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Nick Dudley.
(nickdud23@hotmail.com) on Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 08:46:14
- model: mk2 - framenumber: NK5007*** - wherenumber: seattube -
colour: purple - location: Stourbridge - Description: Bought from
ebay with several parts missing ie no brakes, handlebars broken,
forks bent, crank siezed, no rear wheel, and no gear selector mechanism.
Now in a stripped state ready for repaint and rebuild (not restoration)
- comments: This is one of two choppers that I have recently purchased
that are being rebuilt using NOS and original parts, not for show
but just for nostalgic purposes, to create two imperfect usable
choppers (any more anyone?!)
Nick Dudley (nickdud23@hotmail.com) on Sunday, September 12, 2004
at 09:03:23 - model: mk2 - hubdate: no hub!!!! - framenumber: NL5017***
- wherenumber: seattube - colour: Infra Red - location: Stourbridge,
West Midlands - Description: My 2nd chopper bought as a frame only,
being rebuilt using nos or good 2nd hand parts, first up for repaint
and decal set because the frame was totelly stripped so no rusty
parts to swaet your nuts off removing (chicken!!) comments: I am
slowly building up all the parts needed, not intended as a restoration,
will be built and used, not put on show! - These bikes need to be
ridden! - If anyone has parts for sale (especially a circa 1975
rear wheel) then please email me.
Jack Brammer (mandybrammer@tesco.net) on Tuesday, September 14,
2004 at 21:41:43 - model: Mk2 3 Speed - hubdate: September 1973
- framenumber: ? - wherenumber: seattube - colour: Infra Red - location:
N Wales - Description: Restored by myself, looking nice considering
i am only 10!
john walther (kellyjohnw@hotmail.com) on Thursday, September 16,
2004 at 08:03:12 - model: prismatic mk2 - hubdate: 79-5 - framenumber:
NL 9413363 - wherenumber: seattube - colour: black - location: england
(basildon) - Description: original codition with huret speedo reading
33 miles and horn union dynamo light set - comments: BOUGHT IN CAMBRIGE
FROM WEST END CLASSICS ABOUT 6YEARS AGO
Andy Rich (andylynd@slingshot.co.nz) on Thursday, September 16,
2004 at 10:27:22 - model: MK1 - hubdate: 70 11 - framenumber: 138***
- wherenumber: dropout - colour: light blue - location: New Zealand
- Description: Nice original condition.Paint good,all chrome excellent,mint
seat.orig tyres,rides well.Top looking bike
Steve Dunne
(sjdunne@pt.lu) on Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 13:38:23 - model:
Mk2 - hubdate: 7 10 - framenumber: NM009*** - wherenumber: seattube
- colour: Yellow - location: Esch sur Alzette, Luxembourg, Europe
- Description: Seems original, still has little red R on seat tube,
cotter pin and front axle nuts. 6 sided bell with embossed checker
pattern, 3 speed tbar.red wall tyres. rear mudguard bears sticker
"Cycles Arnold Konz" ( Luxembourg distributer for Raleigh
and BMW)Slight rust to chrome and paintwork (where chipped) bars
are the worst rusted. silver coating on top of Tbar housing half
picked off. super seat. - comments: I collect old BSAs and fell
across this. May restore and use as exhibit in an "English
Pub" or will sell to a real UK enthusiast. Any interest email
me
Lee Butler (leebt5@blueyonder.co.uk) on Sunday, September 26, 2004
at 16:41:12 - model: MK2 3Spd hubdate: 04/72 framenumber: 1502***
wherenumber: dropout colour: Ultra Violet location: West Midlands
Description: Bought it from ebay, Now i have stripped it down and
it's ready for repaint and rebuildcomments: This is my very first
Raleigh chopper
Graeme (gdknott@hotmail.com) on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 at 09:23:09
- model: mk2 - hubdate: no hub - framenumber: L6001*** - wherenumber:
dropout - colour: purple - location: wellington, New Zealand - Description:
I have the frame, forks, seat and cranks,pedals only, so Im looking
to restore, it was found dumped on the side of the road!
Gert Ouderits (sfcharger@yahoo.com) on Monday, October 11, 2004
at 08:25:20 - model: MK2 Black Prismatic - hubdate: 78 - framenumber:
NS8407531 - wherenumber: seattube - colour: Black - location: Belgium
- Description: Found from first owner for 10Ä !!! Full original
condition.Allmost 100% complete except for the dynamo (has old fornt
and rear lights). Has surface rust but cleaned up it will look OK.
Don't think I will restore it, I rather have it original I think.
Maybe will restore later (should I?)
Tom Walker (tomwalker650@hotmail.com) on Sunday, October 17, 2004
at 20:50:12 - model: MK2 - hubdate: 73 1 - wherenumber: seattube
- colour: hot red - location: London, England - Description: the
chopper is in good shape, concidering its been sitting in someones
back garden for the last 3 years!! so far i havn't done anything
to it, but am planning to restore it as and when i have the parts,
and the money. - comments: I can't find the frame number, but i
believe it is located on the seat tube, however there is a bit of
tape covering it which so far i have been unsuccessful in removing.
ANDREW TAYLOR (ANDREWTAYLOR07@AOL.COM) on Sunday, October 24, 2004
at 19:55:54 - model: MK 2 - hubdate: 80 6 - framenumber: NL040****
- wherenumber: seattube - colour: BLACK - location: MANCHESTER -
Description: ORIGINAL UNTAMPERD WITH MK 2
peter b (stickitinthetrolley_@)
on Thursday, November 18, 2004 at 06:29:15 - model: mk2 - hubdate:
a - framenumber: 0000002 - wherenumber: seattube - colour: purple
- location: australia nsw - Description: this is the no 2 chopper
ever made in its series - bita resto
mark grantham (michelle_mark7@hotmail.com) on Tuesday, November
23, 2004 at 11:59:01 - model: mk1 3 speed - hubdate: 81 9 - framenumber:
1674*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: voilot blue - location:
england, nottinghamshire, - Description: kept bike to original sprayed
frame to original colour, and used original parts. - comments: nice
to hear the old chopper has made a come back. cannot beat the old
original things.
josh andrews (jda250@hotmail.com) on Monday, December 6, 2004 at
21:48:13 - model: 2x mk2 - hubdate: 1979/1976
framenumber: 271*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: blue/black
- location: dronfield - Description: i'm 14 got a black pristamatic
a space blue also tomahawk and a mk3
kyle (kylefysh@optusnet.com.au) on Monday, December 13, 2004 at
04:27:51 - model: Malvern Star mk1 - hubdate: 72 - framenumber:
14465*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: metalic blue - location:
australia - Description: Malvern star, built under licence from
raleigh, - this were built using a mixture of raleigh parts - &
Aussie sourced parts.i am keeping this one as original & building
another with nos & nr parts.
david (foster) on Thursday, December 23, 2004 at 10:29:21 - model:
mk 2 3 speed - hubdate: 11/ 79 - framenumber: nn9423### - wherenumber:
seattube - colour: quick silver - location: co durham. - Description:
bought it last night off owner from new,been kept in spare bedroom
for the last 20 years.in very good nick,few scatches on frame and
stickers fadded on one side,all crome in perfect condition.only
part which is not original is front brake cable. - comments: happy....going
to hang it on my kitchen wall and use as a paddock bike in the summer...
Kristel Dewulf (kristel.dewulf@excite.com) on Friday, December 31,
2004 at 13:21:51model: MK2 - hubdate: 12 79 - framenumber: 934***
- wherenumber: seattube - colour: black - location: Belgium / Antwerp
- Description: Raleigh Chopper Black Prismatic
Mark Boundey (markboundey@hotmail.com) on Saturday, January 1, 2005
at 14:10:03 - model: MK II, 3 Speed - hubdate: October '72 - framenumber:
1773*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: Infrared - location: Reading,
Berkshire. - Description: Was given to me secondhand in the early
80's, thoroughly used until tyres were bald, tatty paint, no brakes
& slow puncture took a hold. - comments: Was burried in the
loft for 16 years only to be fully restored early 2001.
Tracy Rudd (t.rudd1@ntlworld.com) on Sunday, January 2, 2005 at
15:03:09 - model: MK2 - hubdate: 05 74 - framenumber: NG4021***
- wherenumber: seattube - colour: Red - location: UK, Stockton on
Tees - Description: Kept in the garage for last 15 years. Nothing
done to it - all original parts, etc. - comments: Interesting in
selling to someone who would restore it and look after it.
Rick Creegan
(creegan75@hotmail.com) on Sunday, January 23, 2005 at 12:13:32
- model: se - framenumber: nn6144988 - wherenumber: seattube - colour:
silver - location: Birmingham - Description: Fully restored mint
condition Queens Jubilee Special Edition
Scott MacKay (s.mackay@virgin.net) on Tuesday, January 25, 2005
at 21:26:36 - model: Sprint GT - hubdate: 72 8 - framenumber: 1632***
- wherenumber: dropout - colour: Green - location: Scotland, Renfrewshire
- Description: I have owned this bike since I got it for Christmas
in 1973. It was last ridden in 1979 before being stored in the garage
ever since. It is in fairly good condition with all original bits.
David Schauers (davidschauers@hotmail.com) on Wednesday, January
26, 2005 at 18:32:48 - model: MK ll 3+2 speed with the front dynohub
lighting system - hubdate: front 10/71 back ??/?? - framenumber:
???????? - wherenumber: dropout - colour: Fizzy lemon - location:
United States, Pennsylvania, Shamokin - Description: I got this
chopper for free and decided to fix it up. The bike now looks great
and rides nice. E-mail me if you want to see before and after pics
of the bike. - comments: Currently this bike is for sale. I have
no clue what it is worth. SO if you would like to make me an offer,
e-mail me the offer. I would like to get at least what I put into
it.
Greg Thomas
(lionpaw38@adelphia.net) on Sunday, January 30, 2005 at 04:33:08
- model: MK1 - hubdate: 1969 - framenumber: ?6823C2 - wherenumber:
dropout - colour: Royal Carmine - location: USA, Centre/Pennsylvania,
Port Matilda - Description: Dad bought it new for me in 69 or 70...remember
it was $100 way back then...not cheap. In the process of just cleaning
it up. Condition from 1 to 10 ..it would probably be an 8
mr roland dyson (roly_dyson@hotmail.com) on Thursday, February 10,
2005 at 01:19:40 - model: mk2 infa red - hubdate: 06/77 - framenumber:
nl7208 - wherenumber: seattube - colour: red - location: northants.
england - Description: a very good condition mk2 - original.this
bike will be my pride and joy after restoring (to the best of my
ability and cost).hope to get it done by june for the shows(billing)
- comments: cant think of anything else to say except hopefully
i will see you all at billing.
mr roland dyson (roly_dyson@hotmail.com) on Thursday, February 10,
2005 at 01:28:25 - model: mk2 prismatic - hubdate: 06/79 - framenumber:
no nos - wherenumber: seattube - colour: black - location: northants.
england - Description: a very good condition mk2 having been part
restored by previous owner. it still has a number of things to do
to make it right. another for the shows. - comments: cant think
of anything else to say except hopefully i will see you all at billing.
mick martin (mjmsjh@hotmail.com) on Friday, February 11, 2005 at
20:29:50 - model: mk2 - hubdate: 78/10 - framenumber: 1621*** -
wherenumber: dropout - colour: purple - location: york, england.
- Description: bike is totally 100% workable, no bad rust marks,
rear wheel doesnt match date of frame, looks like a 72 model.hasent
been restored to the pristine example,but it turns heads in summer.
JW de Ruiter (derui008@wanadoo.nl) on Saturday, February 12, 2005
at 20:24:32 - model: MK2 - hubdate: 3/79 - framenumber: NH9401***
- wherenumber: seattube - colour: Quick silver - location: Netherlands
/ Piershil - Description: Purchased in orginal state,few rustspots,faded
stickers
darren fellows (darrengail@aol.com) on Sunday, February 13, 2005
at 13:01:20 - model: mk2 - hubdate: 74/11 - framenumber: na5238***
- wherenumber: seattube - colour: red - location: exmouth / devon
- Description: may spray purple
guido (guido@onvol.net) on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at 18:30:41
- model: mk 2 - framenumber: nh1014614 - colour: red - location:
malta - Description: A1 ORIGINAL
Adrian Box
(diamond1033@hotmail.com) on Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 12:03:13
- model: MK2 - hubdate: 75 7 - framenumber: NB6011*** - wherenumber:
seattube - colour: Red - location: Weston-super-Mare
bruce spencer - knott () on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 15:45:42
- model: mk 2 - hubdate: 1974 - framenumber: nk4032*** - wherenumber:
dropout - colour: purple - location: lincoln
phil davies
(philpinch@hotmail.co.uk) on Monday, March 21, 2005 at 20:30:40
- model: mk 1 5 speed metallic blue - framenumber: 0725*** - wherenumber:
dropout - colour: metallic blue - location: west wales - Description:
metallic blue mk 1 chopper,average condition I been told it is a
very rare bike.It also has u.s.a.spec gears,high sissie bar
pete () on
Sunday, March 27, 2005 at 21:07:37 - model: standard mk2 - hubdate:
dec' 1978 - framenumber: nss408044 - wherenumber: seattube - colour:
space blue - location: peterborough - Description: Crusty but whole
& in working order
ian (ian2boney@aol.com) on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 20:56:57 -
model: mk2 - hubdate: 73 1 - framenumber: 1873146 - wherenumber:
dropout - colour: infra red - location: in my kitchen (newport,
shropshire) - Description: Got it 2 days ago, all origional (i.e.
rusty). It is rusty but only surface rust, no major rot. The shifter
is missing but everything else is there. Has origional tyres which
still hold air and both brakes work, with all hooks and brackets.
It even has the "R" nuts on the front wheel and seat post.
comments: Nice weather.
Simon Covell (themoog1975@hotmail.com) on Wednesday, March 30, 2005
at 18:19:11 - model: Fizzy Lemon MK2 - hubdate: 11 75 - framenumber:
NN5513 - wherenumber: seattube - colour: Yellow - location: England,
Norfolk, North Walsham. - Description: Fully restored 1975 Fizzy
Lemon MK2 chopper. Chrome mudguards have very slight pitting, otherwise
it's in mint condition. - comments: Goes nicely with my 1981 Grifter.
catherine thompson (c.thompson990@ntlworld.com) on Monday, April
4, 2005 at 19:48:29 : model: mk2 : hubdate: 11/76 : framenumber:
na7206*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: silver - location: hampshire
- Description: frame repainted every thing else is origanal bar
the recroming
daniel grantham (michelle_mark7@hotmail.com) on Monday, April 4,
2005 at 23:11:44 - model: mk2 - hubdate: not known - framenumber:
1889*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: red - location: sandiacre
nottingham (east mids) - Description: in original condition paint
faded orange but meant to be red, all complete with back rack chrome
in fare condition.
guido (guido@onvol.net) on Monday, April 4, 2005 at 23:53:59 - model:
mk2 - framenumber: nd7221*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: red
- location: malta - Description: in average original condition 90%
JON LINGHAM (JKENNAIRD@AOL.COM) on Friday, April 8, 2005 at 16:11:40
- model: MK2 - hubdate: 76 - framenumber: NA720*** - wherenumber:
seattube - colour: RED - location: UNITED KINGDOM - Description:
BROUGHT IN SAD STATE AS ALWAYS WANTED 1 NOW 34 YRS OLD GOT 2 CHOPPERS
2 BUDGIES AND A RSW MK11 CANT BEAT A RALEIGHNA720
Lee Butler (leebt5@blueyonder.co.uk) on Wednesday, May 18, 2005
at 21:53:55 - model: MK1 3Spd - hubdate: 05/71 - framenumber: ???????
- wherenumber: dropout - colour: Horizon Blue - location: West Midlands
-- Description: Bought the chopper from Ebay, needs a lot of work
to get back to it's former glory. - comments: I now have a mark
1 and mark 2 Raleigh chopper, both early 70's
dillon wooton (wooton@mail.com) on Sunday, May 29, 2005 at 21:11:37
- model: 5 speed - hubdate: ????? - framenumber: c3567*** - wherenumber:
dropout - colour: yellow - location: usa, utica/MI/macomb - Description:
i dont know i bought for $5.00 from some kid it is a pice of crap
right know and i whant to fix it up but i just dont know how???????????
help email me at wooton@mail.com
Rebecca Harvey (beckburd_77@hotmail.com) on Monday, May 30, 2005
at 10:17:38 - model: Mk2 - hubdate: ? - framenumber: NL5006402 -
wherenumber: seattube - colour: YELLOW - location: Wimbledon , London
- Description: As original - comments: Choppers are cool!
Dwain White
(dude1968@blueyonder.co.uk) on Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at 20:35:14
- model: MK 2 - hubdate: 9/76 - framenumber: ********* - colour:
Silver - location: Bristol - Description: Brought this MK2 2 years
ago for myself and son to do up as I never owned one as a kid. It
was in poor condition and red but it now is Silver with many new
parts and is on going improvements. = The BBC used this bike to
film for the opening credits for the 20th CENTURY ROADSHOW and can
be seen on the wall in the garage.
david read (davidreaddtgp@aol.com) on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at
16:06:22 - model: mk 2 - hubdate: no date - framenumber: 1701405
- wherenumber: dropout - colour: purple - location: watford herts
- Description: No date on rear hub 3 speed stamped 0 2. - In pieces
just purchased to re build.
Simon Rooney
(bufferboy58@hotmail.com) on Friday, July 8, 2005 at 19:49:41 -
model: MK2 - hubdate: 73 6 - framenumber: 2067 - wherenumber: dropout
- colour: Fizzy Lemon - location: County Durham - Description: Bought
as a very sorry looking bag of bits. Currently being restored/rebuilt
kurtis bertolami (trukk2424@hotmail.com) on Saturday, July 9, 2005
at 23:31:08 - model: MK1 5Spd - hubdate: ? - framenumber: 0709***
- wherenumber: dropout - colour: candy apple red - location: US/MA
Jamma (realjma250@yahoo.com.au) on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 10:56:58
- model: Cooper sprinter super deluxe(mk2)3spd - hubdate: no date
- framenumber: AAO6** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: apollo blue
- location: Perth western australia - Description: Hi,Bought the
cooper off a mate.It is all the same as a raleigh apart from shifter(shimano
gt-3 3spd),Crank,headbadge and stickers.It is currently under restoration
using raleigh parts from uk.Will be red with new copies of the original
stickers in yellow.Il send a pic of before and after when its done.
- comments: Great site!,Some great info that will come in handy
when restoring my cooper.Keep up the good work.
chris short (shorty50y-web@yahoo.co.uk) on Thursday, July 14, 2005
at 16:40:09 model: mk2 - hubdate: ? - framenumber: N158*** - wherenumber:
dropout - colour: primer grey! - location: u.k. devon,tavistock
- Description: Bought on ebay;frame & forks only!planning resto
to be a fizzy(just like i used to have!)when the wife allows!!!?not
for show but for pulling wheelies!let u know when i fall off! -
comments: why did i chuck my chopper out for that boring racer????????
BARRY BARNES (BARRYVELOMAN@AOL.COM) on Thursday, July 21, 2005 at
21:44:0 - model: MK.I - hubdate: 70-7 - framenumber: 0864*** - wherenumber:
dropout - colour: YELLOW - location: WOBURN SANDS, BUCKS - Description:
REALY RUSTY WHEN I GOT IT FOR £199 OFF EBAY, COLLECTED FROM
BASINGSTOKE AREA. DECIDED TO REPAINT HAD IT SAND BLASTED THEN SPRAYED
IT WITH SIX AEROSOLS MIXED TO THE RIGHT SPEC. BOUGHT A FRONT GUARD
FOR £35, NEW TYRES AND TUBES THEN A GEAR KNOB AND THE 123
LINKAGE CLEANED UP THE CHROME AND ADDED THE STICKERS. FOUND THE
CHAINGUARD IS OFF A MK2 BUT LEAVING IT FOR NOW LOOKS GREAT NOT OVER
THE TOP. NOW HAVE A MK2 WRECK AS WELL. EBAY!!!
Scott A. Gurney
(Firegems@msn.com) on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at 15:46:29 = model:
MK1-Tall Frame - hubdate: 69-10 - framenumber: 0567*** - wherenumber:
dropout - colour: flamboyant green - location: U.S.A.- Springville,New
York - Description: Chopper has Dual Lever "T" shifter
3+2 Speed. - In hub 5 gears. - High Sissy bar with back rest. -
comments: E-Mail me and will forward pics.
Josh Kelley
() on Friday, August 5, 2005 at 21:24:41 - model: 1970 3-Speed with
Sturmy Archer (Girls Bike) - hubdate: 1970 - framenumber: Q772515
- wherenumber: dropout - colour: Horizon Blue - location: North
Platte NE , United States - Description: 1970, horizon blue, Red
Line Tires, Medium Rize sissy bar with springs, white banana seat
with large round reflector, Signiture sproket ,head badge, pedals
and 3 piece crank, complete with paited decals on frame , complete
with original chain guard and fenders .it just neads a new gear
cable. ( Ive replaced the tubes). - comments: Im a 15 Year Old collector
I have several american bikes ( Corvette, Orange Krate ETc.) - But
I had been looking for a bike by Raleigh. - My dad found this at
a flea market and we purchased it for $50 American dollers, It is
at 7-10 condition and is entered at bike shows as a surviver.
john-paul rutter () on Sunday, August 21, 2005 at 13:35:24 - model:
mk2 - hubdate: 3-8-1972 - framenumber: 934256 - wherenumber: dropout
- colour: green - location: manchester - Description: its a smooth
ride - comments: its green
Sam () on Monday, August 22, 2005 at 20:26:02 - model: Mk2 - hubdate:
6 - 73 - wherenumber: dropout - colour: Fizzy Lemon - location:
N. Wales -Description: A rebuilt wreck! stripped, put straight but
ratty bits on and is now a smooth riding rust bucket!
Tony2000 (Psychoexile@btinternet.com) on Tuesday, August 23, 2005
at 22:30:01 - model: MkII 3 speed purple - hubdate: 75 10 - colour:
Purple - location: Suffolk My garage where its been for............................
- Description: Purple rusty punctured sad happy loved abused and
soon to be totally restored (Collecting parts as we speak)
bob wilson (bobwil1975@hotmail.com) on Thursday, August 25, 2005
at 21:29:47 - model: mk 2 - hubdate: 10/74 - framenumber: 16792
- wherenumber: seattube - colour: orange - location: rotherham -
Description: needs dramatic restoration found in neighbours shed!
a collorick
(andrew collorick aol.com) on Monday, August 29, 2005 at 17:43:33
- model: mk1 - hubdate: 70 8 - framenumber: 0894*** - wherenumber:
dropout - colour: orange - location: gloucester england - Description:
had bike from childhood am now restoring for my children
Nigel Rouse
(nigel@nprentertainments.co.uk) on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at
08:42:13 = model: MK1 - hubdate: ??70 - framenumber: 0766535 - wherenumber:
dropout - colour: Orange - location: West Yorkshire - Description:
Tidy although frame could do with a respray. Crome parts good, seat
has a few rips and rides well. - comments: Only just bought this
bike and am hoping to get to restore to it's original state as when
it was new...
Michelle Barros (tkbuterfly @hotmail.com) on Friday, September 2,
2005 at 20:52:09 - model: reg.D Design 934256 and 934304 - framenumber:
934256 934304 - wherenumber: seattube - colour: taxi yellow - location:
Cumberland rhode island
Mathew Wallace (matwal@pacific.net.au) on Friday, September 23,
2005 at 06:02:59 - model: mk ii - hubdate: no wheels - framenumber:
NN6125486 - wherenumber: seattube - colour: infra red - location:
Australia Melbourne - Description: It came to me via ebay from Perth
Australia, without wheels and with some rust. - comments: I love
choppers!!
Devon Tim (supermantaman@aol.com) on Saturday, October 1, 2005 at
17:14:50 - model: Irish deep purple 1972 MK2 - framenumber: upside
down L 80 8* ** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: deep purple - location:
North Devon - Description: At the moment it is just a frame. Been
around the block at bit. It is a irish chopper. It is a rare deep
purple. 1972. Frame number is strange more so the upside down L
the letter is not worn away all ends are rounded, at first I thought
it was an I or D but that is not the case.
gary marshall
(garyiryna@aol.com) on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 13:49:47 -
model: mk1 - hubdate: 11 .71 - framenumber: 1133*** - wherenumber:
dropout - colour: blue - location: england,earls colne, colchester,essex
- Description: starting to restore bike. want to spray frame golden
yeloow,ral 1006 - reg design nos - 934256 - 934304 - comments: any
advoice on restoring would be nice
David Brett
() on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at 17:49:02 - model: mk2 - hubdate:
78 4 - framenumber: nh8311*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour:
infa red - location: London - Description: My bike is in totally
original condition,paint a little chiped.All the chome in excellant
condition - comments: Just had a complete service.
lester harper (lisa@farrell111.wanadoo.co.uk) on Thursday, January
12, 2006 at 11:31:33 - model: mk2 - hubdate: 78 - framenumber: 954915
- wherenumber: dropout - colour: red - location: wrexham n wales
- Description: took a lot ov work but worth it i av 7 more to do
many thanks - comments: choppers are with out a dout the most famous
bike well done raliegh
jason suderman (jsuderman@wheelworks.com) on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 23:56:43
model: 5spd hubdate: ???? framenumber: 0815*** wherenumber: dropout - colour: orange - location: boston massachusetts - Description: All original some "patina" 5 speed allvit huret rear mech and high back sissybar. race slick tire out back, w/red stripe.livved in basement since 197????. - has some rust beginning and some chrome issues but otherwise good shape. - comments: whats it really worth,? and what is the origin of this beast.? not really fer sale.
Dom Davison & Alex deLeo, Trent & Gypsy (auburnphotostudios@hotmail.com) on Monday, January 30, 2006 at 09:50:17 - model: MK 1 Red 5spd Hong Kong registered orig. - hubdate: 1975 - colour: Red - location: Melbourne Australia - Description: Featured on an album cover; have wooden 5 speed handled gear change, smaller one for left hand side; orig Hong kong lic plate. Also Raleigh Grifter of similar vintage (met blue) Hello Lo riders & Djs worldwide Chop On!
Colin Hughes (croozenooze@gmail.com) on Thursday, February 2, 2006 at 21:00:27 - hubdate: 6 - framenumber: 1304004 - wherenumber: dropout - colour: Orange - location: England - Description: Bought from a guy about 6 years ago for £5. Rusty but did ride it.Sat in my shed for that period, just started to think about renovating it. Can't read year of manufacture (can only make out 1 number on hub) - comments: Would like any feedback if someone could tell me the year.
TAIDGH REDMOND (mikeredmond62@eircom.net) on Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 12:29:13 - model: MK2 3 speed - hubdate: 72framenumber: 1709*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: RED - location: DUBLIN IRELAND - Description: got this chopper from northern ireland it is the chopper that was used in the film Mickeybo and Me it is in good unrestored condition needs a few non original bit replaced ? - comments: probably will not be fully restored I will just tidy up a few bits and pieces
Tim clayton (Topcat250770@aol.com) on Monday, February 20, 2006 at 21:47:10 - model: mk 2 - hubdate: wheel missing - framenumber: NN5 04*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: red - location: north notts,england - Description: found frame and forks in a ditch whilst walking the dog.handle bars,sissy bar,front brake,front and rear mudguards with it,all in rusty state.wheels,seat etc missing. - comments: think it was originally ultra violet,can this be confirmed with frame no?
James Taylor (jamestaylor652@hotmail.com) on Monday, February 27, 2006 at 08:36:15 - model: MK2 - hubdate: 79/6 - framenumber: NH9402*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: Orange - location: Middlesbrough, Cleveland - Description: Undergoing restoration.
david Brett () on Saturday, March 4, 2006 at 09:05:28 - model: mk2 - hubdate: 78 4 - framenumber: nh8311*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: infa red - location: london - Description: all original, bike looks 9/10!
David Brett () on Saturday, March 4, 2006 at 09:10:25 - model: mk2 - hubdate: 77 4 - framenumber: am68*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: purple - location: london - Description: One of the last IRISH choppers, hub date is to late though, 1977! Currently being fully re-stored.
Simon Gascoigne (sigasco@hotmail.co.uk) on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 13:44:06 - model: MK2 - hubdate: 79 5 - framenumber: NH9401*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: Quick Silver - location: England, West Yorkshire, Huddersfield. - Description: This Chopper is totally original and complete, slight top rust in places (rubs off ok) but no pitting.Chrome on wheels is pristine, odd minor scratch on paintwork (nothing really) all original decals present and correct. - comments: This Chopper is My girlfriends and was Mothballed by her father in wax in 1980 due to lack of use, it has remained there in the shed at the bottom of the garden and only recently re-descovered when they moved house, a lovely find,even the tyres remain pumped up.
stu vickers (gingeboy5@hotmail.com) on Sunday, June 11, 2006 at 18:56:04 - model: mk1 - hubdate: 2 73 - framenumber: 1286*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: orange - location: lincolnshire uk - Description: in working order but being prepared for restoration
Iain Booth (ibooth@xtra.co.nz) on Sunday, June 18, 2006 at 04:06:07 - model: mk2 - hubdate: august 1973framenumber: N131*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: fizzy lemon - location: Rangiora , New Zealand - Description: in complete condition but with b.m.x. style handle bars, but in going order. been painted orange then yellow again then a tan colour over everything inc wheels, gear shift, sissy bar springs! + bright yellow seat.awful. now stripped down for a return to it's former glory
lee warby (toadmont2@tiscali.co.uk) on Friday, June 23, 2006 at 13:01:31 - model: mark 2 prizmatic - hubdate: 09/80 = framenumber: ?????????????????????? - wherenumber: seattube - colour: black - location: stockport/ cheshire - Description: black prizzy 1980 bought as is ,good condition . - this one has no r nuts ,has a silver console stiker ,some have a gold one ? - comments: also own a 1980 red grifter which has r nuts .and a mark 2 red tomahawk , and a bronze budgie .aii in orginal condition
Mike (mike.vangrieken@telenet.be) on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at 20:26:34 - model: MK - hubdate: 06/71 - framenumber: 934*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: Orange - location: Belgium , Antwerp - Description: Up for restoration
nick hopwood (nickhop@hotmail.co.uk) on Friday, June 30, 2006 at 18:02:20 - model: mk2 - colour: black - location: harrogate - Description: its on the way to be nice
SCOTTIE (DYCHE) on Monday, July 03, 2006 at 14:01:45 - model: MK2 - hubdate: 84-10 - framenumber: 954*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: BLACK - location: STAFFORDSHIRE - Description: ITS IN FAIRLY GOOD NICK MISSING MUDGUARD AT REAR AND THE GEAR NUMBERS (PLASTIC THING)PAINT IS GOOD GLITTERY SILVER WRITING CHOPPER - comments: THE NEW ONES LOOK PANTS COMPARED TO MINE EVEN IF ITS A BIT TATY
BOB VERHASSELT (MOMNPOPS87@AOL.COM) on Thursday, July 06, 2006 at 17:46:07 - model: MK1 - hubdate: 11 70 - framenumber: ?????? - colour: ORANGE - location: USA PASSAIC N.J. WAYNE - Description: EXCELLANT CONDITION LIKE NEW TOOK THE BIKE COMPLETLY APART RECENTLYAND DETAILED IT LIKE NEW - comments: WOULD LIKE INFO ON CHAIN GUARD PAINT SCHEME IPAINTED IT COMPLETLY ORANGE SOME YEARS AGO BOCAUSE OF SCRATCH DAMAGE IKOW IT HAD SOME BLACK WRITING ON IT WOULD LIKE A GOOD PARTS OUTLET
wendi sharpe () on Thursday, July 06, 2006 at 23:05:01 - model: silver jubilee - location: parents house - Description: bike was bought for my birthday,has been kept indoors since,original tyres,etc. hasnt been used for 20 years.
Si (s_i_mon@hotmail.com) on Friday, July 07, 2006 at 02:11:30 - model: mk2 - hubdate: 8/80 - framenumber: NMO405*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: black prismatic - location: sunny Bournemouth - Description: Golden gear consule model. Not seen much action since Cycle Proficiency test back in '83, no resto, all original and in good nick.
antony kay (scooter1785@msn.com) on Saturday, July 08, 2006 at 20:20:53 - model: mk1 - hubdate: 70/7 - framenumber: 934*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: orangeyellow - location: bury,lancs - Description: ive got a little plant pot shape gear knob,instead of a round one,cheers tony
Jim Summers (jimmy-boy-69@hotmail.co.uk) on Saturday, July 15, 2006 at 11:48:20 - model: MK1 - hubdate: ? - framenumber: 0994130 - wherenumber: dropout - colour: orange - location: Barnsley South Yorkshire - Description: Going to restore it. It is all there but badly needs restoring
neil rowe () on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 23:04:26 - model: mk2 - hubdate: 1979 = wherenumber: seattube - colour: red - location: uk nottingham - Description: codition is almost brand new apart from a few little scratches on the back wheel were i have had to take off some rust but still has all original parts and all still working
Angela (angegwyn@hotmail.com) on Sunday, July 23, 2006 at 20:13:13 - model: MK2 - hubdate: 732 - framenumber: 1902***- wherenumber: dropout - colour: purple - location: worcestershire - Description: picked it up yesterday, started work on it today, needs spraying and rechroming, all original parts
ANDREW TAYLOR (andrewtaylor07@aol.com) on Sunday, July 23, 2006 at 08:06:12 - model: mk 2 - hubdate: 80 . 6 - framenumber: 0400*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: black - location: manchester - Description: black prismatic with gold gear console very good condition
Cole Thornotn (minskrawno@hotmail.com) on Friday, August 11, 2006 at 00:02:45 model: Eatons glider Fastback XT101 - hubdate: 70 - framenumber: *** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: lime green - location: Canada, Hamilton ,ONT. - Description: recently painted bike midnight blue, I know I should"nt have but the guy that owned it before me painted it black. Could'nt read the frame number. although i'm sure it's a 1970 - comments: These bikes rule hope they become even more popular in the future raising the price of mine HE he HE.
Liz Victor (LizVictor@aol.com) on Friday, August 11, 2006 at 05:00:04 - model: MK1 - hubdate: ? - framenumber: ? - colour: ORANGE - location: Ohio - Description: This is my bike from the 1970s. I saved for an eternity for it and LOVED every second I was on it. It is now my daughters bike. It is hot orange and has been redone (cleaned up, etc.) but is in great shape. - comments: Choppers rule and is the ultimate cool bike for all kids.....
Sharon Kipps (yoga@easy.com) on Friday, August 11, 2006 at 11:08:27 - model: MK2 - hubdate: 76-11 - framenumber: NP6215755 - wherenumber: seattube - colour: Red - location: Richmond, Surrey, England - Description: Its in pretty good original condition, very rideable, with new bars and stem, tyres & tubes and probably a newish front m.guard. A snip at £175? - comments: The Sturmey Archer makes quite a grating noise if I stop pedalling....is this likely to be lack of oil? or something more serious ?
Mario Podevyn (mario.podevyn) on Thursday, August 17, 2006 at 12:09:50 - model: mk I - hubdate: 5/71 - framenumber: 1188*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: orange - location: Belgium OOst-vlaanderen Aalst - Description: It is compleetly restord in original with parts. I must have only the origenel seat (I don't find it now) al information are welcom tnx Mario
Thomas Mifsud (flyboy572001@yahoo.com) on Thursday, August 17, 2006 at 21:10:40 - model: Mk 2 - hubdate: 75 3 - framenumber: NL5008 - wherenumber: seattube - colour: Purple - location: Malta Dingli - Description: its in bad condition with peeling chrome and paint, a missing front wheel and no fork or handle bars. i will be restoring it and adding parts from various other choppers. it will be painted red
John (jjllh@tesco.net) on Monday, July 31, 2006 at 11:22:02 - model: mk2 - hubdate: 72 6 - framenumber: 1615*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: blue - location: Dunstable Bedfordshire - Description: Original colour was Ultra Violet but was regrettably resprayed in late 70s. Has been stored in a loft for the past 27 years so she's tatty but basically sound. - comments: Considering restoration or maybe sell to a good home. Still have original owners handbook when bought for £39.99 from Halfords in Southgate North London.
Josh Kelley () on Sunday, August 06, 2006 at 04:55:57 - model: German Sprinter Chopper 5 speed (boys) - hubdate: ????? - framenumber: ????*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: glacier blue - location: North Platte, Nebraska - Description: It is Identicle to A Raleigh Chopper Except for the rear drop out.It is a single Stick Control five speed on the console with an eagle derailer. Im registering it as a Raleigh becuase it has Altenburger brakes which were commenly used on Raleighs. - comments: I bought it over the internet, thats why I dont have the hub numbers or serial numbers. It should arrive any week.
Steven Hargreaves () on Sunday, August 06, 2006 at 10:37:27 - model: mk 2 - hubdate: 78 9 - framenumber: nm8436*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: black - location: bridlington - Description: All original except tubes and front tyre not restored,everything still works it is at my bike shop with my 78 grifter.
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