Originally Posted by
60YearMechanic
I recently purchased a Nishiki International from an estate sale. The previous owner had made many modifications such as upright bars with thumb shifters and Dia-Compe XCM brake levers. The serial number located on the bottom bracket shell is KI 09770. I am confused by the information provided by T-Mar for figuring out which manufacturer and what year this bike was made. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Welcome to the forums. Your International should be a 1979 or 1980 model manufactured in 1979 by Kawamura of Japan. Please post a photo for confirmation.