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1980 Thruster Tri-Power 
#1 2009-08-01 8:40am
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1980 Thruster Tri-Power
1980 Thruster Tri-Power
Full on dump score sitting between the scrap metal and the brush pile.
This is one bike that I had no idea I would ever own. Growing up on the east coast I had seen plenty, and know people that rode for Thruster but with so many bikes to lust after there was no way to think that I would find one cheap enough to add it to the fleet. On a Saturday morning all that changed when I went to do my weekly dump chore and my eye caught red anno, not the usual dump fare. Walking in the direction of the annodized bait my heart jumped and that moment could best be described as first kiss, first orgasam and first wheelie all rolled into one. Round brake arch, square Speed Unlimited head tube decal with the vertical Speed and the smaller horizontal Unlimited. Forks are in great shape and the chrome in the frameset pics is only wiped with a rag, no polish. Finally some completed pics, not a dream build but at least it's rolling.
old age and treachery will overcome youth and skill
BRAAAHHHHPPPP!!!!!
them that don't know him won't like him and them that do sometimes won't know how to take him, he ain't wrong he's just different and his pride won't let him do things to make you think he's right.
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#2 2009-08-01 8:47am
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Re: 1980 Thruster Tri-Power
Very nice bro! 
Good eye too BTW 
I just picked one up a couple weeks back it's sik!!!
Last edited by BMX*Racer*1983 (2009-08-01 8:54am)
It is what it is CUZ!!!
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#3 2009-08-01 10:47am
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Re: 1980 Thruster Tri-Power
I went back today antd the entire scrap pile was gone, scary to think of this beauty in a crumpled mess next to a dishwasher and a lawnmower. Now I need a 3rd job to build it up!
old age and treachery will overcome youth and skill
BRAAAHHHHPPPP!!!!!
them that don't know him won't like him and them that do sometimes won't know how to take him, he ain't wrong he's just different and his pride won't let him do things to make you think he's right.
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#4 2009-08-01 1:37pm
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Re: 1980 Thruster Tri-Power
krankyankee wrote:
I went back today antd the entire scrap pile was gone, scary to think of this beauty in a crumpled mess next to a dishwasher and a lawnmower. Now I need a 3rd job to build it up!
Very scary 
Whats even more scary is that it happens everyday! It will come together in time don't try and do it all at once buy a part here and one their eventually you'll get her done!!! 
It is what it is CUZ!!!
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#6 2009-08-01 2:36pm
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Re: 1980 Thruster Tri-Power
SWEET!!
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#7 2009-08-01 6:24pm
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Re: 1980 Thruster Tri-Power
It was a good weekend, the next day I raced in Billerica MA and went 1-1-1 and got my first trophy in 25 years.
old age and treachery will overcome youth and skill
BRAAAHHHHPPPP!!!!!
them that don't know him won't like him and them that do sometimes won't know how to take him, he ain't wrong he's just different and his pride won't let him do things to make you think he's right.
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#8 2009-08-01 6:30pm
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Re: 1980 Thruster Tri-Power
krankyankee wrote:
It was a good weekend, the next day I raced in Billerica MA and went 1-1-1 and got my first trophy in 25 years.
Congrats but but please dont brake it!!! lol
Or trade it to me!!!
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#9 2009-08-02 6:35am
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Re: 1980 Thruster Tri-Power
I leave the racing to my quad, I'm as smooth as a bag o' hammers
old age and treachery will overcome youth and skill
BRAAAHHHHPPPP!!!!!
them that don't know him won't like him and them that do sometimes won't know how to take him, he ain't wrong he's just different and his pride won't let him do things to make you think he's right.
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