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1983 Kuwahara KYZ
#1 2014-04-07 6:20pm
1983 Kuwahara KYZ
1983 Kuwahara KYZ
Nos!!
Hi this is my new old stock kuwharah kyz 1983 model it has never been ridden! Stored in the attic of a bike shop and forgotten about 
rescued by myself last year. Has a few marks of neglect to the chrome but most of it is perfect and like new, the tyres have no wear what so ever, if any one can shed any light on spec and rarity of this bike please let me know, id be interested to hear about it. Thanks for looking hope you enjoy 
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#2 2014-04-08 1:19am
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Re: 1983 Kuwahara KYZ
nice find. 
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#3 2014-04-08 2:10am
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Re: 1983 Kuwahara KYZ
That's cool as!!! Check out Jamie's website for the info you want/need!
Check out my 1983 VDC-built Trident, 1983 Kuwi Laserlite, 2010 GT Ultrabox 2, 2011 Crupi race rig and prototype Quamen, plus the all things Crupi & old school scene in Japan threads. Always interested in buying used, mid-school race plates and pads - UGP, Knucklebone, Lizard Skins, Pryme and the like, me like!!
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#4 2014-04-08 9:18am
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Re: 1983 Kuwahara KYZ
Less Drama, More BMX
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#6 2014-04-08 10:40am
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Re: 1983 Kuwahara KYZ
wow,what an amazing find:D
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#7 2014-04-08 7:06pm
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Re: 1983 Kuwahara KYZ
Who knew bike shops had attics ?
Super nice score, I can't believe this would have been forgotten !
Happy to hear you rescued it, sad it wasn't I who found it 
LOOKING FOR........ or consider in a Trade ;
-Mint or NOS BLUE Cal Lite Johar FRAME pad.
-Mint or NOS CHROME Cal Lite Johar BAR pad.
-Orig. Blue ZERONINE Pro XL FF
"WHEN IN DOUBT, CRANK IT !"
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#8 2015-04-17 8:16pm
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Re: 1983 Kuwahara KYZ
nice one... very detailed info on any kuwahara's found here... http://www.kuwahara-bmx.com
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#9 2015-08-09 7:47am
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Re: 1983 Kuwahara KYZ
Anyone know the "Correct" Factory issue headset that is supposed to be on this bike? I Bought a "Survivor" but suspect the seller may of messed with some (smaller) parts on it hoping it would never be noticed...
In the end, after all the b/s and the this and that and tryin to live and do the right thing, you really truely are all alone.
Man tries to rob Bike Shop (True Story):
Santiago Alvarado, 24, was killed as he fell through the ceiling of a bicycle shop he was burglarizing. Death was caused when the long flashlight he had placed in his mouth to keep his hands free rammed into the base of his skull as he hit the floor.
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#10 2015-08-09 9:25am
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Re: 1983 Kuwahara KYZ
wildbillo68 wrote:
Anyone know the "Correct" Factory issue headset that is supposed to be on this bike? I Bought a "Survivor" but suspect the seller may of messed with some (smaller) parts on it hoping it would never be noticed...
The spec sheet says Hatta. Just a generic unstamped headset.
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#11 2015-08-24 7:00pm
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Re: 1983 Kuwahara KYZ
All the Factory Kuwahara's including Apollo's ALL came with Hatta MX-2 Headsets and Bottom Brackets. Unless the BB's were Sugino for 3 pc cranks.
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#12 2015-09-26 3:06pm
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Re: 1983 Kuwahara KYZ
Thanks... I think I have a Hatta ( not the 150.00 one ) haha But it'll work
I want to get a different color stem... (silver one came on it according to seller)
It's a Sugino with the small crown only on it... with the recces for the stem bolt... I imagine that is the correct one?..
Got confused cause - The one that is in the picture here in the museum (NOS in the bike shop attic) appears to have a SR stem...
In the end, after all the b/s and the this and that and tryin to live and do the right thing, you really truely are all alone.
Man tries to rob Bike Shop (True Story):
Santiago Alvarado, 24, was killed as he fell through the ceiling of a bicycle shop he was burglarizing. Death was caused when the long flashlight he had placed in his mouth to keep his hands free rammed into the base of his skull as he hit the floor.
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#13 2015-09-26 8:39pm
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Re: 1983 Kuwahara KYZ
wildbillo68 wrote:
Thanks... I think I have a Hatta ( not the 150.00 one ) haha But it'll work
I want to get a different color stem... (silver one came on it according to seller)
It's a Sugino with the small crown only on it... with the recces for the stem bolt... I imagine that is the correct one?..Got confused cause - The one that is in the picture here in the museum (NOS in the bike shop attic) appears to have a SR stem...
Yeah The Black Sugino stem with the crown on it is the one that came stock... but again sometimes they came with different types. But that is the main type from factory.
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#14 2015-09-26 8:47pm
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Re: 1983 Kuwahara KYZ
mosun wrote:
wildbillo68 wrote:
Thanks... I think I have a Hatta ( not the 150.00 one ) haha But it'll work
I want to get a different color stem... (silver one came on it according to seller)
It's a Sugino with the small crown only on it... with the recces for the stem bolt... I imagine that is the correct one?..Got confused cause - The one that is in the picture here in the museum (NOS in the bike shop attic) appears to have a SR stem...
Yeah The Black Sugino stem with the crown on it is the one that came stock... but again sometimes they came with different types. But that is the main type from factory.
Kool...thanks....
are your forks the Tange TRX aero oval shaped or are the legs round like most forks???
In the end, after all the b/s and the this and that and tryin to live and do the right thing, you really truely are all alone.
Man tries to rob Bike Shop (True Story):
Santiago Alvarado, 24, was killed as he fell through the ceiling of a bicycle shop he was burglarizing. Death was caused when the long flashlight he had placed in his mouth to keep his hands free rammed into the base of his skull as he hit the floor.
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