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Offline BMX1973

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1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« on: September 24, 2011, 02:34 PM »
Thought I'd post up some pics of my bro's rechromed 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite. Purchased from a member off here a little while ago. Don't think this had a hard life as dropouts are mint and perfect.  :daumenhoch:







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Re: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2011, 02:37 PM »
 :smitten:
/>That is very lickable :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley:

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Re: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2011, 04:17 PM »
Quality rechrome, looks great  :daumenhoch:


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Re: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2011, 04:22 PM »
wow very nice

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Re: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2011, 04:25 PM »
Very nice job!  :coolsmiley:



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Re: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2011, 04:27 PM »
very nice,who rechromed it?? ???
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Re: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« Reply #6 on: September 24, 2011, 04:50 PM »
Hockley Chrome, Essex, re-chromed the F&F and the decals came from "DEL".
He waited about 2 months to get it back, but they were waiting on new polishing equipment to arrive to do things like frame sets and to do the hard to get to areas. He was a bit dubious about getting a rechrome because for example he did not want the knurling or the K polished out on the drop outs, also the stamping on the bottom bracket removed. But I must say I was surprised how good it came out and that all the stamping was kept. The photo of the rear dropout just goes to show how good it came out.

very nice,who rechromed it?? ???
« Last Edit: September 24, 2011, 04:52 PM by BMX1973 »

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Re: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« Reply #7 on: September 24, 2011, 05:05 PM »
that looks stunning look forward to the build  :smitten:  question tho, do they strip off old chrome before the re chrome im guessing yes but just wondered  :daumenhoch:

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Re: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« Reply #8 on: September 24, 2011, 05:10 PM »
Yes, they do strip the chrome before rechrome. They have 2 ways of doing it a slow dip or quick dip, he opted for the slow dip which was more expensive, but worth it.

that looks stunning look forward to the build  :smitten:  question tho, do they strip off old chrome before the re chrome im guessing yes but just wondered  :daumenhoch:

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Re: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« Reply #9 on: September 24, 2011, 05:19 PM »
Cheers  :daumenhoch: deffo worth it  ;)

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Re: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« Reply #10 on: September 24, 2011, 05:26 PM »
hats off to hockley then for investing in some kit for polishing those hard to reach areas,ive had a huge gripe with hockley but if they are bothered enough to invest in some kit then i will glady send my stuff to them again :coolsmiley:
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Re: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« Reply #11 on: September 24, 2011, 06:30 PM »
if he ever wants to sell it. lmk

i'm after a good chrome one.

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Re: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« Reply #12 on: September 24, 2011, 07:32 PM »
know he has no plans to build it at present (he's wraped up and stored it away).

I don't think he would sell it as it took he a long time to find one as good as this.

if he ever wants to sell it. lmk

i'm after a good chrome one.

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Re: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« Reply #13 on: September 24, 2011, 08:56 PM »
is that my old frame mate?

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Re: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« Reply #14 on: September 24, 2011, 09:28 PM »
Yes Andy, did'nt know if you wanted me to quote you. Thanks for selling it to him :daumenhoch:

It was a hard decission as the frame was perfect, but he wanted the chrome blinging. Seeing it in the flesh he made the right decision. He even got the forks done too. :smitten:

is that my old frame mate?

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Re: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« Reply #15 on: September 24, 2011, 10:03 PM »
Very nice   :coolsmiley:
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Re: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« Reply #16 on: September 24, 2011, 10:32 PM »
Looks a nice job awesome!

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Re: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« Reply #17 on: September 25, 2011, 11:47 AM »
that frame was pretty near perfect any way but thats a nice job you and your bro have had done there mate  :daumenhoch:


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 i have that seat clamp for you  :daumenhoch:

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Re: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« Reply #18 on: September 25, 2011, 02:38 PM »
Bloody lovely  :smitten:

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Re: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« Reply #19 on: September 25, 2011, 07:49 PM »
nice one Andy sending you a pm. :daumenhoch:

that frame was pretty near perfect any way but thats a nice job you and your bro have had done there mate  :daumenhoch:


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Re: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« Reply #20 on: September 25, 2011, 09:20 PM »


     Thats the 3rd job i've seen done by Hockley they will defo be getting some frames off me  :daumenhoch:

     thats gonna look the nuts when done
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Re: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« Reply #21 on: September 26, 2011, 09:27 PM »
that looks the bollox :daumenhoch: them dropouts :smitten: :smitten:

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Re: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« Reply #22 on: September 27, 2011, 09:32 PM »

Nice chrome job  :coolsmiley:

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Re: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« Reply #23 on: October 16, 2011, 07:48 PM »

Thanks for the comments .......... :) ............  :daumenhoch:

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Re: 1983 Kuwahara Laserlite
« Reply #24 on: October 17, 2011, 11:09 PM »
Jeezus that looks good  :smitten:


Nice job on keeping the detailing

Chrome Laserlite was THE  frame I think I lusted over most back in 83  >:D




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