1980 Mongoose Motomag 
#1 2007-11-18 11:27pm
- dper1176
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1980 Mongoose Motomag
1980 Mongoose Motomag
All original Mongoose Motomag. Still has the Mongoose stamped rear reflecto bracket, bottom bracket, headset and Sugino chain ring (has a few finger prints on it in the picture). Everything there is
This was my first bike. I received the bike around '82 (must have been a closeout sale). I didn't use it very much due to the fact I quickly go into freestyle. Took a lot longer to reassemble than I had wanted. 
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#2 2007-11-19 6:09am
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Re: 1980 Mongoose Motomag
Don't sell it, keep this classic
RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT
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#3 2007-11-19 6:51am
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Re: 1980 Mongoose Motomag
How did you get the Motomags to shine like that? Very nice!!!
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#4 2007-11-19 12:40pm
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Re: 1980 Mongoose Motomag
I'm toying with selling it. It might be a classic, but I have no real attachment to it. Mid '80's Master has far more meaning to me. The only thing keeping me thinking is how well preserved it is.
As far as the shine, everthing had a coating of oil and or grease on it due to being young when I last lubricated it. It prevented all corrosion. All I did was wipe everything down and put a coat of wax on.
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#5 2007-11-24 1:59pm
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Re: 1980 Mongoose Motomag
Slowly coming together. Should have it nack together in a week or two.
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#6 2007-12-07 12:17pm
- iwantanoldschoolbike
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Re: 1980 Mongoose Motomag
if you dont really want it, make a buck to upgrade another part on your other bikes. i do like it though
glaoigh mé Iodáileach garsún.
(thats gaelic)
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#7 2011-11-30 8:16pm
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Re: 1980 Mongoose Motomag
I like that clear chain. 
"you're gonna need a bigger boat"
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