Raleigh Grifter

Started by Karl, 27, October, 2010 - 19:33:48

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mikegrifter

#15
04, February, 2011 - 20:20:27
the one you posted in original pic was the first one i actually oned christmas 76, been on the look out for a few years now for a mk1 but always seem to be the later mk2's which i find

there were around 7-8 style of grifters mk 1 and mk2 then the supers being towards end of 83, then as you know the burner bmx's appeared along with c5's

then we went onto bikes and cars  and women  :D

now i am going back down the line

Retro Andy

#16
05, February, 2011 - 05:45:33
I would have to get a set of the them old bike lights when I do get a grifter, they are a must and so retro.

Retro Andy.

mikegrifter

#17
05, February, 2011 - 10:11:07
they come up on e bay regular mate, also grifter site sometimes has them up for sale,

unlike the chopper, grifters you can still pick them up reasonably cheap if needing a bit of work

Retro Andy

#18
05, February, 2011 - 20:53:15
This is the reason why I have been looking for a grifter for a little while know, but just have'nt found one at the right price close enough yet.

Retro Andy.

mikegrifter

#19
05, February, 2011 - 21:22:51
just bought myself another over in kettering the xl model, not the best model but 30 notes will not break the bank

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250768577756<hr

must admit though tempted for a c5 but totally new to me.. have to read up on site a bit more yet

Karl

#20
06, February, 2011 - 10:38:52
Don't forget to check out the buyers guide;
http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=429.0

...a compilation of all the errors most of us have made  8)

mikegrifter

#21
08, February, 2011 - 11:51:33
Had a look at that , twisted frame i would never have known about

just got to find one know

vanpeebles

#22
10, February, 2011 - 18:50:54
The missus has an old grifter that's black with red metal mud guards. Is it any good?

mikegrifter

#23
10, February, 2011 - 19:02:57
there was only 2 black ones ever made the xl, the one i just bought, relatively cheap to buy, and the gs a bit rarer so may go for a bit more,

these were both around 82-83 as for what there worth depends on what people want to pay

post up pic if you like , will give you a better opinion once i see it

vanpeebles

#24
10, February, 2011 - 19:55:14
She will take a pic on the weekend  :)

Karl

#25
11, February, 2011 - 08:02:54
..I've been browsing through Ebay again and couldn't help myself;



...after giving the red one to my brother I wanted one for myself  ;D

Angie is not very impressed though  :D

vanpeebles

#26
11, February, 2011 - 08:29:58
It's funny because maybe 5 years ago I bought a wethepeople bmx with the intention of riding on a night for exercise. I took one lap round the block then got off with my legs wobbling and burning. I thought bloody hell I used to live on my bike as a kid, it's been up the loft ever since  :P

mikegrifter

#27
11, February, 2011 - 09:41:10
Nice one mate, heres a tip for you take off all chrome and put it in ovenpride overnight, then wire wool

you will be amazed , not the r nuts though

mikegrifter

#28
11, February, 2011 - 09:46:53
ditch  the rear rack though, its not for that bike  :D

Retro Andy

#29
26, March, 2011 - 08:19:45
After doing a deal with Karl, the silver Grifter is now mine  :) Wow they are heavy, how the hell we managed to jump about on them when we were kids ! Goes to show how my children are lucky with the light weight bmx's etc of today, I will be giving it a good clean, chrome polish and a new seat, decals, chain guard etc, Many thanks Karl, fantastic, love it ;)

Retro Andy
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