in about 83, we both had them...and we got very similar one's now...it just look right with you on your Hutch John!
John's from back then
Mine from back then
The best part of BMX is hanging with old mates...thanks for a great day
It was a great day and it was awesome having the 2 Hutch's side by side again...back in about 83, we both had them...and we got very similar one's now...it just look right with you on your Hutch John!
John's from back then
Mine from back then
The best part of BMX is hanging with old mates...thanks for a great day
Speaking of, 83 was the last time I saw one of these stickers...it was on the under side of the bottom bracket...has anyone got one on their Hutch?
True Temper Sticker...I want one.
True Temper Sticker...I want one.
Great pics guys! It's mint getting them bikes on the track, eh!
Make it 2 of thse decals please Stu!
Make it 2 of thse decals please Stu!
Stu you just looked like you were enjoying yourself.
Never seen that sticker before, however, I'm sure mine original Hutch had a different combination of stickers on it compared to the ones I've seen anyway.
Never seen that sticker before, however, I'm sure mine original Hutch had a different combination of stickers on it compared to the ones I've seen anyway.
That's right Stu! I would lovev one of those as well! My second frame (the crack up replacement) I think had that sticker, but I don't think the original one did. i might e-mail JDB and see if he has ever entertained making them.
That was good fun on Sunday. Let's do that again, except we need Leroy and Craig there as well. I am totally knackered today though. Went for a run Saturday and did landscaping at a neighbours house before and after the BMX session. finished up in the garden at 7PM.
That's right Stu! I would lovev one of those as well! My second frame (the crack up replacement) I think had that sticker, but I don't think the original one did. i might e-mail JDB and see if he has ever entertained making them.
That was good fun on Sunday. Let's do that again, except we need Leroy and Craig there as well. I am totally knackered today though. Went for a run Saturday and did landscaping at a neighbours house before and after the BMX session. finished up in the garden at 7PM.
That was good fun on Sunday. Let's do that again, except we need Leroy and Craig there as well. I am totally knackered today though. Went for a run Saturday and did landscaping at a neighbours house before and after the BMX session. finished up in the garden at 7PM.
That's right Stu! I would lovev one of those as well! My second frame (the crack up replacement) I think had that sticker, but I don't think the original one did. i might e-mail JDB and see if he has ever entertained making them.
That was good fun on Sunday. Let's do that again, except we need Leroy and Craig there as well. I am totally knackered today though. Went for a run Saturday and did landscaping at a neighbours house before and after the BMX session. finished up in the garden at 7PM.
wow how cool guys, good to see you out riding.
I miss James, we were getting out on the track a bit.......bugger!
I miss James, we were getting out on the track a bit.......bugger!
QUOTE (84profile @ Jul 20 2009, 01:06 PM)
John's from back then
Mine from back then
The best part of BMX is hanging with old mates...thanks for a great day
Mine from back then
The best part of BMX is hanging with old mates...thanks for a great day
Hey I just realised that the only thing that I still have of my old Hutch in that photo is the SR seat clamp! I stripped it and polished it up, but it's the same one.
I know you have that drain pipe seat post too Stu! Come on, don't be embarrassed, whack it on you Hutch along with that seat cover!
I bet you wish you still had those pads though!
What is it with the seat posts you two? LOL I know they have their purpose. The Wheelie King (Stu) has proved that!
Good to see everyone out riding too. I wish I was still on the Gold Coast.
Good to see everyone out riding too. I wish I was still on the Gold Coast.
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