1979 Malvern Star Maxi 
#1 2007-05-19 12:46pm
- scared*of*spiders
- Intermediate
- From: Brisbane, Australia
- Registered: 2007-05-02
- Posts: 295
- Bikes: 9
- Feedback: 100
1979 Malvern Star Maxi
1979 Malvern Star Maxi
Malvern Star Maxi BMX - 100% original
I just saved this bike and a few others from the local tip this week and thought the bmxmuseum could use the image. Appears to be 100% original Malvern Star Maxi from Australia. Black Takagi MX cranks, Tange seat pole clamp, Araya rims, Shimano rear foot brakes, Original frame paint, decals and original Maxi vinyl pad set. Serial number 2310853. 
<a href="http://www.glitterfy.com/"><img src="http://img34.glitterfy.com/220/glitterfy-flpbk08213017456534.gif" alt="Photo Flipbook Slideshow Maker" border=0 /></a><br /><a href="http://www.glitterfy.com/">Glitterfy.com - Photo Flipbooks</a>
My daughter made this!!!=]
Offline
#2 2007-05-21 1:06am
- shivadread
- Museum Addict
- From: New Jersey
- Registered: 2006-07-13
- Posts: 1882
- Bikes: 9
- Feedback: 000
Re: 1979 Malvern Star Maxi
Another nice find, you're lucky to have such a good tip nearby
RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT
Offline
#3 2007-05-21 2:00am
- scared*of*spiders
- Intermediate
- From: Brisbane, Australia
- Registered: 2007-05-02
- Posts: 295
- Bikes: 9
- Feedback: 100
Re: 1979 Malvern Star Maxi
Thank you, it is hard to know what to do with a bike like this. If I was to put it on Ebay as is it would only achieve a fraction of the price it would if it was fully restored. However, to restore it means to track down decals(a Mongoose would be easy - a Maxi a bit harder), replace the rusty snaps on the pads, try and repaint the frame etc, etc. Then I believe the cost would far outweigh the value of the bike. I guess you only restore for nostalgia or investment, not just because the bike deserves a second chance.
<a href="http://www.glitterfy.com/"><img src="http://img34.glitterfy.com/220/glitterfy-flpbk08213017456534.gif" alt="Photo Flipbook Slideshow Maker" border=0 /></a><br /><a href="http://www.glitterfy.com/">Glitterfy.com - Photo Flipbooks</a>
My daughter made this!!!=]
Offline
#4 2007-05-21 2:20am
- shivadread
- Museum Addict
- From: New Jersey
- Registered: 2006-07-13
- Posts: 1882
- Bikes: 9
- Feedback: 000
Re: 1979 Malvern Star Maxi
Personally I would tidy it up and if parts come up grab them if not find a spot in your garage/shed and just ride it now and again like it should
RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT
Offline
#5 2007-05-21 11:23am
- scared*of*spiders
- Intermediate
- From: Brisbane, Australia
- Registered: 2007-05-02
- Posts: 295
- Bikes: 9
- Feedback: 100
Re: 1979 Malvern Star Maxi
Geat idea. It's too cool to part with . I'll soon need a bigger shed though !!
<a href="http://www.glitterfy.com/"><img src="http://img34.glitterfy.com/220/glitterfy-flpbk08213017456534.gif" alt="Photo Flipbook Slideshow Maker" border=0 /></a><br /><a href="http://www.glitterfy.com/">Glitterfy.com - Photo Flipbooks</a>
My daughter made this!!!=]
Offline
#6 2007-07-03 3:37am
- RL20II
- Pro Member
- From: Australia
- Registered: 2006-11-24
- Posts: 3217
- Bikes: 11
- For Sale
- Feedback: 4000
Re: 1979 Malvern Star Maxi
Heya bud!!
Very nice!! if ur thinking of gettin rid of it let me know 
If possible any chance of some good photos of the stickers??, i need some and have no probs sorting it in a pic program...just need some decent ideas on how they look, measurements of letters and such would be good too....DAMN MAN!!! that is a fine bike u got!!
GROW THE HELL UP FOR CHRISTS SAKE!! WE ARE GROWN MEN PLAYING WITH KIDS BIKES NOT KIDS PLAYING AT BEING GROWN MEN.
Offline
#7 2007-09-20 2:04am
- bridgethegap71
- Member
- Registered: 2007-08-20
- Posts: 49
- Bikes: 5
- Feedback: 000
Re: 1979 Malvern Star Maxi
I just sold my maxi on ebay for $56 and it was a lot better than that! It also included the Tange Seat clamp and Takagi chainrings and cranks + pedals and headset and bars and grips and I threw in the original maxi pads for free. Not a bad deal really.
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger!
Offline
#8 2007-09-20 4:03am
- phatlogie
- Member
- From: Sydney, Australia
- Registered: 2006-10-19
- Posts: 68
- Bikes: 1
- Feedback: 000
Re: 1979 Malvern Star Maxi
I Know,
I was going to buy it !!!
It was a great deal, but I just don't have the space.
It was a great resto project with all original parts. I hope that it remains that way.
I console myself by saying that it is going to a better home. :-)
Offline
#9 2007-09-23 12:25am
- bridgethegap71
- Member
- Registered: 2007-08-20
- Posts: 49
- Bikes: 5
- Feedback: 000
Re: 1979 Malvern Star Maxi
Well, I'm selling a much cooler bike in a few hours time . . . . for a bit more money though! Check ebay after 8am tonight! I'm selling a Kuwahara ET bike and it's real!!!!
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger!
Offline
#10 2008-05-10 11:52pm
- philipster
- Museum Newbie
- Registered: 2008-05-10
- Posts: 18
- Feedback: 000
Re: 1979 Malvern Star Maxi
im sorry but this in not original i think because i have original rims and tyers that say golden dragon in the white walled rims
Offline
#11 2008-05-12 1:17am
- scared*of*spiders
- Intermediate
- From: Brisbane, Australia
- Registered: 2007-05-02
- Posts: 295
- Bikes: 9
- Feedback: 100
Re: 1979 Malvern Star Maxi
Not to worry. This bike is long gone. I parted it out and sold it off to finance something to do with a Mongoose...
<a href="http://www.glitterfy.com/"><img src="http://img34.glitterfy.com/220/glitterfy-flpbk08213017456534.gif" alt="Photo Flipbook Slideshow Maker" border=0 /></a><br /><a href="http://www.glitterfy.com/">Glitterfy.com - Photo Flipbooks</a>
My daughter made this!!!=]
Offline