Mikku Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 An '82 frameset just popped up for sale over on the other site - see pic below! Btw, what happened to the OP? Haven't seen him posting recently, either here or elsewhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin TrulyOdd Posted June 9, 2017 Admin Share Posted June 9, 2017 caught in the matrix on FB. actually, he's all into vans now (vintage chevy, dodge etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammy Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Found a black lite frame at a scraper on so 281 in Sn Antonio not bad for $3. now I need forks wheels cranks--this cheep find is going to cost! Ha Ha !!! Thinks for the great info here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubplatestyle Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Finding forks may be a bit difficult, but these are the ones you'll be looking for. (Please ignore the decals, this particular set of titanium Black-Lite forks were found on a CW sponsored ride.) The shape of the drop outs are almost identical to the Rebel Racing mini forks seen on the (black) Blazer complete in the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Godfrey Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Hello folks, I'm new to the society. I'm into Black Lite and have some pics to share. Some may have been seen elsewhere on this site but I'd like to include them in this all inclusive thread. Original head tube decal. (from member: ebenk) Titanium frame set. Titanium frame set and Freestyle frame set. (from member: ebenk) Chromed aluminum frames. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larsvegas43 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Hello folks, I'm new to the society. I'm into Black Lite and have some pics to share. Some may have been seen elsewhere on this site but I'd like to include them in this all inclusive thread. screen-shot-2017-03-14-at-4.14.03-pm5b2d3d5cb9.png Original head tube decal. (from member: ebenk) img_16735b02d04f84.jpg Titanium frame set. image5.jpeg image4.jpeg Titanium frame set and Freestyle frame set. (from member: ebenk) blackliteframes5a009c31275a15a2e6a0.jpg Chromed aluminum frames. e2ed0fad-106e-4d0c-912b-7fcaf4b4279b5ba1a3adf3.jpeg 6114cd83-7e6b-4d9f-9540-8b67e0112d145ba1a3adf3.jpeg post-1780-1363208798745ad6230d0a.jpg Nice! What's the story on the Red Line-stickered one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Godfrey Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 It belonged to a racer named Chris Gibson. Don’t know why it was stickered Redline. May have road this frame for Redline in a race and just restickered it for the race. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Godfrey Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Here’s the thread I found it in: http://www.bmxsociety.com/topic/56594-little-help/?fromsearch=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Godfrey Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Heres some more Black Lites that have popped up recently. First what was advertised as a Panda Mini but looks to be a aluminum Black Lite: Heres a Chromed Aluminum Black Lite that was posted in the Museum: And then theres the NOS frame found in a scrap yard. You may have seen it before as it was posted here elsewhere: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin TrulyOdd Posted December 1, 2018 Admin Share Posted December 1, 2018 Thanks for posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Godfrey Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Cool, happy to. Heres a shot of ebenk catching mad air with his aluminum Black Lite. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Godfrey Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 I was able to buy the Black Lite that was recently posted on the museum. It was listed as titanium but is in fact chromed aluminum. The chrome is in bad shape and there’s a crack at the top tube near the head tube. It’s been out in the weather a bit. Has Navajo forks. Their chrome isn’t in the best shape either. I’m glad to have gotten it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyD. Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) Bought a Blacklite off CL recently. I was curious if someone could give me an idea what it's worth and how I decifer what year it is? Also not sure if it is aluminum or titanium. I don't see very big welds and the chrome is peeling. Thank you in advance for any possible insight! Edited May 14, 2020 by BillyD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin TrulyOdd Posted May 17, 2020 Admin Share Posted May 17, 2020 hello billy, welcome to the site. it doesn't look aluminum but take some close up pics, we’ll be able to tell. If it’s not...grab a magnet....see if it sticks to it. If it doesn't it’s titanium...it if does it's probably chromoly. the value is exactly what you paid for it. it's a mid-80's frame. Nice find by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasbmx Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 The value is whatever I am willing to pay for it Amazing bike! Looks as if it was just raced the other day. Do you live in Texas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Godfrey Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 On 5/13/2020 at 10:16 PM, BillyD. said: Bought a Blacklite off CL recently. I was curious if someone could give me an idea what it's worth and how I decifer what year it is? Also not sure if it is aluminum or titanium. I don't see very big welds and the chrome is peeling. Thank you in advance for any possible insight! I'm late to the party as usual. Just now seeing this. Its a aluminum frame that was chromed. Black Lite experimented with chrome over aluminum. The problem was as soon as the frame flexed the chrome began cracking, splintering and flaking off. The welds for the chrome aluminum versions were smoothed down to take the chrome. These frames had no serial number or build date designation. The company existed from 82' to 84' or 85'. Black Lite was a company out of Texas. They made custom frames out of titanium, aluminum or chromoly. Side note, I use to have the same basketball goal. Also, I have a blue cut down hammerhead seat just like the one on your bike. I wonder if you sold it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freewheelin Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Picked up a chromoly Black Lite frame and fork recently with some decent parts. It was found outside of Jacksonville FL and engraved with the name Stone on the frame and some of the parts. The picture was taken when I got home with in PA. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasbmx Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 So cool!!! Bring it back to its former glory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin TrulyOdd Posted January 26, 2021 Admin Share Posted January 26, 2021 that frame looks a lot bigger than the Black Lite frames i've seen. interesting. post a pic of the serial # if you get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Godfrey Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 On 1/17/2021 at 3:21 PM, freewheelin said: Picked up a chromoly Black Lite frame and fork recently with some decent parts. It was found outside of Jacksonville FL and engraved with the name Stone on the frame and some of the parts. The picture was taken when I got home with in PA. Based on the dropouts I'd say the front fork is Black Lite. I think the frame is some other brand though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasbmx Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 My first thought was that it looks like an expert frame. Based on the dropouts it does certainly look like a Blacklite. I thought it could be a Rebel but I think the dropouts are too short. JMC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin TrulyOdd Posted January 28, 2021 Admin Share Posted January 28, 2021 It looks like a Rebel Racing “Johnny Reb”, which is an expert size frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freewheelin Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I believe you are right. It was sold to me as a Black Lite, but the top tube is 18.5” center to center. I’m going to look at Rebel Racing for a possible match. Maybe forks are Black Lite. The serial is R1150. I’m going to a pic of the ad and forks. I can add more pics of the forks for reference and benefit of the thread if confirmed. Appreciate the help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Lite Billy Jack Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 From what I remember this one was called a "Jr"...... bought in 82 or 83. I'm having trouble finding any photos of one like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
