Kuwahara Magician. Options

[outfront]

I found one of these complete (minus the correct wheels). Thinking of restoring it in the original blue and was wondering about the history of these bikes.


Thanks

[TravisW]

Which model is it? If it's the regular Magician (single top-tube with loop over rear brake) it's likely a 1986. If it's a double top-tube, it's likely a 1987, either an EX or Pro.

[outfront]

It has the double top tube so 1987 it would be, will recheck the decals for the ex or pro.

[Smokin Endo]

does it look like this ?

(IMG:http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/newguy1962/Copyof2006_0529Image0035.jpg)

I love the 87 twin top tube models. cool bikes KEEP IT !

Brian

[ May 30, 2006, 01:33 PM: Message edited by: Smokin Endo ]

[Smokin Endo]

oh and the Pro has 990's right ? Or is that the Bravo Pro ?

[TravisW]

Smokin' --I like the Blue Peregrines!

[TravisW]

Bravo Pro has 990's. The big upgrade on the Magician Pro vs. the EX was alloy 48's instead of steel. They both came with flex-o-matic brakes courtesy of Lee Chi.

[outfront]

That is the exaxt same bike I have with very minor differences:

1: Peregrine seat clamp chrome with blue decal.

2. No rim set.

3. Mine needs that color blue and decals.

4. Ready for restoration. Gonna make it my rider I think????

What is interesting is the stem, like yours white on top and chromed/polised underneat, why not powder them to match the frames? Thanks for the pic hopefully mine will turn out half as nice as yours.

[Smokin Endo]

because these are the original wheels and they were probably trying to keep some chrome in there to go with the spokes and shiny sides ? Just a guess

(IMG:http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/newguy1962/2004_1111Image0010.jpg)

It also had the Peregrine clamp with the blue decal and chrome levers, crank, and pedals

[Spicoli]

not enough Kuwies...do it man, do it...