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Gaff 07-10-20 11:06 AM

Trash Find Miyata
 
Taking my morning walk I found this 1986 Miyata One Thousand on the curb. Before snatching it up I double checked with the owner who said take it! Though dirty, it is in great shape. 7 out of 10.

Nice set of Deerheads.

Excited to get it on the road!

Lascauxcaveman 07-10-20 11:33 AM

Score! Is it your size?

Welcome to the forums.

Gaff 07-10-20 11:35 AM

Fits great!

davester 07-10-20 02:59 PM

Wow, amazing score. One problem...no picture = it didn't happen!

You need to get your post count up to 10 (over 2 days I think) to paste a photo, or you can post the photo url here for somebody else to post.

non-fixie 07-10-20 03:03 PM

Oh, trash.

I was kinda hoping to see a Teas.

Gaff 07-10-20 04:00 PM


Originally Posted by non-fixie (Post 21580383)
Oh, trash.

I was kinda hoping to see a Teas.


Sorry, supposed to be trash find.

non-fixie 07-10-20 04:06 PM


Originally Posted by Gaff (Post 21580473)
Sorry, supposed to be trash find.

So I understand. But as I'd just laid my eyes on a Zotz for the first time in my life, my expectations were somewhat different ...

Never mind. Please, carry on. :)

Gaff 07-10-20 04:22 PM

I’ll see what I can do. Can I link to a Flickr page?

The Golden Boy 07-10-20 08:54 PM


Originally Posted by Gaff (Post 21580522)
I’ll see what I can do. Can I link to a Flickr page?

I think you can't post links, but partial links are OK- try without the www prefix.

P!N20 07-10-20 09:22 PM


Originally Posted by non-fixie (Post 21580383)
I was kinda hoping to see a Teas.

Earl grey? Camomile?

twolve 07-10-20 09:56 PM

I was teased for a Tom Teesdale.

But cool story and amazing find nonetheless!

madpogue 07-10-20 10:01 PM


Originally Posted by P!N20 (Post 21581030)
Earl grey? Camomile?

Tea, Earl Grey, hot!

Gaff 07-12-20 06:49 AM

86 Miyata One Thousand
 
Still trying to post photos.

I have begun disassembly and clean up. It appears to be totally original, right down to the Vetta saddle and tires. Tires are shot. The saddle was covered with a gel pad and in good shape As mentioned previously it was very dirty but is cleaning up great. There are a few chips in the paint. Nothing serious. Not sure how easy a match for Royal Platinum would be.

Putting it back as original as possible is going to be easy. Ordered a new chain, tires, cables etc. Going to try and find hoods for the Shimano 600 levers as they were nearly dust. I’m fighting the urge to put some spare aero levers on it.

I was not impressed with the frame color at first. The amount of crud on it had a lot to do with it. But with initial cleaning and polishing the Royal Platinum and gold head is actually nice looking.

I will try to post some before and after photos.

Thanks for your comments.

Gaff

Wileyone 07-12-20 09:55 AM


Originally Posted by madpogue (Post 21581064)
Tea, Earl Grey, hot!

Make it so.

ryansu 07-12-20 10:16 AM


Originally Posted by Wileyone (Post 21583168)
Make it so.

Engage!

ryansu 07-12-20 10:18 AM

I think new members can post pics to the gallery and then get an assist from a member to put in the thread

twolve 07-12-20 10:21 AM

Awesome! Sounds fun, what a great trash find.

Once you have 10 posts, you should be able to post pictures and links in the thread. If you go to the introduction section in bikeforums, you can welcome people to the forums and quickly get 10 posts.


Originally Posted by Gaff (Post 21582927)
Still trying to post photos.

I have begun disassembly and clean up. It appears to be totally original, right down to the Vetta saddle and tires. Tires are shot. The saddle was covered with a gel pad and in good shape As mentioned previously it was very dirty but is cleaning up great. There are a few chips in the paint. Nothing serious. Not sure how easy a match for Royal Platinum would be.

Putting it back as original as possible is going to be easy. Ordered a new chain, tires, cables etc. Going to try and find hoods for the Shimano 600 levers as they were nearly dust. I’m fighting the urge to put some spare aero levers on it.

I was not impressed with the frame color at first. The amount of crud on it had a lot to do with it. But with initial cleaning and polishing the Royal Platinum and gold head is actually nice looking.

I will try to post some before and after photos.

Thanks for your comments.

Gaff


Gaff 07-12-20 10:43 AM

Thanks for the tip on posting photos!

Gaff 07-12-20 12:10 PM

If you go to the Gallery and then Albums you will find Gaff’ 1986 Miyata One Thousand. I put 4 photos there.

Cougrrcj 07-12-20 01:02 PM

Sorry, you gotta pay your dues first -- send that bike to me and we'll consider it paid. ;)

Seriously, a Miyata 1000 in the trash? :eek: Glad you saved it -- and it is your size (and mine, BTW... just saying... ^^see first line above ^^)

jet sanchEz 07-12-20 01:06 PM


Originally Posted by Gaff (Post 21583394)
If you go to the Gallery and then Albums you will find Gaff’ 1986 Miyata One Thousand. I put 4 photos there.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...04bb61226.jpeg

merrman 07-12-20 01:08 PM

I think my eyes would have popped out of my head if i saw that sitting to be picked up as trash. Cleaned up nice so far

madpogue 07-12-20 04:59 PM

Dog-approved.

How do you like that stand? It looks handy, the way it appears it would fold up. Is it stable?

Gaff 07-12-20 05:07 PM

I really like it. I got it many years ago from Nashbar. Yes it is stable. I have put all kinds of bikes on it. It up out of the way..

3speedslow 07-12-20 05:54 PM

Well no wonder it got thrown away! No bloody front mudguard!!


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