1981 Nomura 26 
#1 2012-11-02 11:30pm
- route66
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1981 Nomura 26
1981 Nomura 26
"Darth Vader"
This is the 10th 26" cruiser frame Nomura built out of the 45 total produced. The frame was fabricated on 3/31/1981, 1 of only 7 frames that came in black anodized finish.
All parts are original finish with the exception of the frame and Araya 7c rims.
Parts breakdown:
Frame: Black, 26" Nomura cruiser
Fork: Chrome, 26" Johnny Chopper Bottema replica
Bars: Chrome, 1st gen GT cruiser bars
Stem: Black, Tuf Neck square corner invert cruiser stem
Headset: Red, Hatta MX-100 - NOS
Saddle: Black, Elina Super Pro - NOS
Seat clamp: Red Suntour - NOS
Rims: Black, Araya 7c 26x1.75 w/red Araya nipples
Hubs: Red/Black, Bullseye - NOS
Freewheel: Chrome, Shimano 17t - NOS
Chain ring: Black, Pro Neck 43t - NOS
Spider: Silver, 1st gen Bullseye spider
Cranks: Black, 1st gen Bullseye cranks 178mm
Bottom bracket: Silver, 1st gen Bullseye
Pedals: Red/Black, 1st gen Bullseye - NOS
Tires: Black, 26" IRC Racer X-1 Fat/Skinny combo
Grips: Black, Oakley .5
Brakes: Red, Dia Compe MX-1000 w/Shimano DX Lever - NOS
Brake pads: Silver, 1st gen Scott Mathauser - NOS
Last edited by route66 (2013-02-24 11:31pm)
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 2012-11-03 12:37am
- duckm750
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26
This bike is Awesome! Well done
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#3 2012-11-03 1:39am
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26
Wow super nice build bro..... Love it 
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#4 2012-11-03 4:50am
- Motohead372
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26
Nice work on this build- great parts list... 
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#5 2012-11-03 6:19am
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26
Stunning condition....so clean! Perfection!
If it was painted and considered or called "Freestyle" I want it.
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#6 2012-11-03 7:22am
- JonnyTorker
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26
Congrats bro!
Incredible build...
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#7 2012-11-03 9:21am
- pinoyrider
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26
I'm really starting to like 26 sizes and your bike is awesome looking.
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#8 2012-11-03 11:45am
- king stinger
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26
Killer Bike,Great pics!
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#9 2012-11-03 11:46am
- OLDSKOOLPK
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26
WOW!!!!
Thats a stunner!!!!
I BUY ANYTHING OLD SCHOOL SE RACING! Framesets, stickers, bars, padsets, jerseys, helmets and etc!
Always looking for NOS or MINT USED 20 inch Yellow Label Comp II and 3 tires in black and 20 inch Cycle Pro Snake belly tires in black with or without skinwall!
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#10 2012-11-03 12:20pm
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26
Amazing. Well done!
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#11 2012-11-03 12:27pm
- MADDAWG
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26
Wow ,amazing build .
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Option #2 is in FULL EFFECT
Rule #9 :If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
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#12 2012-11-03 10:11pm
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Re: 1981 Nomura 26
NOW THATS COOL!!! What a great rare gem ya got there. Back - n - Black 10k in the bank there homie
JOKE;A GUY WALKS INTO THE BAR AND ORDERS 3 DOUBLE SHOTS OF TEQUILIA. AS SOON AS THE BARTENDER POURS THE SHOTS THE GUY INSTANTLY SLAMS THEM DOWN. THE BARTENDER SAYS"YOU SURE DRANK THOSE QUICK BUDDY" AND THE GUY SAYS"YOU WOULD TO IF YOU HAD WHAT I HAVE" THE BARTENDER TAKES A FEW STEPS BACKWARDS AND SAYS "WHAT DO YOU HAVE?" AND THE GUY SAYS"A BUCK FIFTY" PICK UP LINE: I MAY NOT BE THE BEST LOOKING GUY IN THIS BAR BUT I AM THE ONLY ONE TALKING TO YOU.
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