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Sarah McDonnell
(sarah@smacca.freeserve.co.uk) on Monday, April 12, 2004 at 19:51:03
- model: Mk2 - framenumber: NB6013*** - wherenumber: seattube -
colour: metalic blue - location: West Midlands - Description: Totally
original condition, no respray, bit scruffy but complete with gear
shift. Missing original hand grips.
Ron Whitmill (ronaldwhitmill@hotmail.com) on Tuesday, April 13,
2004 at 13:08:08 - model: MK1 - hubdate: N/A - framenumber: 1197***
- wherenumber: dropout - colour: Horizon Blue - location: London
UK - Description: Just taken delivery of this frame + forks only
project. Purchased from e bay, Needs Major structural work to frame
including top tubes re welding to sissy bar tubes, rear brake bridge
rewelding into position, a major dent to the underside of the lower
main tube needs rectifying, and the bottom bracket lockring has
been welded to the bottom bracket so requires grinding and removing.
Stand toblerone has also been tack welded into position which requires
removal. Forks have been hammered near flat on the top edges, so
are of no use whatsoever. Other areas of frame also have "minor"
dents to them. - comments: Bigger project than first hoped for,
but the bonus to it all is that it IS NOT a cross over model but
a "Pure" MK1.
RORY FOLLWELL (hisrudeness71@hotmail.com) on Tuesday, April 13,
2004 at 16:11:08 - model: mk1 - hubdate: caN ONLY READ A '6' OR
'9' ON IT! - framenumber: 1288926 - wherenumber: dropout - colour:
BLUE - location: SOUTH EAST LONDON - Description: I BOUGHT THE CHOPPER
FROM A LADY WHO SAID THAT SHE HAD IT FROM NEW ABOUT 30 ODD YEARS
AGO..(RICH FAMILY I THINK!)I REALIZED IT WAS A MK1 FROM THE FRAME
AND OTHER FEATURES..THE BIKE WAS DIRTY AND THERE IS A LOT OF PITTING
ON THE CHROME BUT IS COMPLETE AND SEAT IS EXCELLENT.TYRES WERE PERISHED..IT
HAS BEEN GARAGED HENCE CONDITION...CLEANED HUB RECENTLY BUT NOT
BEEN ABLE TO DATE IT...IT HAS A 'PEARSONS SUTTON' STICKER ON THE
FRAME..HAVE SEEN A PICTURE OF ONE EXACTLY THE SAME..www.rnlawrence.btinternet.co.uk/images/bluemk1chopper.jpg
comments: I WOULD APPRECIATE IF SOMEONE COULD DATE IT... I PERSONALLY
THINK IT IS FROM 1970/71 OR THERABOUTS.
paul burnett (paul.burnett@ukonline.co.uk) on Thursday, April 15,
2004 at 09:27:50 - model: mk2 - hubdate: 74 1 - framenumber: 0282***
- wherenumber: dropout - colour: ultra violet - location: leeds
- Description: good getting better
Ashley Giles (ashtray@tinyworld.co.uk) on Sunday, April 18, 2004
at 22:27:45 - model: MK2 - hubdate: 79 - colour: Blue fade to red
- location: T.Wells Kent UK - Description: picked it up for £4
at speldhurst jumble sale, even got offered another bike free. had
a McDonalds batman mirror, has been resprayed blue through to red
so heavily that the frame number is not visible - comments: quality
bike, i have many other expensive good condition bike and another
1972 chopper, nothing compares to a chopper though
Ron Whitmill (ronaldwhitmill@hotmail.com) on Monday, April 19, 2004
at 16:07:25 - model: MK2 - hubdate: N/A - framenumber: NS5218***
- wherenumber: seattube - colour: Infra Red - location: London United
Kingdom - Description: Just purchased as a frame + forks only project.
Will be built up as a standard MK2 should be, but will wear a custom
colour. Will be stripped and repainted by 20/april/04, bubble wrapped
and stored until all required parts are sourced. - HAND DELIVERED
BY SELLER, A VERY NICE PERSONAL TOUCH. - comments: Interesting frame,
as carries the "made in England" transfer on the crank
housing in gold "handwriting" type lettering. American
market model ??. help/advice would be appreciated with this one.
Luke mundy (lynnluke@mundy3201.freeserve.co.uk) on Monday, April
19, 2004 at 17:35:17 - model: MK2 - hubdate: 6 73 - framenumber:
2251*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: Fizzy lemon - location:
Warwickshire U.K - Description: Bought from original owner who had
stored the bike in the loft for years. All original paint, decals,
chrome (apart from handlebars, which where rechromed due to heavy
scraping).Original seat with no rips. Lovely bike!
phil (philliphudson@msn.com) on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at 19:45:30
- model: mk2 - hubdate: 74 - framenumber: ng4018*** - wherenumber:
seattube - colour: red - location: bristol / avon - Description:
Fair condition i will be restoring it this summer i will need help
with some things on the way i am sure.
Ron Whitmill (ronaldwhitmill@hotmail.com) on Wednesday, April 21,
2004 at 21:52:13 - model: MK2 - hubdate: incorrect wheel - framenumber:
NS5219*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: Gold - location: London
United Kingdom - Description: Recent E bay Purchase. Fairly complete
missing only chainguard, console cover, correct brake levers + Cables.
Currently in Gold top coat, but originally Purple with Hot PINK
(!!!) transfers. - Chromework all needs a rechrome, saddle needs
new cover, need correct rear wheel as currently has a shopper one
fitted. Sissy bar stuck in frame - Damaged during transit by INTERLINK
EXPRESS. Damage incldes BENT Front + Rear Mudguards, Rear Carrier,
Handlebars, Front Forks. Intensions of full restoration frozen until
claim for damage caused settled with courier company. - comments:
Chopper Number 5 of my ever growing collection
Simon Northway
(Fairlight Cycle Engineering) (sinorthway@eurobell.co.uk) on Saturday,
April 24, 2004 at 20:08:06 - model: mk 2 - hubdate: 77 - framenumber:
nd7224*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: purple - location: kingsteignton,
newton abbot, devon - Description: totally stripped out for comlete
restoration - comments: it will be immaculate when ive finished
it!
paul masn () on Monday, April 26, 2004 at 14:31:40 - model: mk 1
- hubdate: 71-11 - framenumber: 0697### - wherenumber: dropout -
colour: carmine red - location: poole dorset - Description: ex-cananda
model re built by alex jewell in just over two weeks.origanal wheels;
re-chromed handle bars,re-sparyed frame ,re-covered saddle - comments:
many thanks to alex for all his hard work on this project. a top
class mate.cheers.
Chris Vile (chris@vile7067.freeserve.co.uk) on Thursday, April 29,
2004 at 22:27:40 - model: MK2, 3spd - hubdate: 1-75 - framenumber:
NB5030** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: Purple - location: England,
Devon, Chulmleigh - Description: Acquired in 1978. Very well loved
(tatty) but still usable. - Hidden inside parents garage for 18
years, has recently been unearthed and is currently undergoing restoration!
- comments: Restoration - A Labour of Love!
Chris Murphy (chris.murphy8@btinternet.com) on Monday, May 3, 2004
at 19:23:16 - model: MK2 - hubdate: 76 2 - framenumber: N36011340
- wherenumber: seattube - colour: Blue - location: England Hertfordshire
- Description: A little untidy odd tyres etc, brake cable missing,
the crome needs a little TLC. Bought off ebay & I have just
started today looking at what/how to restore it. Its metallic blue
with - orange stickers & thats all I know so far. - comments:
I was born in 75 so in honesty I grew up with a boxer then a 2nd
hand Grifter then a BMX so I sought of just missed the main chopper
era, although I used to ride my friends purple chopper when ever
he would let me.
chris hazell (hazell_53@hotmail.com) on Tuesday, May 4, 2004 at
16:13:30 - model: mk2 - hubdate: 76'4 - framenumber: 6931*** - wherenumber:
seattube - colour: red - location: city - Description: i have just
had it resprade and am going to get sum croming done.
comments: it is a realy nice bike to ride and i balt it 5 years
ago for £80
colin harrison (charriso@nch.com) on Friday, May 7, 2004 at 20:40:13
- model: mk2 - hubdate: none found - framenumber: nn5043*** - wherenumber:
seattube - colour: red - location: redditch worcs - Description:
a right basket case at the moment. - but i am starting the rebuild
Lynn Irvine () on Saturday, May 8, 2004 at 12:00:59 - model: MK2
- hubdate: 80'8 - colour: Black - location: Orkney - Description:
Had chopper for 15 years,in need of some restoration now, which
i am currently doing.
Jay Rosienski (mercury1953@hotmail.com) on Monday, May 17, 2004
at 20:09:18 - model: MK1, 5Spd - hubdate: ? - framenumber: 0881***
- wherenumber: dropout - colour: Orange - location: Enfield CT -
Description: I Purchased this bicycle from a yard sale about four
years ago for a mear $15. It looks to be all origional going from
the research that I have done. It is only missing one item and that
is the front fender. The paint is fair and what you would expect
for a cycle 34 yrs young. Chrome is excellent as well as the seat.
Correct NOS slick on rear.
Ron Whitmill (ronaldwhitmill@hotmail.com) on Saturday, May 15, 2004
at 00:41:01 - model: Early MK2 - hubdate: incorrect - framenumber:
N 184*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: Purple - location: London
UK - Description: Have just swapped this cycle back with Bob Porter
in trade for a 76 infra red MK2. Glad to have the cycle back in
my ownership. Will be giving cyle a bit of TLC.
Joanne Kelly (joxx@snowboard.com) on Friday, May 14, 2004 at 23:05:20
- model: MK2 - hubdate: 80...10 - framenumber: NN0418*** - wherenumber:
seattube - colour: Black - location: Glasgow - Description: Black
respray, replacement black/chrome brake lever and caliper (rear
only). working gears but with handlebar mounted 3sp lever. original
wheels, hubs, bars, pedals, grips, seat etc. currently covered in
red and yellow stars. honkin'.
Jackson Pearce
White (mr.blick@blueyonder.co.uk) on Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 14:09:05
- model: MK2 - hubdate: 77 - framenumber: ND7224*** - colour: Blue
- location: Camden Town, North London - comments: My absolute pride
and joy!
Ted Haoplet
() on Saturday, May 22, 2004 at 12:39:50 - model: Mk1 - hubdate:
06/72 - framenumber: 2279 - wherenumber: dropout
colour: Targa Mustard - location: Nottingham - Description: Perfect
condition works well, - Totally original hasnt been touched since
come out of shop, looks better now than it did then. no paint chippings
or nething - comments: Its bloody amazing
Andy Price (aprice@hickleyvaltone.com) on Saturday, May 22, 2004
at 22:54:41 - model: MK2 - hubdate: 74 - framenumber: ??????? -
wherenumber: seattube - colour: ultra violet - location: uk Plymouth
- Description: MK2 FULLY RESTORED sweet
Chris Richards (christopher.richards2@virgin.net) on Sunday, May
23, 2004 at 10:13:48 - model: MK 2 - hubdate: 9/74 - framenumber:
NS4017*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: Fizzy Lemon - location:
Hemel Hempstead, Herts - Description: midway through a restoration
at the mo'. It's not going to be a "show bike" but it
should be good enough to turn a few heads.......
PETER BALDOCK (p.baldock@tesco.net) on Sunday, May 23, 2004 at 18:32:55
- model: MK 1 - hubdate: 01 / 71 - framenumber: 1088"""
- wherenumber: dropout - colour: BRILLIANT ORANGE - location: SOLIHUL
L / WESTMIDLANDS -Description: TOTALLY RESTORED BETTER THAN MINT
CONDITION . ALMOST EVERY PART ORIGINAL.
Gary Dawson (Gazsdawson@aol.com) on Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 19:28:45
- model: MK2 - hubdate: 6/75 - framenumber: ??????? - wherenumber:
dropout - colour: Fizzy Lemon - location: UK, Hants, Aldershot -
Description: A wreck I've just bought to restore. My first restoration,
should be easier than the Mini Coopers I'm used to!
Tappy (jason.tapp@globalcrossing.com) on Friday, May 28, 2004 at
12:43:54 - model: 5 speed - framenumber: NB5019570 - wherenumber:
seattube - colour: Pink - location: Garage - Description: Ready
to be sandblasted
Tappy (jason.tapp@globalcrossing.com) on Friday, May 28, 2004 at
12:45:09 - model: SE - framenumber: NA7221800 - wherenumber: seattube
- colour: Silver - location: Garage - Description: Ready to be sandblasted
Ron Whitmill (ronaldwhitmill@hotmail.com) on Friday, May 28, 2004
at 23:27:58 - model: Early MK2 - hubdate: incorrect - framenumber:
N 184*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: Ultraviolet (Purple) -
location: London UK - Description: Have returned the cycle back
to factory spec having learnt that many parts used in original restoration
were incorrect. Parts used to correct previous errors include; adjustable
handlebars to correct spec, MK1 Brake Levers, dimpled front wheel
rim, steel valved innertubes, chrome steel spoke protector. - comments:
A respray in the correct shade would see the cycle in near mint
condition due to the amount of work previously carried out. a cracking
looking bike overall.
Laurent Pittet (leco@romandie.com) on Saturday, May 29, 2004 at
17:02:17 - model: MK1 3 Spd - hubdate: 06.1971 - framenumber: 1211843
- wherenumber: dropout - colour: Orange - location: Switzerland,
Geneva - Description: I bought it on ebay for 350$ from an american
owner. It works, but it's not in a very good shape : mudguards and
brakes are missing, the paint is damaged... But I'm happy with it
and gonna work on it ;¨) - comments: It would be great to be
in touch with another swiss owners ... Don't hesitate to contact
me !
Vincent Zambada (raleighmk1@yahoo.com) on Monday, May 31, 2004 at
23:21:06 - model: MK1 - hubdate: ? - framenumber: ?????? - wherenumber:
seattube - colour: Orange - location: United States/California,
Los Angels/Alhambra - Description: Totally restored.
Francis Cotter-Mason (fcottermason@hotmail.com) on Tuesday, June
1, 2004 at 21:07:08 - model: Mk.2 mutard high seat 1973 - hubdate:
1973 - colour: yelloe - location: in my flat - Description: good
condition, all original and I love it passionately and keep it well
maintained.
steve sherlock (steve@west2249.fsnet.co.uk) on Sunday, June 6, 2004
at 01:38:24 - model: MK 1 - hubdate: n/k - framenumber: 1293xxx
- wherenumber: dropout - colour: Orange - location: UK - Description:
A right mess ive just taken on, its a cross over model,, has square
sissy bars and rigid handlebars like a mark 2 it has been left in
the rain a long time, just trying to get the rusted bars and forks
off !! - comments: Cant date it,, can anyone help???
CHRIS DAVIDSON (CHRIS_DAVIDSON923@HOTMAIL.COM) on Monday, June 7,
2004 at 11:53:46 - model: MK2 - hubdate: ?
framenumber: ? - wherenumber: dropout - colour: RED - location:
EDINBURGH,SCOTLAND
John Blackburn - on Monday, June 14, 2004 at 16:16:03 - model: mk2
- hubdate: 7612 - framenumber: NE9413604 - wherenumber: seattube
- colour: silver - location: Rainham, essex. England
Alex Lambie (pacisgod@hotmail.com) on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at
16:29:39 - model: MK2 - hubdate: ? maybe 10 73 - framenumber: 1729
- wherenumber: dropout - colour: red - location: Bury St Edmunds,
England - Description: Well i don't know much about it, it's in
pretty good shape the seat is all that needs relacing all else is
still original bar a mudflap attached to the rear mudguard
Muf mohammed (mufayazuk@yahoo.co.uk) on Saturday, June 26, 2004
at 18:17:00 - model: MK1 - hubdate: a? - framenumber: a? - colour:
Blue - location: London - Description: original condition but in
a bad way. am looking to get the chrome re plated and repair it
as much as possible. I am the original owner, but its been in the
loft.
James Reardon Smith (jamesreardonsmith@virgin.net) on Monday, June
28, 2004 at 12:26:02 - model: Mk1 , Mk11, Mk11, Mk11 - hubdate:
71, 76,76,73 - wherenumber: dropout - colour: orange, red, red,
purple - location: Abergavenny, Monmuthshire - Description: Mk 1
is fully restored show 71 in orange - Mk 11 is fully restored show
in infa red - Mk 11 is restored in infa red (my original bike!)
- Mk 11 is fully original in Purple - comments: I started out just
to restore my Mk11 which spent 17 year as part of my dads hedge!
and kinda got carried away!!!!!!
Mike Yeats (michael.yeats@virgin.net) on Tuesday, June 29, 2004
at 19:51:25 - model: Mk2 - hubdate: 8/74 - framenumber: NM4018***
- wherenumber: seattube - colour: Red - location: London - Description:
Needs repairing, quite rusty but will be renovating slowly
michael mccall (ldheaven@hotmail.com) on Wednesday, June 30, 2004
at 13:45:30 : model: mk 2 - hubdate: ? - framenumber: NP5015694
- wherenumber: seattube - colour: PURPLE - location: SHEFFIELD,UK
- Description: ITS WAS IN COMPLETE CONDITION MINUS CHAIN GUARD,CHROME
WAS COMPLETLY RUSTED,GOING TO RESTORE HER,
Neil Roberts
(neil.roberts2@fco.gov.uk) on Thursday, July 1, 2004 at 12:30:31
- model: Mk 2 - hubdate: 77 - framenumber: NP7024*** - wherenumber:
seattube - colour: Infra Red - location: Kabul, Afghanistan - Description:
Friend saw it outside a shop in the centre of Kabul, so I bought
it from him. Gears work, paintwork and chrome is excellent. Pedals
and brake blocks are original as are wheels and front tyre. Saddle
needs tidying and the brake cables and levers are Chinese. - comments:
Bought if for my wife, who has always coveted a Chopper after seeing
a Supergrass video. I'll be taking it home with me when I leave
Afghanistan in September.
John Black
(planet48@tiscali.co.uk) on Saturday, July 3, 2004 at 11:42:07 -
model: MK1 - hubdate: 74 (not original wheel) - framenumber: 1142
- wherenumber: dropout - colour: orange - location: Houghton le
Spring, Durham, UK - Description: I suspect the real wheel is not
original as it has the alloy spoke protector and the date is wrong.
Has mk2 pedals & grips, Been welded at sissy bar entry joint.
I can't get the sissy out! Any advice welcome. Has been resprayed
Raleigh 'Burnt Orange' -that's coming off. Chrome has pitting. Saddle
is really good, only 1cm nick in one side. frame is crimped at drop
out. Thinking of rebuilding as a transitional. Lots of re-chroming
to be done. - comments: My wife bought me the bike (bless her).
I really want to get this bike in new condition,time and money will
be major factors, but hey! I got the bike so thats a start. - When
its finished I look forward to hanging the original Raleigh gold
tag on the bars, which hung on my Mk1 transitional way back in Oct.
71 (Still got that & the handbook)
Sharon Morton-Simpson () on Saturday, July 3, 2004 at 14:55:49 -
model: MK2 - hubdate: 73/1 - framenumber: Can't find it
colour: Red - location: Consett, County Durham - Description: My
bike has two flat tyres at the moment and is a bit rusty, but I'm
sure with a bit of help and effort it can be pristine again! A few
new yellow stickers won't come amiss either! - comments: Do you
know of anyone in my area that might hlp me tidy up my bike? (Preferably
not someone who looks like your original mechanic!)
Phill West
(philljwest@msn.com) on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 12:01:13 - model:
Mk2 - hubdate: 80 04 - framenumber: NDO444*** - wherenumber: seattube
- colour: Silver - location: Hertfordshire - Description: In original
state. Some rust but otherwise in good condition. Requires renovation/good
clean up and new tyres/inner tubes. I'll start this project next
month.
Jon Woodfine (jonwoodfine@tiscali.co.uk) on Sunday, July 11, 2004
at 13:19:38 ; model: MK1 - hubdate: 70 1 - framenumber: 964*** -
wherenumber: dropout - colour: yellow - location: Brighton UK -
Description: This bike is like new condition. All original parts
except tyres, decals and paint. Ive had it repainted to match original
colour exactly. all chrome rechromed.(So you can see a little pitting
but I think this adds to it character. Seat is perfect.
Gareth Mc Dowell (gareth.mcdowell1@ntlworld.com) on Saturday, July
24, 2004 at 18:37:55 - model: Mk 1 - hubdate: 70 5 - framenumber:
559 0799813 - wherenumber: dropout - colour: repainted red - location:
Belfast Northern Ireland - Description: This bike was bought from
a church sale and repainted by my uncle for his grand children.
It is about to under go a full restoration to bring it back to the
classic it should be! - comments: If you have any record of this
bike could you please inform me of its origional colour and where
i might find the paint to respray it many thanks Gareth
Tom Allnutt (tom.allnutt1@btopenworld.com) on Monday, July 26, 2004
at 22:04:57 - model: MK1 - hubdate: ? - framenumber: NE9402*** -
wherenumber: seattube - colour: Orange - location: Bucks, UK - Description:
I bought my chopper from the dump about ten years ago!It is currently
having a full restoration, if anyone would care to give me advice
i would be most grateful!
john park () on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at 20:52:11 - model: fastback
100 3Spd - hubdate: 69 - framenumber: 0572*** - wherenumber: dropout
- colour: orange - location: smithville ontario canada - Description:
good condition new brake cables missing rear fender and chain guard
Sam Brammer (mandybrammer@tesco.net) on Thursday, August 5, 2004
at 22:19:57 - model: Mk2 - hubdate: 1973 - framenumber: ? - wherenumber:
dropout - colour: Yellow - location: N.Wales - Description: Restoration
project
James Herbert (campag_herbie@yahoo.co.uk) on Wednesday, August 11,
2004 at 20:10:03model: MK2 - hubdate: 72 4 - framenumber: 1551***
- wherenumber: dropout - colour: ultra violet (originally) - location:
Essex - Description: Bike is a basket case at the moment with plans
to restore. I have all the original parts, nothing replaced yet.
Condition of parts varies from very poor to good.
Bryan Baggett
(bryan_baggett@hotmail.com) on Thursday, August 12, 2004 at 17:14:36
- model: MK2 - hubdate: January 1972 - framenumber: 1682009 - wherenumber:
dropout - colour: Red/Orange - location: Clarksville, TN Description:
Nice all original with no paint or chrome work what so ever. The
bottoms of the fenders are as nice as the tops. Seat is perfect.
Original tires hold air and ride. Needs just a couple of small items
to be 99% but I don't want to destroy an all original. The date
stamp on the rear hub is very light. The front dynohub has 5 72
on it. comments: Great site with lots of information. I would be
interested in hearing of others with light or unreadable stamping
on the rear hub. Does anyone else have a bike with an original dyno
hub on it?
luke coleman
(robots_in_disguise@hotmail.com) on Friday, August 20, 2004 at 14:32:09
- model: MK1 - hubdate: 70 11 - framenumber: 1012*** - wherenumber:
dropout - colour: dark yellow - location: England Brighton - Description:
chrome in ok condition, back hroizontral bars come away from frame,
will be re welded
mike hinds () on Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 09:48:13 - model: mk
2 - hubdate: 2/73 - framenumber: 1892*** - wherenumber: dropout
- colour: purple - location: reading berks - Description: restored
august 04 - comments: also have 5 more 2 mk1 3 mk2
mike hinds () on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 19:12:51 - model: mk
2 - hubdate: 8/74 - framenumber: 4009*** - wherenumber: seattube
colour: purple - location: reading berks - Description: original
used most days good cond
DARREN BATCHELOR
() on Monday, September 6, 2004 at 15:21:27 - model: MK2 3 SPEED
- hubdate: 77 5 - framenumber: NG7224 - wherenumber: seattube -
colour: PURPLE - location: HANTS UK
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