Author Topic: Raleigh Grifter (Read 20074 times)

mikegrifter · « **Reply #15 on:** 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

now i am going back down the line

Retro Andy · « **Reply #16 on:** 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 · « **Reply #17 on:** 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 · « **Reply #18 on:** 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 · « **Reply #19 on:** 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 · « **Reply #20 on:** 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

mikegrifter · « **Reply #21 on:** 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 · « **Reply #22 on:** 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 · « **Reply #23 on:** 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 · « **Reply #24 on:** 10, February, 2011 - 19:55:14 »

She will take a pic on the weekend

Karl · « **Reply #25 on:** 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

Angie is not very impressed though

vanpeebles · « **Reply #26 on:** 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

mikegrifter · « **Reply #27 on:** 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 · « **Reply #28 on:** 11, February, 2011 - 09:46:53 »

ditch the rear rack though, its not for that bike

Retro Andy · « **Reply #29 on:** 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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