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Title: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: Clean on January 20, 2013, 08:34 PM
Anyone lend us a few quid, please?  ::)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1982-Kuwahara-ET-NOS-BMX-bike-Super-Rare-Box-included-complete-original-/271138971713?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f21246041 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1982-Kuwahara-ET-NOS-BMX-bike-Super-Rare-Box-included-complete-original-/271138971713?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f21246041)

 :smitten:
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: kuwahero on January 20, 2013, 08:51 PM
This was the cheaper Replica model. I would be surprised if a NOS Original model would reach that price ??? never mind the lower spec'd model


Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: leehunt1 on January 20, 2013, 08:57 PM
This was the cheaper Replica model. I would be surprised if a NOS Original model would reach that price ??? never mind the lower spec'd model




Correct..  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: Devilock on January 20, 2013, 08:58 PM
 :crazy2:
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: Gashead on January 20, 2013, 09:06 PM
I had this one as a kid.

Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: leehunt1 on January 20, 2013, 09:08 PM
This is a proper NOS one

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/kuwahara/42199
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: Devilock on January 20, 2013, 09:11 PM
This is a proper NOS one

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/kuwahara/42199

 :shocked:
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: leehunt1 on January 20, 2013, 09:13 PM
This is a proper NOS one

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/kuwahara/42199

 :shocked:

Cant u think of any words..?
Devilock
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: Devilock on January 20, 2013, 09:16 PM
This is a proper NOS one

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/kuwahara/42199

 :shocked:

Cant u think of any words..?
Devilock

 :-X
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: leehunt1 on January 20, 2013, 09:21 PM
Predictable response..!  :idiot2:
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: AKGOFF on January 20, 2013, 09:47 PM
This is a proper NOS one

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/kuwahara/42199

Kuwahara ETs are not my cup of tea but Fook me that guys collection is outstanding.
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: griff on January 20, 2013, 10:30 PM
Oi Richard - check your PMs
stop looking at expensive bikes and send me some money  :D

don't want you doing an 'Arthur Fowler' with the calendar funds  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: The Burner King on January 20, 2013, 10:40 PM
That one in the museum link was sold on ebay.com about a year ago, and it went for about £3,500 in GBP
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: Jaan on January 20, 2013, 11:05 PM
ETs should be KZ1's, well if you want a proper 1 (or 3)  ;)
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: CustardLips on January 20, 2013, 11:13 PM
This is a proper NOS one

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/kuwahara/42199
3 ET's in his collection !  ???
He needs to get a life like the rest of us !  :D
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: brummie on January 20, 2013, 11:26 PM
would love them tyres
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: Devilock on January 20, 2013, 11:32 PM
Predictable response..!  :idiot2:

Yes Lee, Im a predictable idiot.
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: Jaan on January 20, 2013, 11:39 PM
This is a proper NOS one

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/kuwahara/42199
3 ET's in his collection !  ???
He needs to get a life like the rest of us !  :D

His name is Elliott ffs! Think he might have an obsession...
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: Glynnyboy on January 21, 2013, 12:53 AM
Got to admit out of the two versions available the 'original' and the 'replica' the original looked a lot better.

That guy set up a user account  under that name just to enter his E.T. Collection.
I think he has another for general interest, the naughty boy. 8)
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: leehunt1 on January 21, 2013, 07:25 AM
Predictable response..!  :idiot2:

Yes Lee, Im a predictable idiot.

Me To..!
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: Peter J on January 21, 2013, 10:02 AM
This is a proper NOS one

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/kuwahara/42199

That guy likes his E.T's  :shocked:
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: ozone on January 21, 2013, 10:29 AM
ETs should be KZ1's, well if you want a proper 1 (or 3)  ;)

KZ-1 Elliott reps are ten a penny nowadays since that thread on here revealed that the bikes in the film weren't KZ2.5's.   

Hats off to the guy who rolled his KZ-1 Elliott rep out first.  The rest are just copycats.  (Apart from Meticulous who built one of the other bikes from the movie - pretty sweet it is too  :daumenhoch:)
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: Jaan on January 21, 2013, 10:55 AM
ETs should be KZ1's, well if you want a proper 1 (or 3)  ;)

KZ-1 Elliott reps are ten a penny nowadays since that thread on here revealed that the bikes in the film weren't KZ2.5's.   

Hats off to the guy who rolled his KZ-1 Elliott rep out first.  The rest are just copycats.  (Apart from Meticulous who built one of the other bikes from the movie - pretty sweet it is too  :daumenhoch:)

"Ten a penny" - are you the guy that caught the 200lb fish :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: GTnumber1 on January 21, 2013, 11:11 AM
ETs should be KZ1's, well if you want a proper 1 (or 3)  ;)

KZ-1 Elliott reps are ten a penny nowadays since that thread on here revealed that the bikes in the film weren't KZ2.5's.   

Hats off to the guy who rolled his KZ-1 Elliott rep out first.  The rest are just copycats.  (Apart from Meticulous who built one of the other bikes from the movie - pretty sweet it is too  :daumenhoch:)

guess im a copycat then  :-[

i better not build any eddie fiola replicas then  :'(
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: GTnumber1 on January 21, 2013, 11:12 AM
This is a proper NOS one

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/kuwahara/42199
3 ET's in his collection !  ???
He needs to get a life like the rest of us !  :D

His name is Elliott ffs! Think he might have an obsession...

hes actually a top guy gave me a lot of info so i could become a copy cat  :buck2:
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: Jaan on January 21, 2013, 12:17 PM
ETs should be KZ1's, well if you want a proper 1 (or 3)  ;)

KZ-1 Elliott reps are ten a penny nowadays since that thread on here revealed that the bikes in the film weren't KZ2.5's.   

Hats off to the guy who rolled his KZ-1 Elliott rep out first.  The rest are just copycats.  (Apart from Meticulous who built one of the other bikes from the movie - pretty sweet it is too  :daumenhoch:)

guess im a copycat then  :-[

i better not build any eddie fiola replicas then  :'(

Your build is fantastic Steve. The idea of calling BMX builders "just copycats" boarders on the ridiculous IMO. Isn't that what most builds are?  Factory builds, rider builds, etc etc.
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: ozone on January 21, 2013, 02:04 PM
ETs should be KZ1's, well if you want a proper 1 (or 3)  ;)

KZ-1 Elliott reps are ten a penny nowadays since that thread on here revealed that the bikes in the film weren't KZ2.5's.   

Hats off to the guy who rolled his KZ-1 Elliott rep out first.  The rest are just copycats.  (Apart from Meticulous who built one of the other bikes from the movie - pretty sweet it is too  :daumenhoch:)

"Ten a penny" - are you the guy that caught the 200lb fish :LolLolLolLol:

Yes.  I just hooked a greekus-peterandreus good and proper.   :2funny:

Just kidding guys.   :-*

Jim Wise was the first guy to build an Eliiott replica, that I know, of so any credit should go his way IMO.  (I know he used a KZ2.5 frame but he was still the first one to copy the bike from the movie.   :daumenhoch: )
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: Jaan on January 21, 2013, 02:12 PM
ETs should be KZ1's, well if you want a proper 1 (or 3)  ;)

KZ-1 Elliott reps are ten a penny nowadays since that thread on here revealed that the bikes in the film weren't KZ2.5's.   

Hats off to the guy who rolled his KZ-1 Elliott rep out first.  The rest are just copycats.  (Apart from Meticulous who built one of the other bikes from the movie - pretty sweet it is too  :daumenhoch:)

"Ten a penny" - are you the guy that caught the 200lb fish :LolLolLolLol:

Yes.  I just hooked a greekus-peterandreus good and proper.   :2funny:

Just kidding guys.   :-*

Jim Wise was the first guy to build an Eliiott replica, that I know, of so any credit should go his way IMO.  (I know he used a KZ2.5 frame but he was still the first one to copy the bike from the movie.   :daumenhoch: )

Not really mate - I own Sam's ET, 2 others from the film and am planning the final 2 so more like "geekETus"  :LolLolLolLol:

I have been goading Steve for his rep to save me building an Elliot  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: ozone on January 21, 2013, 02:20 PM
ETs should be KZ1's, well if you want a proper 1 (or 3)  ;)

KZ-1 Elliott reps are ten a penny nowadays since that thread on here revealed that the bikes in the film weren't KZ2.5's.   

Hats off to the guy who rolled his KZ-1 Elliott rep out first.  The rest are just copycats.  (Apart from Meticulous who built one of the other bikes from the movie - pretty sweet it is too  :daumenhoch:)

"Ten a penny" - are you the guy that caught the 200lb fish :LolLolLolLol:

Yes.  I just hooked a greekus-peterandreus good and proper.   :2funny:

Just kidding guys.   :-*

Jim Wise was the first guy to build an Eliiott replica, that I know, of so any credit should go his way IMO.  (I know he used a KZ2.5 frame but he was still the first one to copy the bike from the movie.   :daumenhoch: )

Not really mate - I own Sam's ET, 2 others from the film and am planning the final 2 so more like "geekETus"  :LolLolLolLol:


Good idea, doing them all.  I look forward to seeing them.   :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: jimwise68 on January 21, 2013, 02:30 PM
Jim Wise was the first guy to build an Eliiott replica, that I know, of so any credit should go his way IMO.  (I know he used a KZ2.5 frame but he was still the first one to copy the bike from the movie.   :daumenhoch: )



I built this back in 2007:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/j135/jimwise68/DSC02366.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/j135/jimwise68/et06.jpg)

Everyone at the time was building the shop bikes and i thought it would be cool to replicate Elliot's bike from the film.
I know it was a looptail unlike Elliot's but hey.

TBH hated these bikes as a kid but it wasnt until I saw Jazzchimp's at MK06 that I realised how nice they are. Ride very well too. Underestimated bikes the Kuwaharas.
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: Jaan on January 21, 2013, 02:52 PM
Thats a nice build Jim.  The tyres and 1/2 rat traps are real SOBs to find.  I'm being really anal with mine so its Nagaoka seat posts, Win slant stems etc.  I'm in no rush to build them, just picking up parts along the way, i reckon i'm a couple of years away from having all 5...  I do have rider KZ1 and which is really light - I love them...



(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/J44NCG/RAD%20random%20images/KuwiKZ1black_zpsdafe1ad2.jpg)
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: jimwise68 on January 21, 2013, 02:57 PM
Cheers Jaan

i know it wasnt 100% exact but you get the idea.

It was the first "Elliot Rep" that had been done at the time though (well on Rad anyway).  :angel:
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: Jaan on January 21, 2013, 03:01 PM
Was it painted Jim?  I'm fussy about that too.  Think it should be paint...

Chris
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: jimwise68 on January 21, 2013, 03:05 PM
Yes it was painted, by someone on here but cant remember who. It was a fantastic job to.  :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: GTnumber1 on January 21, 2013, 09:44 PM
Jim Wise was the first guy to build an Eliiott replica, that I know, of so any credit should go his way IMO.  (I know he used a KZ2.5 frame but he was still the first one to copy the bike from the movie.   :daumenhoch: )



I built this back in 2007:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/j135/jimwise68/DSC02366.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/j135/jimwise68/et06.jpg)

Everyone at the time was building the shop bikes and i thought it would be cool to replicate Elliot's bike from the film.
I know it was a looptail unlike Elliot's but hey.

TBH hated these bikes as a kid but it wasnt until I saw Jazzchimp's at MK06 that I realised how nice they are. Ride very well too. Underestimated bikes the Kuwaharas.


nice one jim had the pic saved for ages..... but you got the wrong frame,grips, colour lever and chain, seat clamp and color  headset  ;) for the movie bike.... guess i didnt copy any one on rad then  ::) ::)  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: ozone on January 21, 2013, 10:43 PM
Jim Wise was the first guy to build an Eliiott replica, that I know, of so any credit should go his way IMO.  (I know he used a KZ2.5 frame but he was still the first one to copy the bike from the movie.   :daumenhoch: )



I built this back in 2007:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/j135/jimwise68/DSC02366.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/j135/jimwise68/et06.jpg)

Everyone at the time was building the shop bikes and i thought it would be cool to replicate Elliot's bike from the film.
I know it was a looptail unlike Elliot's but hey.

TBH hated these bikes as a kid but it wasnt until I saw Jazzchimp's at MK06 that I realised how nice they are. Ride very well too. Underestimated bikes the Kuwaharas.


nice one jim had the pic saved for ages..... but you got the wrong frame,grips, colour lever and chain, seat clamp and color  headset  ;) for the movie bike.... guess i didnt copy any one on rad then  ::) ::)  :4_17_5:

Sorry, I have put my fishing rod away now.  On the subject of tribute bikes and one close to your heart...

Munners Fiola Kos replica was quite an interesting build.  Did a photo of Eddie riding that event with an OPC ever surface?  I only saw the Aerospeed pictures.
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: GTnumber1 on January 21, 2013, 11:04 PM
Jim Wise was the first guy to build an Eliiott replica, that I know, of so any credit should go his way IMO.  (I know he used a KZ2.5 frame but he was still the first one to copy the bike from the movie.   :daumenhoch: )



I built this back in 2007:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/j135/jimwise68/DSC02366.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/j135/jimwise68/et06.jpg)

Everyone at the time was building the shop bikes and i thought it would be cool to replicate Elliot's bike from the film.
I know it was a looptail unlike Elliot's but hey.

TBH hated these bikes as a kid but it wasnt until I saw Jazzchimp's at MK06 that I realised how nice they are. Ride very well too. Underestimated bikes the Kuwaharas.


nice one jim had the pic saved for ages..... but you got the wrong frame,grips, colour lever and chain, seat clamp and color  headset  ;) for the movie bike.... guess i didnt copy any one on rad then  ::) ::)  :4_17_5:

Sorry, I have put my fishing rod away now.  On the subject of tribute bikes and one close to your heart...

Munners Fiola Kos replica was quite an interesting build.  Did a photo of Eddie riding that event with an OPC ever surface?  I only saw the Aerospeed pictures.


its all good fun  :D :D ;)

eddie had more bikes than hot dinners try asking him  :LolLolLolLol:  he dont even remember  :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: i still find pics of eddies bikes all the time that i didnt know existed, would like to see that pic, was it pre GT cos i dont think he would have been allowed to use aerospeeds, gary turner would have thrown a shit fit    :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: Jaan on January 21, 2013, 11:10 PM
nice one jim had the pic saved for ages..... but you got the wrong frame,grips, colour lever and chain, seat clamp and color  headset  ;) for the movie bike.... guess i didnt copy any one on rad then  ::) ::)  :4_17_5:

You forgot tyres and stem  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: jimwise68 on January 21, 2013, 11:15 PM
 :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
Rad was much less anal back in 2007  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: Jaan on January 21, 2013, 11:21 PM
:LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
Rad was much less anal back in 2007  ;D ;D ;D

Just having some fun - too easy to rip the pi55 sitting at your laptop  :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: GTnumber1 on January 21, 2013, 11:24 PM
:LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
Rad was much less anal back in 2007  ;D ;D ;D


wish i stoped building back in 07 i would have been less anal, having sleepless nights bout a certain part  :idiot2: :uglystupid2: :2funny: :2funny:
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: jimwise68 on January 22, 2013, 09:25 AM
I wouldnt mind but it wasnt even a Kuwahara.   :crazy2:
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: Jaan on January 22, 2013, 10:43 AM
I wouldnt mind but it wasnt even a Kuwahara.   :crazy2:

 :LolLolLolLol: So even the frame and forks go on the whats wrong list! Classic  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: ozone on January 22, 2013, 10:48 AM
I wouldnt mind but it wasnt even a Kuwahara.   :crazy2:

 :LolLolLolLol: So even the frame and forks go on the whats wrong list! Classic  :LolLolLolLol:

It couldn't fly either.  What a swizz.   :police:
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: Jaan on January 22, 2013, 12:12 PM
I wouldnt mind but it wasnt even a Kuwahara.   :crazy2:

 :LolLolLolLol: So even the frame and forks go on the whats wrong list! Classic  :LolLolLolLol:

It couldn't fly either.  What a swizz.   :police:

It just gets worse and worse...  :2funny:
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: Devilock on January 22, 2013, 12:25 PM
Thats nice Jim.

What year is your KZ Chris?
Title: Re: NOS Kuwahara ET on American eBay
Post by: Jaan on January 22, 2013, 12:29 PM
Thats nice Jim.

What year is your KZ Chris?

Not sure on that one - 82 i think - its changed a bit since that photo (parts not age)
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