Murray BMX finds

[johnny nightwolf]

I found these on CL today, and got them for next to nothing. Anybody know if they're worth anything at all?
2 1984 Murray BMX bikes:
A very complete track certified:

And a less complete street system (missing pedals, caliper brakes, seat, pads)

 

[Rat Rod]

Not sure if they are worth all that much, but they are a cool bit of BMX history.

 

[johnny nightwolf]

Thats about what I figured. Cool enough, and they'll at least be a lot of fun. Thanks!

 

[Rat Rod]

They look like they will clean up easily.

I know that you can still buy the NOS pad sets for these bikes on a lot of the old school BMX sites.

 

[bits n pieces]

they are worth something to someone that had one as a kid. i bought a track certified for $10 in just as good as shape. i had a hard time selling the frame for $5! you should be able to get at least, i mean the very least $45 -$50 a bike. they are the equivilent to the walgooses now. department store bikes.still cool though.

 

[johnny nightwolf]

That sounds about right. I got the track one for $15 and the street one for $5, so whatever, they're cool looking little bikes. I'm not really a bmx guy anyway, I just thought they'd be fun... I'm cleaning up the street one right now, put an old GT seat I had lying around on it, looking to see if I have a decent set of pedals anywhere... Probably just use it to bomb around town in the spring. Thanks for the input, guys!

 

[schwinnmesa]

Who cares how much they're worth, they're old school BMX bikes! Very nice. :mrgreen:

 

[old school 64]

Just glad I am not "amish" LOL !!

 

[hutch73]

cool finds! as far as being worth $, they're not up there with the haros, gt's, redlines or other brands of the 80's. but they are good solid frames. the v-bars are cool. it looks like you have an old GT tire on one of them. ride them around as beaters...

 

[johnny nightwolf]

old school 64: I totally missed that when I posted that pic!
hutch: It is an old GT tire, but it's shot. Dry rotted and won't hold air.

 

[TheDuke]

old school 64: I totally missed that when I posted that pic! .

:shock: :shock: :shock: :lol: That's the funniest thing in a long time! :wink: Those are cool little runners! Saw a Diamondback Silverstreak like mine that some guy mounted a weedeater to and drilled the heck out of the frame! :x :x :idea: :idea: :idea:
L8 EM

 

[old school 64]

Not a problem..got a laugh out of it actually..on the topic of the bikes, I am not much into bmx, but I did find a "GT" out here at the local goodwill, complete for $5, robbed the wheels and sold all the rest for $45..i love bikes !!!

old school 64: I totally missed that when I posted that pic!
hutch: It is an old GT tire, but it's shot. Dry rotted and won't hold air.

 

[johnny nightwolf]

Started messing around with the Street System one yesterday. Here's what I've got:
Peeled all the decals off, polished everything, new chrome chain, replaced bent bolt in seat post clamp with quick release, put on Peg Bundy foot pegs and some new pedals. I have a set of black vinyl pads and some new gumwalls coming over the next few days.

 

[Danimal]

I'm kinda late to this thread, but if the grips on the first bike are Oakley F-1's (look like they might be)and they are in good shape, they are worth more than you paid for both bikes.