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Title: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: Mikku on April 18, 2015, 02:09 PM
T'was a nice, sunny albeit windy day over here today, so I thought I'd blow away the cobwebs and take the Laserlite out for a spin. Both bike and rider were creaking a bit but made it back home in one piece. Here are a few random pics of the Kuwi in its home setting:-

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/Kuwi%20Laserlite/April%20041.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/Kuwi%20Laserlite/April%20041.jpg.html)

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/Kuwi%20Laserlite/April%20044.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/Kuwi%20Laserlite/April%20044.jpg.html)

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/Kuwi%20Laserlite/April%20046.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/Kuwi%20Laserlite/April%20046.jpg.html)

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/Kuwi%20Laserlite/April%20048.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/Kuwi%20Laserlite/April%20048.jpg.html)

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/Kuwi%20Laserlite/April%20052.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/Kuwi%20Laserlite/April%20052.jpg.html)

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/Kuwi%20Laserlite/April%20059.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/Kuwi%20Laserlite/April%20059.jpg.html)

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/Kuwi%20Laserlite/April%20060.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/Kuwi%20Laserlite/April%20060.jpg.html)

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/Kuwi%20Laserlite/April%20063.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/Kuwi%20Laserlite/April%20063.jpg.html)

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/Kuwi%20Laserlite/April%20066.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/Kuwi%20Laserlite/April%20066.jpg.html)

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/Kuwi%20Laserlite/April%20068.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/Kuwi%20Laserlite/April%20068.jpg.html)

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/Kuwi%20Laserlite/April%20070.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/Kuwi%20Laserlite/April%20070.jpg.html)





Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: deeman on April 18, 2015, 02:39 PM
Sweet! great to see the Kuwie in it's native territory, cool pics  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: hotdog on April 18, 2015, 03:41 PM
Lookin' good! Been for a cruise m'self today. Thanks for posting.
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: CustardLips on April 18, 2015, 03:56 PM
Nice one... I'll be going for a spin round the slums of north Manchester tomorrow.  :LolLolLolLol:

Weather permitting of course.  :-\
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: Jaypeg on April 18, 2015, 04:36 PM
Great pics :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: Retrodan72 on April 18, 2015, 04:57 PM
Excellent mate, sweet Kuwie.  :coolsmiley:

Do any of those vending machines have used panties in, or is that an urban myth? 
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: bigfatolly on April 18, 2015, 09:11 PM
Excellent mate, sweet Kuwie.  :coolsmiley:

Do any of those vending machines have used panties in, or is that an urban myth?

Was just about to ask the same question lol.

Seriously though,I love the vending machines everywhere,some unusual looking drinks in there,especially the beer can sized coke!
Love the Kuwie by the way !!
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: HUTCHMAN on April 18, 2015, 09:59 PM
lovin the pics.. my dream is to go to Japan .
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: deeman on April 18, 2015, 10:55 PM
lovin the pics.. my dream is to go to Japan .


same!!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: bobbbbsy on April 18, 2015, 11:09 PM
Top day out !
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: Mikku on April 19, 2015, 01:24 AM
Thanks for all the comments guys! :)

Yeah, Japan is definitely worth a visit - a nice mix of old and new, and the weird and wonderful, including those panty-selling vending machines! Apparently they did used to exist, and I guess may still be found in a love hotel or one of the less salubrious areas of Tokyo, but I think they're more likely to sell new rather than used ones. That said, I know someone who used to sell her used panties online!! ;D

Although up and running, the Laserlite's not quite finished - are they ever?!? It's due a replacement freewheel, with another chainwheel set-up and some bars waiting for it back in Blighty, so hopefully it'll be finally done in the Autumn. In the meantime I've got the Free Agent build to keep me busy! :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: oldschoolace on April 19, 2015, 09:15 AM
Cool pics   :daumenhoch:
I'm over there myself next month and have already lined up a few rides. Can't wait  :)
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: Jt on April 19, 2015, 09:26 AM
Looks ace.

Going to dust mine off on the strength.
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: BMX1973 on April 19, 2015, 05:47 PM
Looks like you had a great day out.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: Mikku on April 20, 2015, 01:19 AM
Cool pics   :daumenhoch:
I'm over there myself next month and have already lined up a few rides. Can't wait  :)

Where are you going and how long are you over for? PM me if you want to meet up for a beer and/or check out a few old school bike shops?

I had to pop out to the shops yesterday but the weather wasn't suitable for a racing thoroughbred, so I took the girlfriend's bike instead!

 (http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/chari%20004.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/chari%20004.jpg.html)

These type of bikes are everywhere over here - love 'em!  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: glenboy on April 20, 2015, 03:32 AM
Like the bits of red on it looks good
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: griff on April 20, 2015, 09:32 AM
Great pics Mikku, thanks for posting  :daumenhoch:

Always nice to see Bmx bikes out & about in other parts of the world
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: oldschoolace on April 20, 2015, 10:02 AM
Cool pics   :daumenhoch:
I'm over there myself next month and have already lined up a few rides. Can't wait  :)

Where are you going and how long are you over for? PM me if you want to meet up for a beer and/or check out a few old school bike shops?

I had to pop out to the shops yesterday but the weather wasn't suitable for a racing thoroughbred, so I took the girlfriend's bike instead!

 (http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/chari%20004.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/chari%20004.jpg.html)

These type of bikes are everywhere over here - love 'em!  :daumenhoch:


cheers bud :daumenhoch:
I'm over visiting my brother in Osaka for two weeks so should be ok for getting around. Is there another ride out coming up? Would be great to meet up for a few beers  :)
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: Gashead on April 20, 2015, 09:19 PM
What a cool post !

Thanks for sharing, to ride too


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Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: NORTY40 on April 20, 2015, 10:05 PM
Cool pics  8) 

Nice Kuwi .  I agree with Glen , liking the splash of Red on it  :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: fischflo on April 20, 2015, 10:46 PM
...and in its natural domain, too :daumenhoch: cool bike
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: Mikku on April 21, 2015, 01:37 AM
Thanks for the comments guys. I don't won't to overdo the red but have a faded red chainring that I want to try, so will post some updated pics when that (and the other stuff) is done. :daumenhoch:


I'm over visiting my brother in Osaka for two weeks so should be ok for getting around. Is there another ride out coming up? Would be great to meet up for a few beers  :)

Osaka - the home of Kuwahara!  :bow:  If you happen to be in Tokyo on Sun 17th May then you'll be able to go to this year's Happy Bike Meeting - the best old school event of the year!! Here are my pics from last year:- http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,174538.0.html

& if you're into your VWs, I think there's also a VW event going on in another part of Tokyo on the Sat, so you could make a weekend of it! :D I'll hopefully be going to both so will post some more pics.

Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: bodamus on April 21, 2015, 10:50 AM
Great pictures  :daumenhoch: I must get my rider sorted although it wont look as good as yours and I definately don't have the nice back drops like you have :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: oldschoolace on April 21, 2015, 11:18 AM
Thanks for the comments guys. I don't won't to overdo the red but have a faded red chainring that I want to try, so will post some updated pics when that (and the other stuff) is done. :daumenhoch:


I'm over visiting my brother in Osaka for two weeks so should be ok for getting around. Is there another ride out coming up? Would be great to meet up for a few beers  :)

Osaka - the home of Kuwahara!  :bow:  If you happen to be in Tokyo on Sun 17th May then you'll be able to go to this year's Happy Bike Meeting - the best old school event of the year!! Here are my pics from last year:- http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,174538.0.html

& if you're into your VWs, I think there's also a VW event going on in another part of Tokyo on the Sat, so you could make a weekend of it! :D I'll hopefully be going to both so will post some more pics.

Ace im there from the 14th, hopefully we can make it and see you there?
we will all be on New school bikes with long seatposts and our kid has a subrossa dtt  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: Mikku on April 22, 2015, 07:15 AM
Ace im there from the 14th, hopefully we can make it and see you there?
we will all be on New school bikes with long seatposts and our kid has a subrossa dtt  :daumenhoch:

Excellent! There's also a skate/bmx park in the same area as the old school event so the kid can go over there to play with his Subrosa and you can hang out where the real bikes are! :daumenhoch:

PM me nearer the time and I can give you more info and arrange meeting times and places, etc. Ian ("Natsukashi") may also be around so you can meet 2 Japan-based Radsters! :)
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: oldschoolace on April 22, 2015, 09:10 AM
Cool  :daumenhoch:

worked out a route from our place last night. Looks to be around 16 mile to the meet so we plan to ride it  :crazy2:

oh and when I said our kid it was a northern thing, he is 34  ;D
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: senzo milano on April 22, 2015, 04:47 PM
Very nice picture's ...  :daumenhoch:


 :4_17_5:
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: Mikku on April 24, 2015, 01:59 AM
Cheers Patric!

oh and when I said our kid it was a northern thing, he is 34  ;D

I think they accept big kids too! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: Tachikoma on April 28, 2015, 09:48 AM
cheers bud :daumenhoch:
I'm over visiting my brother in Osaka for two weeks so should be ok for getting around. Is there another ride out coming up? Would be great to meet up for a few beers  :)
Plonker, we're in Yokohama not Osaka!

Mikku, just look for this monstrosity and it'll be us.

(http://i.imgur.com/EhphE1r.jpg)

Not that three white guys on bmx in Japan is a common thing or anything  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: oldschoolace on April 28, 2015, 10:02 AM
Lol knew something was a miss  :LolLolLolLol:

Thank fook we are not riding from Osaka then  ;D
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: Mikku on April 28, 2015, 02:21 PM
That's funny! :crazy2:

cheers bud :daumenhoch:
I'm over visiting my brother in Osaka for two weeks so should be ok for getting around. Is there another ride out coming up? Would be great to meet up for a few beers  :)
Plonker, we're in Yokohama not Osaka!

Whereabouts in Yokohama are you?
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: Tachikoma on April 28, 2015, 07:45 PM
That's funny! :crazy2:

cheers bud :daumenhoch:
I'm over visiting my brother in Osaka for two weeks so should be ok for getting around. Is there another ride out coming up? Would be great to meet up for a few beers  :)
Plonker, we're in Yokohama not Osaka!

Whereabouts in Yokohama are you?
On the outskirts in Seya-ku, just north of Seya station!
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: griff on April 28, 2015, 08:27 PM
Hello Greg :)
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: BMX1973 on April 28, 2015, 09:28 PM
Nice to see some pictures in a different setting  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style!
Post by: Mikku on April 29, 2015, 12:53 AM
Thanks!

On the outskirts in Seya-ku, just north of Seya station!

Not too far from Yamato and Route 246 then. If you follow the 246 to you'll end up near Komazawa Park for the Happy Bike Meeting, plus you'll also pass me en route as I live right by it!
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