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Post by davydomes on Apr 21, 2022 22:39:01 GMT
Hello, are you going to leave it as it is or do a full resto?
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Post by davydomes on Mar 22, 2022 13:33:55 GMT
Hi guys & gals, my name is Helen, Im new to this site and just wanted to say Hi . Im trying to find out if there are any shows happening this year and where, can anyone advice? Thanks for your help Hi Helen and welcome. I am not the best informed as I do not use Facebook, but the big one is at Billing Aquadrome 17 & 18th June. The is also Ace Cafe 27th March and the Milton Keynes ride out 10th April. You can find more details about all of these at brcams.co.uk
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Post by davydomes on Mar 9, 2022 20:06:13 GMT
The frame number is: 166 758 Well I referred to the date list on this website and it stated serial numbers starting with (first two digits):- 13 - Early 1972 14 - Mid 1972 15 - Late 1972 with some Mk2's starting with these digits. Starting 16 will need one of the experts who come on here to help with that. Glad you are restoring. I recently had a Mk1 that had been sprayed a red colour resprayed to its original golden yellow colour. Good luck!
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Post by davydomes on Mar 5, 2022 9:47:40 GMT
Hi Eric, welcome. As stated by Chris it does need a protector disc. The grips and break levers are also incorrect. Notice also that it is a Mk2 rear mud guard, that is why there are two holes. But that only matters if you want to get it nearer to original. Your bike - your rules . What is the serial number on the frame? It is located near the slot for the rear wheel at the bottom of the stay.
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Post by davydomes on Jan 25, 2022 15:26:04 GMT
Hey all, newbie here…. wanted a chopper for years and brought 2 in the same week….. any help on spares and where to get greatly appreciated Hi and welcome. You will be able to get a lot of spares off eBay. If you go to Billing Aquadrome for the Raleigh Chopper show there are usually some people trading parts and sometimes (if your quick!) you can pick up a good deal.
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Post by davydomes on Jan 22, 2022 11:18:07 GMT
Hi, welcome to the site. My original Horizon Blue Chopper was a combined Christmas and birthday present for my 11th birthday. From what information I have seen on this site by others it suggests it is an early 1971 model because the first two digits are 10.
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Post by davydomes on Sept 19, 2021 18:22:55 GMT
Hello All, Hope to join the chopper conversations and also learn a little bit more about the bike I have been hiding in my moms shed for 40+ years Hi, welcome to the site. I take it this bike belonged to you as a youngster? Is it a Mk1 or Mk2? What colour? There is a Raleigh Chopper show at Billing Aquadrome next weekend should that interest you.
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Newby
Sept 3, 2021 10:36:48 GMT
Post by davydomes on Sept 3, 2021 10:36:48 GMT
Hello Paul, whatcha got? Or are you looking for a Chopper?
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Post by davydomes on May 5, 2021 20:52:58 GMT
Welcome - 10 speed, nice find. Have you any pictures you could post?
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Post by davydomes on Mar 22, 2021 21:11:07 GMT
It is quiet for the reasons given but some of us do check in quite often. I don't use facebook so I support these kind of forum's as best I can. Welcome BTW
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Post by davydomes on Mar 3, 2021 20:05:11 GMT
......... or the really low square one like in this pic, its poss they were all this low one..........
I can't see a photo?
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Post by davydomes on Dec 21, 2020 13:12:59 GMT
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Post by davydomes on Nov 17, 2020 12:54:51 GMT
I just joined, found my Chopper that has been sitting under the house for the last 45 years and pumped to restore it, does anyone know what Mark it is, has been rebranded a Malvern Star as I am located in Australia. I do recall I swapped out the forks, it has no brakes too. I notice getting parts in Australia can be a little problematic any Aussies here with tiips. Cheers and thanks View AttachmentHi, it's a Mk1 but that is as much as I can tell you. You should check out eBay UK to try an source parts and quite a few ship overseas. There is usually plenty on eBay for Raleigh Chopper. Wouldn't know where you could get Malvern Star decal repros. Good luck!
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Post by davydomes on Oct 22, 2020 12:02:28 GMT
Hi all. Just joined and lve been working on a Raleigh Chopper Mk2 over the lockdown. It was in a shed for 45 years and in bad rust condition but it’s coming on slowly but surely. Cheers Biker (Jordan) TYNE & WEAR UK Hi and welcome. Will you be posting any pics on your project?
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Post by davydomes on Sept 11, 2020 12:03:40 GMT
My dad says it’s a mk3 model and asked me to see if it can be converted to look more like a mk2 model with a stick shift type gear change and a bench seat... any advice would be most welcome. Sorry if this question is in the wrong section.. thanks J Hello and welcome. Take a look at the link below Convert Mk3 to Mk2 seating
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Post by davydomes on Sept 9, 2020 12:00:07 GMT
I'm a North Westerner looking for something localish. I haven't been to anything yet but I found this on YouTube (see link below). I don't and won't use facebook so I don't know if this is an annual event. Southport ride out
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Post by davydomes on Aug 15, 2020 16:52:45 GMT
Get to know the model you want really well by studying all the pictures you can find. I see a lot advertised as "original unrestored" typically with incorrect grips, brake levers, pedals, handlebars, tyres and repro parts.
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Hy!
Jun 7, 2020 17:11:00 GMT
Post by davydomes on Jun 7, 2020 17:11:00 GMT
Hello there! These bikes must be rare in Croatia? Hope you post some pictures when you are able.
Good luck with the project.
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Post by davydomes on Apr 18, 2020 16:53:32 GMT
Hi, and welcome. I have seen a list on the following link which shows RAL1006 is a 98% match for Golden Yellow. Colour codes linkI don't think the Mark 2 is the same as the Mark 1 cover but someone on here should know. Good luck and some pics of progress would be cool.
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Post by davydomes on Feb 28, 2020 12:54:31 GMT
If it is small it may be a Raleigh Tomahawk or Raleigh Chipper. Pics will sort that out. Cool ride for a first bike for your little un. Oh, and welcome to the forum.
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