Kuwahara Exhibitionist Finished

[martylaa]

Finally finished my Kuwahara Exhibitonist 1984.

Bought this from a seller in the states back at the start of the year:


Sent it away to SBD for a new paint job.
Got some Kuwahara Exhibitionist decals done in Turquoise by Del  for the build.
Spent all year trying to source nice parts for it as i wanted to do it in a White and Turquoise theme, eventually tracked down  a set of Z-Rims in Turquoise and also scored a NOS set of Suzue Hubs in Turquoise too.
Found a old battered Kuwahara Freestyle Stem and Animal restored it back to its former glory for me.
Parts List:
1984 Kuwahara Exhibitonist Frame and Forks
Kuwahara Laserlite Seatpost
Kuwahara Freestyle Stem
Hutch Mike Dominguez Freestyle Bars Rechromed
NOS ACS Turquoise Z-Rims ( one is a Fred Blood, nightmare to find a full set of either in this colour )
NOS Suzue Hubs in Turquoise
Tioga Comp Pool in White
Oakley O-Wings in Turquoise
Redline 401 Single Pinch Cranks with Redline Classic 44T Chainwheel
Shimano DX Pedals Polished
Dia Compe FS 880 Full Brakeset
Dia Compe MX Seatclamp in White
Tange 320 Headset in Chrome
White Chain
Turquoise Seat

Really enjoyed doing this one even though it has taken me an age to do it, anyway have a look, is it a worthy Oldschool Freestyle build?

[kuwahero]

looks awesome marty

that stem turned out alright in the end

[martylaa]

Thanks mate, it sure did

[JD_76]

Love that, love those freakin tyres even more.

Nice job. 

[martylaa]

First ever freestyle build is the front brake cable right or should i have fed it through on the other side of the bars, really not sure?
Not like i'm gonna ride it like

[double chevron]

Super nice, some rare parts/colors on that freestyle machine

[DIRTBIKER250F]

Gorgeous Marty, my favourite freestyler   

[martylaa]

Thanks lads, christ i'm actually starting to think this looks as good as me Judge and i thought nothing would come close to it, those tyres are sweet like with those Z's.
Well happy with the outcome on this one.
 

[martylaa]

So tempted to sit on this and go for a spin but those tyres would never forgive me

[poolysheriff]

Love the zeds and the grips 

Nice bike Marty 

[martylaa]

Aye cheers Gaz, took me an age to find the z's in turquoise, never seen any more and the grips were hard to grab as well mate
harrossa is desperate for me to sell him those grips, like hens teeth

[virtualmeuk]

Is that the one thats on the bay for over £1500 quid 

[Swivel]

Marty that's stunning mate bring along to MK next year, i've gotta see that beautiful frame and z's in the flesh 

[Swivel]

Thanks Matt, its actually up for sale and been offered decent money but the more i look at it the more i want to keep it, now my good ladies saying i can too.
If i'm not working next year i'll defo be going to MK, i'll bring it down.
Marty

Sweet. Mart, let me know who polished the DX ped's for you, I have a set that needs doing 

[fletchy baby]

 awesome build + i friggin love them tyres !!!!!!!

[outriding]

Really good job!

[trickydeno]

marty...........that is top mate.the z's with the pool tyres look spot on.

[martylaa]

thanks chaps, look of work and spent ages trying to find some turquoise bits, but it was worth it

[aerostylie]

That is one sweet build Marty, sooooooo fresh, never seen that frameset before, and a unique colourway, really liking it

And stacked with some cool parts, spesh those grips

Nice pics btw