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Title: VANDERSPEK REPLICA - PARTS ID HELP
Post by: kuwahero on January 08, 2008, 02:22 AM: Hey Guys

My new project is gonna be a Dave Vanderspek Kuwahara replica. Dave was on Kuwahara for a short time and rode a Bravo KT. I have found very limited images of him on this ride and am struggling to identify a couple of parts and decals. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I need to know what the tyres are, seatclamp which you cant see. I know its black and look like a tuf neck or was it a kuwie one. I also dont know what the number plate is or any of the decals on it apart from the Off Shore and Kuwahara logo.

Thanks in advance Marc

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Title: Re: VANDERSPEK REPLICA - PARTS ID HELP
Post by: snav69 on January 09, 2008, 08:43 AM: PM the legend that is Maurice Meyer , I'm sure he could be helpfull to ya' :daumenhoch:

Paul :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: VANDERSPEK REPLICA - PARTS ID HELP
Post by: kuwahero on January 09, 2008, 12:46 PM: Thanks Paul

I had already emailed him through curb dogs but as of yet I have had no reply. Hopefully he will get back to me

Marc
Title: Re: VANDERSPEK REPLICA - PARTS ID HELP
Post by: bodamus on January 09, 2008, 01:00 PM: I know different spec complete factory bikes came with either painted Tuf Neck Freestyle Stems or Anlun made Kuwahara Freestyle Stems.

bodamus :)
Title: Re: VANDERSPEK REPLICA - PARTS ID HELP
Post by: kuwahero on January 09, 2008, 02:40 PM: thanks ian. it had a an anlun freestyle stem, I found that out already. its the seatclamp I stuck with.

marc
Title: Re: VANDERSPEK REPLICA - PARTS ID HELP
Post by: bodamus on January 09, 2008, 02:54 PM: I have an Anlun made Kuwahara Freestyle Stem Chrome and Black very nice.

Ian 8)
Title: Re: VANDERSPEK REPLICA - PARTS ID HELP
Post by: Andy on January 09, 2008, 03:36 PM: the big circle sticker is a "go skate or go home"

I dont think you will get on of those anymore

Andy
Title: Re: VANDERSPEK REPLICA - PARTS ID HELP
Post by: Moose on January 09, 2008, 04:40 PM: This is only a guess, but I reckon the seat clamp would be a kuwahara one, similar shape to a tuf-neck.

I'll see if I can confirm that or not :-\
Title: Re: VANDERSPEK REPLICA - PARTS ID HELP
Post by: kuwahero on January 09, 2008, 06:58 PM: Quote from: Moose on January 09, 2008, 04:40 PM
This is only a guess, but I reckon the seat clamp would be a kuwahara one, similar shape to a tuf-neck.

I'll see if I can confirm that or not :-\

Thanks moose. For what I have already found it looks like a Tuf Neck but just not sure if it was a Kuwie stamped one or not.
Title: Re: VANDERSPEK REPLICA - PARTS ID HELP
Post by: generallee on January 09, 2008, 09:22 PM: Perhaps these wheels buy it now on ebay [not mine] might be of use - not real ogk's but will look the part mate? Only £30!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMX-20-BLACK-MAG-CYCLE-WHEELS-5-SPOKE-10MM-AXEL-NEW_W0QQitemZ180202705875QQihZ008QQcategoryZ58089QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMX-20-BLACK-MAG-CYCLE-WHEELS-5-SPOKE-10MM-AXEL-NEW_W0QQitemZ180202705875QQihZ008QQcategoryZ58089QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Title: Re: VANDERSPEK REPLICA - PARTS ID HELP
Post by: kuwahero on January 09, 2008, 10:03 PM: Quote from: generallee on January 09, 2008, 09:22 PM
Perhaps these wheels buy it now on ebay [not mine] might be of use - not real ogk's but will look the part mate?

Thanks for the heads up mate. :daumenhoch: The original wheels are Peregrine Masters though
Title: Re: VANDERSPEK REPLICA - PARTS ID HELP
Post by: Frosty on January 09, 2008, 11:08 PM: Marc,

Have you checked out the info on the VBMX site and the boss tribute bike, lots of info etc

http://oldschoolbmx.com/community/index.php'showtopic=3008937&hl=vanderspek+bike
Title: Re: VANDERSPEK REPLICA - PARTS ID HELP
Post by: kuwahero on January 10, 2008, 01:27 AM: Quote from: Frosty on January 09, 2008, 11:08 PM
Marc,

Have you checked out the info on the VBMX site and the boss tribute bike, lots of info etc

http://oldschoolbmx.com/community/index.php'showtopic=3008937&hl=vanderspek+bike

Thanks Paul. Will have a proper read tomorrow good info and poss contacts. Found out what the tyre are now so cheers

Marc
Title: Re: VANDERSPEK REPLICA - PARTS ID HELP
Post by: Waxintaxin on January 10, 2008, 12:48 PM: Plate looks like a zeronine cruiser
Title: Re: VANDERSPEK REPLICA - PARTS ID HELP
Post by: kuwahero on January 11, 2008, 07:19 PM: Quote from: Waxintaxin on January 10, 2008, 12:48 PM
Plate looks like a zeronine cruiser

Thanks mate i'll check in to it. Do you know anything about them or have pics, etc. I rceived an email from Maurice Meyer today which has been very helpful, especially with the plate decals.
He thinks the plate is made by Prime, apparently Dave was getting plates from them around that time. He has given me the details of the guy who ran prime then so hopefully he will be able to tell me.

Fingers crossed Marc :daumenhoch: