Author Topic: Kuwahara (Read 84475 times)

Jt · « **Reply #25 on:** September 02, 2007, 09:43 AM »

the nearly standard lazerlite

updated 5/01/08

D.T.L.flyKUWA.. · « **Reply #26 on:** September 19, 2007, 09:59 PM »

''E.T.-1'' / '' KZ-2.5'' World's only '''Gold Plated Kuwahara''' the bike was a special issue by the Kuwahara Bike co. To Universal Studios / Amblin Entertainment and premiered at Grauman's Chinese Theatre for the Opening of the Move E.T The Extra-Terrestrial. Grauman's Chinese Theatre is the most famous theatre in the world Located in Hollywood, CA .....

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D.T.L.flyKUWA.. · « **Reply #27 on:** October 03, 2007, 08:56 PM »

''1980'' Kuwahara KZ-1...

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Flaz · « **Reply #28 on:** November 02, 2007, 12:29 AM »

well I got bored with it like this so I thought it was time for a change

64 SPLITVAN · « **Reply #29 on:** November 18, 2007, 08:36 PM »

NOW THAT IVE SUSSED HOW TO GET PICTURES ON HERE IM GOING TO START BOREING YOU WITH THEM
BOTH MY BIKES AND BOTH GET USED.
1985 SUPERNOVA AND A 2006 2KZ

BOTH VERY DIFFERENT TO RIDE

DIRTBIKER250F · « **Reply #30 on:** November 20, 2007, 07:40 PM »

KUWI E.T

DIRTBIKER250F · « **Reply #31 on:** November 21, 2007, 07:00 PM »

skywayta · « **Reply #32 on:** December 15, 2007, 05:57 PM »

This was my Kuwahara till some scumbag nicked it.

I never give up hope that it might crop up somewhere one day.

I imported the frame from the States and built it up completely from nos parts.

It had never been ridden.

D.T.L.flyKUWA.. · « **Reply #33 on:** December 20, 2007, 07:23 PM »

1983 Kuwahara ''Nova'' .....

bridgecity · « **Reply #34 on:** January 31, 2008, 02:48 PM »

1981:

dsire · « **Reply #35 on:** February 29, 2008, 09:31 PM »

My 1983 Laser Lite

Dark Diggler · « **Reply #36 on:** March 23, 2008, 04:33 PM »

92 US made "Champion Series"

Ready for racing

yorkie74 · « **Reply #37 on:** April 22, 2008, 08:58 PM »

1984 Kuwahara Supernova, owned since new. Restored from survivor condition - nos tyres, grips, sticker set. bake pads and bottom bracket only

Stripped back to this

then re-built to this

D.T.L.flyKUWA.. · « **Reply #38 on:** June 07, 2008, 06:04 PM »

1985 Kuwahara Pantera...

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shivadread · « **Reply #39 on:** June 09, 2008, 01:24 PM »

Purchased from the States, all parts correct except for tyres

Jt · « **Reply #40 on:** February 08, 2009, 10:24 AM »

a nice 82 laserlite....worthy of a world championship ?

i think so

markyp · « **Reply #41 on:** March 15, 2009, 09:40 PM »

may 1981 kz1.fully restored frame and forks and rechromed nova bars,all the rest nos stock kz1 components such as suntour vx crank,kkt lightning pedals but with a couple of my own additions.a proper carpet queen

20to26 · « **Reply #42 on:** April 06, 2009, 12:17 PM »

1992 Kuwahara Champion - One of 400 made in the USA.

rhino_mac · « **Reply #43 on:** May 14, 2009, 08:12 PM »

Kuwahara Laserlite KZ-83

Restored to as close as I can get to fectory spec.

Kuwahara Laserlite Frame (restored, rechromed)
Kuwahara Laserbars (rechromed)
Kuwahara Laserpost
Elina Aero Turbo Seat
Suntour Arrow Seatpost
Tange TRX Forks (NOS)
Hatta MX2 Headset (NOS)
Suntour Powerstem
Suntour Headlock (NOS)
OGK Cobra Grips
Tech 3 Lever in Black (NOS)
Dia Compe MX1000 in Black with Self Centre Device
Dia Compe Brake Blocks (NOS)
Dia Compe Brake Cable (NOS)
Sugino 400 Flight Crank 180mm (show bike fitted only)
Sugino Sealed Bearing Bottom Bracket
Suntour XCII Pedals with NOS cages
Sugino 44t Chainring in black with machined teeth (NOS)
Sugino Chainring Bolts
Itzumi Chain Black/Silver (NOS)
Araya 7X 20 x 1.75 in chrome (show bike fitted only)
Suntour Sealed Bearing hubs in black (NOS)
Asahi Spokes in Chrome (NOS)
Black Spoke Nipples (NOS)
Suntour 16T Freewheel (NOS)
Comp III Rainbow Label in 1.75 and 2.25 combo (NOS)
Chain tensioner x 1 (NOS) to be fitted when it arrives!
Repro Decals by Del and CBRGil (Araya Decals)
Repro Padset by Firebird

Jt · « **Reply #44 on:** September 18, 2009, 10:15 PM »

my cruiser

splodge · « **Reply #45 on:** September 23, 2009, 05:20 PM »

1983 Kuw ET, start:

Then finished:

martylaa · « **Reply #46 on:** November 28, 2009, 10:21 AM »

Finally finished my Kuwahara Exhibitonist 1984.

Bought this from a seller in the states back at the start of the year:

Sent it away to SBD for a new paint job.
Got some Kuwahara Exhibitionist decals done in Turquoise by Del for the build.
Spent all year trying to source nice parts for it as i wanted to do it in a White and Turquoise theme, eventually tracked down a set of Z-Rims in Turquoise and also scored a NOS set of Suzue Hubs in Turquoise too.
Found a old battered Kuwahara Freestyle Stem and Animal restored it back to its former glory for me.
Parts List:
1984 Kuwahara Exhibitonist Frame and Forks
Kuwahara Laserlite Seatpost
Kuwahara Freestyle Stem
Hutch Mike Dominguez Freestyle Bars Rechromed
NOS ACS Turquoise Z-Rims ( one is a Fred Blood, nightmare to find a full set of either in this colour )
NOS Suzue Hubs in Turquoise
Tioga Comp Pool in White
Oakley O-Wings in Turquoise
Redline 401 Single Pinch Cranks with Redline Classic 44T Chainwheel
Shimano DX Pedals Polished
Dia Compe FS 880 Full Brakeset
Dia Compe MX Seatclamp in White
Tange 320 Headset in Chrome
White Chain
Turquoise Seat

Really enjoyed doing this one even though it has taken me an age to do it, anyway have a look, is it a worthy Oldschool Freestyle build?