1980 SE Racing P.K. Ripper 
#1 2011-01-04 11:31pm
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1980 SE Racing P.K. Ripper
1980 SE Racing P.K. Ripper
1980 PK Ripper, F/F bought on museum dressed up with rider stuff.
bought as a 1980 frame/forks,newish powder coat, dressed it up with rider equipment, I'm going to ride it. slight crack in post eyelet
Tuff neck stem and clamp
suntour XC2
Maxy Cross 170 44sugino plate
Buff ACS Z rims and hubs
DC lever and DC MX1000 rear
new bars, tires, post, seat, grips
my second build
too big to fail or just too big
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#2 2011-01-05 7:17am
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Re: 1980 SE Racing P.K. Ripper
was wondering what i should do different,
any advise? be kind i guess
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#3 2011-01-05 7:36am
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Re: 1980 SE Racing P.K. Ripper
Lower that seat post. Not sure how tall or heavy you are, but...
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#4 2011-01-05 11:00am
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Re: 1980 SE Racing P.K. Ripper
Nice looking bike, but the seat has to go.
Bmx racer from way back.
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#5 2011-01-05 12:35pm
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Re: 1980 SE Racing P.K. Ripper
i'm six two and 210, the seat was a padded one i found that was gold so i thought it would be good for this fat ass.
thanks,
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#6 2011-01-05 3:55pm
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Re: 1980 SE Racing P.K. Ripper
I agree, the seat has to go. I mentioned your weight and height because so many of those frames are cracked at the seat post mast. Would hate to see it happen to this one.
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#7 2011-01-05 4:15pm
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Re: 1980 SE Racing P.K. Ripper
you like the seat, so I'll leave that alone. The rims and tires aren't singing to me. Maybe a black rim with silver spokes and either black or gold hubs, with some skinwalls. That being said, there are lots of good things about your bike too; I like the gold and black.
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#8 2011-01-05 6:53pm
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Re: 1980 SE Racing P.K. Ripper
thanks, i'm finding that i'm not going to be able to romp on this bike,
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#9 2011-01-05 7:46pm
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Re: 1980 SE Racing P.K. Ripper
I say ditch the seat, add a brake cable, and brighten it up with some white grips and white seat to match the Z-rims. Let me know if you decide the frame/fork won't hold you as I'd be interested.
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#10 2011-01-06 4:13am
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Re: 1980 SE Racing P.K. Ripper
good idea, i had the rims so i used them, i will keep my eyes open, i have a couple of old gt seats from the 80's but my fat ass doesn't like them.
maybe a padded pair of pants.
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#11 2011-01-06 11:51am
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Re: 1980 SE Racing P.K. Ripper
I like the colors...white or tan grips would be nice. the seat......whoa...gotta go. i dont make many neg comments cause taste is different. that things just doesnt even come close. I'm 6'1" 235 and I have a new velo on both my bikes 20 inch and cruiser... Since when does a 6'2" guy ride a 20 incher sittin' down anyway...LOL
The tall hight will be an issue on the seat post clamp area..it a well known weak area.
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#12 2011-01-08 5:10am
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Re: 1980 SE Racing P.K. Ripper
man, i guess the disco seat has to go, i sit on all my bikes, but i use them to ride to the bar, and coming home is when the fatty seat is needed, maybe i will leave this one home.
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