Author Topic: Complete survivor build ( Kuwahara Nova) (Read 1803 times)

southern andy · « **on:** June 17, 2009, 03:57 PM »

All finished within reason then. Not going to win any prizes but i thought you'd all like to see this baby.

Remember it's a survivor apart from the pads and the NOS pedals, everything else is either original to the bike or second hand used stuff i've picked up. Stickers and chrome also original. Even then the pads and pedals are second hand in all honesty.

A massive massive thanks have to go to Ian ( bodamus) for all his input on this and i hope i haven't let him down with this build. Tried to keep it as original as possible, tyres were always going to be a problem and the original seats on them i just do not like hence the flyte tech.

It's Kuwahara made aswell rather than a Tange one.

Parts rundown

1984 Kuwahara made Nova looptail frame and forks.
Elina flyte tech saddle.
Stamped Kuwahara Laser bars.
Stamped Kuwahara Laser post.
Haro Tech plate.
Dia Compe 890 Rear brake.
Dia Compe tech 3 lever.
Suntour arrow seat clamp.
Araya 7x rims.
Suzue sealed hubs.
2nd Gen Mitsubishi silver star Comp 3 tyres.
suntour power stem
Takagi crank
Takagi chainring
Takagi Bottom bracket.

Kuwahara grips.

Repro pad set
NOS KKT pedals.

I think thats it.

sorry, slightly picture heavy.

Try and enjoy. Its a survivor, not everyone's cup of tea.

magna13 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 17, 2009, 03:59 PM »

daz bmx it! · « **Reply #2 on:** June 17, 2009, 04:00 PM »

Top Job!

Gashead · « **Reply #3 on:** June 17, 2009, 04:03 PM »

Quality Andy !

oldtired · « **Reply #4 on:** June 17, 2009, 04:06 PM »

reads like your opologiseing, no need v nice build

MartyC · « **Reply #5 on:** June 17, 2009, 04:07 PM »

Nice job that Andy, look very nice

southern andy · « **Reply #6 on:** June 17, 2009, 04:13 PM »

Quote from: oldtired on June 17, 2009, 04:06 PM

reads like your opologiseing, no need v nice build

It does really don't it. Just i assume there are a few fans of brand new blingy out there and survivor builds are not on there most wanted lists.

It's taken me about 4 months to do, was supposed to be a years project.

but things appeared quicker than i'd expected.

GREMLIN · « **Reply #7 on:** June 17, 2009, 04:14 PM »

I know I said it before, but that's one sweet build Andy m8

G.

20to26 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 17, 2009, 04:16 PM »

love the red padset on that Andy.

Bigfrawg · « **Reply #9 on:** June 17, 2009, 04:48 PM »

nice work mate

DIRTBIKER250F · « **Reply #10 on:** June 17, 2009, 04:58 PM »

Reading that first Andy i was expecting a proper used rider, look cool as fook mate, mint

southern andy · « **Reply #11 on:** June 17, 2009, 05:05 PM »

Quote from: DB250F on June 17, 2009, 04:58 PM

Reading that first Andy i was expecting a proper used rider, look cool as fook mate, mint

It was Paul, but it was in very very good condition when i bought her mate. I've polished until my fingers started falling off

Every single thing on there has been on a bike and used elsewhere apart from the pedals and spokes.

Cheers for all you comments guys. I'm proud of this one.

sweetbeats · « **Reply #12 on:** June 17, 2009, 05:06 PM »

Yum Yum..really liking that indeed.

markyp · « **Reply #13 on:** June 17, 2009, 05:09 PM »

awesome,red pads against black always a winner,beautiful survivor

Steve P · « **Reply #14 on:** June 17, 2009, 05:09 PM »

Nicely done Andy

do you have any before pix of what it looked like in it's original survivor condition

Swivel · « **Reply #15 on:** June 17, 2009, 05:16 PM »

I had a sneeky peek before but it looks even better now, nice one Andy, one of the best i've seen

southern andy · « **Reply #16 on:** June 17, 2009, 05:27 PM »

Quote from: Steve P on June 17, 2009, 05:09 PM

Nicely done Andy do you have any before pix of what it looked like in it's original survivor condition

These are the earliest one's i have Steve, probably the day i received it from Ian. As you can see, it was in superb condition then.

All i've done is polish it up with Autosol, it didn't need anything else. There is slight pitting to the top tube but it's coered by the pad.

bobafett · « **Reply #17 on:** June 17, 2009, 05:30 PM »

That'a a lovely looking survivor (if you can call it that

) - nice work andy

Are you gonna ride it at all mate ? $:-\$

NORTY40 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 17, 2009, 07:07 PM »

I think thats spot on mate

You should be proud of her

pickle · « **Reply #19 on:** June 17, 2009, 07:09 PM »

lovely!

double chevron · « **Reply #20 on:** June 17, 2009, 07:32 PM »

One more to be proud of Andy

Very very nice !

Dhillon · « **Reply #21 on:** June 18, 2009, 11:40 AM »

Mate, you've undersold yourself!!! $:-\$

That's a lovely build

Mattdub · « **Reply #22 on:** June 22, 2009, 09:55 PM »

Lookin' good Andy

Not a fan of shiny tyres but lookin' good all the same .

southern andy · « **Reply #23 on:** June 23, 2009, 02:38 PM »

Quote from: Mattdub on June 22, 2009, 09:55 PM

Not a fan of shiny tyres but lookin' good all the same .

They needed something doing to them Matt, the sparkle has since left them though and i'm hoping the stuff i've sprayed them with has penetrated the rubber to prolong their life mate.

ROX · « **Reply #24 on:** June 23, 2009, 02:57 PM »

That's lovely that is!

Author Topic: Complete survivor build ( Kuwahara Nova) (Read 1803 times)

magna13

daz bmx it!

GREMLIN

sweetbeats

Dhillon

ROX