Kuwahara KZ-2

[KeithyT]

Hi all,

I've nearly got all the parts assembled for my early 80s Kuwahara KZ build now. I've decided to go for something a little different and try a KZ-2 rider build but it's also partly inspired by the E.T. movie replica bikes.

Here it is ready for to get cracking, still waiting on a couple of parts (stem and hubs) and have a couple of either/or choices to make (you can see two chainrings in the pics)







I've been doing quite a bit of deciding, research, and digging over the last couple of months since I got this frameset from mattbloke. Thanks to Southern Andy, Jaan, glynnyboy, bodamus, Robmac, thebigdog, Funkyworm, and The Burner King for help and parts so far.

As normal with this age of bike there is sometimes sparse and conflicting info on the details of the KZ-2 spec (i've looked at the old ads, BMX Action test and spec from 82). So I'm trying to get it how I want it but sticking to the normal Kuwie parts where possible. Some stuff might be subject to change. 

[Devilock]

Looks like a nice picnic...! 

[southern andy]

Here's your missing parts which you could have had this afternoon if you'd answered your text 

[KeithyT]

 

Sorry matey! Looking good though 

[Jaan]

Talk about dangling a carrot, get it built 

[KeithyT]

Talk about dangling a carrot, get it built 

The bb cups were in the freezer when I took those photties. They are now fitted   

[mattbloke]

Cant wait to see this built up again, one of the prettiest bikes i had built 

[Jaan]

Talk about dangling a carrot, get it built 

The bb cups were in the freezer when I took those photties. They are now fitted   

Congratulations. That's the most uninspiring update ever "BB cups fitted..." 

[Gnarlyscoots]

Talk about dangling a carrot, get it built  

The bb cups are now fitted

Congratulations. That's the most uninspiring update ever "BB cups fitted..."  

 

[GavinDavis]

 

[KeithyT]

I build as fast as I ride

[bodamus]

Looking forward to seeing this finished

[BMX1973]

Thats goning to be a great rider 

[neil]

If you'd ve done the same pic with a hutch you'd be getting some proper slagging off ! should turn out nice that

[KeithyT]

If you'd ve done the same pic with a hutch you'd be getting some proper slagging off ! should turn out nice that

I didn't really know what you meant then searched and found this thread http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=138968.0

Mine's not quite as expensive a picnic.   (blummin ell it soon adds up though   )

[Jaan]

Any progress Keith? 

[KeithyT]

Any progress Keith? 

bought some Oven Pride 

Seriously though I just wanted to compile everything first before building, and still not quite there on some of the parts yet. Maybe I'm taking the "don't rush it" advice a bit too literally 

Not sure where all my time goes to be honest. Off on holiday to Bruges next week so I'll get cracking in May I hope

[Jaan]

Oven Pride update added to catalogue 

Enjoy Bruges - lovely place