unknown miyata
06-11-14, 03:57 PM
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unknown miyata
Hi is anyone able to identify this bike? Asking price is $180. Thanks.
https://images.craigslist.org/00h0h_1...Mp_600x450.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00j0j_2...fR_600x450.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00j0j_b...RN_600x450.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00c0c_5...5i_600x450.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00h0h_1...Mp_600x450.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00j0j_2...fR_600x450.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00j0j_b...RN_600x450.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00c0c_5...5i_600x450.jpg
06-11-14, 04:15 PM
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Should be a 1989 914, per 3rd photo. Solid deal if Shimano 105 or 600 component group.
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06-11-14, 04:44 PM
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Not sure of any of the Kogas after 82. This site should help you, i used this site before i purchased my Kogas.
Koga // Service > Brochures > Oude brochures
The serial numbers for Miyata Bicycles Made in Japan Since 1972, according with the first letter on the serial number:[9]
A 1972 B 1973 C1974 D1975 E1076 F 1977 G 1978 H 1979 I 1980 J 1981 K 1982 L 1983 M 1984 N 1985 O 1986 P 1987
Q 1988 R 1989 S 1990 T 1991 U 1992 V 1993 W 1994 X 1995 Y 1996 Z 1997
Koga // Service > Brochures > Oude brochures
The serial numbers for Miyata Bicycles Made in Japan Since 1972, according with the first letter on the serial number:[9]
A 1972 B 1973 C1974 D1975 E1076 F 1977 G 1978 H 1979 I 1980 J 1981 K 1982 L 1983 M 1984 N 1985 O 1986 P 1987
Q 1988 R 1989 S 1990 T 1991 U 1992 V 1993 W 1994 X 1995 Y 1996 Z 1997
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06-11-14, 04:54 PM
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06-11-14, 05:51 PM
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thanks everyone, especially for the tip re: the fork. the frame looked nice but the rest was a real dog's breakfast parts-wise. i took a pass on it.
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