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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: balladof32 on October 06, 2010, 01:14 PM

Title: Kuwie Laserlite Black Headset Alternative
Post by: balladof32 on October 06, 2010, 01:14 PM: I believe some sort of black Hatta MX were stock on these Laserlites, but Im not remortgaging to actually buy a Hatta, nor line Baggios pockets...anyone know a similar in look headset which is readily available ? Anyone actually know 100% what was actually the stock headset on the Laserlites ??? :)
Title: Re: Kuwie Laserlite Black Headset Alternative
Post by: bobafett on October 06, 2010, 03:22 PM: You can usually pick up "Nikyo" headsets cheap enough in black.

There's a few on the bay at the mo..........

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nikyo-Headset-NOS-BMX-Headset-BMX-Bike-Head-Set_W0QQitemZ190345597830QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=150067743324&rvr_id=150067743324&cguid=f3400db412a0a0aad5149354ffbddfe3

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OLD-SCHOOL-BMX-NIKYO-HEADSET-BLACK_W0QQitemZ180567815170QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=150061457997&rvr_id=150061457997&cguid=f3400db412a0a0aad5149354ffbddfe3

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nos-Nikyo-Bmx-Headset-Head-Set-Black-1%22-Old-School_W0QQitemZ350397326037QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=150057481945&rvr_id=150057481945&cguid=f3400db412a0a0aad5149354ffbddfe3

Obviously it's no Hatta but they look alright when fitted.

I've got one on me 84 cali rider..........

(http://www.jpdeane.com/bmx/mybikes/bobafett_84_cali_rider_new1s.JPG)

:)
Title: Re: Kuwie Laserlite Black Headset Alternative
Post by: balladof32 on October 06, 2010, 04:37 PM: Cool thanks :)
Title: Re: Kuwie Laserlite Black Headset Alternative
Post by: brummie on October 06, 2010, 04:43 PM: agree with the above nikyo headsets are made in japan so great quality and look great fitted :daumenhoch:

jtsmooth has these £10 posted :shocked: bargain

http://www.differentpath.co.uk/Stems_and_headsets/
Title: Re: Kuwie Laserlite Black Headset Alternative
Post by: kuwahero on October 06, 2010, 04:54 PM: The nikyo ones are matt black. Just spray with lacquer and it will look close enough. I was lucky to get an original Hatta one with my frameset.