Topic: Raleigh Grifter

[Karl]

Maybe it could make its debut at this years Brooklands event ?

They are hoping that some Raleigh Choppers and Grifters come along this year as well 

[Retro Andy]

I will bring it along, should be able to find the time to sort it by then.

Retrro Andy.

[mikegrifter]

still on the look out for a c5, interestingly i have had an email this week unexpectedly, sent him a reply yesterday so ill let you all know hopefully soon

2 more grifters done in last 6 weeks, now doing a mk 1

anyway heres my latest 2  one being my second silver ( same as above )









and one of my kustoms raleigh never did a white one but i like it in white

[Retro Andy]

I had the xl myslef when I was younger, my brother had the red mk1, so looking forward to cleaning mine up, I will be on the look for a plastic chain guard, a seat, some new decals and one of the handbrake lever plastic covers.
P.S Does the mk2 have the seat with the refector or not ?

Retro Andy. 

[mikegrifter]

hi

chain guard is one of the hardest items to source, loads of us after them, andy over on grifter forum is at moment trying to make replica ones....

decals easy to source .. ste sells them on grifter forum or another guy on e bay

plastic hoods can be tricky if you need one though you my get lucky

all the grifters had reflectors   mk 1 were metal backed  mk2 were plastic backed

if your thinking of a re spray vauxhall star silver is a perfect match 

[mikegrifter]

for retro andy

let me know what you need for your bike mate and i will post up on the grifter forum wanted section

i am assuming it was you who posted earlier, that bike you were after had been sold.

there a good bunch on there and if they can help they will do

cheers mike

[Karl]

still on the look out for a c5,

If you are still after one, there are a couple up for grabs in the "market place" section...including one of mine 

[Retro Andy]

Many thanks, Mike for your advise will be posting some pictures on the grifter forum soon, would really like mine to look as nice as yours, parts I am after are the seat, chain guard, one brake lever cover and decals, I am keeping an eye out on the forum and ebay, just need some funds for the restoration.

Retro Andy.

[mikegrifter]

if your quick andy is stripping a bike now

chainguard with chainwheel available for a tenner

decals pm grifter.ste   full set tenner posted

i have a spare brake hood lever £5 posted

seats are pretty rare but you might try jason ( bling daddy )

job done

if you need any tips on what i did with my bikes let me know ,

[Retro Andy]

Many thanks Mike, I would be up for the chain guard, will post later

Retro Andy.

[Retro Andy]

I haven't finished my silver grifter yet, only just finished stripping it down ready for painting, but this one was local and got it at a great price 



Will want to get a burner and a chopper to complete my collection.
Retro Andy.