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Offline Mikku

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2017 Happy Bike Meeting, Tokyo - Part 1 of 2!
« on: May 30, 2017, 12:28 PM »
Sunday saw me visit to the old school mecca that is the Happy Bike Meeting, an annual event organized by Inoue-san, the owner of Screamin' Wheels BMX shop, also in Tokyo. I think this is the 7th one of been to and it's definitely the old school event of the year, at least this side of MK! :daumenhoch:



This year I could only spend an hour or so there, but that didn't stop me from taking well over a hundred photos! I'm therefore splitting the best of them into 2 albums. Here's the first part, comprising a selection of old school BMX, some of which I've seen before, others for the first time:-



Forgot to mention that I went there on my Crupi, so apologies for the new school interloper below! ::)





I really liked this ^^^ bike, plus it had a cool number plate:-













Like me, this '84 Laserlite is a regular attendee and one of my favourites:-











Love this ^^^^ pad!! Likewise this DG below, another returnee:-















Right, that's your lot for the moment! Part 2 to follow after I've had a cuppa! :daumenhoch:
From Dorset to Japan:- http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,182215.0.html
Ok riders, random start. Riders ready, watch the gate old gaijin make a fool of himself! :D

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Re: 2017 Happy Bike Meeting, Tokyo - Part 1 of 2!
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2017, 01:51 PM »
WOW  explosion  . Great photos and some AWESOME bikes  :4_17_5:   

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Re: 2017 Happy Bike Meeting, Tokyo - Part 1 of 2!
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2017, 04:35 PM »
Great stuff Mick - thanks for posting these!

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Re: 2017 Happy Bike Meeting, Tokyo - Part 1 of 2!
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2017, 05:28 PM »
Great selection of bikes there, they seem to be into vintage stuff in a big way in Japan, some cool 70's machines.  8)

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Re: 2017 Happy Bike Meeting, Tokyo - Part 1 of 2!
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2017, 09:47 PM »
Gutted I missed it this year! Great pics Mick :daumenhoch:
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Re: 2017 Happy Bike Meeting, Tokyo - Part 1 of 2!
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2017, 11:49 PM »
Some cool stuff on show there Mick... nice one.  :daumenhoch:
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Re: 2017 Happy Bike Meeting, Tokyo - Part 1 of 2!
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2017, 04:13 PM »
Some sweet rides there Mick. Always great to see the pics from this event. Thanks for sharing mate :)

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Re: 2017 Happy Bike Meeting, Tokyo - Part 1 of 2!
« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2017, 10:55 PM »
Awesome pics fella,  :daumenhoch:

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Re: 2017 Happy Bike Meeting, Tokyo - Part 1 of 2!
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2017, 12:41 AM »
Glad you like the bikes gentlemen! If you ever get the chance, it's definitely well worth a visit. Failing that, you can continue to enjoy my annual photo-fest from the comfort of your homes! :D
From Dorset to Japan:- http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,182215.0.html
Ok riders, random start. Riders ready, watch the gate old gaijin make a fool of himself! :D

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Re: 2017 Happy Bike Meeting, Tokyo - Part 1 of 2!
« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2017, 08:27 AM »
Is there any riding involved, or is it just a static meeting?
I've only ever seen photos of bikes on those steps but wondered if everyone goes off for a ride somewhere?

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Re: 2017 Happy Bike Meeting, Tokyo - Part 1 of 2!
« Reply #10 on: June 08, 2017, 12:58 AM »
Is there any riding involved, or is it just a static meeting?
I've only ever seen photos of bikes on those steps but wondered if everyone goes off for a ride somewhere?

Nah griff, it's all show, no go, or at least for the BMXers, as the riders of the street cruisers and frankenbikes usually arrive together, stay a while then ride off into the distance. Actually, it may have been you or someone else who mentioned this last year, and I was going to suggest a ride to Inoue-san but completely forgot!! ::)

It would be great to have a ride-out, though this being Japan, I imagine there would be a ton of red-tape to negotiate if it was going to done officially. Two brakes would be required for a start, since that's a legal requirement! :police: An unofficial ride around the park could be a runner though - I'll mention it to Inoue-san when I need see him! :daumenhoch:
From Dorset to Japan:- http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,182215.0.html
Ok riders, random start. Riders ready, watch the gate old gaijin make a fool of himself! :D

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Re: 2017 Happy Bike Meeting, Tokyo - Part 1 of 2!
« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2017, 07:06 PM »
Great photos Mick, some lovely vintage stuff there  :coolsmiley:

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