Cheers OSRoy,
Will post pics and serials soon...would be good to get some expert opinions!
found Bills goose decal thread while searching just now. Will check out comcast too.
A mate has a PK Ripper frame he recentlty picked up to build and an old Torker...he used to race in Robinvale/Swan Hill/Mildura, Nth Vic in the early 80's, folks place is full of trophies!
We been down to the St Kilda swaps a few times now...
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The stickers on rini's site are a bit dodgy. I have the supergoose stickers on mine and they're way off the originals. If your not fussed they're fine.
This is the only closeup I have of mine.
heres a story id like to share with you guys
****THE SCORE OF DAY ****
a freind from sydney was trashing around in a metal bin at his local tip and pulled out a 20" quad with se bars and a set fights it was a complete bike
he rode it away......
i wish i could find one of them
true story
jas
****THE SCORE OF DAY ****
a freind from sydney was trashing around in a metal bin at his local tip and pulled out a 20" quad with se bars and a set fights it was a complete bike
he rode it away......
i wish i could find one of them
true story
jas
oh sorry welcome piker
piker its your shout all the newbys shout here
ill have a jim beam thanks jug please
hehehelol
welcome
freestyler
cheers jas
piker its your shout all the newbys shout here
ill have a jim beam thanks jug please
hehehelol
welcome
freestyler
cheers jas
Yeah i have the equivelant story for Perth.
"I was down the dump the other day and tripped over an old gents Indi 500 road bike and it had
cracked kashimax seat on it"
Thats about the extent of a "score" over here
"I was down the dump the other day and tripped over an old gents Indi 500 road bike and it had
cracked kashimax seat on it"
Thats about the extent of a "score" over here
its got to get better soon in wa lol
keep your chin up reece
jas
keep your chin up reece
jas
freestyler: metal or mental tip? hehehe.. thats amazing.. asking him to post pixs..
Alot of stories but no pixs.. whats going on..
Alot of stories but no pixs.. whats going on..
hey osamas the tip is pretty close to you bud hehehehehehe you may of rode straight past it lol
he doesnt get on to this thread ill get him to send some to me ill post them just for you osamas
chhers jas
he doesnt get on to this thread ill get him to send some to me ill post them just for you osamas
chhers jas
hehehe.. classic... yeah their are alot of metal tips around.. but you have to be very careful..
Coastvl:
isnt your frame a supergoose2, not just 'supergoose' ???
I was positive the SG2 has the hole in the bb 'block' as well as the 2 small oval holes either side of the brake mouting hole on the brakebridge (which your frame has).
Anyone confirm ???
What REALLY annoys me about bmx products (and we should has asked skip hess) is WHY did they keep using the same names for the various models.
There seems to be 3 supergooses etc and even todays models are still called supergoose, sheesh.
isnt your frame a supergoose2, not just 'supergoose' ???
I was positive the SG2 has the hole in the bb 'block' as well as the 2 small oval holes either side of the brake mouting hole on the brakebridge (which your frame has).
Anyone confirm ???
What REALLY annoys me about bmx products (and we should has asked skip hess) is WHY did they keep using the same names for the various models.
There seems to be 3 supergooses etc and even todays models are still called supergoose, sheesh.
Marty, apparently the second generation Supergoose had the holes in the BB gusset as well as most of the normal geese. Theres a few different stories around about the hole. It is a known fact that Supergoose frames have 3 holes in the brake bridge though. The original stickers on the chainstays are gold (or yellow) for supergoose and red for the normal goose. I bought the frame brand spankers in 81 so I know it's the real deal.
[ January 31, 2006, 04:39 PM: Message edited by: COASTVL ]
[ January 31, 2006, 04:39 PM: Message edited by: COASTVL ]
hey anyone notice the typo on that crossrider ad on page 362? No wonder Graecross went out of business - no one could spell "meteor"
hey Ian, I was also amazed that they had used a second hand pair of DX pedals onto the bike for the photo shoot... it's a bit hard to see but all the blue paint (not ano - LOL) is scraped off...
another thing the front weinmann adjuster has been replaced with the standard adj. screw on the mx1000. its good to see someone else used to snap these off when they hit on the down tube first prang!
another thing the front weinmann adjuster has been replaced with the standard adj. screw on the mx1000. its good to see someone else used to snap these off when they hit on the down tube first prang!
Something amusing I thought you all might enjoy.
Instant Karma
Double Fistworthy
Good things happen to Stupid people.
However you want to phrase it this is why you should have a friend video tape you whenever you are going to do something stupid that might get you killed. <heh>
http://media.putfile.com/sub_1631
If the file dosen't load right click on the link & save the target loaction into a folder , its a ~1.1Mb .wmv or .avi file.
JB
Instant Karma
Double Fistworthy
Good things happen to Stupid people.
However you want to phrase it this is why you should have a friend video tape you whenever you are going to do something stupid that might get you killed. <heh>
http://media.putfile.com/sub_1631
If the file dosen't load right click on the link & save the target loaction into a folder , its a ~1.1Mb .wmv or .avi file.
JB
that must have hurt.....he he he
Coastvl:
thanx for the goose update.
Hmmm i think we needs to compile the one and only FINAL goose saga info thread/timeline thingamajig....
There's Soooo many variations on goose frames, sheesh.Marketing or madness?
Marty.
thanx for the goose update.
Hmmm i think we needs to compile the one and only FINAL goose saga info thread/timeline thingamajig....
There's Soooo many variations on goose frames, sheesh.Marketing or madness?
Marty.
As promised here is my new goose. Any help with ID would be much appreciated. The guy i got it from reckons it is a supergoose. I don't think it is, but maybe i'm wrong?
Some specs:
Serial is: CA1
380464
Sugino spider and chainring, cranks unknown
Later 80's/90's Odesey Pitbull brake and lever
Shimano DX pedals, covers gone
Araya Rims (were blue anodised at some point)
Joytech hubs, rear DX sprocket
Gooseneck and bars look late 80's/90's
Post has no name, Mongoose?
Saddle says: Freestyle
Clamp is no name
Headset unknown
Grips are AME's
Tyres are recent....
It was tarnished and faded, came up great with some drummers cymbal polish and a buff!
Can see where original decals were.
Let me know if anyone can ID it.
Cheers Piker
Some specs:
Serial is: CA1
380464
Sugino spider and chainring, cranks unknown
Later 80's/90's Odesey Pitbull brake and lever
Shimano DX pedals, covers gone
Araya Rims (were blue anodised at some point)
Joytech hubs, rear DX sprocket
Gooseneck and bars look late 80's/90's
Post has no name, Mongoose?
Saddle says: Freestyle
Clamp is no name
Headset unknown
Grips are AME's
Tyres are recent....
It was tarnished and faded, came up great with some drummers cymbal polish and a buff!
Can see where original decals were.
Let me know if anyone can ID it.
Cheers Piker
Hey piker...Did you get that off a moantain biker??? I think i put a "best offer" on that one.
CA1380464... 81' model team goose??? CoastVL can id them....Glen...you out there dude?
CA1380464... 81' model team goose??? CoastVL can id them....Glen...you out there dude?
hi Piker - cool bike! yeah that brake is what you need if your gonna ride the sucker...
Has it got two extra holes on the flat plate the rear caliper is bolted through?
Has it got two extra holes on the flat plate the rear caliper is bolted through?
Yeah Roy, got it off Farkin, gotta be quick on there! was cheap cheap. Cheers, hope CoastVL sees this thread.....will message if not.
velocidad, Nah one hole in brake bridge. The Pitbull is the same brake i had on a Quicksilver i used to ride everywhere. Nice stiff braking
velocidad, Nah one hole in brake bridge. The Pitbull is the same brake i had on a Quicksilver i used to ride everywhere. Nice stiff braking
Hi there Piker and fellow bmxers. I'm stuffed. 38hoursw in 4 days. I'm not used to this crap!
Anyway Piker your frame is a January 81 Mongoose. I assume theres no "T" stamped near the number? If there was it would be a Supergoose or a team (obviously without the red or blue). But it doesn't matter, they're a cool frame either way. Bike looks real neat. I like it.
Oh and theres those damn forks again! I want some! I snapped mine off at Blacktown many years ago.
[ February 01, 2006, 05:42 AM: Message edited by: COASTVL ]
Anyway Piker your frame is a January 81 Mongoose. I assume theres no "T" stamped near the number? If there was it would be a Supergoose or a team (obviously without the red or blue). But it doesn't matter, they're a cool frame either way. Bike looks real neat. I like it.
Oh and theres those damn forks again! I want some! I snapped mine off at Blacktown many years ago.
[ February 01, 2006, 05:42 AM: Message edited by: COASTVL ]
WHATS happened Coasta? working long hours? I feel your bro!! same here.. have afew beers for me homie..
Thats a great idea Man. I'll go get one now. Pics comin too of the goose differences.
cool.. have XXXX 4me :beer:
Piker, just confirming coastvl's i.d........
Your goose is a January 1981 goose.
Looks to be the nickel one too ;-)
Your goose is a January 1981 goose.
Looks to be the nickel one too ;-)
Heres some pics to clear up a few things.
1 frame is a 77 motomag. The other is a december 80 Team with no red coloring.
Both frames are basically identical except for
1: Teams and Supergoose have a T in the serial number (later models don't have the T at all and neither do pre 78 models).
2:77 and earlier models have a coasterbrake mount.
3: Heres a tricky bit. Early models (pre 79??) are nickel. Later teams and super's are chrome and nickel. Go figure ???
4:Brake bridges are the same on all models until the second gen (?) stepdown dropout designs. 3 holes for the chromoly frames and 1 for the goose.
5:Stickers on Teams and Supergoose seatstays are yellowy gold color and normal geese are red.
6: Another tricky bit. The hole in the gusset behind the BB. No early models have a hole. The second gen models have a hole in the chromoly frames BUT some regular geese had the hole as well. (I'm so confused right now)
Anybody like to add to this? Feel free.
Team serial number
77 motomag serial number
Motomag brake bridge and gusset behind BB
80 model team (and Supergoose) brake bridge and BB gusset
coasterbrake bracket on 77 motomag
1 frame is a 77 motomag. The other is a december 80 Team with no red coloring.
Both frames are basically identical except for
1: Teams and Supergoose have a T in the serial number (later models don't have the T at all and neither do pre 78 models).
2:77 and earlier models have a coasterbrake mount.
3: Heres a tricky bit. Early models (pre 79??) are nickel. Later teams and super's are chrome and nickel. Go figure ???
4:Brake bridges are the same on all models until the second gen (?) stepdown dropout designs. 3 holes for the chromoly frames and 1 for the goose.
5:Stickers on Teams and Supergoose seatstays are yellowy gold color and normal geese are red.
6: Another tricky bit. The hole in the gusset behind the BB. No early models have a hole. The second gen models have a hole in the chromoly frames BUT some regular geese had the hole as well. (I'm so confused right now)
Anybody like to add to this? Feel free.
Team serial number
77 motomag serial number
Motomag brake bridge and gusset behind BB
80 model team (and Supergoose) brake bridge and BB gusset
coasterbrake bracket on 77 motomag
One thing I forgot, All chromoly frames have a flattend section on the drive side seat stay to eliminate chain rubbing.
Mongoose's overall cool & desirability factor boiled down to 2 things (to me bitd & even now) , the amount of their "trademark" ornate bead welding that was on them , vs "normal" welding & the frames final plating either nickel or nickel / chromium. I tend to exclude Mose Goose's from the lineup of cool or desirable frames , they may be practical & more suited to a larger rider , but are still an ugly duckling that will never turn into a swan.
Am not too sure why you want a set of Tange style forks for any of your bikes CoastVL , historically those forks never lasted very long when they were on your bikes , you won't hear any complaints from me if you found another set of Bottema forks to fit them to your goose.
The early mongoose frames seems close to indestructable
the forks on the other hand were a completely different story
JB
Am not too sure why you want a set of Tange style forks for any of your bikes CoastVL , historically those forks never lasted very long when they were on your bikes , you won't hear any complaints from me if you found another set of Bottema forks to fit them to your goose.
The early mongoose frames seems close to indestructable
the forks on the other hand were a completely different story
JB
Don't worry JB I have a lead on another set of Bottema forks. I just need to find some Patterson forks to swap them for. They're the race ones too! I always wanted some of those as well.
hmm very quiet here tonight!
Does anyone know about the rumoured 20/20 race over here in W.A... Riders have to be over 20 years, bikes have to be over 20 years? At Hill's track?
you got mail Paul!
a 20/20 race sounds like fun, should be oz-wide, oir maybe a 30/30 race hehehehe.
does the air in your tyres and the grease in your bearings have to be 20 years old too? Marty check your mail
Hey everybody,
Been busy travelling a bit these past few weeks. If any of you have friends or family overseas and want to make free phone calls, do this:
1. Go to www.skype.com
2. Download & install the app - will take 30 seconds
3. Search for people you know and call them
4. Add me and give me a call - Martin Pimentel in Hong Kong
You need a microphone at least - my laptop has one built in. I'm getting a camera tomorrow - if the person you're calling has one, you can see them at the same time, it's cool and IT IS FREE!
Martin
Been busy travelling a bit these past few weeks. If any of you have friends or family overseas and want to make free phone calls, do this:
1. Go to www.skype.com
2. Download & install the app - will take 30 seconds
3. Search for people you know and call them
4. Add me and give me a call - Martin Pimentel in Hong Kong
You need a microphone at least - my laptop has one built in. I'm getting a camera tomorrow - if the person you're calling has one, you can see them at the same time, it's cool and IT IS FREE!
Martin
So what's up with the 20/20... very interested!
30/30 race? - jeez the dragstars and springer repcos etc be out in force!
30/30 race? - jeez the dragstars and springer repcos etc be out in force!
i bags the repco over a dragster anyday hahahaha
I'll bring my Flying Wedge!
Howard
Howard
well i vote we petition XBR news or whatever and get them to hold one in Melbourne- it'd be cool!
I think 25/25 would be about the right cutoff.
I think 25/25 would be about the right cutoff.
yeah 2020 or 3030 sounds good... i think i will go the 20 myself...but...
cheers brian
cheers brian
i think skyway tuff 2, 1st series?? had a cog on the back that is the hmm... cassette type??,, the 1 that has the big spring loaded clip that keeps the cog in place, well if i got an araya with the same set up and it spins freely either way..is there a way to either free the hub, or convert the skyway hub bit to fit..it looks exactly the same, but how do u do it?, and its not the cog,,teeth in question, but the actual centre bit..well im confused..
cheers brian
cheers brian
here ya go Mark , Sabre 24
The main problem with those 1st skyway hub-guts (and shimano cassette hubs too) was the amount of grease & dirt that could get under the teeth and support wire to 'glue' them closed, not allowing them to spring out to catch onto the drive cog.
U should be able to open any of the hubs CLEAN them out, then rebuild and they'll WORK !!!
At worst case, u can change teeth and wire rings between various hubs, theyre all prety much the same guts, although some brands may have slighty different curvature of the teeth etc.
I rebuilt a little over 10 cassette freewheels about 1 year ago, they all work and 'click' now ;-)
From memory the skyways only have 2 teeth, and the shimanos had 2? and other brands (dicta etc) have 3 or 4 teeth (much better).
Marty.
U should be able to open any of the hubs CLEAN them out, then rebuild and they'll WORK !!!
At worst case, u can change teeth and wire rings between various hubs, theyre all prety much the same guts, although some brands may have slighty different curvature of the teeth etc.
I rebuilt a little over 10 cassette freewheels about 1 year ago, they all work and 'click' now ;-)
From memory the skyways only have 2 teeth, and the shimanos had 2? and other brands (dicta etc) have 3 or 4 teeth (much better).
Marty.
U find all the best junk paul hahahahhaa, nice one.
thanks marty
cheers
cheers
don't know how graecross could possibly have gone out of business when they had such fine looking bikes as that sabre
hey thanks Paul!
I was bored, so i thought i'd start a "pic of the day" thing, where we show fave parts, bikes or OLD racing pics.
Ashtabula Forks.
Marty
Ashtabula Forks.
Marty
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