975797
Posts in
138943
Topics by
6362
Members - Latest Member:
Bmxflex
November 15, 2024, 11:10 AM
Home
|
Portal
|
Forum
|
Merchandise
|
Help
|
Login
|
Register
|
RADBMX.CO.UK
|
Old School BMX 1980 - 1988
|
Old School Race (riders ready, pedals ready... GO!!)
|
Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
« previous
next »
Print
Pages: [
1
]
2
Go Down
Author
Topic: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor (Read 17794 times)
0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.
Clean
Guest
Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
on:
February 28, 2013, 02:06 PM »
Some of you may recall one of my recent threads about the price of Kuwahara ETs?
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=158205.0
Well, you know how it goes sometimes, you find yourself browsing German eBay late on a Wednesday evening and stumble across an item that just cannot be allowed to escape. After several message exchanges with a pleasant film memorabilia collector called "Thorsten" I agree a BIN price for a beautiful survivor Kuwahara ET; the low end "Replica" rather than the fully specked "Original".
From the pictures I was sent I knew that the condition of this survivor was good, but only when it landed last week, and I was able to inspect it close up, was I really able to appreciate it, and OMFG is it in good condition.
The bike looks like it was ridden for six months in 1982 and then stored in someone's front room; I am yet to find a spot of rust on it save the bosses where the pedals screw into the cranks.
In terms of kit, the Chainguard and Reflectors are long gone (probably the day it was bought), and the rear tyre has been replaced, but absolutely everything else on the bike is genuine, authentic and original to the day it left the box. Sadly the OGK Grips were cut out to allow for travel of the Brake Levers, but I kind of like this as it adds to it's authenticity as a survivor.
Mechanically the bike is super tight everywhere and the wheels spin forever and are perfectly true. The only mechanical glitch is the pedal spindles, which are a bit loose, and as they are sealed cannot be cleaned and tightened, so I am on the lookout for a pair to replace them ahead of a public outing.
The paintwork has a few scratches and scrapes, as you would expect, but really is outstanding for the age, and I have yet to find any rust whatsoever. Decals have also seen better days, but are perfectly acceptable for the age, of particular note is the Championship Chro-Mo Foil on the Right Fork, the WIN BMX Foils on the Stem and Bars, and the original Bike German Shop Decal on the Top Tube.
When I say that the photographs really don't do this bike justice, I do not exaggerate; hopefully you will see it very soon at one of our 2013 wobbles.
So here is the specification for the 1982 Tange made Kuwahara ET "The Replica":
And a few piccies taken today under a fresh blue sky:
I know it might not be a super mintola resto of a drilled out Hot Heart with the correct, high end, NOS parts dripping of it, but that's why I love it; it's the real deal if a little ratty.
Now the question is "can I enter a bike I did not personally build in BOTM?"
«
Last Edit: February 28, 2013, 02:16 PM by Clean
»
Logged
kungfunky
Team Moderator
Tail Whip
Posts: 5901
Rated:
Re: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
Reply #1 on:
February 28, 2013, 02:10 PM »
First up...WOW thats in friggin awesome shape and theres NOTHING wrong with a survivor bike at all
Every bike has been done to a show standard and it's really nice to see a few more bikes in their original finish... As for BOTM. ?....gets my vote
Logged
WANTED....FRED BLOOD QUADANGLE FRAME..
Retrodan72
Site Supporter
BMX Overlord
Posts: 16347
Rated:
Re: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
Reply #2 on:
February 28, 2013, 02:10 PM »
That is excellent mate, a proper piece of history saved and gone to a good home.
Nice one Rich.
Logged
GO FORWARD TO THE PAST, WITH NRP'S
KeithyT
Curb Endo
Posts: 303
Rated:
Re: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
Reply #3 on:
February 28, 2013, 02:17 PM »
Excellent buy. I'm sure I sure this too on eBay a few weeks ago. Were the photos of it in a living room (vaguely remember it hanging up(?) at an angle).
The buzz around E.T. and these models were the first time I heard of Kuwahara back in the day. Loads of us wanted one in my neighbourhood.
Logged
beard1973
900 Air
Posts: 3081
Rated:
Re: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
Reply #4 on:
February 28, 2013, 02:19 PM »
Lovely
Logged
CustardLips
Site Supporter
Berm Worm
Posts: 7314
Rated:
Re: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
Reply #5 on:
February 28, 2013, 02:30 PM »
Nice one.
Logged
"Every year is getting shorter, never seem to find the time"
"WWG1WGA"
brummie
Team Moderator
My life is Radbmx
Posts: 208652
Rated:
Re: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
Reply #6 on:
February 28, 2013, 02:30 PM »
thats ace
i would love that
nice one
Logged
Julian347
900 Air
Posts: 3520
Rated:
Re: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
Reply #7 on:
February 28, 2013, 02:40 PM »
Nice one
Logged
Peter J
BMX Nerd
Posts: 4993
I have issues
Rated:
Re: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
Reply #8 on:
February 28, 2013, 02:49 PM »
Rich
One word........WOW
Logged
I might actually build a bike this year instead of just hoarding parts
WINI
Site Supporter
900 Air
Posts: 3660
Sheeping it real ;-)
Rated:
Re: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
Reply #9 on:
February 28, 2013, 02:54 PM »
Great find Rich, shame we can't get to see it in the flesh on Saturday
Lush
Logged
Neil, the bathroom's free. Unlike the country under the Thatcherite junta
Andy68
Site Supporter
540 Air
Posts: 2378
Rated:
Re: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
Reply #10 on:
February 28, 2013, 03:47 PM »
Hell, that's nice!!!!!!!
Logged
AKGOFF
900 Air
Posts: 3408
85 Hutch 'Woody' Trickstar
Rated:
Re: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
Reply #11 on:
February 28, 2013, 03:49 PM »
That looks in awesome shape Rich, top drawer mate.
As for entering it into BOTM...................................................No, i'm the only person allowed to enter a bike that hasn't been built by the submiter personally.
Logged
*******EVERYTHING IS FOR SALE APART FROM THE TRICKSTARS******
Jaan
Tail Whip
Posts: 5263
A.K.A. Chris
Rated:
Re: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
Reply #12 on:
February 28, 2013, 04:17 PM »
One word - jealous
Two words - incredibly jealous
Three words....
Logged
jimwise68
Tail Whip
Posts: 5613
Rated:
Re: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
Reply #13 on:
February 28, 2013, 04:33 PM »
yep it.
Survivors where its at.
Logged
BMX1973
Site Supporter
Berm Worm
Posts: 8414
Rated:
Re: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
Reply #14 on:
February 28, 2013, 04:52 PM »
nice example that in original condition
Logged
NORTY40
Site Supporter
Berm Worm
Posts: 10204
NIL SATIS NISI OPTIMUM
Rated:
Re: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
Reply #15 on:
February 28, 2013, 05:25 PM »
Great survivor Rich , love it
Gone to a good home aswell
Logged
WANTED
: Old school BMX patches/sew on badges ...... please
In2 bmx
Guest
Re: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
Reply #16 on:
February 28, 2013, 05:29 PM »
Very very nice Rich .
Logged
Spen69
Site Supporter
Tail Whip
Posts: 5646
It was less than TWELVE parsecs.... .
Rated:
Re: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
Reply #17 on:
February 28, 2013, 05:51 PM »
Finally the secret is out
Love a survivor and this is lush. End of. Get it entered in the competition Rich and let's see how it fares against all those re-chromed show ponies mate. Can I ride it?
Logged
Still limping......
Gashead
Team Owner
Hoffman's Love Child
Posts: 22504
Up the Gas
Rated:
Re: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
Reply #18 on:
February 28, 2013, 05:57 PM »
Wow !
Logged
Badbaldie
900 Air
Posts: 3620
Rated:
Re: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
Reply #19 on:
February 28, 2013, 05:58 PM »
very nice Rich
Logged
willo73
Curb Endo
Posts: 425
Rated:
Re: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
Reply #20 on:
February 28, 2013, 06:09 PM »
Love it
Logged
hunterdubber
Site Supporter
Berm Worm
Posts: 13121
Rated:
Re: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
Reply #21 on:
February 28, 2013, 06:17 PM »
What a score
One word Rich
"That's fookin' lovely "
Logged
Devilock
Berm Worm
Posts: 8094
●|●|●
Rated:
Re: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
Reply #22 on:
February 28, 2013, 06:22 PM »
Excellent score Rich.
I hope it came with a Frankfurter...!
Logged
Glynnyboy
Look Back
Posts: 1569
Rated:
Re: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
Reply #23 on:
March 01, 2013, 02:41 PM »
Great piece of history there Rich
Logged
Cleedubber
Rockwalk
Posts: 660
Rated:
Re: Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
«
Reply #24 on:
March 01, 2013, 03:44 PM »
Love it
Give me a survivor any day
Logged
Print
Pages: [
1
]
2
Go Up
« previous
next »
RADBMX.CO.UK
|
Old School BMX 1980 - 1988
|
Old School Race (riders ready, pedals ready... GO!!)
|
Kuwahara ET BMX "The Replica" Survivor
SMF 2.0.19
|
SMF © 2021
,
Simple Machines
|
Powered by SMFPacks Rates (Facepunch) Mod
|
Powered by SMFPacks Advanced Attachments Uploader Mod
Helios Multi
©
Bloc
Loading...
SimplePortal 2.3.5 © 2008-2012, SimplePortal