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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Freestyle (frame stands and kickturns galore!) => Topic started by: martylaa on November 26, 2009, 01:26 PM

Title: Kuwahara Exhibitionist Finished
Post by: martylaa on November 26, 2009, 01:26 PM: Finally finished my Kuwahara Exhibitonist 1984.

Bought this from a seller in the states back at the start of the year:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/uu137/martylaa/kuwie.jpg)

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?

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/uu137/martylaa/SSL21014.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/uu137/martylaa/SSL21001.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/uu137/martylaa/SSL21002-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/uu137/martylaa/SSL21004.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/uu137/martylaa/SSL21005.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/uu137/martylaa/SSL21006.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/uu137/martylaa/SSL21009.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/uu137/martylaa/SSL21010.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/uu137/martylaa/SSL21011.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/uu137/martylaa/SSL21012.jpg)
Title: Re: Kuwahara Exhibitionist Finished
Post by: kuwahero on November 26, 2009, 01:34 PM: looks awesome marty :4_17_5:

that stem turned out alright in the end :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara Exhibitionist Finished
Post by: martylaa on November 26, 2009, 01:36 PM: Thanks mate, it sure did :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara Exhibitionist Finished
Post by: JD_76 on November 26, 2009, 01:41 PM: Love that, love those freakin tyres even more.

Nice job. :smitten:
Title: Re: Kuwahara Exhibitionist Finished
Post by: martylaa on November 26, 2009, 01:42 PM: 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 :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Kuwahara Exhibitionist Finished
Post by: double chevron on November 26, 2009, 02:02 PM: Super nice, some rare parts/colors on that freestyle machine
Title: Re: Kuwahara Exhibitionist Finished
Post by: DIRTBIKER250F on November 26, 2009, 02:19 PM: Gorgeous Marty, my favourite freestyler :smitten:
Title: Re: Kuwahara Exhibitionist Finished
Post by: martylaa on November 26, 2009, 02:22 PM: 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.
;D
Title: Re: Kuwahara Exhibitionist Finished
Post by: martylaa on November 27, 2009, 04:30 PM: So tempted to sit on this and go for a spin but those tyres would never forgive me :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Kuwahara Exhibitionist Finished
Post by: poolysheriff on November 27, 2009, 04:59 PM: Love the zeds and the grips :smitten:

Nice bike Marty :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara Exhibitionist Finished
Post by: martylaa on November 27, 2009, 05:37 PM: 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
Title: Re: Kuwahara Exhibitionist Finished
Post by: virtualmeuk on November 27, 2009, 05:43 PM: Is that the one thats on the bay for over £1500 quid :shocked:
Title: Re: Kuwahara Exhibitionist Finished
Post by: Swivel on November 27, 2009, 10:44 PM: Marty that's stunning mate bring along to MK next year, i've gotta see that beautiful frame and z's in the flesh :smitten:
Title: Re: Kuwahara Exhibitionist Finished
Post by: Swivel on November 28, 2009, 08:20 AM: Quote from: martylaa on November 27, 2009, 11:02 PM
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 :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Kuwahara Exhibitionist Finished
Post by: fletchy baby on November 28, 2009, 01:40 PM: awesome build + i friggin love them tyres !!!!!!! :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: Kuwahara Exhibitionist Finished
Post by: outriding on November 30, 2009, 11:22 PM: Really good job!
Title: Re: Kuwahara Exhibitionist Finished
Post by: trickydeno on December 01, 2009, 08:32 PM: marty...........that is top mate.the z's with the pool tyres look spot on. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara Exhibitionist Finished
Post by: martylaa on December 01, 2009, 08:38 PM: thanks chaps, look of work and spent ages trying to find some turquoise bits, but it was worth it :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Kuwahara Exhibitionist Finished
Post by: aerostylie on December 01, 2009, 08:54 PM: That is one sweet build Marty, sooooooo fresh, never seen that frameset before, and a unique colourway, really liking it :4_17_5:

And stacked with some cool parts, spesh those grips 8)

Nice pics btw :daumenhoch: