1984 Skyway T/A XL Finally time to build it 
#1 2012-06-17 7:34pm
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1984 Skyway T/A XL Finally time to build it
I got this frame & fork off eBay in 2008 and slowly gathered parts as I tried to figure out how I wanted to build it. I knew I wanted a Red, White and blue build but I didn't want it to have too much color. I ultimately decided to use Red for the anodized parts and Blue for the non metal parts i.e.. wheels, grips and seat. Two other guiding principals were to use Skyway parts and USA parts if possible as long as it didn't compromise the integrity of the build. Lastly, everything needed to be era correct.
Here's the F&F- currently at the powder coaters. you'll have to be patient while I wait for it.
The wheels, tubes and tires. All NOS.
Skyway Wheels, Pedals and Brake Pads.
More to come
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#2 2012-06-17 8:50pm
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Re: 1984 Skyway T/A XL Finally time to build it
Watching!
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#3 2012-06-17 9:19pm
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Re: 1984 Skyway T/A XL Finally time to build it
Cant go wrong with a red white and blue Skyway 
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#4 2012-06-17 9:30pm
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Re: 1984 Skyway T/A XL Finally time to build it
Good luck with build Love the red white and blue
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#5 2012-06-17 10:59pm
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Re: 1984 Skyway T/A XL Finally time to build it
nice pics, think i saw more pics. 
WTB: * Oakley F1 grips black/yellow * all KKT FMX/LMX Pedals * Skyway Tuff Graphite pedals/cages * nos red Oakley 2 right side only * nos red Oakley 1 left side only * nos chrome KKT FMX left side pedal 9/16
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#6 2012-06-18 6:15am
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Re: 1984 Skyway T/A XL Finally time to build it
erdalicious wrote:
Here a some more pics to get you through the Monday Blues...
I think when building a Totally Aerodynamic Skyway the seat should totally be Aerodynamic as well
So I decided to use an Aero Kashimax with allen head guts it was hard to find.
The grips had to match the Blue seat and these Oakley B-1B grips were very hard to find-Unobtanium if you know what I mean
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#7 2012-06-18 7:34am
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WTB: * Oakley F1 grips black/yellow * all KKT FMX/LMX Pedals * Skyway Tuff Graphite pedals/cages * nos red Oakley 2 right side only * nos red Oakley 1 left side only * nos chrome KKT FMX left side pedal 9/16
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#8 2012-06-18 7:34pm
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Re: 1984 Skyway T/A XL Finally time to build it
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Good luck with build Love the red white and blue
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z34 … e016-5.jpg
Good looking ride there! Same wheel and tire set up as my TS
I am looking for:
- California Lite black seat pad / cover
- California Lite blue seat pad / cover
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#9 2012-06-19 1:26pm
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I need some help figuring out how to get a sprocket on the rear wheel. LBS says that they need to break off the rest of the freewheel and put a complete freewheel on 
I think a sprocket and a lock ring should work. Is anyone familiar with this setup?
Can you point me in the right direction?
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#10 2012-06-19 1:35pm
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Re: 1984 Skyway T/A XL Finally time to build it
JoeKat wrote:
I need some help figuring out how to get a sprocket on the rear wheel. LBS says that they need to break off the rest of the freewheel and put a complete freewheel on
I think a sprocket and a lock ring should work. Is anyone familiar with this setup?
Can you point me in the right direction?
WHAT?!! Are they smoking crack? That takes a cog held on by a snap ring....
Like this:
This is the Tuff the sprocket is from
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#11 2012-06-19 1:42pm
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Re: 1984 Skyway T/A XL Finally time to build it
erichevy wrote:
JoeKat wrote:
I need some help figuring out how to get a sprocket on the rear wheel. LBS says that they need to break off the rest of the freewheel and put a complete freewheel on
I think a sprocket and a lock ring should work. Is anyone familiar with this setup?
Can you point me in the right direction?WHAT?!! Are they smoking crack? That takes a cog held on by a snap ring....
Like this:
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z190 … ffs003.jpg
This is the Tuff the sprocket is from
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z190 … ale005.jpg
That's what I thought and I told them that. Two mechanics there said no.
Thanks!
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#12 2012-06-19 1:43pm
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Re: 1984 Skyway T/A XL Finally time to build it
JoeKat wrote:
erichevy wrote:
JoeKat wrote:
I need some help figuring out how to get a sprocket on the rear wheel. LBS says that they need to break off the rest of the freewheel and put a complete freewheel on
I think a sprocket and a lock ring should work. Is anyone familiar with this setup?
Can you point me in the right direction?WHAT?!! Are they smoking crack? That takes a cog held on by a snap ring....
Like this:
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z190 … ffs003.jpg
This is the Tuff the sprocket is from
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z190 … ale005.jpgThat's what I thought and I told them that. Two mechanics there said no.
Thanks!
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#13 2012-06-19 1:49pm
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Re: 1984 Skyway T/A XL Finally time to build it
erichevy wrote:
JoeKat wrote:
erichevy wrote:
WHAT?!! Are they smoking crack? That takes a cog held on by a snap ring....
Like this:
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z190 … ffs003.jpg
This is the Tuff the sprocket is from
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z190 … ale005.jpgThat's what I thought and I told them that. Two mechanics there said no.
Thanks!Make sure you never take your bike there for them to work on
Yeah, I recently moved to the sophisticated side of town and the shop has been rated best in the city 10 years in a row. I miss my old LBS, the owners raced and know old, mid and new school BMX.
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Marked - Build! Looking forward to the final pics!
Man, is this Haro ever gonna get together...I think its time to get another job.
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#15 2012-06-19 2:03pm
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Columbus in the house! What's up neighbor?
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#16 2012-06-19 6:00pm
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Here's one of the brakes i just put together
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#17 2012-06-19 6:07pm
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Wow its gonna be an amazing build.Its all old school even the tubes.Thats awsome.
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#18 2012-06-20 4:09pm
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I decided to go with Red Tuf Neck parts from the good ole' US of A 
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#19 2012-06-20 4:13pm
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Rad
I am looking for:
- California Lite black seat pad / cover
- California Lite blue seat pad / cover
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#20 2012-06-20 4:28pm
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Re: 1984 Skyway T/A XL Finally time to build it
JoeKat wrote:
erichevy wrote:
JoeKat wrote:
I need some help figuring out how to get a sprocket on the rear wheel. LBS says that they need to break off the rest of the freewheel and put a complete freewheel on
I think a sprocket and a lock ring should work. Is anyone familiar with this setup?
Can you point me in the right direction?WHAT?!! Are they smoking crack? That takes a cog held on by a snap ring....
Like this:
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z190 … ffs003.jpg
This is the Tuff the sprocket is from
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z190 … ale005.jpgThat's what I thought and I told them that. Two mechanics there said no.
Thanks!
Sounds like you took it to Montgomery Cyclery. 
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Re: 1984 Skyway T/A XL Finally time to build it
StillRidin' wrote:
JoeKat wrote:
erichevy wrote:
WHAT?!! Are they smoking crack? That takes a cog held on by a snap ring....
Like this:
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z190 … ffs003.jpg
This is the Tuff the sprocket is from
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z190 … ale005.jpgThat's what I thought and I told them that. Two mechanics there said no.
Thanks!Sounds like you took it to Montgomery Cyclery.
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Gonna be a sick build!!
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JoeKat wrote:
I decided to go with :cool:Red Tuf Neck parts from the good ole' US of A
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u185 … G_2790.jpg
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u185 … G_2791.jpg
Good lord that stem is nice!
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#24 2012-06-20 9:26pm
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Love Skyways! Always wanted to build. Good Luck with build.
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#25 2012-06-20 9:32pm
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love the parts selection..cant wait to see it done.
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