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Title: 1983 Kuwahara Nova
Post by: Gra_goose on April 12, 2017, 10:13 AM: I thought I'd start to add my bikes to the forum so next up is my '83 Kuwahara Nova. Not entirely to spec, but hopefully still done it justice

1983 Tange Kuwahara Nova f&f - og chrome and decal
Repop padset
Win pro sized bars
Kuwahara / Tange grips
Mx1000 & Tech 3 - '83 dated.
Elina saddle - '83 dated (aren't they all )
Kuwahara Laserpost
Suntour broken arrow clamp.
Takagi opc
Takag spider
Takagi ring
Kkt pedals
Ukai speedlines
Tioga comp iii tyres.

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Title: Re: 1983 Kuwahara Nova
Post by: CustardLips on April 12, 2017, 11:50 AM: Nice... love a Kuwi. :smitten:
Title: Re: 1983 Kuwahara Nova
Post by: Quadog on April 12, 2017, 12:16 PM: what a stunner
Title: Re: 1983 Kuwahara Nova
Post by: In2bmx on April 12, 2017, 01:37 PM: Very nice :4_17_5:
Title: Re: 1983 Kuwahara Nova
Post by: Church on April 12, 2017, 08:27 PM: 8) nice build ! 8)
Title: Re: 1983 Kuwahara Nova
Post by: Gra_goose on April 12, 2017, 10:33 PM: Thanks guys.
Still not 100% , but it's getting there.
If anyone has any spec parts which it's missing? I.e. 1 ogk grip (I've a pair but one end is gone. Nitto bars, irc tyres etc, then please feel free to drop me a pm. Would be nice to complete it one day.

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Title: Re: 1983 Kuwahara Nova
Post by: MartyC on April 13, 2017, 01:47 PM: That's nice, bars, grips and tyres look ok; proper old school!
Title: Re: 1983 Kuwahara Nova
Post by: BMX1973 on April 17, 2017, 10:07 PM: Can't beat a Black & Chrome build :)
Title: Re: 1983 Kuwahara Nova
Post by: CDBMX on April 20, 2017, 03:57 PM: Mmmm Kuwahara, not the most common bike on the block, so it's always good to see another well done example.
Lovely job.
Title: Re: 1983 Kuwahara Nova
Post by: Gra_goose on March 04, 2018, 12:52 PM: Little bit of an update for the Nova, managed to find a set of original Nitto bars to replace the Win Pro bars currently residing on it. Thankfully still sporting the original decal too. Little bit a polish and they’re good to go!

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Title: Re: 1983 Kuwahara Nova
Post by: Gra_goose on March 04, 2018, 01:14 PM: Also managed to pick up its twin recently, separate post added.

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Title: Re: 1983 Kuwahara Nova
Post by: griff on March 04, 2018, 01:17 PM: That’s just greedy ;D

Very nice though :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1983 Kuwahara Nova
Post by: Retrodan72 on March 04, 2018, 01:18 PM: What a great looking pair.
Title: Re: 1983 Kuwahara Nova
Post by: Gra_goose on March 04, 2018, 05:41 PM: Quote from: griff on March 04, 2018, 01:17 PM
That’s just greedy ;D

Very nice though :daumenhoch:

Haha don’t ever get stuck behind me at a buffet!

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Title: Re: 1983 Kuwahara Nova
Post by: Gra_goose on March 04, 2018, 05:42 PM: Quote from: Retrodan72 on March 04, 2018, 01:18 PM
What a great looking pair.

Cheers Dan, I get that a lot

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Title: Re: 1983 Kuwahara Nova
Post by: griff on March 04, 2018, 05:47 PM: Quote from: Gra_goose on March 04, 2018, 05:41 PM
Quote from: griff on March 04, 2018, 01:17 PM
That’s just greedy ;D

Very nice though :daumenhoch:

Haha don’t ever get stuck behind me at a buffet!

Unlikely

I hate the idea of diving into the bowl of peanuts after anyone else
Title: Re: 1983 Kuwahara Nova
Post by: Gra_goose on March 04, 2018, 05:49 PM: Quote from: griff on March 04, 2018, 05:47 PM
Quote from: Gra_goose on March 04, 2018, 05:41 PM
Quote from: griff on March 04, 2018, 01:17 PM
That’s just greedy ;D

Very nice though :daumenhoch:

Haha don’t ever get stuck behind me at a buffet!

Unlikely

I hate the idea of diving into the bowl of peanuts after anyone else

Agreed, although carvery did spring to mind right after I’d posted.

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Title: Re: 1983 Kuwahara Nova
Post by: P J Tunni on March 28, 2018, 12:50 PM: Chrome and Black Kuwi's :smitten:
Title: Re: 1983 Kuwahara Nova
Post by: BMX1973 on April 01, 2018, 08:53 AM: Don't forget to start a thread in Me and My Bikes section if not already done so. :-\ :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 1983 Kuwahara Nova
Post by: Gra_goose on April 03, 2018, 07:23 AM: Quote from: BMX1973 on April 01, 2018, 08:53 AM
Don't forget to start a thread in Me and My Bikes section if not already done so. :-\ :daumenhoch:

I don’t think I do, but I’ll certainly have a look at that. Thanks

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