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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Race (riders ready, pedals ready... GO!!) => Topic started by: Cleedubber on October 13, 2012, 08:14 PM

Title: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Cleedubber on October 13, 2012, 08:14 PM: Hi guys

I've just had a nice find and am trying to find its original spec, and to confirm which model it is ???
Sorry no pics, will take some tomorrow

Serial number on BB is

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040277.jpg)

T3A0755

From what I can find its Tange made in Jan '83.....do you guys agree ?
Its got straight top tube bars, so think I'll need to source some v bars and grips,

Can anyone give me the full spec, as there seems to be some conflicting info

Cheers
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ
Post by: glenboy on October 13, 2012, 08:49 PM: nice one i have a kyz virtually og heres the link to the thread
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=142945.0

(http://www.dreamgate.ne.jp/kuwahara/oldads/kyz_acs.jpg)

and there one on the museum basiucally same as mine minus the z's
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ
Post by: Cleedubber on October 13, 2012, 08:51 PM: Thanks , dd they all come with Z rims or was it an option ?
Def need some v bars and grips , rest looks about there ???
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ
Post by: glenboy on October 13, 2012, 08:54 PM: http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/kuwahara/51443

this is the one on the museum minus the z's but has the wrong stem, i really like the kuwis and the kyz are pretty rare

and heres mine

(http://www.gbwatches.com/bmx/DSCN2599.JPG)
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ
Post by: Cleedubber on October 13, 2012, 09:09 PM: I'm not 100% sure it is then.... Did tey do a KY 2 or was that just a bad translation

I'll get some pics tomorrow, it needs a good clean up
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ
Post by: Devilock on October 13, 2012, 09:27 PM: http://www.radbmx.co.uk/index.php?ind=topsite

:daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ
Post by: Cleedubber on October 13, 2012, 09:33 PM: Quote from: Devilock on October 13, 2012, 09:27 PM
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/index.php?ind=topsite

:daumenhoch:

Typo on my part mate

Meant to put KY 2 not KZ 2
Had a look on there earlier, it's making me even more confused..... Which isn't hard ;D
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ
Post by: Cleedubber on October 15, 2012, 12:35 PM: Here's some pics

This is exactly as I got it .... after 25 years in someones loft :) .....haven't even cleaned it .......yet
Even has the original owners manual...which states its a KY 2 ??

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040279.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040280.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040282.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040283.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040284.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040285.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040288.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040290.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040291.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040293.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040295.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040299.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040300.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040301.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040302.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040305.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040306.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040308.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040309.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040310.jpg)
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: dannyrobo2012 on October 15, 2012, 12:56 PM: looks good that mate :)
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: Retrodan72 on October 15, 2012, 01:00 PM: That is a tremendous score that mate, nice one. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: Cleedubber on October 15, 2012, 01:04 PM: Thanks guys, I'm well chuffed, looking better already with just a bit of soap and water ;D

Strip , deep clean and rebuild.....because I haven't got enough on already ::)
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: Retrodan72 on October 15, 2012, 01:07 PM: Strip and clean is all you need, it needs to stay as 'survivor' as possible this. :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: Cleedubber on October 15, 2012, 01:15 PM: Quote from: Retrodan72 on October 15, 2012, 01:07 PM
Strip and clean is all you need, it needs to stay as 'survivor' as possible this. :coolsmiley:

You've got no worries there mate..... huge fan of survivors, esp chrome :)
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: Retrodan72 on October 15, 2012, 01:26 PM: I wish i'd kept my Goose more survivor sometimes, but I fookin' love it. :smitten:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: Taipan on October 15, 2012, 01:29 PM: cracking bike :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: glenboy on October 15, 2012, 02:13 PM: :4_17_5: if it hasn't a hole in the other side of the gusset i'd say its a chrome et (just noticed it hasn't) so i'd say its a chrome et , after they made the ets the ones they had left they chromed em and sold them so even better i'd say as said that bike will clean up great , great score there

also i remember they sometimes put both gussets in without the holes in as they were just piled up them welded in so they were supposed to put one with the hole in but put 2 no hole ones in so its either a kyz with 2 non holes gussets or a chrome et,
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: CustardLips on October 15, 2012, 10:23 PM: You beat me to it. Told me they'd literally just sold it minutes earlier ! :tickedoff:
What did you get it for ?
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: Andy68 on October 15, 2012, 10:35 PM: ......and where the fook did ya find that Neil??? Nice one bud!!! :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: Andy68 on October 15, 2012, 10:38 PM: Ignore that, just seen where ya got it!!!!! :LolLolLolLol: Love it, I'll have to pop over & have a look mate. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: Cleedubber on October 16, 2012, 12:14 AM: Quote from: CustardLips on October 15, 2012, 10:23 PM
You beat me to it. Told me they'd literally just sold it minutes earlier ! :tickedoff:
What did you get it for ?

Can't divulge that ;), was a good price, but they knew it was worth good money ( eBay completed listings) , so wasn't a giveaway

Yeah, I was on it when I saw it as only an hour away.
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: Cleedubber on October 16, 2012, 12:15 AM: Quote from: Andy68 on October 15, 2012, 10:38 PM
Ignore that, just seen where ya got it!!!!! :LolLolLolLol: Love it, I'll have to pop over & have a look mate. :daumenhoch:

Yes mate, pop and see all my unfinished builds ha ha ::)
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: CustardLips on October 16, 2012, 06:42 AM: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: BMX1973 on October 16, 2012, 05:07 PM: Looking at the Brochure, someone mistakenly wrote KY 2 instead of KY Z. Great find there. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: Cleedubber on October 17, 2012, 08:10 PM: Quote from: BMX1973 on October 16, 2012, 05:07 PM

Looking at the Brochure, someone mistakenly wrote KY 2 instead of KY Z. Great find there. :daumenhoch:

Apparently this was quite a common mistake BITD by UK dealers
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: Pooch on October 19, 2012, 09:20 PM: Really nice find :daumenhoch: Kuwi's popping up a lot me thinks.
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: Cleedubber on October 26, 2012, 01:05 PM: frame forks and wheels have come up pretty good ;)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040556.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040559.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040560.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040561.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040563.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040564.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040565.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040566.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040567.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040498.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040571.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040570.jpg)
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: NORTY40 on October 26, 2012, 01:55 PM: Looking good that Neil :coolsmiley:

Amazing the results a bit of time and effort can achieve , should build into a really nice bike :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: 20to26 on October 26, 2012, 02:20 PM: Quote from: Retrodan72 on October 15, 2012, 01:07 PM
Strip and clean is all you need, it needs to stay as 'survivor' as possible this. :coolsmiley:

Totally agree. I'd love like it is! What agreat find - don't have one of those in my loft...
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: Andy68 on October 26, 2012, 03:37 PM: Looking awesome bud!!!! :4_17_5: Pop round and do my GT please......... :-*
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: kungfunky on October 26, 2012, 07:00 PM: Looking very bling :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: BMX1973 on October 26, 2012, 07:18 PM: Great stuff :)
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: Cleedubber on October 28, 2012, 11:27 AM: Few more bits stripped and cleaned :)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040622.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040621.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040620.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040618.jpg)
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: Cleedubber on October 28, 2012, 03:30 PM: Nearly ready to rebuild :)

Just what tyres to fit ??

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040625.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040628.jpg)
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: hunterdubber on October 28, 2012, 03:45 PM: Looking good , very good :coolsmiley:

Can't beat a modestly restored survivor :angel: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

Good score on the KYZ , Neil ;)
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? Pics added
Post by: Cleedubber on October 28, 2012, 03:55 PM: Thanks Christian :daumenhoch:

Enjoyed doing it, really pleased with how its come along

Just waiting for the grips to arrive, then she's all going back together..... :)
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Cleedubber on October 28, 2012, 08:55 PM: Now built up, just cables and grips to arrive, and chain to fully degrease :)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/P1040636.jpg)
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: glenboy on October 28, 2012, 08:58 PM: great work there :daumenhoch: , looks in really good nick now :smitten:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Badbaldie on October 28, 2012, 10:07 PM: looking very nice :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Andy68 on October 28, 2012, 10:52 PM: I love that.......................

sofa!!!! :smitten: :LolLolLolLol:

Awesome job bud!!! :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: CustardLips on October 29, 2012, 12:00 PM: That's come up a treat. :daumenhoch:
Looks lovely. :smitten:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: markyp on October 29, 2012, 05:47 PM: that looks lush,what a great find :smitten:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: region11 on October 29, 2012, 05:57 PM: Perfect clean survivor :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Devilock on October 29, 2012, 06:11 PM: Love it.

You are very good at restoring! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Cleedubber on October 29, 2012, 07:52 PM: Thanks guys 8)

I really enjoy it, transforming to its former glory

Hopefully get some better pics when the rain buggers off !! ::)
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: BMX1973 on October 31, 2012, 08:52 PM: That looks really great :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: bigfatolly on October 31, 2012, 08:59 PM: Love it :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: 20to26 on November 01, 2012, 09:48 AM: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Cleedubber on November 14, 2012, 08:23 PM: Just realised I hadn't added the pics of it all built up ::)
All exactly as it was bought except tyres, cables and grips, they were shot
Sorry, took quite a few

:)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040726-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040727-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040728-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040729-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040730-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040731-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040732-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040733-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040735-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040737-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040740-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040747-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040748-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040749-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040750-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040751-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040752-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040754-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040755-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040756-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040759-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040763-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040764-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040744-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040723.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040743-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y44/borab5nja/A%20BMX/A%20Kuwie%20resto/P1040742-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: BMX1973 on November 14, 2012, 08:49 PM: luvly job mate :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: stidds on November 14, 2012, 10:02 PM: I like that a lot, but please pull those bars back a bit, it looks too much like a Burner with them forward like that :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Cleedubber on November 14, 2012, 10:29 PM: Quote from: Stidds on November 14, 2012, 10:02 PM
I like that a lot, but please pull those bars back a bit, it looks too much like a Burner with them forward like that :LolLolLolLol:

::)

;)
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: jimwise68 on November 14, 2012, 10:41 PM: You done a nice job there and they are very nice bikes. Had one very similar to that and made an Elliot replica. Lovely bikes to ride the Kuwaharas ;)
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: rad_pitt on November 15, 2012, 12:23 AM: :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Cleedubber on April 04, 2013, 10:21 PM: ooooooh

Look what rubbery delights the postie dropped at my house today for the Kuwie :) :daumenhoch:

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a543/cleedubber/BMX/Kuwie/P1060525_zps41ce7871.jpg)
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Andy68 on April 05, 2013, 08:35 AM: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Mattdub on April 05, 2013, 08:39 AM: Quote from: Stidds on November 14, 2012, 10:02 PM
I like that a lot, but please pull those bars back a bit, it looks too much like a Burner with them forward like that :LolLolLolLol:

Nice work done , looks real good but those bars forward like that look :crazy2:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Mattdub on April 05, 2013, 08:39 AM: Quote from: cleedubber on April 04, 2013, 10:21 PM
ooooooh

Look what rubbery delights the postie dropped at my house today for the Kuwie :) :daumenhoch:

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a543/cleedubber/BMX/Kuwie/P1060525_zps41ce7871.jpg)

What make/model of tyre is that ? ( IRC ? ) ...........
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: dannyrobo2012 on April 05, 2013, 10:53 AM: you off roading it mate
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Jaan on April 05, 2013, 12:26 PM: Ruddy gorgeous mate, love the new tyres :smitten:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: KeithyT on April 05, 2013, 12:41 PM: Already commented on rb.com but this looks fantastic. Love the KYZ looptails.

Given me a good benchmark once I start polishing the KZ :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Cleedubber on April 06, 2013, 07:25 AM: Quote from: Mattdub on April 05, 2013, 08:39 AM
Quote from: cleedubber on April 04, 2013, 10:21 PM
ooooooh

Look what rubbery delights the postie dropped at my house today for the Kuwie :) :daumenhoch:

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a543/cleedubber/BMX/Kuwie/P1060525_zps41ce7871.jpg)

What make/model of tyre is that ? ( IRC ? ) ...........

Yes mate NOS IRC BMX RACER Z-1 :)
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Wez on April 07, 2013, 03:42 PM: Fricken awesome ;) ;)
hmmm Ive still got the cromo doin nothing....
now wheres that hot heart template i had made ? muhahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaa ^"^
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Macmania on April 07, 2013, 03:49 PM: Just seen this :-[

Great resto. Love it when all the original parts just get a bit of elbow grease :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Cleedubber on April 23, 2013, 12:21 PM: Some pics of the tyres fitted....now just to find some pads :)

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a543/cleedubber/BMX/Kuwie/P1060646_zpsa82063f9.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/cleedubber/media/BMX/Kuwie/P1060646_zpsa82063f9.jpg.html)

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a543/cleedubber/BMX/Kuwie/P1060649_zpsec545d45.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/cleedubber/media/BMX/Kuwie/P1060649_zpsec545d45.jpg.html)

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a543/cleedubber/BMX/Kuwie/P1060650_zps16a7a1da.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/cleedubber/media/BMX/Kuwie/P1060650_zps16a7a1da.jpg.html)

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a543/cleedubber/BMX/Kuwie/P1060654_zps96ed873c.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/cleedubber/media/BMX/Kuwie/P1060654_zps96ed873c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: KeithyT on April 23, 2013, 03:36 PM: That looks great. Love the KYZ looptail :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: monkian on April 23, 2013, 03:55 PM: Man that looks great. Tyres finish it off a treat 8) :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Cleedubber on April 23, 2013, 04:03 PM: Thanks guys.... couldn't resist taking some more in the sun :D

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a543/cleedubber/BMX/Kuwie/P1060678_zps4f8ae60e.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/cleedubber/media/BMX/Kuwie/P1060678_zps4f8ae60e.jpg.html)

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a543/cleedubber/BMX/Kuwie/P1060681_zpse6fc30e5.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/cleedubber/media/BMX/Kuwie/P1060681_zpse6fc30e5.jpg.html)

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a543/cleedubber/BMX/Kuwie/P1060682_zps3cca975c.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/cleedubber/media/BMX/Kuwie/P1060682_zps3cca975c.jpg.html)

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a543/cleedubber/BMX/Kuwie/P1060683_zpsc98199e2.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/cleedubber/media/BMX/Kuwie/P1060683_zpsc98199e2.jpg.html)

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a543/cleedubber/BMX/Kuwie/P1060688_zps4ca8c018.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/cleedubber/media/BMX/Kuwie/P1060688_zps4ca8c018.jpg.html)

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a543/cleedubber/BMX/Kuwie/P1060689_zps925d78e9.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/cleedubber/media/BMX/Kuwie/P1060689_zps925d78e9.jpg.html)

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a543/cleedubber/BMX/Kuwie/P1060691_zpsf171f5b2.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/cleedubber/media/BMX/Kuwie/P1060691_zpsf171f5b2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: bodamus on April 23, 2013, 05:44 PM: Looks great mate with the tyres fitted ;)
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Clean on April 23, 2013, 05:46 PM: At the risk of displaying gross ignorance, isn't a KYZ meant to have Z-Rims? ???

As I am now the owner of a restored factory spec '83 Nova, an original survivor ET Replica, and a Kuwie welded KZ-1, and have done lots of research over the last few months........

I can see the following on your build:

KZ2.5 ET Frameset (note there is no small cable hole in the front gusset and it is looptailed; this is NOT a KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 or KZ4)

Forks? Tange TX500 / 1200?

Ukai chromed steel wheels, Seatpost Clamp, Saddle, OPC and Chainring as those supplied on the ET Replica Model

WIN Stem, Lazer Bars and KKT Pedals as those supplied on a 1983 Nova Model

890s as per both models, and Tech IIIs as per Nova

I could be wrong, but this bike looks like a mash up of ET Frameset and components, and Nova components; given that the Framest is a T83 this would make sense; a sort of sunset on the ET and dawn on the Nova. :shocked:

For the record I can find no information about this model anywhere on the web, and Jamie's site is no help either. Am I being super dumb here, and missing something? Thoughts? ???

I reckon this could be a super rare unknown model. ::)

Could on of RAD's Kuwie whizzkids please clarify? :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Cleedubber on April 23, 2013, 06:05 PM: Quote from: Clean on April 23, 2013, 05:46 PM
At the risk of displaying gross ignorance, isn't a KYZ meant to have Z-Rims? ???

As I am now the owner of a restored factory spec '83 Nova, an original survivor ET Replica, and a Kuwie welded KZ-1, and have done lots of research over the last few months........

I can see the following on your build:

KZ2.5 ET Frameset (note there is no small cable hole in the front gusset and it is looptailed; this is NOT a KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 or KZ4)

Ukai chromed steel wheels, Seatpost Clamp, Saddle, OPC and Chainring as those supplied on the ET Replica Model

WIN Stem, Lazer Bars and KKT Pedals as those supplied on a 1983 Nova Model

890s as per both models, and Tech IIIs as per Nova

I could be wrong, but this bike looks like a mash up of ET Frameset and components, and Nova components; given that the Framest is a T83 this would make sense; a sort of sunset on the ET and dawn on the Nova. :shocked:

For the record I can find no information about this model anywhere on the web, and Jamie's site is no help either. Am I being super dumb here, and missing something? Thoughts? ???

I reckon this could be a super rare unknown model. ::)

Could on of RAD's Kuwie whizzkids please clarify? :daumenhoch:

Well thanks for the thread bash ::)

;)

I have been down a similiar road with this one buddy
I posted on BMX Museum and got a few different opinions....... none of these were conclusive.... hence my thread title with lots ?? :-\

I came across it and it had been stored in a ladies loft for the last 25 years as she thought the bike shop was taking the p**s with what they offered her when she bought her son a new race BMX...... (GT ) it had ET pads fitted to it which she couldn't find.... her son put those on instead of the standard ones...... again couldn't find them.... yes slightly gutted
She did say that he didn't change anything else on any of the bikes he owned/raced.

I've seen a very nice KYZ, and yes that had Z Rims fitted

I really have no idea what the 100% correct parts build is for this bike, as to agree with your post, it appears to be a bit of a mish mash of parts :-\ ....
After a few pm's with a knowledgable Kuwie guy ( elliot username) on BMX Museum, he said most Kuwies of this era were fitted with IRC BMX Racer tyres.... and they're like the prevebial rocking horse s**t.... so I kept a look out, never actually expecting to find any

If Any of you Kuwie oracles can shed any more light I'd be grateful

I like the thought of it being a super rare model though ;D

TBH I was just more than happy to have found such a cracking survivor Kuwie, which just needed some TLC and elbow grease to bring back to its former glory :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: KeithyT on April 23, 2013, 07:14 PM: I think this is a 1983 KYZ. The only way to be sure if its a true KYZ (which were half cromoly) is probably to compare the weight to a high tensile steel ET.

If you look at a guy called Gooser's posts on the museum, he has posted up the original Kuwahara spec sheet and photo for this model. Just to confuse things even more Kuwahara actually gave it the model name of KE-1 (!) - the original Kuwahara bike was never calked the KE-1 on any product sheet, but this looptail model became officially known as the KYZ, very quickly.

As for parts the original Kuwie sheet and photo did not have the z rims I seem to recall - http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=122525&p=2 But of course the now iconic ad from UK mags with the chequered Cali lite pads, snowflake chainring AND z rims as standard is ingrained into memories.

I find lots of conflicting info with early 80s Kuwahara specs, maybe it's cos you could get different options on the Kuwie BMX part kits.

Even the smaller gusset hole absence can be a red herring, some KYZ's have it and others don't.

That's my tuppence at any rate, and I'm not stating it as gospel. I'm only putting it out there as what I've read so far.
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Clean on April 23, 2013, 07:47 PM: Quote from: cleedubber on April 23, 2013, 06:05 PM

Well thanks for the thread bash ::)

;)

I have been down a similiar road with this one buddy
I posted on BMX Museum and got a few different opinions....... none of these were conclusive.... hence my thread title with lots ?? :-\

I came across it and it had been stored in a ladies loft for the last 25 years as she thought the bike shop was taking the p**s with what they offered her when she bought her son a new race BMX...... (GT ) it had ET pads fitted to it which she couldn't find.... her son put those on instead of the standard ones...... again couldn't find them.... yes slightly gutted
She did say that he didn't change anything else on any of the bikes he owned/raced.

I've seen a very nice KYZ, and yes that had Z Rims fitted

I really have no idea what the 100% correct parts build is for this bike, as to agree with your post, it appears to be a bit of a mish mash of parts :-\ ....
After a few pm's with a knowledgable Kuwie guy ( elliot username) on BMX Museum, he said most Kuwies of this era were fitted with IRC BMX Racer tyres.... and they're like the prevebial rocking horse s**t.... so I kept a look out, never actually expecting to find any

If Any of you Kuwie oracles can shed any more light I'd be grateful

I like the thought of it being a super rare model though ;D

TBH I was just more than happy to have found such a cracking survivor Kuwie, which just needed some TLC and elbow grease to bring back to its former glory :daumenhoch:

Sorry, mate; I never intended to bash your thread, and I apologise if that's how I came across. :-[ I was trying to help identify what you had based on the understanding I have kind of developed with my last few bikes and researching of them.

:angel:

I think it is a rare combination that should be cherished for its uniqueness. :daumenhoch:

Nice find, and cleans up a treat, whatever it is! :smitten:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Cleedubber on April 23, 2013, 08:23 PM: Quote from: Clean on April 23, 2013, 07:47 PM

Sorry, mate; I never intended to bash your thread, and I apologise if that's how I came across. :-[ I was trying to help identify what you had based on the understanding I have kind of developed with my last few bikes and researching of them.

:angel:

I think it is a rare combination that should be cherished for its uniqueness. :daumenhoch:

Nice find, and cleans up a treat, whatever it is :smitten:

I was only messing buddy :)

Absolutely no need to apologise

Its been a mystery to me from when I first got , exactly what it actually is :-\
As Keith T says, there seems to be quite a bit of conflicting info, but if there seemed to be more guys pulling towards this being a KYZ.... I really have no idea...

I appreciate your input, thanks for your comments :daumenhoch:

I will cherish it , it has quickly become one of my favourite bikes :) plus I just love survivors
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on April 24, 2013, 09:20 AM: I have no ideas to help identify the model, parts it should have as spec etc etc but, it looks cool and should now be ridden, as a bike should be :daumenhoch: but put on some Comp III re-issues before you do :coolsmiley:

:4_17_5:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Clean on April 24, 2013, 09:28 AM: Quote from: Londonhellboy on April 24, 2013, 09:20 AM
but put on some Comp III re-issues before you do :coolsmiley:

Given the rareness of the rubber you have found, Terry makes a very good point! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Cleedubber on April 24, 2013, 09:34 AM: Quote from: Clean on April 24, 2013, 09:28 AM
Quote from: Londonhellboy on April 24, 2013, 09:20 AM
but put on some Comp III re-issues before you do :coolsmiley:

Given the rareness of the rubber you have found, Terry makes a very good point! :daumenhoch:

I totally agree
I have some nice set of comp 3's for when it gets ridden. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Jaan on April 24, 2013, 11:11 AM: I know what bike this is, I don't profess to know a lot but I certainly know Kuwahara... ;)
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on April 24, 2013, 11:35 AM: Quote from: Jaan on April 24, 2013, 11:11 AM
I know what bike this is, I don't profess to know a lot but I certainly know Kuwahara... ;)
I's not a drilled HH is it :-\
Title: Re: Kuwahara KYZ KY 2 ?? ..... Now built :-)
Post by: Clean on April 24, 2013, 11:42 AM: Quote from: Londonhellboy on April 24, 2013, 11:35 AM

I's not a drilled HH is it :-\

Now you come to mention it, Terry, those forks look remarkably familiar.....

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v455/daniel_son1/SDC10937.jpg)

However there are far too many classic '83 Kuwie components on it for that, in my humble opinion! :daumenhoch: