1981 Kuwahara KZ-1
KZ-1 Australian Delivered.
I have owned this bike from New and I am currently restoring it to as close to original as possible. It's pretty hard to find some of the bits I need, especially as I'm in Australia. Please keep posted as the build unfolds.
NOS Parts found so far:
- PEDALS: NOS KKT FMX Lightning 9/16" Blue
- SEAT: NOS Blue Kashimax Aero copy seat from the 80's, I have applied the Kashimax decals
- TYRES: NOS Tioga Mitsuboshi Comp III Tyres 20 x 1.5" (Skin Walls)
- GRIPS: NOS AME Tri Grips - Blue
- BRAKE CABLE: NOS Dia-comp brake cable - Blue
- BRAKE PADS: Skyway
- SEAT POST: NOS Renthal lay back seat post - Blue
- CRANKS: NOS Redline Flight Cranks, early dual pinch series
- BAR PADS: Repro Pad set - Black New
- CHAIN: NOS Z-Chain - Blue
Original Parts still fitted:
- FRAME SET: Kuwahara KZ-1
- BRAKES: Dia Compe MX 1000 Rear Brake (Blue)
- LEVER: Dia Compe Tech 3 Lever
- SEAT POST CLAMP: Suntour (Blue)
- HEAD STEM: Suntour (Blue)
- RIMS: Ukai Front rim with Suntour Hub (Re-laced) with S/S Spokes.
- HUBS: Suntour High Flange 36 Hole
My original front Wheel and Hub have been rebuilt with new S/S spokes and the bike is finally a rider, still looking for the rear wheel. Probably won't ride it much as I want to preserve it. The chrome is all original, I have only lightly polished it. Also, I bought a set of TTK Pedals & Skyway Tuff II's for when I want to ride it on the street.
Cheers!
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