[sodbuster]

1975 Matthews TR-1.
Gimme a T!

This Matthews TR-1 bike has been in my possession for almost10 years. I picked it up through one of my local bike shops. I stashed this bike away all those years ago because back then I did not know how I was going to approach its restoration. Now remember this was a point in our hobby where the emphasis was more on restoration by refinishing instead of restoration by preservation of an original finish. But the fact that this bike had its original frame stickers intact and was missing very few parts had me wadded up for years on how to bring this bike back from its extremely rusty state of existence. This does not mean that it managed to make it all these years unscathed. I committed a small sin against it myself while it was stored away under my care.



Not long after I picked this bike up I started working on my Matthews monoshock build up. The monoshock was just a frame and fork when I got it and needed everything to put it together and I do mean everything. So I “borrowed” the handlebar double clamps from the TR-1 for the mono. I found another set to replace them later on but the damage was done I had cleaned and polished those clamps up by hand (fortunately) for the monoshock bike. The original clamps are now bolted back on the TR-1 with new hardware and the replacement clamps are stored away with the mono. (I used stainless clamp hardware on the monoshock.)

The TR-1 was missing its original “pizza slice” Messenger MX-1 seat and brace. I was able to acquire the correct Messenger seat and brace in a parts swap with phillyc71 back around 2009. So when it finally came time after years of prodding by some of the members here (You know who you are.) I made up my mind this last October on what to do. What I decided was to take the bike apart get it clean and remove as much rust as possible. But also preserve as much of the peeling paint at the same time. I completely disassembled the bike and cleaned up the painted parts first with a 50/50 mix of Simple Green and water in a spray bottle. Then I waxed everything possible. For the rusty chrome I made up a citric acid bath. The wheels were completely taken apart,the rims went into the C.A. bath spokes and nipples were cleaned with #0000 steel wool by hand. The hubs were cleaned by hand then lubed and serviced.After that the wheel sets were reassembled with all the original parts. The wheels came out great, pitted chrome and all. I was able to clean up and reuse all the parts that came on the bike except for the chain guard, (It was too far gone.) and the damaged parts I listed below.

All parts are original to the bike when I found it, except for the following 4 items which are direct replacement items of original missing or damaged parts. All the replacement parts listed are in used condition unless otherwise noted.

1. Messenger MX-1seat and seat brace.

2. Bolt nut and washer hardware for the original double clamps.

3. A single Hunt Wilde grip (right side only.)

4. Bottom ball bearing race for headset. (New.)



1975 Matthews TR-1

Matthews TR-1 frame.
Matthews fork & steer tube.
Matthews / Wald headset.
Matthews double clamps (integrated to fork.)
Matthews bars.
Hunt Wilde grips.
ACS front hub (Date code 1975)
Shimano “Coaster Brake” rear hub
Araya 20 x 2.125 steel rims chrome.
Spokes .105 front .120 rear.
Cheng Shin C-183 20 x 2.125 knobbies front and rear
Cheng Shin inner tubes.
Messenger MX-1 seat and seat brace.
Wald seat post.
Wald seat post clamp.
Cranks one piece 5.5 inch 24tpi (Unknown brand made in USA.)
Takagi three arrows sprocket 44t.
Wald pedals.
Wald bottom bracket set.

Enjoy.

[baldbmxer]

KAWASAKI TWINSHOCK

As grubby as the day it came to me. I picked this up in Birmingham, UK. It came with a missing grip, rear wheel nut and without air in the tyres. Someone has tried to recover the seat at some point.

I have never cleaned it but I did add a wheel nut and had a roll down the street and around the 2010 Masters in Germany.

[baldbmxer]

1980 Goose

I found a later Supergoose and when I went to collect it the seller had this also. My attentions were diverted straight away. The Supergoose is long gone but this is still tucked away. Love it

All original from what I can tell although I haven't investigated thoroughly/ I have cleaned it since getting it along with a regrease to the headset and BB.

[Myke]

1974(?) Matthews Monoshock

The person that I got this from bought it a yard sale in the San Diego from which we believe was the original owner. I am not sure of the year. Please PM me if you know the year and I can update this post.

A couple features on this bike to note is the Matthews fork (from what I was told is very rare), early laid back seat post, Goodyear tires, and the cross bar pad is zippered.


• Frame: Matthews Monoshock
• Fork: Matthews
• Bars: Matthews
• Stem: Matthews
• Rims: Araya
• Seating: Messenger Copy
• Tires: Goodyear

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[JHD]

1980 BMX PRODUCTS MOOSEGOOSE
Early CB0 dated frame with oddball stickerset applied.
As found except for the Seat and Pads.

Original Blue metallic paint
Mongoose stamped Bottom Bracket
Mongoose stamped Crank and Chain Ring
Original KKT Pedals
Mongoose stamped Head Set
Mongoose stamped Seat Post and Clamp
Mongoose Labelled SS Bars
Mongoose Labelled Double Clamp GOLD Stem
Shimano Tourney Brake set with original Yellow Cable
OKG Grips
Araya Gold Hoops with Shimano Hubs
Original Mongoose embosssed Snake Belly tires
Original Mongoose Stickers (Incorrect but as found)

I added the Yellow Mesinger Quilted seat and Original correct Yellow Pads

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[holesnipe]

This is my 1984 Torker Magnum 200 from 1984. I got it on my Twelfth birthday. I was a military brat my dad did not under stand BMX and was less than supportive I remember saving money for ever trying to buy a Torker I actually had my eye on this rad blue and gold Torker....Long story, but my Mom helped me and got this for me on my birthday. I know it was a HUGE sacrifice for her and that is probably the reason it has stayed with me for all these years.
It's mostly original it had seen several years at Little River BMX in Hopkinsville, KY. Several years jumping dirt jumps behind my house and even spent some time freestylin in Tampa, FL and during the whole time my sole mode of transportation.
Every thing is original except for the following.
-Rear wheel replaced in 87 due to a minor altercation with a car. Replaced with Sumo rim.
-Rear break replaced around 88 with Odyssey Pitbull.
-Pads are not the ones that came with it the original pads were black and were lost about three sets ago in 85 at the track. I think I got the blue ones from a friend who had a torker.
-Tires are not original probably about the fith set. (DUH!) I put them on a few years ago when I was trying to get my son into BMX.
-Pedals are not original they got damaged in altercation with car they were replaced with some crappy plastic platforms during the freestyle craze. I put these bear trapish pedals on it a few years ago from ebay. They are Odyssey Shark Bite I don’t even know what year they are. My son beat them up riding around the neighbor hood.
I think this is a good suvivor has some history on and off the track I hope it fits with in the rules of the contest. If not just enjoy the pictures. Thanks.

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[Myke]

]1974 Yamaha Moto-Bike


I bought this bike just how it sits with the exception of installing a set of NOS Yamaha handlebar grips. I have a set of stock wheels that I will put on it someday but for now I will keep it how someone had enjoyed it. It obviously was not used much and well taken care of.

This is just like my first BMX bike that my parents bought me, so it is the most favorite that I own. I wish I was able to take better pictures of my bikes but I wanted to share.

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