Author Topic: Kuwahara Exhibitionist 'Survivor' build (Read 7750 times)

Gnarlyscoots · « **on:** February 13, 2013, 04:50 PM »

Firstly, this is the frame set I always wanted as a kid but could never afford it. Fast forward to late 2011, this became available and I was lucky enough to get my hands on it. The chrome and decals are survivor as the original owner had had it hung in his lobby since he stopped using it back 1987. I wanted to go with the 'survivor' look to start with so I can actually ride it without fear of destroying mint or NOS parts. I had all the parts to my vision of how I wanted this to look as a 'survivor', so, before I carry on gathering the parts for a final build later this year, I have put it together so at least I can finally get out on it now.

I have omitted some rare, lovely items from it that will grace it later on the rebuild.

The parts list is as follows:-

1984 first gen Kuwahara Exhibitionist frame and fork in original chrome and decals,
Tange MX-2 headset,
Kuwahara stamped bars,
Kuwahara stamped seat post,
Mike Buff Z's laced to chrome Sunshine hubs, flip flop rear,
Tioga Comp Ramp tyres,
Suntour 14T freewheel
Tuff Neck stem
1984 dated MX900's, Tech 3 levers and DC cables,
Oakley B-1B's,
Suntour headlock,
Tange seat clamp,
Tange BB,
Takagi one piece,
Tioga task force spider,
Super duralium 44T chainring,
'84 dated Kashimax Aero,
KKT SMX pedals.

Thanks for looking

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2013, 04:52 PM »

Nice that Terry

Peter J · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2013, 04:56 PM »

I'm liking that one

Jaan · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2013, 05:12 PM »

Exhibitionist - lovely. Chrome - awesome.

pickle · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2013, 05:20 PM »

Very nice build that, can't beat chrome and black

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 13, 2013, 05:31 PM »

Spot on that is Tel, has a proper OS look about it with them wheels.

Discostu · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2013, 05:36 PM »

That looks sweet terry.

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2013, 05:51 PM »

Thanks guys

I was trying to attain the 'old' feel about so that I can live that 'old' feel when I ride it.

It will get a make over later in the year with some very nice and rare parts but, for now, it's gonna get ridden

FAZE3 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2013, 06:16 PM »

looks very nice as it is

Can't wait to see the super version later then.

Always liked those frame's bitd, but they was a fortune...................................nothing changes

bmx xxx · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2013, 06:27 PM »

lovly

i would love a exhibitionist f&f in my collection
hows it ride?
gary

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2013, 06:40 PM »

Quote from: bmx xxx on February 13, 2013, 06:27 PM

hows it ride?

I didn't get a chance to ride it today Gaz, sorry, as I babysit the girls on Wednesdays. I had to chuck this together during their 2hr midday snooze

20to26 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2013, 06:46 PM »

I'd like one of those!

Julian347 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 13, 2013, 06:52 PM »

Nice one Terry

Clean · « **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2013, 06:55 PM »

Champion, our kid!

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #14 on:** February 13, 2013, 07:01 PM »

Thanks Gents

Has anyone got any 'used' ACS Z brake blocks in white and a pair of 'used' white lever grips they want to sell on please

BMX1973 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2013, 07:47 PM »

very nice

willo73 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2013, 07:51 PM »

Perfect, love the survivor look of it.

Wez · « **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2013, 08:05 PM »

All round goodness

glenboy · « **Reply #18 on:** February 13, 2013, 08:17 PM »

great bike tel, clean and simple , bangin

stu27 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 13, 2013, 09:17 PM »

lovely build terry

Cleedubber · « **Reply #20 on:** February 13, 2013, 09:18 PM »

Looking rather nice that Terry

I dooo like those zeds

GTnumber1 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 13, 2013, 09:58 PM »

GavinDavis · « **Reply #22 on:** February 13, 2013, 10:02 PM »

Spot on build!!

Swivel · « **Reply #23 on:** February 14, 2013, 08:51 AM »

Top draw, love those Kuwi's

mattuknc · « **Reply #24 on:** February 14, 2013, 10:43 AM »

Very nice Terry.

I might have a pair of pads, I'm sure they're pretty dry though, but they might be ACS and they might be white...I'll have a look later.

Author Topic: Kuwahara Exhibitionist 'Survivor' build (Read 7750 times)

FAZE3

bmx xxx

Clean

mattuknc