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Title: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: Jaan on March 10, 2013, 10:54 PM: Starting more bikes before finishing others but I like to share my builds on here as I think the builds are the heart of RAD - certainly my favourite part.

So Kuwahara have to be my favourite BMX manufacturer, to me they're real old school, the KZ1's in particular tick all the right boxes for me - fast, super light, clean lines and very early 80s when BMX ruled my everyday.

Recently i've been building bikes with beautifully restored or NOS parts, fresh paint (I don't do powder) but as nice as they are I want to build a couple of clean survivors that remind me of the bikes i owned after they were new. So this morning I began building 2 KZ1, i'll do a thread for each and maybe do a vote at the end for your favourite. I'm definitely finishing these before any others :)

Comments as always very welcome :daumenhoch:

Heres some early photos of a black and gold build

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Black%20KZ1/KZ1s6_zps7cff806b.jpg)

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Black%20KZ1/KZ1s8_zps00c3e14e.jpg)
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold
Post by: glenboy on March 10, 2013, 10:57 PM: very nice chris , the cranks look good on there as well , i love the fineness of the tubing on the kz1's , its going to be a cool bike what colours the other
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold
Post by: Devilock on March 10, 2013, 10:58 PM: What year is that?
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold
Post by: stu27 on March 10, 2013, 11:00 PM: looks a beaut :smitten:
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold
Post by: Jaan on March 10, 2013, 11:02 PM: Quote from: glenboy on March 10, 2013, 10:57 PM
very nice chris , the cranks look good on there as well , i love the fineness of the tubing on the kz1's , its going to be a cool bike what colours the other

The other one is chrome and blue :smitten: Starting that thread next...

For me they have to be VX cranks on a KZ1, thats how they came out of the factory BITD. A one piece was KZ2 spec.
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold
Post by: Jaan on March 10, 2013, 11:09 PM: Quote from: Devilock on March 10, 2013, 10:58 PM
What year is that?

1982
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold
Post by: Devilock on March 10, 2013, 11:24 PM: Very nice in black.
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold
Post by: KeithyT on March 10, 2013, 11:24 PM: Lovely Chris, looking forward to see this one progress. Will it be just like the black and gold in the original 1980/81 magazine ad?
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold
Post by: Jaan on March 10, 2013, 11:32 PM: Quote from: KeithyT on March 10, 2013, 11:24 PM
Lovely Chris, looking forward to see this one progress. Will it be just like the black and gold in the original 1980/81 magazine ad?

100% replica (i hope) ;)
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold
Post by: monkian on March 10, 2013, 11:59 PM: Man that's a sweet set up.
Looking forward to this build (and the other one) 8) :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold
Post by: CustardLips on March 11, 2013, 12:10 AM: :smitten: Good start. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold
Post by: Jaan on March 11, 2013, 09:25 PM: Day 2

Made some good progress on this today, added Suntour headlock, power stem and Redline V bars

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Black%20KZ1/BlackKZ1113132_zps252bd0b7.jpg)

Lovely used Suntour pedals, I could use gold KKT Lightnings (need to buy them) but I might stick to a Suntour group set so to speak...

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Black%20KZ1/BlackKZ1113137_zpsa3a1288d.jpg)

Yellow Elina Lightning bolt seat, gold Nagaoka seat post and gold Suntour seat post clamp

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Black%20KZ1/BlackKZ1113135_zpsb9bae956.jpg)

Found some NOS in bag Suntour chain ring bolts so swapped them over

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Black%20KZ1/BlackKZ1113136_zpsbcbf205b.jpg)

Possibly the jewel in the crown for me - some beautiful gold UKAI speedlines wrapped with yellow IRC 80X tyres :smitten:

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Black%20KZ1/BlackKZ1113133_zps9a9f8168.jpg)

and heres a wide of how she's looking so far - more tomorrow... And yes Rich I need to tilt the seat back a tad ;)

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Black%20KZ1/BlackKZ1113131_zps46e47e13.jpg)
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: Clean on March 11, 2013, 09:37 PM: Lush, mate, fooking lush. :smitten:

Going to be a pricy build, me thinks! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: BMX1973 on March 11, 2013, 09:45 PM: Nice black and gold combo :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: Devilock on March 11, 2013, 09:59 PM: Donald Trump KZ...!! :D

Looking good so far Christine! Ditch those wheel nuts!
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: monkian on March 11, 2013, 10:04 PM: :shocked: 8) :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: glenboy on March 11, 2013, 10:14 PM: :coolsmiley: very very nice that is ..blindin :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: Jaan on March 11, 2013, 10:31 PM: Quote from: Devilock on March 11, 2013, 09:59 PM
Donald Trump KZ...!! :D

Looking good so far Christine! Ditch those wheel nuts!

Colours are to factory spec, wheel nuts came with the wheels and i remember having red ones on a KZ1 - i'm building a bike that reminds me of what I liked in the early 80's, i'm not using your 2013 rule book ;)
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: Wez on March 11, 2013, 10:32 PM: My eyes have been blessed 8)
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: KeithyT on March 12, 2013, 10:50 AM: Looking fandabidozi that. 8) Out of interest what size are your redline approved v-bars Chris? Am I on a hiding to nothing looking for these stickered ones in the 25" proline size (It seems the Win v-bars are more "common" to find in the 25" width)
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: Retrodan72 on March 12, 2013, 11:01 AM: That looks really nice Chris. :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: Jaan on March 12, 2013, 11:42 AM: Quote from: KeithyT on March 12, 2013, 10:50 AM
Looking fandabidozi that. 8) Out of interest what size are your redline approved v-bars Chris? Am I on a hiding to nothing looking for these stickered ones in the 25" proline size (It seems the Win v-bars are more "common" to find in the 25" width)

Cheers

Fitting the wheels and crank to the chrome one today :coolsmiley:

You're going to struggle finding 25" Redlines especially affordable ones :)

Mine are 23"
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: BMX1973 on March 12, 2013, 09:26 PM: Both of those builds are great :)
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: KeithyT on March 13, 2013, 11:39 AM: Quote from: Jaan on March 12, 2013, 11:42 AM
You're going to struggle finding 25" Redlines especially affordable ones :)
So you're telling me there's a chance?

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GgKGyNtCw8Q/UUBimM5oWdI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/68tMlv6hKes/s800/theresachance.gif)
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: GavinDavis on March 13, 2013, 11:54 AM: That is absolutely stunning Chris!! Beautiful!! :smitten:
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: Devilock on March 13, 2013, 12:31 PM: Quote from: Jaan on March 11, 2013, 10:31 PM
i'm not using your 2013 rule book ;)

You racist!!
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: Jaan on March 13, 2013, 01:05 PM: Quote from: KeithyT on March 13, 2013, 11:39 AM
Quote from: Jaan on March 12, 2013, 11:42 AM
You're going to struggle finding 25" Redlines especially affordable ones :)
So you're telling me there's a chance?

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GgKGyNtCw8Q/UUBimM5oWdI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/68tMlv6hKes/s800/theresachance.gif)

A very slim one but you're in danger of them becoming your "nemesis" part ;D

Sadly its a case of the hourly search and refresh of for sale boards...
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: Jaan on March 13, 2013, 01:06 PM: Quote from: Devilock on March 13, 2013, 12:31 PM
Quote from: Jaan on March 11, 2013, 10:31 PM
i'm not using your 2013 rule book ;)

You racist!!

That was meant to say "the 2013 rule book" but when i read it back i thought i'd leave it as you'd read it soon enough - you hippy!! ;D
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: Jaan on March 13, 2013, 01:08 PM: Quote from: gavindavis on March 13, 2013, 11:54 AM
That is absolutely stunning Chris!! Beautiful!! :smitten:

Cheers Gav, its like its owner :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: Mattdub on March 18, 2013, 11:52 AM: Very nice indeed :4_17_5: , I too would switch out those wheel nuts ;) .

Have you already got a cool race plate planned for it to finish it off ? ( Hot plate , Haro colour plate , Saber plate ? ) .
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: Jaan on March 18, 2013, 01:31 PM: Quote from: Mattdub on March 18, 2013, 11:52 AM

Very nice indeed :4_17_5: , I too would switch out those wheel nuts ;) .

Have you already got a cool race plate planned for it to finish it off ? ( Hot plate , Haro colour plate , Saber plate ? ) .

Thanks :daumenhoch:

Yep, got everything I need for this build, 1st gen "Osaka Japan" OG pad set and a hot plate. I need a plate, ideally a hot plate for the chrome and blue build.
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: Mattdub on March 18, 2013, 01:56 PM: Quote from: Jaan on March 18, 2013, 01:31 PM
Quote from: Mattdub on March 18, 2013, 11:52 AM

Very nice indeed :4_17_5: , I too would switch out those wheel nuts ;) .

Have you already got a cool race plate planned for it to finish it off ? ( Hot plate , Haro colour plate , Saber plate ? ) .

Thanks :daumenhoch:

Yep, got everything I need for this build, 1st gen "Osaka Japan" OG pad set and a hot plate. I need a plate, ideally a hot plate for the chrome and blue build.

Sounds cool , Ignore my ramblings in your other thread ;D ;)
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: Jaan on March 18, 2013, 02:03 PM: Quote from: Mattdub on March 18, 2013, 01:56 PM
Quote from: Jaan on March 18, 2013, 01:31 PM
Quote from: Mattdub on March 18, 2013, 11:52 AM

Very nice indeed :4_17_5: , I too would switch out those wheel nuts ;) .

Have you already got a cool race plate planned for it to finish it off ? ( Hot plate , Haro colour plate , Saber plate ? ) .

Thanks :daumenhoch:

Yep, got everything I need for this build, 1st gen "Osaka Japan" OG pad set and a hot plate. I need a plate, ideally a hot plate for the chrome and blue build.

Sounds cool , Ignore my ramblings in your other thread ;D ;)

;D I did think "this comment is almost identical to the other one" ;D I'd still like a Hot plate for the chrome build though... ::)
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: KeithyT on April 11, 2013, 03:59 PM: How's this one coming along Chris?

I'm nearly there with my KZ-2 rider parts, not going to be as strictly correct as your two but will hopefully be general early 80s era correct and Japanese products.

Might start an Old School Race thread myself this weekend. Polished up the bottom bracket and cups a bit yesterday, will start on the frame Sunday in the sun (fingers crossed) :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: Jaan on April 11, 2013, 04:48 PM: I think this one is there Keith, if the sun is out tomorrow i'll take some pictures as i'll be with the bikes.

I have to say that this is my favourite of the 2 factory builds - its a little rougher around the edges and has probably taken 3 years from first to last part, but its been a background build if you like...

I can't wait to see yours (eww er) - have you got all the parts you need now then?
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: KeithyT on April 11, 2013, 05:01 PM: Quote from: Jaan on April 11, 2013, 04:48 PM
I can't wait to see yours (eww er) - have you got all the parts you need now then?
I've got everything apart from a brake lever and Kusuki/Win Slant stem (but hopefully Ian/bodamus might have one earmarked for me at some point in the future).

I'm going to say that a couple of the parts are not EXACTLY the original vision I was going for but I wanted to get it built and ride it. I might change a couple of bits in the future if the right part comes along at the right price. :daumenhoch:

I'll post some pics soon and get some opinions. It's certainly not going to be a Frankenstein's monster. All fits with the era and brand I think.
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: southern andy on April 11, 2013, 05:04 PM: Quote from: KeithyT on April 11, 2013, 05:01 PM
Quote from: Jaan on April 11, 2013, 04:48 PM
I can't wait to see yours (eww er) - have you got all the parts you need now then?
I've got everything apart from a brake lever and Kusuki/Win Slant stem (but hopefully Ian/bodamus might have one earmarked for me at some point in the future).

I'm going to say that a couple of the parts are not EXACTLY the original vision I was going for but I wanted to get it built and ride it. I might change a couple of bits in the future if the right part comes along at the right price. :daumenhoch:

I'll post some pics soon and get some opinions. It's certainly not going to be a Frankenstein's monster. All fits with the era and brand I think.

:coolsmiley: ::)
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: KeithyT on April 11, 2013, 05:07 PM: Quote from: Southern Andy on April 11, 2013, 05:04 PM
:coolsmiley: ::)
Santa's little helper :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: Jaan on April 11, 2013, 05:12 PM: I think the donkey that I mentioned in the other thread might be carrying a spare Win Slant Stem - i'll let you know :daumenhoch:

Which lever are you after?
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: KeithyT on April 11, 2013, 05:51 PM: Quote from: Jaan on April 11, 2013, 05:12 PM
I think the donkey that I mentioned in the other thread might be carrying a spare Win Slant Stem - i'll let you know :daumenhoch:

Which lever are you after?
Left DC pre-bent (the less pronounced bend) in black.
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: Jaan on April 12, 2013, 02:12 PM: Quote from: KeithyT on April 11, 2013, 05:51 PM
Quote from: Jaan on April 11, 2013, 05:12 PM
I think the donkey that I mentioned in the other thread might be carrying a spare Win Slant Stem - i'll let you know :daumenhoch:

Which lever are you after?
Left DC pre-bent (the less pronounced bend) in black.

Just sold my last set to Clean :-\
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: Devilock on April 12, 2013, 03:26 PM: (http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/mothwasp73/bighands_zpsebb476f8.jpg) (http://s1085.photobucket.com/user/mothwasp73/media/bighands_zpsebb476f8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: Jaan on April 12, 2013, 03:30 PM: ;D
Title: Re: KZ1 survivor build 1 - Black and gold UPDATE - DAY 2
Post by: Jaan on April 14, 2013, 07:33 PM: MX1000, Pre-bent 20º DC lever, DC cable, Hotplate and DID chain and now she's finished!!!

All 100% OG, no new anno, paint etc :coolsmiley:

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Black%20KZ1/BlackKZ1Complete01_zps2280e737.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/Black%20KZ1/BlackKZ1Complete01_zps2280e737.jpg.html)

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Black%20KZ1/BlackKZ1Complete02_zps3de2fd19.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/Black%20KZ1/BlackKZ1Complete02_zps3de2fd19.jpg.html)

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Black%20KZ1/BlackKZ1Complete09_zpsc08e6338.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/Black%20KZ1/BlackKZ1Complete09_zpsc08e6338.jpg.html)

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Black%20KZ1/BlackKZ1Complete11_zps1c740ff4.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/Black%20KZ1/BlackKZ1Complete11_zps1c740ff4.jpg.html)

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Black%20KZ1/BlackKZ1Complete05_zps215ccbeb.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/Black%20KZ1/BlackKZ1Complete05_zps215ccbeb.jpg.html)

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Black%20KZ1/BlackKZ1Complete06_zps51155f63.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/Black%20KZ1/BlackKZ1Complete06_zps51155f63.jpg.html)

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Black%20KZ1/BlackKZ1Complete08_zpsfc952090.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/Black%20KZ1/BlackKZ1Complete08_zpsfc952090.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: Retrodan72 on April 14, 2013, 07:35 PM: Looks spot on Chris. :smitten:
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: Jaan on April 14, 2013, 07:40 PM: In no small part inspired by this

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Black%20KZ1/kz1_blackyellow_zps93a8bec3.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/Black%20KZ1/kz1_blackyellow_zps93a8bec3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: BMX1973 on April 14, 2013, 07:46 PM: Thats sooooo nice :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: leehunt1 on April 14, 2013, 07:52 PM: well done :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on April 14, 2013, 08:41 PM: That's really nice
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: dordymush on April 14, 2013, 08:44 PM: proper old school lookin 8)
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: stu27 on April 14, 2013, 08:50 PM: WOW :smitten:
looks so good :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: GavinDavis on April 14, 2013, 08:52 PM: Absolutely love this build! Well done mate....big pat on the back! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: KeithyT on April 14, 2013, 08:58 PM: Kuwahara is looking for a few good builds...

Absolutely lush that Chris, love looking at the ad, then your build, then back again. :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: Wez on April 14, 2013, 10:32 PM: Bang on mate bang on :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: rollin72 on April 14, 2013, 10:42 PM: very nice indeed :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: Jaan on April 14, 2013, 10:48 PM: Cheers all, i'm really happy with it :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: Devilock on April 14, 2013, 10:50 PM: It doesn't look right...
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: willo73 on April 14, 2013, 10:54 PM: Stunning :smitten: 8)
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: NORTY40 on April 14, 2013, 11:20 PM: Quality Chris ..... love it :smitten:
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on April 14, 2013, 11:40 PM: Quote from: Devilock on April 14, 2013, 10:50 PM
It doesn't look right...

Don't listen to this nuggett Chris ;D Go and adjust that stem cap properly and I will be over this week to give it a test run at Mitcham track okay :daumenhoch:

Looks the doggies danglies does that mate :4_17_5:

PS:- It should have KKT lightnings on it too so, when you get them, dib dobs on the XC Compe's please :P
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: Devilock on April 14, 2013, 11:50 PM: I jest of course Christine...

Very nice indeed. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: Jaan on April 14, 2013, 11:57 PM: Quote from: Londonhellboy on April 14, 2013, 11:40 PM
Quote from: Devilock on April 14, 2013, 10:50 PM
It doesn't look right...

Don't listen to this nuggett Chris ;D Go and adjust that stem cap properly and I will be over this week to give it a test run at Mitcham track okay :daumenhoch:

Looks the doggies danglies does that mate :4_17_5:

PS:- It should have KKT lightnings on it too so, when you get them, dib dobs on the XC Compe's please :P

Did that wally comment? I didn't notice.

I have gold Lightnings Terry ;) I fitted a blue set to the chrome one and wanted to go with MP-1000s to fit a complete ~~group set~~ Solar System :daumenhoch:

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Black%20KZ1/suntour_ad01_zps061e60bb.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/J44NCG/media/Black%20KZ1/suntour_ad01_zps061e60bb.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: Jaan on April 15, 2013, 12:02 AM: Quote from: Devilock on April 14, 2013, 11:50 PM
I jest of course Christine...

Very nice indeed. :daumenhoch:

Thanks Jemima :-*
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: Rodgy1970 on April 15, 2013, 12:44 AM: very nice :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: Mattdub on April 15, 2013, 10:14 AM: Lookin' very nice Chris ! :coolsmiley: :4_17_5: ;)
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: markyp on April 17, 2013, 06:44 PM: beautiful :smitten:
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: dannyrobo2012 on April 17, 2013, 06:58 PM: very nice :smitten:
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: hotdog on April 17, 2013, 07:24 PM: Crucially crucial! :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: Jaan on April 17, 2013, 09:28 PM: :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: Cleedubber on April 18, 2013, 09:38 AM: Chris.... That's fookin lush. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: Andy68 on April 18, 2013, 09:41 AM: Quote from: cleedubber on April 18, 2013, 09:38 AM
Chris.... That's fookin lush. :daumenhoch:

X2........ lovely!! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: KANG on April 18, 2013, 09:11 PM: Tremendous :smitten:
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: Clean on April 18, 2013, 09:24 PM: Jaan,

I have just embarked on a K-Welded Serial Number (No Tange, No Cry) KZ-1/2 build (still to decide) and I am abso-fooking-lutely blown away by this build! :angrysoapbox:

Lush.... Simply stunning. :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

Just one observation..... the Decals don't look right for the model? Sorry if I err, but I am confused:

(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/Black%20KZ1/kz1_blackyellow_zps93a8bec3.jpg)

The only reason I am being so picky is that I have just scored the Decals pictured in the Ad for my build, and your lovely is wearing a different set! :uglystupid2:

Oh, how my OCD messes with my BMX pleasure / bank balance! :idiot2:

Still fooking BOTM right there! :4_17_5:

*ps* The DBSS is ready to be built and you will LOVE it! ;)
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: Jaan on April 18, 2013, 10:38 PM: Hey Rich,

The decals are OG ;) the 1980 KZ1s used up those that were designed for the KE1, then mid 1980 Kuwahara changed their logo for printed materials (ads etc) by placing the Hinomaru above the K and slowly it filtered through to their decals in 81.

I was inspired by the ad that you've pasted in, I wasn't attempting to replicate it - there are other differences in addition to the decals. If you're after building a replica you certainly have the right decals, you'll also want to use a MS-1000 Mini Stem and KKT Lightnings, thats if you're building to KZ-1 spec. What year is yours?

Regarding your K-welded frame set, I might be biased but IMO the K welds are superior :daumenhoch:

Can't wait to see the DB SS :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: Glynnyboy on April 19, 2013, 07:07 AM: Great job and some nice well thought out touches. (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll167/glynn9371/emoticons/LOVIN.gif)
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Post by: Bob_Acid on April 20, 2013, 10:36 AM: Excellent job :daumenhoch:
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Post by: MartyC on April 21, 2013, 09:17 AM: Love it and so nice to see someone that puts their Suntour chainring bolts the right way round :daumenhoch:
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Post by: Jaan on April 21, 2013, 11:00 AM: Thanks, I can see the temptation to instal the bolts the other way around, it's is somewhat counterintuitive to fit the "nicer" side out of sight.
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Post by: Gnarlyscoots on April 21, 2013, 04:51 PM: I have fitted mine Hex side out as it looks a lot better, I'm not fussed either way :daumenhoch: ;D
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: Jaan on April 21, 2013, 04:56 PM: Quote from: Londonhellboy on April 21, 2013, 04:51 PM
I have fitted mine Hex side out as it looks a lot better, I'm not fussed either way :daumenhoch: ;D

I'm surprised at you Terry, thought you were a details man ;D
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Post by: Devilock on April 21, 2013, 05:12 PM: He's just a tit!!
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on April 21, 2013, 05:13 PM: Quote from: Jaan on April 21, 2013, 04:56 PM
Quote from: Londonhellboy on April 21, 2013, 04:51 PM
I have fitted mine Hex side out as it looks a lot better, I'm not fussed either way :daumenhoch: ;D

I'm surprised at you Terry, thought you were a details man ;D
I should have put them one face forward, one face backward etc etc :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: Devilock on April 21, 2013, 05:21 PM: Quote from: Londonhellboy on April 21, 2013, 05:13 PM
Quote from: Jaan on April 21, 2013, 04:56 PM
Quote from: Londonhellboy on April 21, 2013, 04:51 PM
I have fitted mine Hex side out as it looks a lot better, I'm not fussed either way :daumenhoch: ;D

I'm surprised at you Terry, thought you were a details man ;D
I should have put them one face forward, one face backward etc etc :LolLolLolLol:

Yeah, hilarious...!!
Title: Re: 1981 KZ1 survivor - FINISHED!!!
Post by: Jaan on April 21, 2013, 05:38 PM: Quote from: Londonhellboy on April 21, 2013, 05:13 PM
Quote from: Jaan on April 21, 2013, 04:56 PM
Quote from: Londonhellboy on April 21, 2013, 04:51 PM
I have fitted mine Hex side out as it looks a lot better, I'm not fussed either way :daumenhoch: ;D

I'm surprised at you Terry, thought you were a details man ;D
I should have put them one face forward, one face backward etc etc :LolLolLolLol:

Classic! :LolLolLolLol: