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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: mivvi on October 07, 2005, 12:22 PM
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I have decided that the next bike I wish to restore/build will be a Kuwahara ET. Could someone give me some info on one of these as I know nothing about them??? What is the model of the frame or is it just known as the 'ET' Kuwahara? If it is a standard Kuwahara type frame, could I not just get hold of one and paint it in the appropriate colours? Sorry to be so vague but all I know is that I have taken a fancy to this after seeing the one in the museum. I think they fetch silly money but am prepared to wait and see what comes up. Cheers lads!!!! :D
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There are a number of different models depending on available moolah at thetime.
Have a look on jamies site it has got a good model history section.
http://www.dreamgate.ne.jp/kuwahara/
Regards
Paul
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I have one, but one of the seat stays is bent. Don't see why it can't be repaired tho.
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Check ou the bay item number 7187810804
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They are based on the Ku 2.5 and came in 2 different types see below (same frame just different spec).
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v636/Jazzchimp/Kuspec.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v636/Jazzchimp/KUWAHARAETCARLTURNER.jpg)
And here's my beauty - absolutely right and correct spec to the original (except the tyres) and all NOS bits
Hope you got deep pockets!!
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Hey Jazzchimp, why do I need deep pockets, it says in those ads that they are well cheap, lol. No, honestly thanks for the info, thats well handy. Frosty, am keeping an eye one that one thanks, contacted him early this morning but the bugger won't end early. Region11, give me more info on the one you have, we could have a deal, up for a full resto. Thanks all you lot for all the info so far! :D
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Can I just piggy-back on this thread and ask if anyone knows where I can get repro decals for this bike? (or a copy of the artwork)?
Thanking you in anticipation guys! :)
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THAT GAY LAD PK RADMAN FROM NORTHAMPTON has them ;D
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just for good measure , heres my ET with the stickers i got off the gay fella ;) , just waiting on some ukai wheels to land and i think it will almost be there
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y98/dannytee/canb010.jpg)
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Danny,
You got some Ukai's on the way or still on the lookout?
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hey frosty, ive been promised some for over 2 months, its a freind in fairness who claims they are in his fathers garage, problem is his dad lives in spain for most of the year ;), why have ya got some ;D ;D ;D
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Hey I don't mind you all posting on my thread but I wish you wouldn't post all these pics of the Kuwahara's you have. I want one and your all just showing off! ;D
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;D
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Hey, Danny that ET would go better with my red and white lounge than the brick you have there. If you want me to take it off your hands, just let me know. I really don't mind, im always up for helping people out. :D
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thats me loft ya cheeky sod ;), i wanted one for ages miv mate, keep ya eyes peeled big fella , heres a pic of mine , i got of the bay in march - cost me 70.00 , then gradually trawled and dragged the other bits together
rusty at hell - craig missfitts sorted it for me he,s a memeber on here - top fella
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y98/dannytee/kuwaharaETbeforerestoration004.jpg)
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Hey Danny, you lucky sod, that was a deal. If thats your loft, i take it all back, it looks lovely, lol. Your still making me jealous with these pics though the good and the bad. :(
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ok miv , lets do a deal - ill swop it for the 911 in your avactar ;D, pm your details and well do a swop
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Hey, I would end up with the better deal there. Shes a pig to drive, a bit like my DP, lol. It ain't seen the light of day for 3 years, its gotta go soon! Waste of money. >:(
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;D