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1985 GT Pro Performer
#1 2008-01-15 8:56am
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1985 GT Pro Performer
1985 GT Pro Performer
This is my true survivor. Purchased brand spankin new back in 1986. Although an 85 model, this is the one I saw on display at Van's Bike & Key Shop in Long Beach, California. (I think they're still around, but I think they only do keys now.) Anyways, the kind owner back then said,"Go ahead and take it for a spin around the parking lot and let us know if you like it....." I came back after riding around the parking lot and told my mom that I had to have it. 35 years later (3/17/2021), she's still with me. I've added a few upgrades to her like the three piece Sugino GT's, chrome 48 Araya's laced up to GT Mohawks, sitting on Tioga Comp Pool tires. I'm not restoring her yet, but eventually she'll get powder coated by professionals before I retire her.
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#2 2008-01-16 7:49am
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Re: 1985 GT Pro Performer
Very sweet Survivor GT
RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT
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#3 2008-01-16 8:18am
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Re: 1985 GT Pro Performer
Nice GT. Personally, if I were you I wouldn't restore it. It's in great shape as is & I would think it has too much personal history as is.
Just my opinion & why I don't restore my GT despite it's haggard (to some) appearance.
I also like the decals on yours. I don't see that variaton on many GTs. Most 85 seem to have the "Pro" in the script typestyle we all know. Whereas yours have "Pro" in a more block-stlye font.
-Bill
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#4 2008-01-16 5:59pm
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Re: 1985 GT Pro Performer
WDS, I'll definitely take that into consideration. Actually, the only thing holding me back from restoring her are the decals. You're right, it seems almost impossible to locate them. Well, I guess this is how she's going to stay.
Thanks for the comments guys!!!
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#5 2008-01-17 2:20am
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Re: 1985 GT Pro Performer
A top lookin bike you got there my friend.If you rode a GT Pro around my local skate park you were considered KING...even if you rode like a sissy..
unrestored seems to be the go these days..and the sticker issue(font style)being hard to locate must piss you off...anyways enjoy your machine
its awesome...
bmx will never die...we wont let it
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#6 2008-02-13 12:12pm
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thats awesome man i like the color of it. yeah i would'nt restore her either it looks great for the year of it and the decals even look good. take care man and i'd put this bike in my room so when i woke up every morning i could see this awesome machine lol....
#7 2008-02-15 8:07pm
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Re: 1985 GT Pro Performer
mt trickfox wrote:
thats awesome man i like the color of it. yeah i would'nt restore her either it looks great for the year of it and the decals even look good. take care man and i'd put this bike in my room so when i woke up every morning i could see this awesome machine lol....
Thanks mt trickfox. All of my bikes with the exception of my rider are well kept. Parts for these things are so hard to come by or too expensive. The pool tires alone were pretty dirty when I picked them up from a friend locally. Luckily, they didn't have any dry rotting on them. I noticed that you have a Dyno comp. I have one just like it, but chrome. Will you be completing the your build???
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#8 2008-02-24 8:58pm
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Re: 1985 GT Pro Performer
thats looks good i like it
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#9 2008-02-25 1:17pm
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yes i just got my dyno painted over the weekend and i got my gt bard for her today...it hopefully want take me to much longer being that i have some more parts on the way and i have a very understanding wife that helps me lol. i might try to paint the bars today if the dark don't catch me lol...i'll keep you posted on my progress and you keep up posted on your sweet ride....:cool"
#10 2008-02-25 1:23pm
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Re: 1985 GT Pro Performer
nice late 85.
yeah that's a rare color and sticker combo. keep her as-is.
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#11 2008-09-10 4:23pm
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Re: 1985 GT Pro Performer
i wouldnt do anything to that bike, it's sweet just like it is!
IF IT HAS SPOKES,I'LL DRIVE IT
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#12 2008-10-24 9:05pm
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Re: 1985 GT Pro Performer
Great bike, great story.
Glenn
Old school Sherwood Park.
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#13 2009-09-12 8:51am
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Re: 1985 GT Pro Performer
wow that is cool u held on to her 4 all these 22 years.dont ever let her go.oh keep it og it rocks.
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#14 2009-09-13 10:27am
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Re: 1985 GT Pro Performer
DavidHolden wrote:
wow that is cool u held on to her 4 all these 22 years.dont ever let her go.oh keep it og it rocks.
Yeah, I've decided to leave her as is. I've switched out the tires for black freestyle tires and actually put the era correct seat on her now. Shel still rocks either way.
---Thanks!!!---
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#15 2011-02-05 6:03pm
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Re: 1985 GT Pro Performer
Killer bike - I'm working on the same one now. UltraHive has the block GT decals - they're the Japan made frame deacals.
Wanted: ACS Stroker pedal end caps
Will trade for: mongoose team fork, Shimano DX seat post, JMC seat post, blue mongoose seat for 2/4 Cruiser
*Minimum USPS shipping charge over the pond is $24...
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#16 2011-08-15 6:21pm
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Re: 1985 GT Pro Performer
Sweet!
The pile of shit has a thousand eyes.
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#18 2012-12-25 10:22pm
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Re: 1985 GT Pro Performer
yeah I'm glad u decided 2 not restore!! just do a thorough cleaning disasemble it and buff up the paint, polish the chrome n put her back together and store in a cool dry climate controlled place!! like your bedroom!!! lol!!! jk!!!! awesome ride tho bro!! keep it as is!! it really did survive!!!
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#19 2017-07-22 4:10am
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Re: 1985 GT Pro Performer
Cool GT, hope u still have it 
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#20 2018-10-01 6:44pm
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Re: 1985 GT Pro Performer
yeah sweet survivor buddy there only that way once 
i would leave it the way it is she is perfect
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#21 2019-05-19 4:41am
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Re: 1985 GT Pro Performer
Sweet survivor, they are only OG once.
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#22 2019-09-17 9:54pm
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Re: 1985 GT Pro Performer
glacas wrote:
Cool GT, hope u still have it
Yeah, I still got her with me Bro! Never letting this one go. I'm so glad my mom kept it in her garage to save for me. She was curious as to why all of a sudden I wanted it back after all these years. Then she laughed and said, "You're probably bored and have nothing to do." 
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