Author Topic: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style! (Read 1660 times)

Mikku · « **on:** April 18, 2015, 02:09 PM »

T'was a nice, sunny albeit windy day over here today, so I thought I'd blow away the cobwebs and take the Laserlite out for a spin. Both bike and rider were creaking a bit but made it back home in one piece. Here are a few random pics of the Kuwi in its home setting:-

deeman · « **Reply #1 on:** April 18, 2015, 02:39 PM »

Sweet! great to see the Kuwie in it's native territory, cool pics

hotdog · « **Reply #2 on:** April 18, 2015, 03:41 PM »

Lookin' good! Been for a cruise m'self today. Thanks for posting.

CustardLips · « **Reply #3 on:** April 18, 2015, 03:56 PM »

Nice one... I'll be going for a spin round the slums of north Manchester tomorrow.

Weather permitting of course. $:-\$

Jaypeg · « **Reply #4 on:** April 18, 2015, 04:36 PM »

Great pics

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 18, 2015, 04:57 PM »

Excellent mate, sweet Kuwie.

Do any of those vending machines have used panties in, or is that an urban myth?

bigfatolly · « **Reply #6 on:** April 18, 2015, 09:11 PM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on April 18, 2015, 04:57 PM

Excellent mate, sweet Kuwie.

Do any of those vending machines have used panties in, or is that an urban myth?

Was just about to ask the same question lol.

Seriously though,I love the vending machines everywhere,some unusual looking drinks in there,especially the beer can sized coke!
Love the Kuwie by the way !!

HUTCHMAN · « **Reply #7 on:** April 18, 2015, 09:59 PM »

lovin the pics.. my dream is to go to Japan .

deeman · « **Reply #8 on:** April 18, 2015, 10:55 PM »

Quote from: HUTCHMAN on April 18, 2015, 09:59 PM

lovin the pics.. my dream is to go to Japan .

same!!

bobbbbsy · « **Reply #9 on:** April 18, 2015, 11:09 PM »

Top day out !

Mikku · « **Reply #10 on:** April 19, 2015, 01:24 AM »

Thanks for all the comments guys!

Yeah, Japan is definitely worth a visit - a nice mix of old and new, and the weird and wonderful, including those panty-selling vending machines! Apparently they did used to exist, and I guess may still be found in a love hotel or one of the less salubrious areas of Tokyo, but I think they're more likely to sell new rather than used ones. That said, I know someone who used to sell her used panties online!!

Although up and running, the Laserlite's not quite finished - are they ever?!? It's due a replacement freewheel, with another chainwheel set-up and some bars waiting for it back in Blighty, so hopefully it'll be finally done in the Autumn. In the meantime I've got the Free Agent build to keep me busy!

oldschoolace · « **Reply #11 on:** April 19, 2015, 09:15 AM »

Cool pics

I'm over there myself next month and have already lined up a few rides. Can't wait

Jt · « **Reply #12 on:** April 19, 2015, 09:26 AM »

Looks ace.

Going to dust mine off on the strength.

BMX1973 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 19, 2015, 05:47 PM »

Looks like you had a great day out.

Mikku · « **Reply #14 on:** April 20, 2015, 01:19 AM »

Quote from: oldschoolace on April 19, 2015, 09:15 AM

Cool pics
I'm over there myself next month and have already lined up a few rides. Can't wait

Where are you going and how long are you over for? PM me if you want to meet up for a beer and/or check out a few old school bike shops?

I had to pop out to the shops yesterday but the weather wasn't suitable for a racing thoroughbred, so I took the girlfriend's bike instead!

These type of bikes are everywhere over here - love 'em!

glenboy · « **Reply #15 on:** April 20, 2015, 03:32 AM »

Like the bits of red on it looks good

griff · « **Reply #16 on:** April 20, 2015, 09:32 AM »

Great pics Mikku, thanks for posting

Always nice to see Bmx bikes out & about in other parts of the world

oldschoolace · « **Reply #17 on:** April 20, 2015, 10:02 AM »

Quote from: Mikku on April 20, 2015, 01:19 AM

Quote from: oldschoolace on April 19, 2015, 09:15 AM
Cool pics
I'm over there myself next month and have already lined up a few rides. Can't wait

Where are you going and how long are you over for? PM me if you want to meet up for a beer and/or check out a few old school bike shops?

I had to pop out to the shops yesterday but the weather wasn't suitable for a racing thoroughbred, so I took the girlfriend's bike instead!

These type of bikes are everywhere over here - love 'em!

cheers bud

I'm over visiting my brother in Osaka for two weeks so should be ok for getting around. Is there another ride out coming up? Would be great to meet up for a few beers

Gashead · « **Reply #18 on:** April 20, 2015, 09:19 PM »

What a cool post !

Thanks for sharing, to ride too

NORTY40 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 20, 2015, 10:05 PM »

Cool pics

Nice Kuwi . I agree with Glen , liking the splash of Red on it

fischflo · « **Reply #20 on:** April 20, 2015, 10:46 PM »

...and in its natural domain, too

cool bike

Mikku · « **Reply #21 on:** April 21, 2015, 01:37 AM »

Thanks for the comments guys. I don't won't to overdo the red but have a faded red chainring that I want to try, so will post some updated pics when that (and the other stuff) is done.

Quote from: oldschoolace on April 20, 2015, 10:02 AM

I'm over visiting my brother in Osaka for two weeks so should be ok for getting around. Is there another ride out coming up? Would be great to meet up for a few beers

Osaka - the home of Kuwahara!

If you happen to be in Tokyo on Sun 17th May then you'll be able to go to this year's Happy Bike Meeting - the best old school event of the year!! Here are my pics from last year:- http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,174538.0.html

& if you're into your VWs, I think there's also a VW event going on in another part of Tokyo on the Sat, so you could make a weekend of it!

I'll hopefully be going to both so will post some more pics.

bodamus · « **Reply #22 on:** April 21, 2015, 10:50 AM »

Great pictures

I must get my rider sorted although it wont look as good as yours and I definately don't have the nice back drops like you have

oldschoolace · « **Reply #23 on:** April 21, 2015, 11:18 AM »

Quote from: Mikku on April 21, 2015, 01:37 AM

Thanks for the comments guys. I don't won't to overdo the red but have a faded red chainring that I want to try, so will post some updated pics when that (and the other stuff) is done.

Quote from: oldschoolace on April 20, 2015, 10:02 AM
I'm over visiting my brother in Osaka for two weeks so should be ok for getting around. Is there another ride out coming up? Would be great to meet up for a few beers

Osaka - the home of Kuwahara! If you happen to be in Tokyo on Sun 17th May then you'll be able to go to this year's Happy Bike Meeting - the best old school event of the year!! Here are my pics from last year:- http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,174538.0.html

& if you're into your VWs, I think there's also a VW event going on in another part of Tokyo on the Sat, so you could make a weekend of it! I'll hopefully be going to both so will post some more pics.

Ace im there from the 14th, hopefully we can make it and see you there?
we will all be on New school bikes with long seatposts and our kid has a subrossa dtt

Mikku · « **Reply #24 on:** April 22, 2015, 07:15 AM »

Quote from: oldschoolace on April 21, 2015, 11:18 AM

Ace im there from the 14th, hopefully we can make it and see you there?
we will all be on New school bikes with long seatposts and our kid has a subrossa dtt

Excellent! There's also a skate/bmx park in the same area as the old school event so the kid can go over there to play with his Subrosa and you can hang out where the real bikes are!

PM me nearer the time and I can give you more info and arrange meeting times and places, etc. Ian ("Natsukashi") may also be around so you can meet 2 Japan-based Radsters!

Author Topic: A day out on the Kuwi - Japanese style! (Read 1660 times)

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