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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Clean on August 07, 2012, 09:29 PM

Title: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: Clean on August 07, 2012, 09:29 PM: Thought I should pull the story from my other thread to here, as it seems more appropriate.......

1983 Kuwaraha Nova, looked like this when I picked her up:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x71/rkw1971/KuwarahaNovaSurvivor4.jpg) (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x71/rkw1971/KuwarahaNovaSurvivor3.jpg)

Spen got hold of it briefly:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x71/rkw1971/IMG-20120602-00176.jpg) (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/x71/rkw1971/IMG-20120602-00177.jpg)

And now looks like this after a sprinkling of magic powder to the Frameset by SBD, Del's Decals, some collecting of parts, and a trip to the chromers for the bars:

(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/282692_10151082985019808_1251975794_n.jpg)

And relax.......

* 1983 Kuwahara Nova Frame & Forks - tidied up and powdered by SBD
* WIN Stem - restored, then powdered by SBD
* Kuwahara Laserlite Bars (unstamped, unknurled) - rechromed
* Suntour Seatclamp, rawed and cleaned
* Brake Stays - restored
* NOS Tange MX2 Headset
* NOS Suntour Locknut
* NOS Kuwahara Tange Grips
* NOS Dia Compe 890 cabled to a used Tech III
* NOS SR 175mm Chro-mo OPC
* NOS Tioga Bottom Bracket
* NOS ODI Musroom BB Boot
* NOS KKT AMX
* NOS Takagi Spider with 44T Takagi Chainring
* NOS Sugino Chainring Bolts
* New KMC Z410 Chain
* Lazer-Post (genuine)
* New Kashimax Aero Saddle
* NOS Kashimax Saddle Guts
* Suntour Alloy Axle Nuts
* New Dropout Savers
* New Plastic 10mm Washers
* NOS Front Wheel Security Tag Washer thingamajigs
* NOS Alloy Valve Caps
* UKAI Speedlines laced to Suzue Looseball Low Flange Hubs wearing Cheng Shin 1.75 Comp IIIs
* NOS Suntour Freewheel
* Del-Cals Frameset Decal Set, including the extremely elusive "Championship Chro-Moly" decals............ cheers, Del.... Champion! ;D
* Retrospect decals

(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/483122_10151083580939808_1185400297_n.jpg)

(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/552029_10151153780969808_539289970_n.jpg)

(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/417329_10151153783524808_2077030669_n.jpg)

(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/417289_10151153782194808_713763049_n.jpg)

Almost 100% factory specification, save the odd colour deviation and repop. :angel:

Just awaiting some DC Cable Clips (the Top Tube is fatter than the usual 1") and some Stainless Steel Cap Heads for the Stem. ::)

Fooking lush to ride, if a mote heavier than my other love, my DB Pro Large. :smitten:

Can't wait to to roll her around Wigan and scratch her! :idiot2:

The love has seriously been found this Spring and Summer as I dumped all the stuff I bought when I was noobing and focused on a build that took me back to the day.

Right..... what's next?

Finally, I need to big up the real heroes of this build; Olympic Gold for each and every one! :Great_Britain:

* SuperBikeDan
* Del
* mattfx81
* skywaaay
* nickswan1
* J.T
* Diggler
* Senzo Milano
* meticulous
* mongoose72
* oldschoolace
* brummie
* bodamus
* bullseye
* kuwahero

* A selection of great eBayers (they do exist)

And last, but absolutely not least, my personal RAD Coach, Spen69! :4_17_5:

Goooooooooooooo on! :daumenhoch:

*ps* Apologies to anyone I forgot to thank :-[

*pps* The as-built piccies are from my Blackberry; better quality piccies will follow when she is finished, cleaned and polished! ;)
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: superbikedan on August 07, 2012, 09:47 PM: gold all the way, looks sweet :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: AKGOFF on August 07, 2012, 09:50 PM: :LolLolLolLol: what the hell is that drill Spens using? Looks like it came out of a kids play kit. ;D
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: Julian347 on August 07, 2012, 09:50 PM: Very nice. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN on August 07, 2012, 09:51 PM: that makes me SMILE :)
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: In2 bmx on August 07, 2012, 09:51 PM: That looks ace Rich . Nice and clean . ;) :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: Clean on August 07, 2012, 09:52 PM: Nice and clean . ;) :daumenhoch:

:daumenhoch:
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: That Swan Guy on August 07, 2012, 09:54 PM: It was a pleasure being part of the build.
:daumenhoch:
:smitten:
:Great_Britain:
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: NORTY40 on August 07, 2012, 09:58 PM: Looks real nice Rich :daumenhoch:

Looking forward to seeing it in Wigan on Saturday 8)
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: animal on August 07, 2012, 09:59 PM: Top build fella ;)
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: stidds on August 07, 2012, 10:01 PM: I have absolutely no fooking idea what smick is but I would imagine that Kuwie has it (whatever it is).

Lovely bike, really takes me back. :4_17_5:
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: Clean on August 07, 2012, 10:06 PM: Quote from: Stidds on August 07, 2012, 10:01 PM
I have absolutely no fooking idea what smick is but I would imagine that Kuwie has it (whatever it is).

Ask the geezer from down under that owned RAD about ten days ago!

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php'term=smick&defid=1168822 (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php'term=smick&defid=1168822)

:LolLolLolLol:

Quote from: Stidds on August 07, 2012, 10:01 PM
but I would imagine that Kuwie has it

:daumenhoch:
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: Taipan on August 07, 2012, 11:04 PM: Awsome,fair play that build is Fookin average ;) :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: jT Racing on August 07, 2012, 11:08 PM: that survivor was cool as fook.
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: stidds on August 07, 2012, 11:24 PM: I keep coming back to this thread Clean, that bike just looks better and better on each return visit.

Loving the red brake and headset lock.

Scary that Spen got his grubby mits on it though :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on August 08, 2012, 10:23 AM: Looks lovely. Great job. :)
See you in Wigan on Saturday!
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: Spen69 on August 08, 2012, 12:48 PM: Quote from: AKGOFF on August 07, 2012, 09:50 PM
what the hell is that drill Spens using? Looks like it came out of a kids play kit

Yep, it's yours Adam. Word is you've had it for years but still got no idea how it works...... :2funny:

I must admit I loved this bike as a survivor but the cranks were rotted into it and in the end it's Rich's bike and he's done a great job of getting everybody else to help him build it (which he fully acknowledges!) For me there was a whole 10mins of the dis-assembly period of this bike that I tried to save that seatpost and another less than 1 min for the crank, but let's face it, Rich is about as likely to get his hands dirty on a job as Adam, so I just fooking did it for him....

Will there be hygenic hand-cream dispensors at MK for this pair ??? Who knows...... :2funny:

BTW Rich that is a cracking bike and thankfully you will be riding it which of course makes me pleased to have helped! Awesome bud, just awesome :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: AKGOFF on August 08, 2012, 02:47 PM: :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: Glynnyboy on August 08, 2012, 05:37 PM: That looks the dogs rich top job.
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: bobafett on August 08, 2012, 08:27 PM: Spot on that Rich - nice one mate :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: Jaymz on August 08, 2012, 08:30 PM: sweet as fook Rich
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: beard1973 on August 08, 2012, 08:38 PM: Looks lovely that fella... :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: Clean on August 08, 2012, 08:45 PM: (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/q204/jonathonsturner/83ad2.jpg) (http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/552029_10151153780969808_539289970_n.jpg)

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Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: WINI on August 08, 2012, 08:57 PM: Fooking cracking bike that cleano! Very nice indeed :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: rick1970 on August 08, 2012, 10:34 PM: Looks mint balls that recardo :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: markyp on August 08, 2012, 10:56 PM: oh yes very nice,i reckon chrome kuwi pads would set it alight!! :4_17_5:
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: BMX1973 on August 09, 2012, 11:36 AM: Kuwi :smitten:

Love that, shame I never got round to doing mine. :-\ :(

:daumenhoch:
Title: Re: From eBay tip to Smick (sic)
Post by: MaD-RoK on August 09, 2012, 12:28 PM: Loving that!!! Very sleek looking. :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

PS> Smickhead is now trying to bum everyone over on burnerworld.... :crazy2: