1986 Diamondback Hot Streak 
#1 2011-10-30 1:47am
- scruffah
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1986 Diamondback Hot Streak
1986 Diamondback Hot Streak
My first bmx build...
Assembled using nos and repro parts, has been through a few changes as parts were sourced, but now complete.
Parts List:
1986 Skyway 'Hot Streak' Frame and Fork - powdercoated mint green
Skyway EZ Bars - powdercoated mint green
SR BMX Laprade Seatpost - rare nos
Diamond Back Decals - genuine and rare nos
Uni Hand Grenade II Grips - new
Diamond Back Seat - nos
Dia Compe 880 Calipers polished and stamped DB 85 - og restored
Dia Compe MX122 Levers - nos
Diamond Back Seatclamp - og restored
SR Diamond Back Stem - og (need to find nos)
Tange MX2 Headset - nos
Odyssey Gyro II - nos
Skyway II sealed Rims - repro
Chen Shin Freestyle tyres - nos
Skyway TurboDisc 43T - nos
Sugino 178 Crank - restored
Diamond Back MKS Pedals - nos
Tange BB - restored
Skyway style pads - nos
BMX building is a passion, and a passion worth your learning...
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#2 2012-02-14 11:27am
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Re: 1986 Diamondback Hot Streak
Sweet build, nothing like an old school hot streak!!! Love those complimentary colors, make that thing pop.
YOUR MY BOY BLUE!!!!!
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#3 2012-02-14 3:17pm
- CoolRiderNJ
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Re: 1986 Diamondback Hot Streak
yeah that bike really does pop with them colors, nice choice! love it.
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#4 2012-02-14 3:38pm
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Re: 1986 Diamondback Hot Streak
Great job! I think alot of people dont give the Hot Streak enough respect. These are really good bikes! SOLID!
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#5 2012-02-14 3:38pm
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Re: 1986 Diamondback Hot Streak
Great job! I think alot of people dont give the Hot Streak enough respect. These are really good bikes! SOLID!
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#6 2012-03-23 2:09am
- osmetal/bmx
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Re: 1986 Diamondback Hot Streak
Dude you have done an awesome job with this one! Instant fav as soon as i saw it.
I have an 85 hot streak frame and fork. After seeing yours im inspired to finish it.
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#7 2012-03-23 2:17am
- DYNO-myte!
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Re: 1986 Diamondback Hot Streak
Love ur skyway hot streak:D
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#8 2012-04-14 2:59pm
- Peg01
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Re: 1986 Diamondback Hot Streak
Nice build mate:)
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#9 2012-07-30 10:23pm
- olskuldj
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Re: 1986 Diamondback Hot Streak
Great custom build my friend. The Hit Streak has always been a favorite of mine, I love how you went outside of the box with the color combo. Props!
old school bmx, old school skateboards, old school vinyl djin'..
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#10 2012-07-31 4:31am
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Re: 1986 Diamondback Hot Streak
Interesting color combination there. I so love that chain wheel.
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