1988 Japanese Pirated Dirt Shark build thread

[racecarjohnny]

Purchased this frame on Jauce.com thinking it was a legit Landshark. Thread here that has the details of me thinking it was real, then finding out it wasn't.

Going to start a build thread here. Some pics of the work to date. Waiting on some nice used M732 Canti's.

 

[27motorhead]

Looks amazing against the concrete! Funny how there is a pirate on the frame. Cheeky!

 

[racecarjohnny]

The M734 brake showed up so I was able to finish things up and go for a test ride. 90 minutes on grass and gravel trails. The bike is awesome. The geometry and long wheelbase remind me of some of the first mountain bikes I ever rode. Paint is just crazy too, so bright. It’s fun and easy to ride.

 

[JCS]

That bike has so much character. The paintwork is astonishing, and in a sea of modern monochrome bikes this must really stand out.
Great news that it rides well. Although it is not a US Land Shark, you have a special piece of Mountain Bike history there.