Mobo Cross 70 Restoration - Part 1

Had this bike a while, finally time to make a start on it! Let me know what you'd like to see. I wont be repainting it as has great survivor patina - But do we fully restore everything else of make it a patina ride - you tell me!

[@stanking6856]

Had mobo cross brand new in 1972..friggin loved it..orange & beautiful…sissy bar was chrome with back pad..gear shift was not indexed..had a wooden MB knob

[@stanking6856]

Would love to see part 2…the bike looking like new again !!!

[@TheRestorationShack]

I did another couple of videos on this. Didn’t take it back to perfect. Just cleaned and serviced most things. I was unable to find the 3 speed shifter, so decided to make it rideable for the next guy. Think they have kept as is and simply ride it for fun.

[@greenj1m]

I HAD ONE! And loved it, my one had a 3 speed Huret derailleur and the gear shifter was huge with a big rubber gaiter. The sissy bar was chromed and the saddle was white.

[@TheRestorationShack]

Yeah, knew this had missing parts, looked online everywhere, couldnt source one. New owner is doing a full resto on it.

[@neill1200]

Can honestly say i had one in 1973 , at the time i hated it because all my mates had choppers and it was just a cheap ugly alternative at the time. HOWEVER , id love to own one now and not a chopper , its so cool !!!

[@777dantea777]

I had a Cross 70 when I was a child it was slightly different the tyres are the correct. The gear shift was 3 speed with a shifter similar to the Riley Cooper. With a Tbar design. The seat was white with 2 or 3 red stripes, there was a matching backrest that could be adjusted up & down. The back support bar is original it was chrome.

[@carefulcyclist719]

Cissy bar was chrome from memory, I'm a graphic designer, if yo can send me images of the frame sticker and dimensions I could try to reproduce it for you

[@TheRestorationShack]

Tats great, will have a look and get something over to you