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Mike Buff Retro PK Ripper Tribute Bike
Special build for charity auction

09 August 2009 - 08:59 AM Post #41

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mattes, on Jun 12 2009, 11:20 AM, said:

nice build but i prefer with landing gear.

DEFINITELY needs Landing Gear!

The Bicycle Source... didn't a relative of Buffs work there, Potts? I remember the POTTS MOD... fore-runner of the gyro

One thing I would rather have seen on a retro - PK would be the original way the rear triangle tied into the frame below the seat post - a lot different in that respect.

10 August 2009 - 09:23 AM Post #42

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I'm working on getting LG's with 990 mounts, Steve Potts is Mike Buff's brother and Steve owned the shop. I worked there with Steve when he came up with the Potts mod for Buff's bike.

Torrey Kite, on Aug 8 2009, 09:19 PM, said:

mattes, on Jun 12 2009, 11:20 AM, said:

nice build but i prefer with landing gear.

10 August 2009 - 03:13 PM Post #43

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that bike is hot steve!!!! :rawks:

odyssey blessed you....a lot of killer stuff on there!

10 August 2009 - 08:03 PM Post #44

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I think I'm digging that Sprocket most of all.
Looks awesome!

27 September 2009 - 12:06 AM Post #45

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27 September 2009 - 12:40 AM Post #46

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That picture is so 80's freestyle. I wish I was one of the folks in that pic. Awesome shot.

28 September 2009 - 03:32 AM Post #47

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freestyl, on Sep 26 2009, 12:00 PM, said:

That picture is so 80's freestyle. I wish I was one of the folks in that pic. Awesome shot.

That is a great shot & is now my wallpaper. I can remember a few rather classic shots of you too Woody.

29 September 2009 - 12:52 AM Post #48

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Just curious - Buff rode both Tuffs and Z-rims.

Which did he prefer?

Awesome build, BTW. Coming along beautifully. Let me know when I should give you my address for shipping... :lol:

29 September 2009 - 07:18 AM Post #49

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The ones that paid him more.. LOL

He preferred spoked wheels, they were easier to bunny hop with.

kmpap, on Sep 28 2009, 01:12 PM, said:

Just curious - Buff rode both Tuffs and Z-rims.

Which did he prefer?

Awesome build, BTW. Coming along beautifully. Let me know when I should give you my address for shipping... :lol:

29 September 2009 - 07:24 AM Post #50

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Here's the latest pic, I changed the seat out for the lightning bolt one, I finally got a set of the baby blue PK RIPPER decals which will go on this weekend. It's looking like I will have to have some 990 bosses welded on a set of LG's, no luck on getting factory forks.

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29 September 2009 - 09:56 AM Post #51

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Lookin good Steve

29 September 2009 - 11:59 PM Post #52

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Good answer (lol).

On that note, did ACS or Skyway ring him and say "Hey, ride our stuff and we'll pay ya..." or did Buff get his pic in a magazine with one wheel set or another, and then call those guys saying "Yo - I made BMXA on your rims. Pay up, suckas..."

I always wondered about this stuff.

Can't wait to see the bike with the decals!

Steve Blackey, on Sep 28 2009, 10:38 PM, said:

The ones that paid him more.. LOL

He preferred spoked wheels, they were easier to bunny hop with.

kmpap, on Sep 28 2009, 01:12 PM, said:

Just curious - Buff rode both Tuffs and Z-rims.

Which did he prefer?

Awesome build, BTW. Coming along beautifully. Let me know when I should give you my address for shipping... :lol:

30 September 2009 - 01:00 AM Post #53

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I always wondered the same thing about other riders with conflicting (parts) Sponsors.

Example: You'd see RL smiling / advertising for DiaCompe brakes in BMXA and FSN' - , then flip the page and there he is advertising ACS brakes

kmpap, on Sep 29 2009, 03:19 PM, said:

Steve Blackey, on Sep 28 2009, 10:38 PM, said:

The ones that paid him more.. LOL

He preferred spoked wheels, they were easier to bunny hop with.

kmpap, on Sep 28 2009, 01:12 PM, said:

Just curious - Buff rode both Tuffs and Z-rims.

Which did he prefer?

Awesome build, BTW. Coming along beautifully. Let me know when I should give you my address for shipping... :lol:

06 November 2009 - 08:57 AM Post #54

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Well, I finally got the LG's and installed them. The bike rides really good, all it needs is the number plates and decals which I should have completed in the next week or two then this baby will be going up for auction.

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07 November 2009 - 08:37 PM Post #55

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Awesome!

07 November 2009 - 10:54 PM Post #56

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Dam sweet bike Steve, I think I need you to help me work on my bikes? Maybe I will ride better? LOL

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07 November 2009 - 11:47 PM Post #57

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Wow, it looks great!!!

08 November 2009 - 08:56 AM Post #58

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Here are a couple more pics, I test road the bike today and it feels real solid. Once I get the number plates on it's off for photo shoots then this baby is going to the highest bidder.