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Cliff (cliff@raleighchopper.info) - model: MK2 - hubdate: 06/72 - framenumber: 2278*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: yellow - location: Bolton, Lancs. UK, - description: Completely original (less handgrips and gearchange window) Paintwork chipped, chrome a bit pitted. Now on the road with new redline tyres. Lots of the the pictures on this site are of this bike. (UPDATE: Now owned by Catfood Rob)

Catfood Rob (rob@raleighchopper.info) model: mk2 - hubdate: 1973 - framenumber: P201*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: Infra Red - location: U.K. - comments: WHAT'S THE "P"STAND FOR IN THE FRAME NUMBER THEN?

Alex Jewell (alex.jewell@purple-chopper.freeserve.co.uk) on Friday, June 28, 2002 at 16:16:33 - model: SE - hubdate: None - framenumber: NL60055*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: Silver - location: Poole.Dorset.UK - Description: Fully restored to original condition

Alex Jewell (alex.jewell@purple-chopper.freeserve.co.uk) on Friday, June 28, 2002 at 16:18:46 - model: MK2 - hubdate: 9/75 - framenumber: NP5001*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: Fizzy Lemon Yellow - location: Poole,Dorset.UK - Description: Fully restored to original condition

Alex Jewell (alex.jewell@purple-chopper.freeserve.co.uk) on Friday, June 28, 2002 at 16:20:38 - model: MK2 - hubdate: ?/72 - framenumber: 2056*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: Infra Red - location: Poole,Dorset.UK - Description: fully restored to original condition

Alex Jewell (alex.jewell@purple-chopper.freeserve.co.uk) on Friday, June 28, 2002 at 18:50:21 - model: MK1 HBR - hubdate: 11/70
framenumber: 0736*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: Targa Mustard - location: Poole,Dorset.UK - Description: Undergoing restoration

Alex Jewell (alex.jewell@purple-chopper.freeserve.co.uk) on Friday, June 28, 2002 at 18:54:21 - model: Sprint GT - hubdate: 4/72 - framenumber: 1574*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: Firebronze(soon) - location: Poole,Dorset.UK - Description: Undergoing restoration soon,originally flambouyant green but soon to be firebronze.

James loughton (onejagjim) (jamesloughton@hotmail.com) on Friday, June 28, 2002 at 18:17:45 - model: Mk2 - hubdate: 78 - framenumber: nn8436*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: orange - location: grimsby , n.e.lincs - Description: My first chopper ive owned bought from newark auto jumble in april 2002. Planning a restoration for it at some stage but enjoying it as it is .

S MORGAN (RS SAM 104767589 @ aol . COM) on Friday, June 28, 2002 at 16:27:04 - model: MK 1 - hubdate: 1970 - framenumber: 1035*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: ORANGE - location: Dumfries Scotland - Description: This chopper was in good nick when i found it i have rechromed about half of it repainted the frame and applied new stickers all i need is a new set of tyres

SAM (RS SAM 104767589@ aol .COM) on Friday, June 28, 2002 at 16:34:41 - model: MK 2 - hubdate: 1972 - framenumber: 2088*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: YELLOW - location: DUMFRIES SCOTLAND - Description: THIS BIKE HAS BEEN EXTENSIVELY RENOVATED

steve osborne (steve.osbourne2@ntlworld.com) on Friday, June 28, 2002 at 18:48:23 - model: mk2 3 speed - hubdate: 1974 - framenumber: nh5019*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: yellow was red - location: grimsby north east lincs - Description: i got the bike 21 3 02 it was in a state it was red now yellow, rechrome rims, new tyres, it should be finished soon.new sissy bar plus rack any day. - comments: i never realised how much it would cost. the parts are very expensive thank god for steve roney, jem and TC. BUT I WOULD DO IT AGAIN.

Ian burdekin (Burd1@btopenworld.com) on Saturday, June 29, 2002 at 18:59:27 - model: MK1 x over - hubdate: 7? - framenumber: 13?7*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: BLUE - location: Barton on Sea, hampshire - Description: Blue cross over model. MK1 Frame, seat brakes etc. Mk2 bars ,pedals and sissy bars. Restored using NOS or complete re chrome. - great to ride and look at!
comments: Thanks to Niven for the help with the seat

Paul McCormick - AKA MK1 on Paul's Chopper BB (rsocni@aovc.co.uk) on Saturday, June 29, 2002 at 00:06:15 - model: MK2 - hubdate: 73-1 - framenumber: ??? - wherenumber: dropout - colour: Fizzy Lemon Yellow - location: Co Down - Northern Ireland - url: http://www.bovc.co.uk/pcb - Description: As this bike was built in the Raleigh factory in Dublin Ireland.. This bike has had some work done but all chrome is original - comments: I would like to thank JD or better known as Bikemac for all his hard work on the bike... THANKS JOHN

Paul McCormick AKA (MK1- On Paul's Chopper BB) (rsocni@aovc.co.uk) on Saturday, June 29, 2002 at 00:00:13 - model: MK1 - hubdate: 71-4 - framenumber: AD86*** & 1149*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: Orange - location: Co Down - Northern Ireland - url: http://www.bovc.co.uk/pcb - Description: As this bike was built in the Raleigh factory in Dublin Ireland it has two frame numbers one English and its Irish one.. The bike is totally original (even has the 3r knob) Paintwork chipped, chrome a bit pitted but still looks nice

Aidan Herdman (kmandap@eircom.net) on Sunday, June 30, 2002 at 20:31:17 - model: Mark 2 - hubdate: 75 2 - framenumber: AO 173*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: infra red - location: County Kildare, Ireland .

Aidan Herdman (kmandap@eircom.net) on Sunday, June 30, 2002 at 20:33:19 - model: Mark 2 - hubdate: 77 3 - framenumber: ND 7222*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: ultra violet - location: County Kildare, Ireland

Aidan Herdman (kmandap@eircom.net) on Sunday, June 30, 2002 at 20:36:23 - model: Mark 2 - hubdate: 77 10 - framenumber: NM 7091*** - wherenumber: seattub - colour: Silver - location: County Kildare, Ireland - Description: Rescued from skip,original colour under two coats of dark coloured paint. To be restored.

Aidan Herdman (kmandap@eircom.net) on Sunday, June 30, 2002 at 20:38:08- model: Mark 2 - hubdate: 74 5 - framenumber: AM 84*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: ultra violet - location: County Kildare, Ireland

Alex Jewell (alex.jewell@purple-chopper.freeserve.co.uk) on Monday, July 1, 2002 at 18:10:16 - model: 5 Speed MK2 - hubdate: None - framenumber: P219*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: Pink - location: Poole,Dorset.UK - Description: Fully restored to original condition

Dave Slapp (david.slapp@ntlworld.com) on Wednesday, July 3, 2002 at 19:30:05 - model: mk2 - hubdate: 778 - framenumber: ne4028*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: infared - location: beds - Description: under restoration at the moment was orange but in my jouth i had an infared chopper so its got to be infared ,will be used as much as possible not just for showing.

Gareth (garethgeezer@yahoo.co.uk) on Wednesday, July 3, 2002 at 21:46:06 - model: Mk2 - hubdate: 74- 7 - framenumber: NM4018*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: Infra Red - location: Near Guildford in Surrey - Description: Bike bought in reasonable condition for age, but had usual rust, seized sissy bar, ripped seat etc. I originally thought it would clean up okay with a bit of work, but then I decided to dismantle it completely for restoration. It's now almost back together after a full rechrome, respray etc.
comments: This is my first Chopper project. I had no idea how much it was going to cost, but I'm loving every minute! A big 'thank you' to everybody selling parts, running websites etc.

Alex Jewell (alex.jewell@purple-chopper.freeserve.co.uk) on Saturday, July 6, 2002 at 13:26:47 _ model: MK1 _ hubdate: 11/71 - framenumber: 0946*** _ wherenumber: dropout _ colour: Orange _ location: Poole,Dorset.UK _ Description: In bits,will be completely restored when i eventually get round to it

Alex Jewell (alex.jewell@purple-chopper.freeserve.co.uk) on Saturday, July 6, 2002 at 13:29:00 - model: MK2 _ hubdate: ?/72 _ framenumber: 2036*** _ wherenumber: dropout _ colour: Purple _ location: Poole,Dorset.UK _ Description: In bits,will be completely restored when i get round to it

Alex jewell (alex.jewell@purple-chopper.freeserve.co.uk) on Saturday, July 6, 2002 at 13:30:43 _ model: MK2 _ hubdate: 8/78 _ framenumber: NM8415*** _ wherenumber: seattube _ colour: Black _ location: Poole,Dorset.UK _ Description: In bits,will be completely restored when i get round to it.

paul richard evans (nipper54@hotmail.com ) on Friday, July 5, 2002 at 15:30:24 _ model: mk11 _ hubdate: 73 4 _ framenumber: no number _ colour: purple _ location: port talbot s wales _ Description: this is 1 of 3 mk11s and apart from a little rust has everything fitted all the others have serial numbers _ comments: i am in the process of doing up 1 mk2 that is why i have left the purple 1 alone so i can see how it goes back together _ i also have 2 tomahawks (1 being done up)and also a chipper

Russell James (tomahawkno17@aol.com) on Sunday, July 7, 2002 at 00:54:09 _ model: mk1 3spd (blue)
hubdate: 1971

Stuart Duncan (bup@stuartie.freeserve.co.uk) on Thursday, July 11, 2002 at 17:06:52 model: MK1 - hubdate: 71/3 - framenumber: 1176*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: Orange - location: Aberdeenshire - Description: Totally original

Stuart Duncan (bup@stuartie.freeserve.co.uk) on Thursday, July 11, 2002 at 17:09:38 - model: MK11 - hubdate: 78/8 - framenumber: NI8412052 - wherenumber: seattube - colour: Silver - location: Aberdeenshire - Description: Very tidy totally original condition

Stuart Duncan (bup@stuartie.freeserve.co.uk) on Thursday, July 11, 2002 at 17:59:17 - model: MKII - hubdate: 79/11 - framenumber: NS9116*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: RED - location: Aberdeenshire - Description: Tidy Original Chopper

Stuart Duncan (bup@stuartie.freeserve.co.uk) on Thursday, July 11, 2002 at 18:01:28 - model: MkII - hubdate: 77/3 - framenumber: NS7238*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: Ultraviolet - location: Aberdeenshire,Scotland - Description: Original Chopper

sam thomas (coon_dog33@hotmail.com) on Sunday, July 14, 2002 at 00:19:25- -model: MK2 - hubdate: 1972 12 - framenumber: 1847*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: yellow - location: england, farnborough, hampshire - Description: lovely little bike!!! totaly restored by my self using all my own income (im only 16)

David Wong (davidwong18@hotmail.com) on Sunday, July 14, 2002 at 04:45:06 - model: MK 2 - hubdate: 73 3 - framenumber: I959*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: Purple - location: Malaysia, Selangor, Subang Jaya - Description: I intend to refurbish it i.e chroming and change the colour to red.

tony fisher (dinofisher1@aol.com) on Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 21:28:31 - model: mk2 - hubdate: 73 2 - framenumber: 1893*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: purple - location: hull england - Description: totaly original. v good condition - comments: i love it!!!!

John Stockwell (G0XBJ@YAHOO.COM) on Friday, July 19, 2002 at 01:26:22 - model: Mk2 - hubdate: 6/72 - framenumber: 1504*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: Purple - location: Peterborough, Cambs UK. - Description: Replaced the seat, brake cables, rear mud guard, front wheel,front tyre. Rechromed rear rack, brakes (Front and rear)and general alround tidy up + oiled and greased.

Mike Morden (mikmo@vianet.on.ca) on Friday, July 19, 2002 at 01:40:34 - model: MK1 Fastback 100 Tall frame - hubdate: 69 - framenumber: C462*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: Orange - location: Parry Sound Ontario Canada url: http://www.geocities.com/ResearchTriangle/Node/4094 - Description: It was in completely original condition down to the tires when I got it. It had been stored in an attic for over 20 years.The rear tire is now a NOS Firestone drag slick. - comments: I always wanted one when I was a kid and now I have one! Choppers Rule!

David Wong (davidwong18@hotmail.com) on Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at 08:00:34 - model: MK 2 - hubdate: 75 1 - framenumber: N?5010*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: Red - location: Malaysia/Selangor/Subang Jaya - Description: Need restoration. Quite rusty and body colour (red) fading. - comments: Going to dismantle parts and send for restoration. Ordered decals from Peter Cross and also Mike Hughes from UK

Ron Whitmill (ronaldwhitmill@hotmail.com) on Monday, July 29, 2002 at 23:52:27 - model: 1971 Transitional period Model: hubdate: INCORRECT; - framenumber: N184*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: Purple - location: Upper Edmonton London United Kingdom -
url: http://www.geocities.com/chopperheaven - Description: This early MK2 model, has been stripped and is currently being restored to its former glory. Work so far includes frame re-spray and also many chrome parts cleaned to shine once again.
Extras will include Pifco Lights, speedo, tassles, twin flag masts, twin mirrors, Bulb horn, and a few other nice add on extra's
comments: As this Chopper is my "Pride and Joy",when it has been fully restored, it will become my number one "ride", and is part of a 7 cycle Personal collection.

jeremy ryder () on Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at 15:20:47 - model: mk1 - hubdate: 71 11 - framenumber: 234*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: orange - location: manchester, england - Description: original and complete, except no chainguard. needs restoration, as paint and chrome are chipped and rusty. dynohub in front wheel, dated 69.

paul gabb (GABLET5@aol.com) on Tuesday, August 6, 2002 at 02:53:00 - model: not sure - colour: purple - location: camberley surrey -
Description: renewed front and back tyres,cleaned up all crome work,front forks need sorting,slight buckle - comments: can you give any guidance on hw to revamp paintwork without a total respray?

Neil Dowse () on Friday, August 9, 2002 at 15:36:57 - model: m.k.1 - hubdate: 70 11 - framenumber: 1015*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: yellow - location: England,Linc's,Scunthorpe

(rich.moss@ntlworld) on Sunday, August 11, 2002 at 16:22:05 - model: mk2,3 speed - hubdate: 72-6 - framenumber: 1583*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: red - location: nottingham,england - Description: Bought in april 2002 and had a complete nut and bolt resto over the summer 2002.Many nos parts and is now just about100% mint. - comments: I paid £165 for it from ebay and have spent about another £500 on it (God help me if the missus ever finds out).

robin breckell (ROBIN@martinbreckell.fsnet.co.uk) on Sunday, August 18, 2002 at 06:58:39 - model: mk2 - hubdate: 1977 - framenumber: n67202*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: silver - Description: just restored all chrome work re-done..bring on the next one

tony fisher (dinofisher1@aol.com) on Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at 21:09:20 - model: mk2 - hubdate: 10 79 - framenumber: nl9414*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: silver - location: hull england - Description: in fair condition.all there - comments: will be fully restores very soon

John Crooks (john@jetpatcher.co.uk) on Sunday, September 1, 2002 at 17:20:39 model: MK2 - hubdate: 82 - framenumber: ? - colour: black - location: Sunderland - Description: I am in the process of cleaning the bike up as the crome parts have become rather rusty, especially the gaurds and wheels. The saddle also nedds attention.Before I do this I am trying to ensure that i have all replacement transfers. Besides the rust the bike is in good condition. - comments: I will come back to you with the frame number

josh andrews () on Thursday, August 29, 2002 at 15:39:30 - model: mk2 - hubdate: 1979 - framenumber: 3426*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: black - location: dronfield - Description: bought it 3 yrs ago original mint con done nothing to it never sell it its my pride and joy and i luv it - comments: youll not find one in better original con

molly mccash (mollymccash@hotmail.com) on Saturday, August 31, 2002 at 01:06:23 - model: sprint - hubdate: none - framenumber: 1550*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: bonze - location: city - Description: found at the city dump aug/2002 seems to be in good condition.

Oli Young (oli_y@hotmail.com) on Monday, August 26, 2002 at 13:16:07 - model: Mk2 - hubdate: 6/82 - framenumber: NH0448*** - wherenumber: seattube - colour: Black - location: Loft - Description: Built from New Old Stock brand new frame complete with original stickers (hologram), forks and chainguard. Rest of bike built with all NOS original parts (handlebars chromed). - comments: This is the best original paint black Mk2 you will ever see, it's absolutley immaculate. Also may be for sale: email offers.

Lance Ellis () on Wednesday, September 4, 2002 at 15:28:14 - model: mk2 - hubdate: 77 . 5 7 .80 - framenumber: 934257 934267 - wherenumber: dropout - colour: red black - location: Nottingham England - Description: I have 2 Choppers the numbers and details of the red one Ive given first both are in excellent condition all the bits are there and everything works
comments: Ive emailed cliff some photos of my bikes any emails with photos or information would be appreciated.

Martin Middlemiss (mmmiddy@supanet.com) on Sunday, September 8, 2002 at 11:39:45 - model: MK2 - hubdate: 77 - framenumber: NM6127 - wherenumber: seattube - colour: Red - location: England, Cumbria, Carlisle - Description: In poor condition, rusty frame, needs rechroming, all the bits are there just needs a bit of TLC. - comments: My first restoration project starts here.
Used to have a purple MK2 when I was a kid, seem to rememeber I spent most of the time trying to wreck it, now I'm 33 and looking after them!

Alex Jewell (alex.jewell@purple-chopper.freeserve.co.uk) on Sunday, September 15, 2002 at 21:33:09 - model: Mk1 3+2 - hubdate: 6/69
framenumber: 0517*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: Magenta/soon to be emerald green - location: Poole,Dorset.U - Description: Purchased already resored but not to my satisfaction level.Currently Magenta but soon to be Emerald Green.

Ron Whitmill (ronldwhitmill@hotmail.com) on Monday, September 16, 2002 at 17:33:01 - model: MK1 3 speed - hubdate: 70 1 - framenumber: 1405*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: Horizon Blue - location: London England - Description: Collected from Fleet in hampshire today, - Have traced original colour and checked out frame number. - comments: Cycle collected as f5rame forks +front and rear wheel only, will be sourcing parts before rebuild, as frame needs structural work attending to. Cycle will be brought to its former glory over the next several months, and an extremely detailed restoration programme will be followed.

Stewart Pardoe (sp0205@blueyonder.co.uk) on Saturday, September 28, 2002 at 21:03:07 - model: mk 2 - hubdate: 76 10 - framenumber: NS6207### - wherenumber: seattube - colour: purple - location: stourbridge,westmidlands,uk - Description: Needs some attention for a little rust,new tyres, etc...

Alex Jewell (alex.jewell@purple-chopper.freeserve.co.uk) on Friday, September 27, 2002 at 19:27:09 - model: Girlie Mk1 - hubdate: ?/70 - framenumber: 0760*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: Blue - location: Poole,Dorset.UK - Description: The frame,forks and chainguard are NOS and were imported from the USA last year,it is built with 70% NOS parts even down to the 'bold lettering' original Dutch Raleigh redline tyres,i will be having the other 30% of the metalwork rechromed

Damian Cook (RPR666D@YAHOO.COM) on Tuesday, October 1, 2002 at 22:48:23 - model: mkII - hubdate: not origonal humber - framenumber: ???????????????? - wherenumber: dropout - colour: blue - location: high wycombe england - Description: i have been restoring this chopper for about 2 years and it is puker soon to be for sale and then i will start anouther - comments: if there is any body out there with a chopper for sale then i am interested

Glynn Stewart (www.grandma.ca@ns.sympatico.ca) on Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at 19:01:00 - model: MK1 - hubdate: where exactly?? - framenumber: 1060*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: orange/pumpkin - location: Musquodoboit Harbour , Nova Scotia , Canada ,B0J-2L0 - Description: This is a {1971 Glider Fastback} that was built for {Eatons' of Canada}. I don't recall seeing Choppers @ bikeshops as everyone that had one came from the Eatons' dept. store in one colour. I've had mine for 12 yrs. from the original owner.Headbadge- Glider with flying dove. - comments: A boy begged dad Spring-Xmas for a Glider. Dad bought one after Xmas 1971 and hid it in garage until last day of school 1972. When boy came home with good reportcard dad said he has a gift. Dad proudly shows the bike and boy replies. I WANT A 10 SPEED! Bike sat in basement until I got it.

G. Williams (frozentime@att.net) on Monday, October 7, 2002 at 22:19:14 - model: MK1 10 speed - hubdate: None - framenumber: Q709*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: Orange - location: Connecticut USA - Description: Nice frame/crankset/chainrings/pedals and wheels only. Rescued from the trash bin! Plan to restore.

emma hearn (duane.warren@btopenworld.com) on Tuesday, October 8, 2002 at 21:46:52 - odel: mark 2 i think - hubdate: ? - framenumber: 1808*** - wherenumber: dropout - colour: ultra violet - location: leicestershire - Description: am currently resoring it, and need parts!

David Bottomley (covbotts@aol.com) on Saturday, October 12, 2002 at 11:33:27 - model: MK2 - framenumber: NN5050*** wherenumber: seattube - colour: Ultra Violet - location: Coventry

j. kowalski (kowalski@adelphia.net) on Saturday, October 12, 2002 at 23:46:44 - model: mk1 - wherenumber: dropout - colour: green - location: ca - Description: i think i have a 1st year chopper possibly the oldest one

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