Recent content by ipt2001

Khane - thanks for the tip on the ride nr Ashby. Sadly I'm not East Mids based anymore, I'm up in Leeds. The Leicester link is that I grew up over the border in Northants and BITD before t'internet I'd always take the opportunity to call in to the decent bike shops whenever I was out and about...

Here's the link to the other thread with some pics of the bike (worst bits anyway)!! http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... highlight= Mike - I'll PM you back, just put the link on here as it's more accessible I think (but I'm new to this malarkey).

Baj - its a '98 Explosif. A planned project which I don't think is going to happen now unfortunately!!

No problem - actually just realised I already have some pics of the forks on the bike I bought them with. Here you go. I'm also in Leeds which could be convenient!! I haven't ridden them so can't fully vouch for condition; they seem ok though but would benefit from a clean. Some other nice...

I have an 18" (c to t) '98 Explosif. Bought as a complete bike, but now stripped down. Original paint and graphics (missing the 853 decal from seat tube, although you can see where it was), but a couple of dents, plenty of scrapes and stuck seatpost. The guys at Bob Jackson in Leeds seemed very...

Hi there, I have some blue '98 Bomber Z2's I've just salvaged. I can get some pics up tomorrow if you're interested?

Check this link out for downloadable manuals for Marzocchi, Rock Shox and Manitou. http://www.enduroforkseals.com/id12.html This may be very old hat, but I'm new to this lark and stumbled across the link while looking for info on my '98 Z2's, and thought I'd share the joy!

Thanks all for further comments etc. Just spent the afternoon stripping her down, unfortunately the news hasn't got any better. I'll take the frame into Jackson's or Woodrup's (thanks for the reminder on that) next weekend and see what they think about the dents and the stuck seatpost...

Thanks Coomber. Have some photos up now and will try to keep posting as I go along. I'll check out Sheldon Brown for the seat post etc issues. Cheers again

'98 Explosif Thanks very much to Anthony and ernie. Just trying to post some pics but it does look like a '98 Explosif. Appreciate the link on the decals - good to know there's an alternative to those listed on ebay. I think I may take Anthony's advice and hold back on anything drastic...

Hi there Just become proud owner of what I'm reliably informed is a '98 Explosif. Thanks Ebay! It's definitely been through the wars and I'm looking forward to restoring it to its former glory. Always wanted one, since the days I could 'only' afford a Fire Mountain back in the mid 90's...