Model
The "Original" Kuwahara
Lifecycle: 1979 – Early 1980
Frame Model: Kuwahara (incorrectly known as the KE-1)
Serial #: Starting 79 12 XXXX
Decals: Generation 1
Factory Colors: Black w/ Gold parts, Blue w/ Gold parts, White w/ Blue parts
Frame/Fork: 100% Full Chrome-Moly Tubing
Top Tube Length: 18.25″
Weight: 23 pounds
Original Retail Price (Approx.): $300 USD
Kuwahara "Original" | |
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Year: | 1979 - Early 1980 |
Model: | Kuwahara |
Frame: | Tange |
Fork: | Tange TX-Super (No Hole Dropout) |
Headset: | Hatta MX-II |
Stem: | Suntour Mini |
Handlebars: | Redline Approved V-Bar (Kusuki WIN) |
Grips: | OGK Vinyl 17-77A |
B.B. | Hatta |
Cranks: | Suntour VX 170mm / 175mm |
Spider: | Integrated w/ Cranks |
Chainring: | Suntour 44T |
Chainring Bolts: | Suntour |
Pedals: | KKT FMX 'Lightning' |
Chain: | Izumi (2-Tone) or KEC |
Freewheel: | Suntour 16T |
Rims: | Ukai HE Box 'Shiny Side' |
Hubs: | Suntour High Flange |
Spokes: | Asahi |
Nipples: | Asahi |
Tires: | IRC Racer Skinwall (Early) IRC Racer Z1 Skinwall (Later) |
Seat Post: | Suntour Fluted Aluminum |
Seat: | Tahei Elina (1979 / 1980) No Smooth Sides |
Seat Clamp: | Suntour |
Brake Caliper: | Dia Compe MX-900 |
Brake Lever: | Dia Compe Pre-Bent |
Brake Cable: | Dia Compe |
1982 Laserlite | |
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Year: | 1982 - Early 1983 |
Model: | KZ-83 |
Frame: | Tange (Teardrop) |
Fork: | Tange ARX (Teardrop) |
Headset: | Hatta MX-II w/ Suntour Lock Nut |
Stem: | Suntour Power |
Handlebars: | Nitto Pro (Un-Knurled) |
Grips: | OGK 82-22A 'Cobra' |
B.B. | Hatta MX-II |
Cranks: | Redline 400 (180mm) |
Spider: | Integrated w/ Cranks |
Chainring: | Sugino 44T (Machined) |
Chainring Bolts: | Sugino (Stamped) |
Pedals: | Suntour XC-I or XC-II |
Chain: | Izumi Black/Silver |
Freewheel: | Suntour 16T VIA Chrome |
Rims: | Araya 7x Chrome |
Hubs: | Suntour Sealed LF or HF |
Spokes: | Asahi 194mm |
Nipples: | Asahi or Araya (Black) |
Tires: | IRC Racer 80x Skinwall |
Seat Post: | Nitto Layback |
Seat: | Elina Aero Turbo |
Seat Clamp: | Suntour Broken Arrow |
Brake Caliper: | Dia Compe MX-900 w/ Center Adjuster |
Brake Lever: | Dia Compe Tech 3 |
Brake Cable: | Dia Compe Silver |
1983 Laserlite | |
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Year: | 1983 |
Model: | KZ-83 |
Frame: | Tange (Oval/Oval) |
Fork: | Tange TRX (Oval) |
Headset: | Hatta MX-II w/ Suntour Lock Nut |
Stem: | Suntour Power |
Handlebars: | Nitto Pro |
Grips: | OGK 82-22A 'Cobra' |
B.B. | Hatta MX-II |
Cranks: | Redline 400 (180mm) |
Spider: | Integrated w/ Cranks |
Chainring: | Sugino 44T (Machined) |
Chainring Bolts: | Sugino (Stamped) |
Pedals: | Suntour XC-II |
Chain: | Izumi Black/Silver |
Freewheel: | Suntour 16T VIA Chrome |
Rims: | Araya 7x Chrome |
Hubs: | Suntour Sealed LF or HF |
Spokes: | Asahi 194mm |
Nipples: | Asahi or Araya (Black) |
Tires: | IRC Racer 80x Skinwall |
Seat Post: | Nitto Layback |
Seat: | Elina Aero Turbo |
Seat Clamp: | Suntour Broken Arrow |
Brake Caliper: | Dia Compe MX-900 w/ Center Adjuster |
Brake Lever: | Dia Compe Tech 3 |
Brake Cable: | Dia Compe Silver |
Late 1983 Laserlite | |
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Year: | Oct. '83 - Feb. '84 |
Model: | KZ-83 |
Frame: | Tange (Oval/Oval - Stamped) |
Fork: | Tange TRX (Oval) |
Headset: | Hatta MX-II w/ Suntour Lock Nut |
Stem: | Suntour Power |
Handlebars: | Nitto Pro |
Grips: | OGK 82-22A 'Cobra' |
B.B. | Hatta MX-II |
Cranks: | Redline 400 (180mm) |
Spider: | Integrated w/ Cranks |
Chainring: | Sugino 44T (Machined) |
Chainring Bolts: | Sugino (Stamped) |
Pedals: | Suntour XC-II |
Chain: | Izumi Black/Silver |
Freewheel: | Suntour 16T VIA Chrome |
Rims: | Araya 7x Chrome |
Hubs: | Suntour Sealed LF or HF |
Spokes: | Asahi 194mm |
Nipples: | Asahi or Araya (Black) |
Tires: | IRC Racer 80x Skinwall |
Seat Post: | Nitto Layback |
Seat: | Elina Aero Turbo |
Seat Clamp: | Suntour Broken Arrow |
Brake Caliper: | Dia Compe MX-900 w/ Center Adjuster |
Brake Lever: | Dia Compe Tech 3 |
Brake Cable: | Dia Compe Silver |
1984 Laserlite | |
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Year: | Feb. '84 - Sept. '84 |
Model: | KZ-84 |
Frame: | Tange (Oval/Round - Stamped) |
Fork: | Tange Round (K Stamped) |
Headset: | Hatta MX-II w/ Suntour Lock Nut |
Stem: | Suntour Power |
Handlebars: | Nitto Pro 'Laserbars' |
Grips: | OGK 82-22A 'Cobra' |
B.B. | Hatta MX-II |
Cranks: | Redline 400 (180mm) |
Spider: | Integrated w/ Cranks |
Chainring: | Sugino 44T (Machined) |
Chainring Bolts: | Sugino (Stamped) |
Pedals: | Suntour XC-II |
Chain: | Izumi Black/Silver |
Freewheel: | Suntour 16T VIA Chrome |
Rims: | Araya 7x Chrome |
Hubs: | Suntour Sealed LF or HF |
Spokes: | Asahi 194mm |
Nipples: | Asahi or Araya (Black) |
Tires: | IRC Racer 80x Skinwall |
Seat Post: | Nitto Layback 'Laserpost' |
Seat: | Elina Aero Turbo |
Seat Clamp: | Suntour Broken Arrow |
Brake Caliper: | Dia Compe MX-900 w/ Center Adjuster |
Brake Lever: | Dia Compe Tech 3 |
Brake Cable: | Dia Compe Silver |
1985 - 1986 Laser-Lite | |
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Year: | Oct. '84 - Feb. '86 |
Model: | KZ-85 |
Frame: | Tange (Round - Stamped) |
Fork: | Tange Round (K Stamped) |
Headset: | Hatta MX-II w/ Suntour Lock Nut |
Stem: | Suntour Power |
Handlebars: | Nitto Pro 'Laserbars' |
Grips: | OGK 82-22A 'Cobra' |
B.B. | Hatta MX-II |
Cranks: | Sugino One-Piece 175mm |
Spider: | Sugino 'Kuwahara' Power Disc |
Chainring: | Sugino 44T (Machined) |
Chainring Bolts: | Sugino (Stamped) |
Pedals: | Suntour XC-II |
Chain: | Izumi Black/Silver |
Freewheel: | Suntour 16T VIA Chrome |
Rims: | Araya 7x Chrome |
Hubs: | Suntour Sealed LF or HF |
Spokes: | Asahi 194mm |
Nipples: | Asahi or Araya (Black) |
Tires: | IRC Racer 80x Skinwall |
Seat Post: | Nitto Layback 'Laserpost' |
Seat: | Elina Aero Turbo |
Seat Clamp: | Suntour Broken Arrow |
Brake Caliper: | Dia Compe MX-900 w/ Center Adjuster |
Brake Lever: | Dia Compe Tech 3 |
Brake Cable: | Dia Compe Silver |
Laserlite-3000 | |
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Year: | 1986 - 1987 |
Model: | Laserlite-3000 |
Frame: | Anlun (Stamped) |
Fork: | Anlun (K Stamped) |
Headset: | Hatta MX-II |
Stem: | Anlun |
Handlebars: | Anlun Pro |
Grips: | AME Tri (Type) |
B.B. | Hatta MX-II |
Cranks: | Anlun Ultima 4000 |
Spider: | Integrated w/ Cranks |
Chainring: | Anlun 44T w/ 'Kuwahara' imprint |
Chainring Bolts: | Generic |
Pedals: | VP 747 |
Chain: | KMC Silver |
Freewheel: | Suntour 16T VIA Chrome |
Rims: | Ukai 'Speedline' (Shiny Side - Painted) |
Hubs: | Sansin Sealed LF |
Spokes: | Asahi 194mm |
Nipples: | Asahi Silver |
Tires: | Cheng Shin Comp 3 Skinwall |
Seat Post: | Anlun Layback |
Seat: | Viscount 2169 'Kuwahara' |
Seat Clamp: | Suntour Broken Arrow |
Brake Caliper: | Dia Compe |
Brake Lever: | Dia Compe Tech 6 |
Brake Cable: | Dia Compe |
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4 Generations of Decal Sets
There are 4 generations of Kuwahara decal sets produced between the years 1979 and 1988. Generation 2 is the most common decal set you will find on the popular 1982 – 1984 Laserlites and Novas. However, ALL main tube and fork decals are the exact same size for any 16″, 20″, or 24″ frames and forks.
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