Vintage BMX Huffy Mono Shocks, How Fast Are They?

Restoring a Rare 1976 Huffy Sears Free Spirit Mono Shock | Radmattic Vintage BMX Build

In this Radmattic episode, watch as Tim Lillethorup takes on the ultimate restoration project: a rare yellow 1976 Huffy Sears Free Spirit Mono Shock. From start to finish, Tim walks you through the meticulous process of bringing this vintage BMX treasure back to life.

🔧 Restoration Highlights:
• Dismantling and cleaning every component.
• Restoring the chrome wheels to their original shine.
• Rebuilding and re-packing the Bendix 70 coaster brake for peak performance.

Once restored, this iconic bike will hit the Vintage BMX racing circuit alongside Anthony Chambers, competing at legendary events like Frogtown Classic BMX Days and Dirty Fest. Tim and Anthony also share their experiences racing and the bike's remarkable history of winning First Place Vintage Bike Show awards two years in a row at Frogtown Classic BMX Days.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Tim Lillethorup and Anthony Chambers talk about racing Vintage BMX Huffy Mono Shocks.
04:30 Tim tells about the history of this 1976 Sears Free Spirit BMX Huffy Mono Shock.
11:18 The process begins by dismantling the Huffy Mono Shock.
15:54 Taking apart the Bendix 70 coaster brake assembly.
17:02 Degreasing and cleaning the wheels.
19:22 Dismantle the front hub assembly.
21:03 Soak the wheels overnight in Oxalic Acid to remove rust.
21:31 Remove the swing arm.
25:29 Grease and re-install the swing arm.
27:05 Install the cranks.
28:29 Grease head set cups and install forks.
30:37 Use original Huffy 44 tooth chain wheel.
34:16 Repair original Sears Free Spirit Mono Shock decals.
35:27 Remove wheels from Oxalic Acid, rinse, clean and polish.
36:48 Clean spokes with wire brush.
37:20 Degrease and clean front hub components.
38:09 Degrease and clean Bendix 70 coaster brake components.
38:55 Repack and rebuild front hub assembly.
41:59 Remove grease from coaster brake components.
48:48 Grease and repack Bendix 70 coaster brake assembly.
53:37 Tighten spokes and take your best shot at truing the wheels!
54:38 Polish the chrome wheels with Brasso.
55:52 Install tube strips.
56:34 Install Cheng Shin 20" x 2.125: C183 tires.
58:58 Install front wheel.
59:47 Install rear wheel.
01:00:59 Install KMC single speed chain.
01:02:59 Install pedals.
01:03:26 Anthony and Tim talk about the Vintage Bike Show awards this bike has won.
01:04:58 Conclusion.