Howzit everybody! I had a good time, and met some people from a long time ago. Jason from Kauai, Lawrence who said he used to watch us ride when we were 15 years old. Jim came over and gave me a dvd from the stone age. Jumps were a little sketchy, my son was making me look silly, which is a good thing. Had one crash, you can see the cherry on my knee....my wife got on me for that. Jason, Kevin, Sugi, Higuchi, you guys still got some skill. All in all the track was fun, and I'll be back there another day................... Rory

Lawrence and his gang were working on the lower berm yesterday. Its getting alot better. The guy's put alot of work into the track. I thought you guys would like to see a pic. Here it is during the build.



kden,

jk

If you guys are looking to build lip launchers as well, call Zed, that guy knows how to build trails!

Funny that the kids call jumps trails now days.

I remember taking the trail down to the jumps.....funny how things change!

Keep the flow boys!

-Leasure

Whats up Rory? Still looking good after all of these years! Don't know if you remember us Waipahu riders that used to stop in the Bike Shop every weekend or week back in the 80's, but my friend Robert Daclison used to copy your riding style back then. I think you were one of his favorite riders back then. He still lives in Hawaii and is currently working for HPD. I met a few guys here at the new skatepark here in San Jose that are from Hawaii. One guy named Marlo that used to ride back in the 80's in Hawaii. He was also at one of the Great OutDoors freestyle show and contest that they used to have back then. His son rides skateboards and he was thinking about getting back to riding a bike. I told him about this site and forum so I hope he can post up and tell some bmx storys. The others guys I have not been properly introduced, but one wants to get back into riding as well and the other is a skateboarder. Hopefully we can get a good following in the mainland here and others will join up with us. Either it be collecting and building old school bmx bikes or guys that want to get back into riding a bike again. Anything that is bmx related is all good!

"One guy named Marlo that used to ride back in the 80's in Hawaii"

wow, marlo used to be a good freestyler that rode with dennis from bikefactory. he used to do some crazy stuff.

rory was still smooth. must be the motocross keeping the skills sharp. his son is good too.

kl

It was good seeing Rory,Royce, his nephew and Jim(thanks fo taking the pics)this weekend.Rory can still ride.Royce definitely has his dads bmx blood in him.
We need to get together more often.I allmost went down twice this Sunday.I had a couple feet off the pedals holding on for dear life moments.I hope nobody saw.I guess it takes more than two sessions to shake off twenty plus years of rust.
Let's ride,Small Lance.

JT also sent the group shot of everyone from Sunday. Thanks Jim!



(L-R) Rory Ingano, son Royce and nephew;
Lance Sugimoto and son; Jason Chang and daughter Amber; Jay Menor and
Kevin Lau.

Hey, that's not a BMX bike in the right? Who is that guy? Tell him to scram! hehehe

Man, I'd love to bring my new Factory Avent TR7 out there and ride with you boys! Hey, I wasn't 93 Hawaii State Champ for nutin'!!!

-Leasure

That bike on the right is a one off Kevin design under his garage company "Black Lightning", it is a one speed with 26inch wheels and rides like a BMX bike. You could put that bike in the cruiser class and feel just fine. Seriously the best 26 I have ever rode. So far the jumps at HK are small and lippy, mellower than a full on trails in the mainland but more lippy than a race track. Kinda inbetween. Just gotta link the sections together, right now you just hit one section, then go back to the top to hit another. Every time we go out there are more new faces riding, I hope this continues and even help to get a new track sooner. This is just like how most tracks started, with just some people building some jumps and riding, then moving into opening a race track. In a way we are seeing the interest building then leading to a track, instead of the other way around. Build a track and then try to build interest. The only thing different is the interest is starting from the old guys first and then the younger kids, other than our own kids there was not any young BMXers out. But we will have a killer older cruiser class when the track opens. Things have come full circle for me and now I start a new circle.

Changstar

Yo Rory,

What up!! I'm not sure if you'll remember me. Me met plenty of times at the Hickam BMX track in the early 90's. Your nephew Roland was riding a lot back then. You always came out and rode but never really raced much back then. I always thought you were a super nice guy and it was always fun to talk with you about the good old days on Hawaii BMX. Anyway, I just wanted to say aloha and it's great to see you guys getting back on the bike. looks like Leasure and I might have to make a trip out there and hit that place up!

Shannon Gillette

I never did feel the desire to own a mountain bike and probally never will but kevlau's 26"er is one sweet ride.If his Black Lightning BMX stuff rides as well(I'm sure it will),he's going to be having alot of people wanting his stuff.

Thumper, was that what my nephews called you? If it was, I kinda remember who you are. Old age is getting to me. Good to hear all the kind words from all of you. I race a little at Hickam with Jason guys, just to see what I could do. It would be unreal to get all the OLD guys to come out, Wakatake, Wandell, Dale Farias, Carmack, Benigno, and all you guys in the mainland, if only just for a day! Maybe set up a picnic or something at the park. One day......................Rory

Oh ya, I remember Marlo.. I was wondering if that was the same Marlo.. he could do serious rolling tricks, he was BAD!


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Great pics of everyone!

Thanks for posting those.. I will come out one day.. one day when I don't fear eating dirt..

Like this:



Mark demonstrates, on grade A+ hard azz dirt rock surface.. haha

Check out Tyau in the background... and those Tuff Wheels:)


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Greetings dirt bunnies-


A Lance Nishida sighting at the old Campbell Industrial Park track!




Speaking of Campbell's, check this one out!

Pumping it up for the race -- Mark and Paiea -- YAHOO




Chromoly Mongoose frame and forks, I sure miss that bike..


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Whats up P,

Thats why I have been wearing a full face helmet out at the track. Partly because of fear and partly because I can't afford to loose any time at work. Just get that cruiser and helmet and lets go!

jk

Cool pics by the way! Keep um coming.

Really awesome pics and sorry for the threadjack guys, Kevin Lau, this is Ryan Nunies, I've been trying to reach you, my bike is done, we are going to be riding at Waimalu Courts this Sunday (June 8th) from about 6pm, come down and join us. You can use one of our bikes if you don't have one. Gimme a call, my number is 778-0492.




Hope to see you there!

Ryan

I have not seen Marlo since sunday at the skatepark. I told him about this website and forum to check it out. I mentioned some names from here and he responded with other guys names as well. So it might be the same Marlo that some of you guys know. Good thing I got his number so by the next session I can have a bike ready for him if he's interested in riding. If so I think he will be looking to buy one for himself, but will see. I told him once you start riding again you will feel like your 15 years old again!

So several of the old school BMXer's mentioned a get together. Maybe a BBQ. Let's get it done.

Who can contact who? Like Rory said finding the old heavy hitters like Wakatake, Farias, Saito, Sano, Okimoto would be killer!

I think P still keeps in touch with Richard Okimoto. Rory is in touch with Malvert and Larry Carmack. I still keep in touch with Rockne, Rolland, Russell, Roger Nitta, Alex Adams, Alika Akiona, and Jim Tomitagawa. Buddy, Philipart, Clarence, Michael T, Wandell and a bunch of others drop in from time to time. I think JT can contact Niall Silva, Dean Young and Alika Akiona. Hows about Faye, Dennis, Cy Shinkawa, Ken Sugai? I'll try and track down Darius and Bill Kono and Isaac Killelehua. I know where Sano works. Changstar and Kevlau have a lot of contacts still.

Anyone know the whereabouts of Moki, Miki, and Llacuna?

Maybe even get the local bike shops involved somehow?

We need to start a email list. PM me with your emails and phone numbers. Here's mine lughead55@yahoo.com

KDen,
jk

You guys remember the nicknames the announcer gave some of the guys?

Rockne "Rocket" Tang
Scott "Second Gear" Iha
Malvert "Madman" Benigno

Anyone remember any others?

I'm down for something like that.I'm not available every weekend though.We could probally put together something in the parking lot area on the grass at HK.We might have to get it approved by the comittee though .

Anybody riding this Sunday?Where?

You guys remember when JT from Safari Cycles used to video the races back in the 70's and 80's? We used to go to Safari Cycles the Monday after a race and watch the video. You ever wonder where those video's went? Ever wish you could watch yourself race in the heyday of BMX? Well I got good news for you guys but you gotta act now.

JT was kind enough to transfer those video's to DVD. I have watched most of them already. I dig old Hawaii BMX pics but, the DVD's just blow me away. I've watched races of Rory, Malvert, Moki, Miki, Buddy, Chang, Rolland, Gabe Cruz, Alex Adams, Phillipart, Bo Ikeda, Ken Van Orman, Stuart Saito, Dean Young, Eric Kono, Russel, Roger NItta, Kevin Murnin, Sano, Jarrel Chun Ming, Ryan Cordeiro, Llayne Nishimiya.......Just to name a few. There's even footage of Rory beating Stu Thompsen!!! So if you raced back then would you be interested in seeing the DVD's. If you are on this website why wouldn't you be right?

Well I got good news and I got bad news. JT gave me the OK to let you guys know that he has them on his hard drive right now. But, he has to erase them since he needs the space for more jobs. He's going to erase them in 30 days. And they will be gone. So you gotta act now if you are interested. I can't post the price on this thread because of the forum rules. But, you can email Jim at:

racerv@aloha.net

He will have a detailed list of the DVD's soon and I will post it as soon as I get it. Let me just tell you this..... I have everyone that he transferred so far. I have watched them over and over. The price is very, very, very, very minimal. Watching them is absolutely PRICELESS!

Don't miss this chance!!!!!!!

K-Den,

jk

Yeah Jim told me about them, but I did not know which ones had me on it as that is what I hope to see. Could you let me know which of those I am on. I think he said there was about 5 different ones. Also which has Rory beating Stu?

Changstar

Just got an E mail from Keith Horikawa. He should be joining us on the next get together. I am gonna try to get out some of the old Wheeler regulars too.

Changstar

OK JT SPENT A GREAT DEAL OF TIME MAKING A DETAILED LIST OF THE DVD'S HERE IT IS:

BMX Videos on DVD
1979 to 1985

A reasonable attempt was made to identify the riders, however, errors may occur. Apologies in advance for any misspelled names. These are basically un-edited footage shot on consumer equipment. Overall technical quality is poor as the Betamax tapes have deteriorated over the past 25 years. There are no warranties and/or guarantees expressed or implied.

1. BMX Flashback: Focus on Team Safari and Team GT Hawaii 1979 to 1985 (117 MIN)
This is a team video with selected races at Hawaii Raceway Park, Waipahu, Castle Park, Honolulu Int’l Center (now NBC), Keehi Lagoon Park, Hickam AFB, Kauai (Nawiliwili and Kapaa) and Maui (Kahalui).

2. HBMX at HRP circa 1979 (66 MIN)
Racers include: Rick Takeshita, Daryl Saiki, Bradley Kaui Akau, Dean Young, Toby Tsukamoto, Dale Farias, Stuart Saito, Ryan Cordeiro and Rory Ingano.
Includes Bike Shop/The Great Outdoors jumping exhibition.

3. HBMX at HRP 12/9/1979 (58 MIN)
Racers include: Bo Ikeda, Rick Takeshita, Ken Van Orman, Jeremy Kam, Dean Young, Toby Tsukamoto, Buddy Ikeda, Stuart Saito, Ryan Cordeiro, Rory Ingano, Moki Fernandez, John Llacuna and Jesse Allen

4. ABA Anaheim, CA 9/27-28/1980 (177 MIN)
Hawaii riders Barry Ikeda, Jesse Allen & Marc Kawakami
Features performances by Bob Haro & R.L. Osborne (the early days of freestyle (flatland, ramps & halfpipe) and Jim Pratt jumping 5 pickup trucks

5. Oahu BMX at Keehi Lagoon Park 3/20/1983 (33 MIN)
Racers include: Rory Ingano, Kevin Sano, Jason Chang, Kevin Lau, Barry Ikeda, Bo Ikeda, Ken Van Orman and Alex Adams

6. Oahu BMX Championships at HRP 8/21/1983 (67 MIN)
Racers include: Jason Chang, Kurt Fujimoto (Kauai), Kevin Sano, Kevin Lau, Ken Van Orman, Bo Ikeda and Rory Ingano.

7. HBMX & Kauai BMX
A. HBMX at Hawaii Raceway Park, 3/3/1980, 46 MIN
Riders include Arthur Takamiya, Jody Char, Niall Silva, Robert Williams, Dean Young, Bo Ikeda, Ken Van Orman, Roland tang, Adrian Lee, Rockne Tang, Alex Adams, Roger Nitta, Eric Philapart, Rory Ingano, Buddy Ikeda, Moki Ferandez, James Katasako, Lisa Irei, and Jesse Allen.
B. Kauai BMX Lihue 3/22/80 (40 MIN)
Riders include Cade Oyadomori, Ryan Lee, Rick Takeshita, Derek Cayetano, Stuart Saito, Toby Tsukamoto, Dean Young, Brian Cayetano, Robert Williams, Bo Ikeda, Chris Cole, Barry Ikeda, Buddy Ikeda and James Katasako.

C. Kauai BMX Kapaa 3/23/80 (26 MIN)
Riders include Stuart Saito, Bo Ikeda, Barry Ikeda, Buddy Ikeda, Toby Tsukamoto, James Katasako and Dean Young.

8. Waipahu & HBMX
A. Waipahu BMX circa 1980 (23 MIN)
Riders include Marc Kawakami, Rick Takeshita, Ken Van Orman, Barry Ikeda, Kevin Sano, Stuart Saito, Jeremy Kam, Roger Nitta, Dean Young, Moki Fernandez, Kimo Akiona and John Llacuna.

B. HBMX HRP circa 2nd quarter of 1980 (24 MIN)
Riders include Lisa Irei, Ryan Lee, Marc Kawakami, Ken Van Orman, Scott Iha, Roland Tang, Jody Char, Robert Williams, Stuart Saito, Toby Tsukamoto, Dean Young, Jesse Allen, Rockne Tang, John Llcuna, Rory Ingano, Moki Ferandez and Malvert Benigno.
Note: Not sure who shot this, maybe one of the kids or Jimmy Kawakami.

9. HBMX (Tape in poor condition)
A. HBMX HRP 9/21/80 (25 MIN)
Riders include Marc Kawakami, Ryan Lee, Bo Ikeda, Ken Van Orman, Jesse Allen, Roland Tang, Barry Ikeda, Scott Iha, Alex Adams, Rockne Tang, John Llacuna, Buddy Ikeda, Dean Young, Malvert Benigno, Moki Fernandez, Jeremy Kam, Kevin Sano and Eric Philapart.

B. Circa 1980 (8 MIN)
Riders include Lisa Irei, Adrian Lee, Jason Chang, Scott Iha, Barry Ikeda, Eric Kono, Buddy Ikeda, Malvert Benigno and Jeremy Kam.

10. Kauai BMX 5th Annual Championships 3/31/84 (65 MIN)
Riders include Eric Higa, Brady Oshiro, Shane Sakuoka, Barry Ueno, John Llacuna, Moki Fernandez, Ken Van Orman, Kimo Akiona, Kevin Lau and Kevin Sano.

11. Oahu BMX (Keehi Lagoon) State Championships, 8/11/1984 (82 MIN)
Riders include Ken Van Orman, Dave Uemura, Jason Chang, Barry Ueno, Alex Adams, Kevin Lau, Rory Ingano, John Llacuna, Malvert Benigno, Kevin Sano and Jeffrey Coloma.

12. ABA Fall Nationals at Lancaster, CA; 16 - 17 OCT 1982. Local rider is Kimo Akiona (Alika's kid brother). Some of the known riders include Stu Thompson, Robert Fehd, D. Leone, Brian Pattersen, Richie Andersen and Eddie King.
A. Qualfying Motos 1 & 2 10/16 (27 MIN)
B. Qualifying Moto 3 10/17 (4 MIN)
C. Finals 10/17 (53 MIN)
13. ABA Levi's Spring Nationals at Fremont, CA; 27 - 30 MAY 1983; 153 MIN. Local riders are Rory Ingano, Eric Higa and a cameo of Malvert Benigno.
A. ABA Local Points Race 5/27/83 (17 MIN)
B. Pre-Race 5/28/83 (41 MIN)
C. Qualifying 5/29/83 (56 MIN)
D. Finals 5/30/83 (38 MIN)

14. Kauai 1983 Championship (59 MIN)
Riders include Rory Ingano, Kimo Akiona, Shane Sakuoka, Greg Hayama, Lance Murata, Ken Van Orman, Lance Sugimoto, Dave Uemura, Barry Ikeda, Jason Chang, Barry Ueno, Kevin Lau, Keith Horikawa, Brock Williams, Eric Higa, Patrick Von, John Llacuna, and Malvert Benigno.

15. Oahu BMX 1985 Championships at Hickam (62 MIN)
Riders include Andrew Garcia, Jimmy Jones, Miki Fernandez, Daniel Watanabe, Jason Chang, Jeffery Coloma, Keith Horikawa, Kevin Lau, Regilio Coloma, Marlan Sagaysi and Moki Fernandez.

16. Kaneohe and Castle Park BMX (Note: Tape in extremely poor condition)
A. Kaneohe BMX Circa 1980-1981 Third moto only. (21 MIN)
Riders include Chad Cushing, Marc Kawakami, Bo Ikeda, Jeff Wandell, Eric Phillapart, Eric Kono, John Llacuna, Gabe Cruz, Jesse Allen, Scott Iha, Rockne Tang, Jeremy Kam and Buddy Ikeda.

B. Castle Park BMX 5/31/81 (BMX Grand Opening) (15 MIN)
Riders include Brady Oshiro, Kimo Akiona, Marc Kawakami, Bo Ikeda, Barry Ikeda, Darrin Cayetano, Jeremy Kam, Kevin Sano, Rockne Tang and Moki Fernandez.
C. Castle Park Circa June 1981 (34 MIN)
Riders include Marc Kawakami, Darrin Cayetano, Barry Ikeda, Isaac Kiilehua, Rockne Tang, Jeremy Kam and John Llacuna.

17. Kauai 1981 Championship (52 MIN)
Riders include Marc Kawakami, Ken Van Orman, Rick Takeshita, Derek Cayetano, Rockne Tang, Kevin Sano, John Llacuna, James Katasako, Moki Fernandez and Darrin Cayetano.

CONTACT JIM AT racerv@aloha.net

Here's a pic of some of the DVD's I got from JT. I just wanted to thank him from the bottom of my heart for all that he has done. From saving these tapes all these years. Kindly transferring them to DVD's after I begged him. He even takes time out of his schedule to take pics ath the HK track as the "old schoolers" make there way back to the dirt.

With all the work he has put in help me show him some aloha and..........ORDER SOME DVD'S.

jk

Guess who showed up at HK today?

I think the bike gives it away. Did he fix his seat. So when are all you guys getting your cruisers? How did you all like the improvements. I had a blast last week and it was just the new whoop that sparked new life to the place. Can't wait to see what pops up next, or who.

Changstar

MYCRUISER WITH ITS NEW OWNER:



I got my Quadangle but turned arount and gave it to my wife. She has been riding the HK track. She even had a nasty crash. luckily we bought a sixsixone helmet fro her that day. It already payed for itself. Rockne is still building his. Already got his DXR cranks. As for mine. I need to find another one that interests me. So far I'm considering a Crupi, Clayborn and Formula frame.

jk

Hey JK-

Great job in keeping touch with Jim and working to get those DVDs discovered and burned, thumbs up to Jim himself for his tireless work in compiling the footage..

I emailed him today and hope for a response on the vids, as you say: Priceless!

Look forward to seeing the races.

Here is a couple of old school shots from Pearl City flats:



My good friend Michael, formerly my neighbor back in the 70s.



Tayne Toma from Kaimuki.



Perfectnut at PC Flats, Raymond Motosue in the far background..


Cheers chief, check ya later..


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THE ROCK!

Hardcore man..



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Great pics!

Your wife is a dirt bunny, bounding over the jumps like that! Nice bike, love the frame..


King James Version:
John 7:6
Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is always ready.

Perfectnut Version:
PNUT 1:1
Paiea Paul said unto his dirt BMX friends, My time is not yet arrived: however your time is always now.





Here is a reminder that Jesus loved Tuff Wheels, even from the days of Noah and his Ark. PNUT is carrying on the tradition in fine stone fashion, having graduated from Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble frame/fork to Mongoose chromoly and Jimmy Swaggart pitchforks housing the Tuffs.

May your wife jump over your new ride and I hope we catch your berm powerslides on digi-film too.

See ya on the dirt someday soon..


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P,

Glad you emailed Jim about the DVD's!

Dope pics as always! I especially love the one of your neighbor. Scott Mask, Mongoose Jersey, Nickle Plated frame, Red Arayas, Tape around the ankles to keep the cords out of the sprocket, garden gloves, patches sewn on the jersey, VBars, Double clamp stem.......Oh yeah! Thats how we rolled!

"Jesus loved Tuff Wheels" That's a cool saying right there. That would look awesome on a tshirt with a tuff wheel on it. I would buy a few! I never understood your defiance of gravity. Definately ahead of the times. I never even came clost to pulling moves like that! Glad you have all those pics to bring back the memories. I can't wait to see you on the dirt again.

jk

Damn,I better quit riding again.Your wife is getting more air than me. Nice bike and pic.How much was it if you don't mind me asking?----I'm still waiting on my Black Lightning Crusier with the serial number BL0001.

Looks like we may have a womens cruiser class too. And someone seems to have a head start on the comp.Too cool!!!

Changstar

"One guy named Marlo that used to ride back in the 80's in Hawaii"

Howzit to everyone in Hawaii!! Yeah I'm that Marlo and I've been out of the game for 15 years and thanks to Joe got the inspiration to jump back in. Nice to see that there are guys from back when i rode still keeping it alive in Hawaii. I remember Kevin and Jason back in the day, they used to rip it up at the old BMX track in Hickam. I have'nt seen Dennis in long a time, anyone know what's he up too?

Check you all out later..

What about the Mililani Horikawas?Remember Sean and his older brother?What happened to them?---Tell Keith let's ride this weekend.


Chang,Do you have any pictures of the imfamous Madusas?Post em!!

Kevlau is gonna make cruisers? Post up some info Kev!

jk

Anyone interested in running in a BMX class in an upcoming mtb race at Royal Summit. If I can drum up any interest I am sure they will let us run.

jk

How do they run things up there?Is it a timetrails thing or man on man?Either way it's a little too early for me.I still need to get all my safety gear.After I get that,I need to find someone to duplicate the custom Premier/Mongoose helmet from BITD.Haha!!

If this race was in the back part of the Waipahu Gym, then I was there! Didn't have no Bmx bike because it got stolen, so I was on my sisters huffy.


Jeremy--- Thats cool that your wife is being a part of this! Next thing to learn is cross up or small table tops!

Marlo--Glad to see that you finally post! By the end of this week I'll be on day shift so now we can do some riding!

That's the one!

JK

Ahh come on!! You can beat "Flight Path". He he he.

Changstar

Kevin Lau,

Did you put my measurements and advice to the section? Let me know how it worked out if so!

Off to Rockford tomorrow for the national, I wish I was going to the Olympic Trials in Chula Vista.

-Leasure

Wow,I like that one though.

Wow! thats cool!

gl,

i didn't put any more work yet. it took jeremy and myself an hour and a half to make the small one foot tall whoop. we had one shove, one pick, and one evian bottle for water. it ain't national caliber yet. plus, some locals don't like any changes. has to be approved by the "hawaii kai loose dirt cat poop jump track" board of directors. and we need Clayton John to sign the petition change form.

kl

Is that the official name of the place?

"Flight Path" is getting so much air off of the jumps there now that he can't afford any more obstructions in his way.

Anyone going out to HK this Sunday?

JK

Gonna see if I can swap out the day for my Fathers day dinner. Will try tomake it.

Changstar