1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader" 
#1 2012-10-29 9:58am
- route66
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1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader"
Well here is my Nomura 26" (Darth Vader). This frame was built 3/31/1981 and is the lowest number black anodized frame currently accounted for. I just finished the build and had a chance to take some pictures this past weekend. Hope you guys like it.
Update: now posted in the museum here: http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=466290
Last edited by route66 (2012-11-03 1:28am)
Wanted: OG 26" Bottema forks, OG 2nd gen Profile cranks 180, OG Torker cruiser bars, Titron pedals, Demco/Reedy pedals/cages, OG Prodyne bars. Black Haro series 1 plate, KKT LMX or Suntour MP-1000 pedals in red or blue, Mint Sugino 42t chain rings (blue), 26" Gary LittleJohn forks. Drive side Redline 401 crank arm in 185. Cook Brothers frame pad in blue.
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#2 2012-10-29 10:01am
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader"
WOW, it doesn't get much cleaner than that!! 
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#3 2012-10-29 10:12am
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader"
Oh my. That is sick!!!
WTB: Black/gold SE crossbar pad
1st Gen Phil hubs
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#4 2012-10-29 10:22am
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader"
Wow, awesome old school machine right there, love it.
1983 Porsche 911 SC
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#5 2012-10-29 10:24am
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader"
Seriously a bad a$$ machine!
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#6 2012-10-29 10:33am
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader"
Looks fast and pist off!
WANTED:
Minty or NOS Araya 26" hoops...blue or red.
black high flange Bendix 76 coaster hub
1/2" KKT Magnesium pedals
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#7 2012-10-29 10:43am
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader"
Submit that bad boy so I can fave it!
I have a bunch of good old school stuff for sale in the beta section, check it out!
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#8 2012-10-29 10:45am
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader"
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet.. Congrats
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#9 2012-10-29 10:50am
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader"
WOW
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#10 2012-10-29 10:51am
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader"
Oooooh, those tires.
I don't normally like Nomuras but damn, that thing is crazy nice.
Last edited by Coco (2012-10-29 12:11pm)
Wanted: NOS or Mint Phil Wood all alloy BMX hub set in black or polished.
GT Race Hubs in chrome or black.
2012 55cm Colnago Master X-Light frame. Any colour.
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#11 2012-10-29 10:51am
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader"
Hey Shawn, that looks freakin AWESOME!!!!! Nice color combo.
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#12 2012-10-29 11:28am
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader"
Looks great Shawn. 
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#13 2012-10-29 11:35am
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader"
Great looking bike!
WTB 70's BMX
Don't Hutch Yourself!
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#14 2012-10-29 11:39am
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader"
DAMN! One of the sickest cruisers I have seen!Those forks are just too cool! Awesome job bro!
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#15 2012-10-29 11:44am
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader"
HOLY FRANKEN SHEET! Rad looking ride. Nicley done.
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#16 2012-10-29 11:44am
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader"
First rate, among the top 3 builds I've ever seen. Awesome.
"I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa."
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#17 2012-10-29 1:04pm
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader"
WOW!! That is awesome!!!
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#18 2012-10-29 1:05pm
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader"
i'm on a big 25" computer screen,
this bike is dope 
WTB: * Oakley F1 grips black/yellow * all KKT FMX/LMX Pedals * Skyway Tuff Graphite pedals/cages * nos red Oakley 2 right side only * nos red Oakley 1 left side only * nos chrome KKT FMX left side pedal 9/16
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#19 2012-10-29 1:11pm
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader"
ride .
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#20 2012-10-29 4:03pm
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader"
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#21 2012-10-29 5:12pm
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#22 2012-10-29 7:47pm
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader"
Hell yeah I like it. That bike is perfect!
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#23 2012-10-29 7:54pm
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader"
Wow!!
No one rides the bench.
Wanted:
Redline bubble font 39t
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#24 2012-10-29 7:59pm
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader"
Beautiful bike and done right. Love it
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#25 2012-10-29 8:02pm
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26" cruiser "Darth Vader"
perfection.
Need someone to ride with........................................................................................................
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