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that would look cool if you built a display case for it to display the frame with the parts, I can understand not wanting to build a nos frame. I built a nos 1981 diamondback medium pro that I bought when I was in high school in 2004 and I honestly kinda regret it since I later on found a used complete 81 db.

dpercival wrote:

Blue_Max wrote:

that would look cool if you built a display case for it to display the frame with the parts, I can understand not wanting to build a nos frame. I built a nos 1981 diamondback medium pro that I bought when I was in high school in 2004 and I honestly kinda regret it since I later on found a used complete 81 db.

You are right, a display case would be killer.

Thanks for your support of me keeping a few items NOS, it's fun for me.

I only live in a small apartment, so I can't build a display case yet. 

My place looks like a bike museum already and I love it.

no problem, I too have a few items i'd like to keep nos since nos stuff is becoming scarce. I don't have room for a display case either, most of my bikes are packed away and I only have a few out at the moment that I ride.

Hi Damien! This method of collecting is awesome and respectful to the rarity of the parts and the history of the sport.  Kudos to you.  More people should respect NOS stuff and not waste it on some ego driven build.  When it's gone, it's gone forever except for fake stuff which we all know is evil in general. 

One thing.  The Red Line bars.  If that is the OG finish, you should consider waiting for a black pair to surface rather than refinishing those.  Same principals above apply to finishes on NOS and good condition parts.  That NOS red finish had to be very lucky to have survived this long and should be preserved in my opinion.

How about some shots of your entire collection?

Nice collection of NOS parts.... I think we're both stuck on the same boat with this... I too have a RL-20ii I'm building as well as a RL-20.  Now with only a few parts needed to complete my builds I almost don't want to build them, as we all know parts can only be NOS once..... Thus the delemia. On the other hand I have other bikes to ride, but I will still build the RL-20 since its a surviver and should be enjoyed more on the street I feel, even thought she's in great shape, but I think I will refrain from pulling out my NOS B1B's from there box and installing them.....I just can't bring myself to stretch out that virgin rubber, lol...

dpercival wrote:

bennyt4130 wrote:

Hi Damien! This method of collecting is awesome and respectful to the rarity of the parts and the history of the sport.  Kudos to you.  More people should respect NOS stuff and not waste it on some ego driven build.  When it's gone, it's gone forever except for fake stuff which we all know is evil in general. 

One thing.  The Red Line bars.  If that is the OG finish, you should consider waiting for a black pair to surface rather than refinishing those.  Same principals above apply to finishes on NOS and good condition parts.  That NOS red finish had to be very lucky to have survived this long and should be preserved in my opinion.

How about some shots of your entire collection?

Thank you for your support!

I have fun collecting and hunting for the parts.

The Redline bars are NOT OG RED, but they are MINT!!!

Here is a link to my ENTIRE BMX collection:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/dpercival1 … 500163996/

shock6 wrote:

dpercival wrote:

Burning River wrote:

I'm liking the choice of parts , can't wait to see it go together .

Oh no, this is when people hate me, LOL!!!   

I am acquiring all the cool NOS parts I think would go nicely with the NOS RL-20II.

I am keeping the F+F set safe on my wall.  I don't intend to build it.

I have new school bikes I ride and race.  I know people don't understand this, but I am the NOS Freak!

http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu28 … G_7002.jpg

I think it looks AWESOME on the wall.

I love it. Great display and plenty of other bikes out there to ride.

Thanks, I love the display and I get lots of enjoyment seeing them both mounted right next to my TV/Computer.

I think F+F sets look cool without the wheels, cranks, etc...  The frame + forks are the SKELETON of the bike.

Last edited by dpercival (2012-06-27 10:02pm)

changachump wrote:

dpercival wrote:

Legendofjd3 wrote:

Awesome either way!  I would classify you as a rider who also likes to collect. It's nice to keep older parts in mint condition. After all, some of the older stuff doesn't quite hold up like it should. Hell, if I was breaking frames and parts back in the day at 150 pounds I'd hate to see what happens to some of those old parts now.
Hang em up and show your love for the old stuff, then go out and ride the new stuff like it's made to do.

Thank you very much brother!

I feel the NOS Supergoose and RL-20II F+F sets are rare and special to both me and the BMX community.

I will keep them NOS for the future.

You mean for when no none wants them anymore! That sounds
like a bunch 'o' fun

I was thinking the same thing...lol

Are you going to grind down the reflector tabs or leave em?

Legendofjd3 wrote:

Are you going to grind down the reflector tabs or leave em?

I'm keeping them as is and I guess I didn't grind them on my Hutch BITD either.

Last edited by dpercival (2012-08-08 1:03am)

dpercival wrote:

XJguy wrote:

How did you get a F+F with no decals?

That's the way I received it from the buyer.  I believe he had a few at one time.

It is definitely NOS with NOS decals, it's sick!

Ive personally seen this frame and yes....its nos and its beautiful!

Where did the cranks come from? They look like mine old ones.

Shipped the bars off to Chip @ C4 Labs today.

Can't wait too see them in black!

The frames are NOS, they may have a little wear, but not bad at all.

Last edited by dpercival (2012-08-08 12:52am)