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02-04-23, 09:22 AM
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Posted By oldbikenewbike

My '81 and '87 DX 4000's... ...

My '81 and '87 DX 4000's...

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03-05-22, 06:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,775
Posted By oldbikenewbike

Hi, it's HARPO from THECABE. You're making me...

Hi, it's HARPO from THECABE. You're making me blush, but thank you for the kind words. :thumb: juvela told me about this, and here's an example. Just the petrified...
12-03-21, 03:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,846
Posted By oldbikenewbike

Thanks for the accolades! Actually, I'm (HARPO)...

Thanks for the accolades! Actually, I'm (HARPO) on here also! I just use oldbikenewbike here on the Forums just for different moniker. :thumb:
09-13-21, 06:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,413
Posted By oldbikenewbike

It's one of my bikes that I don't ride as often...

It's one of my bikes that I don't ride as often as I should. Not for lack of wanting to, lol, but I have quite a few to choose from and don't ride as often as I'd like to lately. I love the bike...
08-23-21, 06:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,339
Posted By oldbikenewbike

Here's mine. With the exception of the...

Here's mine. With the exception of the wheelset/tires, saddle, tape and seat post it's original. Well, that and numerous paint touch-ups. Even the hoods are original to the bike.
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05-03-21, 08:09 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 529,063
Posted By oldbikenewbike

Here's my 1980 (81?) Super Course with a huge...

Here's my 1980 (81?) Super Course with a huge frame. I'm 6'...but bit's just a bit tall for me. I have someone interested in it who is 6' 3''...a much better fit. Any clue as to its worth? Bike needs...
11-20-20, 08:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,823
Posted By oldbikenewbike

Here's mine. Belonged to my late brother-in-law...

Here's mine. Belonged to my late brother-in-law who was the original owner. Cables and front derailleur (along with tires) have been changed out. Otherwise, all original.

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10-24-20, 07:49 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,239
Posted By oldbikenewbike

Pump is there...but non functioning. Still, nice...

Pump is there...but non functioning. Still, nice to have it on the bike! :thumb:
10-23-20, 10:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,239
Posted By oldbikenewbike

Here's my 1965 F version. Front wheel had been...

Here's my 1965 F version. Front wheel had been replaced when I bought it. All else is original (and took hours and hours to get looking this way).
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,634
Posted By oldbikenewbike

I'm 6' tall, but with long legs. I know, looking...

I'm 6' tall, but with long legs. I know, looking at it, it would appear you would have to have a ladder to get on it. All my Road bikes are tall framed, lol. :giver:
Replies: 15
Views: 7,634
Posted By oldbikenewbike

I picked mine up a couple of months ago from the...

I picked mine up a couple of months ago from the original owner. I only changed out the saddle to a Brooks B72 I had, and did one of my detailings on it. Price? A mere $60.

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08-22-20, 04:48 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 529,063
Posted By oldbikenewbike

...and a few more... ...

...and a few more...


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08-22-20, 04:47 PM
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Views: 529,063
Posted By oldbikenewbike

Pretty much done... ...

Pretty much done...


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08-21-20, 04:12 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 529,063
Posted By oldbikenewbike

Cleanup continues! And what a difference just...

Cleanup continues! And what a difference just changing the saddle makes! ;)


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08-19-20, 06:07 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 529,063
Posted By oldbikenewbike

According to the Catalog page, the '79 model had...

According to the Catalog page, the '79 model had chrome tip forks. So I guess that my frame was a left over and sold as a 1980 model. :rolleyes:
08-18-20, 09:30 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 529,063
Posted By oldbikenewbike

I've begun taking it apart, and I already have a...

I've begun taking it apart, and I already have a Brooks B72 saddle that will be going on. So far so good, and in better shape than I had thought. Here are a few more "as brought home" photos...

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08-18-20, 03:43 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 529,063
Posted By oldbikenewbike

I just picked this one up yesterday from the...

I just picked this one up yesterday from the original owner, photos are as I brought it home. Crazy serial number, but can I assume it's a 1980? Can't wait to start working on it. Oh...and I got it...
07-18-20, 11:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,413
Posted By oldbikenewbike

Both the '81 and the '87 have top a tube (c to c)...

Both the '81 and the '87 have top a tube (c to c) measurement of 57cm.

Here's the story on the '87 that I put on The Cabe:...
07-18-20, 11:12 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 165,281
Posted By oldbikenewbike

Yes sir, 26'' frame it is! And here's my Post on...

Yes sir, 26'' frame it is! And here's my Post on the bike: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1177739-panasonic-dx-4000-just-brought-home.html

Also,here is a 1987 DX-4000 I recently...
06-09-20, 06:02 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 165,281
Posted By oldbikenewbike

And now I have a 1987 DX-4000, just purchased...

And now I have a 1987 DX-4000, just purchased from the original owners wife. With the exception of the tires, all original.

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06-06-20, 04:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,766
Posted By oldbikenewbike

...and a few more... ...

...and a few more...


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06-06-20, 11:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,766
Posted By oldbikenewbike

I need to get touch-up paint...but here it is all...

I need to get touch-up paint...but here it is all cleaned up! And it rides like new!!! :speedy:

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05-30-20, 04:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,766
Posted By oldbikenewbike

Thank you. And I've had a lot worse that turned...

Thank you. And I've had a lot worse that turned out almost as nice as the '81. Most of this is superficial, as I'm finding as the cleaning has begun. The hoods are the the worst I've had in a while,...
05-29-20, 06:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,766
Posted By oldbikenewbike

Ironically, the color of the Araya rims are...

Ironically, the color of the Araya rims are copper on mine, like they are pictured in the photo on the catalog page. But they're listed as "Dark grey"...:foo:
05-29-20, 06:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,766
Posted By oldbikenewbike

Here's what my 1981 looks like after one of my...

Here's what my 1981 looks like after one of my details. Soon I'll have this one looking as good!

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05-29-20, 05:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,766
Posted By oldbikenewbike

And I found this from the 1987 Catalog...:thumb: ...

And I found this from the 1987 Catalog...:thumb:


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05-29-20, 05:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,766
Posted By oldbikenewbike

1987 Panasonic DX4000...just bought it...

I managed to get another DX4000 (I also have a 1981) here on Long Island just about 40 miles from my house. It belonged to the woman's late husband, who had passed away seven years earlier and the...
05-28-20, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,236
Posted By oldbikenewbike

1981 dx4000... ...

1981 dx4000...


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05-28-20, 06:10 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 165,281
Posted By oldbikenewbike

1981 Panasonic DX 4000. I purchased it last year...

1981 Panasonic DX 4000. I purchased it last year from the original owner.


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05-05-20, 05:32 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 39,620
Posted By oldbikenewbike

1993 Allez...purchased from its original owner...

1993 Allez...purchased from its original owner last year.


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04-26-20, 08:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,160
Posted By oldbikenewbike

Bike has gone to a new home as of a few months...

Bike has gone to a new home as of a few months ago. To bad that I can't keep them all, but I do enjoy bringing them back to life. :)
10-11-19, 10:02 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,023
Posted By oldbikenewbike

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Replies: 16
Views: 14,843
Posted By oldbikenewbike

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10-04-19, 06:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,556
Posted By oldbikenewbike

New tires will eventually make it. For now, and...

New tires will eventually make it. For now, and the shorter rides I'll do on it, these will suffice for now.
10-04-19, 06:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,556
Posted By oldbikenewbike

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09-29-19, 08:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,815
Posted By oldbikenewbike

UNREAL! You can't make this up. For whatever...

UNREAL! You can't make this up.

For whatever reason, in my standard tool box, I kept a new 10'' long piece of rubber vaccuum hose from a 1986 Trans Am I had a looong time ago. After determining it...
09-29-19, 07:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,815
Posted By oldbikenewbike

I'm encountering the same thing on an '83 Miyata...

I'm encountering the same thing on an '83 Miyata 1200 I recently purchased. How could the factory have been so blind to this? I figured a wide flat tip screwdriver would do the trick also, but the...
09-15-19, 08:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,556
Posted By oldbikenewbike

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09-13-19, 12:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,556
Posted By oldbikenewbike

Aye Carumba! Now that I read what I wrote, it...

Aye Carumba! Now that I read what I wrote, it really sounds ridiculous and stupid the way it looks, lol!!! :eek:
09-13-19, 11:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,556
Posted By oldbikenewbike

I love the look the owner did with the Aero...

I love the look the owner did with the Aero levers, replacing the original levers. Just need to get brown tape do my usual anal cleaning on everything. Some of you think it's fine as is, but I'm not...
09-13-19, 05:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,556
Posted By oldbikenewbike

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09-12-19, 04:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,556
Posted By oldbikenewbike

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09-12-19, 02:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,556
Posted By oldbikenewbike

Brake lever cables were rerouted by the original...

Brake lever cables were rerouted by the original owner when he got the bike.
09-12-19, 11:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,556
Posted By oldbikenewbike

1983 it is! Thanks guys!! :thumb:

1983 it is! Thanks guys!! :thumb:
09-12-19, 06:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,556
Posted By oldbikenewbike

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09-12-19, 06:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,556
Posted By oldbikenewbike

MIYATA 1200...just got it

Proof that Craigslist can still have some great deals from great original owners.

This little beauty was owned by someone who used to ride/race Track bikes at the Velodrome in Queens way back he...
09-10-19, 04:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,682
Posted By oldbikenewbike

Thank you. And I checked out the additional...

Thank you. And I checked out the additional pieces he left with the bike...even used around $50.

And wasn't kidding about having the bike tuned not that long ago. It pedals as smooth as silk and...
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09-10-19, 02:08 PM
Replies: 568
Views: 313,707
Posted By oldbikenewbike

1993 Allez. Detailed everything, and added a Body...

1993 Allez. Detailed everything, and added a Body geometry saddle (and I need to add new tape)....
09-10-19, 01:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,682
Posted By oldbikenewbike

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09-10-19, 01:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,682
Posted By oldbikenewbike

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