1986 Diamondback Viper - *FINISHED PICS*
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Re: 198? Diamondback Viper
:shock: Awesome.
:shock: Awesome.
Re: 198? Diamondback Viper
based on the serial number and os-db.net I'm pretty sure it is an 86. i think the paint color is camouflage grey. it looks pretty much like this one with a chaingaurd and without the gussets by the headtube
based on the serial number and os-db.net I'm pretty sure it is an 86. i think the paint color is camouflage grey. it looks pretty much like this one with a chaingaurd and without the gussets by the headtube
Re: 198? Diamondback Viper
i thought it was odd too, but it has an awesome, or should I say Radical decal that scream 80's
So far it looks like the only parts I will need are tires and a front reflector, but the rest looks like it will clean up nicely
jaydub said:
i thought it was odd too, but it has an awesome, or should I say Radical decal that scream 80's
So far it looks like the only parts I will need are tires and a front reflector, but the rest looks like it will clean up nicely
Re: 1986 Diamondback Viper
After a closer look it appears that the chain is just like the two tone one shown above and it looks like I will be able to get it clean back to it's two tone glory. Any suggestions on how to get tiny rust specs off all the nooks and crannys without scrubbinh my fingers off? I was going to try and soak the chain in something. Maybe Viper Venom...
After a closer look it appears that the chain is just like the two tone one shown above and it looks like I will be able to get it clean back to it's two tone glory. Any suggestions on how to get tiny rust specs off all the nooks and crannys without scrubbinh my fingers off? I was going to try and soak the chain in something. Maybe Viper Venom...
Re: 1986 Diamondback Viper
Great score! You'll find yourself singing "Rad" songs while cleaning it up, I guarantee it.
Great score! You'll find yourself singing "Rad" songs while cleaning it up, I guarantee it.
Re: 1986 Diamondback Viper - The overhaul begins
I didn't plan on starting this for a couple weeks, but i went into the garage to get a drink and it was calling me. I got it all torn down and ready to start the cleaning. I thought the chain was rusty, but it was just a little dirty and after a quick bath it is back to it's two tone glory.
Chain before
Chain after
I didn't plan on starting this for a couple weeks, but i went into the garage to get a drink and it was calling me. I got it all torn down and ready to start the cleaning. I thought the chain was rusty, but it was just a little dirty and after a quick bath it is back to it's two tone glory.
Chain before
Chain after
Re: 1986 Diamondback Viper - The overhaul begins
Kickstand and chainguard.... :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
Kickstand and chainguard.... :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
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Re: 1986 Diamondback Viper - The overhaul begins
It's nice to restore old bikes that were made from quality parts that last.
Not like today where a Chinese Sting Ray will have rusted hardware within the first few months stored indoors. :shock:
It's nice to restore old bikes that were made from quality parts that last.
Not like today where a Chinese Sting Ray will have rusted hardware within the first few months stored indoors. :shock:
Re: 1986 Diamondback Viper - The overhaul begins
So clean looking... that thing is awesome. I can't wait to see it when it's finished. :mrgreen:
So clean looking... that thing is awesome. I can't wait to see it when it's finished. :mrgreen:
