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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-19, 07:20 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

KS 162777 for this Nishiki Safari. 47-7 on the...

KS 162777 for this Nishiki Safari. 47-7 on the Sugino Maxy cranks (July 1972), OE on the Suntour RD (May 1972). American Eagle decal on the seat tube, Nishiki head badge and everything else. So a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-16, 05:13 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

Some not so great pics of my International. KH...

Some not so great pics of my International. KH 09589. Aero brake levers were added by prior owner.

Non-drive side when picked up; on the work stand, and a few close ups including serial...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-16, 04:39 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

FWIW, I have the same International. Same color,...

FWIW, I have the same International. Same color, same crank, same seat post. Only difference is mine came with bar end shifters. As I recall, it also came with 27 inch wheels. Most of it has moved...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-15, 12:28 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

I have many, many bikes that did not show up in...

I have many, many bikes that did not show up in catalogs. Catalog layouts are sent out to printers months ahead of actual production. Decisions get changed, models get added or deleted, and so on....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-14, 06:42 AM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

Seat post and brake calipers are the ones I check...

Seat post and brake calipers are the ones I check first. Then crankset and stem.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-14, 05:18 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

I bet he cut that FD to remove the chain. Duh....

I bet he cut that FD to remove the chain. Duh....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-14, 10:02 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

Serial numbers are connected to year of...

Serial numbers are connected to year of manufacture, and not to model.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-14, 09:55 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

1973+/- Missing original fork, or someone...

1973+/- Missing original fork, or someone stripped it. Originally came with Suntour bar end shifters and a decent Suntour RD. Hopefully they found another home. Scan back through the pages and you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-13, 06:32 AM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

Its an International.

Its an International.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-13, 08:08 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

Worth it financially? No. Its a bottom of the...

Worth it financially? No. Its a bottom of the line MTB, and even mid grade vintage ones sell cheap. Worth it for the sentimentality? Sure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-13, 06:11 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

1973 American Eagle/Nishiki Semi Pro: ...

1973 American Eagle/Nishiki Semi Pro:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8508/8550489402_080cb8747f_b.jpg

American Eagle ST decal:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8085/8550489544_105e18b454_c.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-13, 07:58 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

I think I mentioned this earlier, but my 1973...

I think I mentioned this earlier, but my 1973 American Eagle Semi Pro has a Nishiki headbadge (dated via component codes). I attribute this to using up a stock of frames, maybe running out of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-13, 03:53 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

For reference, this is a 1977 International I...

For reference, this is a 1977 International I had. Mostly stock, except buyer didn't want barcons, so I swapped them out with Suntour clamp on levers. Personally, I really like barcons, but a lot of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-13, 12:21 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

I'll post a serial number later. While...

I'll post a serial number later.

While similar to the Internationals, it has a frame mounted RD, all chrome under paint, and significantly lighter. I don't have any Internationals right now, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-13, 06:15 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

Recent Nishiki project completed, a 1977 Nishiki...

Recent Nishiki project completed, a 1977 Nishiki Competition. I have two more Competitions to go: a 1974 and a 1973 (Semi-Pro, same model).

Some of the parts are not original, as the bike had been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-13, 06:12 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

Its not Tange 1. Its just Tange, and the date...

Its not Tange 1. Its just Tange, and the date code is 1981, K is month (November).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-13, 11:15 AM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

A lot of people read through this thread, but...

A lot of people read through this thread, but apparently ignore everything in it, then post their serial number and ask:"I can't figure out what year this bike is?", which TMar covered expertly in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-13, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

IMHO, its more about the brand being a marketing...

IMHO, its more about the brand being a marketing company, and not a manufacturer. There were several brands of great bikes from that era that never made a bike: Centurion, Lotus, Univega, Nishiki,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-12, 04:04 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

[/QUOTE] Hey, and go easy on the paint there,...

[/QUOTE]
Hey, and go easy on the paint there, the serial numbers are too easy to read already.:)[/QUOTE]

Former owner made a mess of the serial number area, no idea what the DA was thinking.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-12, 04:57 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

From first posting on this thread: "Serial...

From first posting on this thread:

"Serial number format XYZZZZZ where:

X is a letter indicating the market using the following codes:
C = Canada (pre-1985)
K = USA (pre 1985)
W = USA...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-12, 04:15 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

Yes, my Semi-Pro has a split personality. It has...

Yes, my Semi-Pro has a split personality. It has a Nishiki Headbadge, but everything else says American Eagle. Seems like a transition bike, using up remaining stock of framesets, and so on.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-12, 05:49 AM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

Just look up the date codes on the components. It...

Just look up the date codes on the components. It appears to be in the 1979 to 1982 window, +/-. Does it have a Giant serial number on the left drop out? Looks just like the Giant built Nishiki I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-12, 02:54 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

Picked up two near twins today: an American Eagle...

Picked up two near twins today: an American Eagle Semi Pro, and a Nishiki Competition. My guess is the Competition is a 1974 (KS 284672), while the Semi Pro is either 1972 or 1973 (KS 161175). Very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-12, 09:04 AM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

Google posting pictures. Use a hosting site. ...

Google posting pictures. Use a hosting site. Then you can load pics that are full sized.

Good to recognize components may not be original. Probably 2/3 of the bikes I find do have the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-12, 06:28 AM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

Step 1: Post pics. Step 2: If you are...

Step 1: Post pics.

Step 2: If you are convinced components are original, look up date codes at the vintage Trek site. Also, the steering tube often will have a date code. There will be date codes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-11, 08:09 AM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

Looks like an Olympic. Cyclone RD is a...

Looks like an Olympic. Cyclone RD is a replacement. The Internationals (a step up from the Olympic) from that era that I had all had a cromoly sticker, rather than the tubing sticker you have. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-11, 09:11 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

$50 to $75, depending where you live. Entry...

$50 to $75, depending where you live. Entry level bike.

Best bet is to replace the consumables, and enjoy it. Appears to be in really good shape.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-11, 07:37 AM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

I've had five 1973 Internationals, and yours...

I've had five 1973 Internationals, and yours looks just like them. A couple of mine are posted earlier in this thread.

When I was a senior in high school (1973), my dream was to have a Nishiki...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-10, 05:22 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

Some were, and some weren't. Looks like a...

Some were, and some weren't. Looks like a Suntour 7 FD, which was low end Suntour. Usually a manufacturer would stick with a common brand and grade for all components, and as a minimum, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-10, 01:05 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

Serial mystery sure looks like a early to mid...

Serial mystery sure looks like a early to mid 1970s bike to me.

Any remnants of down tube decals?

I have found date codes on the fork steering tube on Nishikis.

See the one below, "2K". It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-10, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

OK, my fourth 1973 Nishiki International, in...

OK, my fourth 1973 Nishiki International, in deplorable shape. Same blue as my two above, but really, really rough. Right now, it is destined to become a donor bike, I'll save the frameset and give...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-10, 05:32 AM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

Rear wheel is not original, who knows if the...

Rear wheel is not original, who knows if the front is either. Just look up the date codes on any components you think are original. Stem and seatpost often will be dated as well.

That's generic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-10, 10:03 AM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

On lever hoods, I always mount them with the...

On lever hoods, I always mount them with the levers off the handlebars. I find if I try to force them on with the levers on the bike, I rip about a third of them. Feed them up from the bottom and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-10, 06:47 AM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

New freewheels are cheap. I would go to Niagara...

New freewheels are cheap. I would go to Niagara Cycle and pick up a six speed freewheel of your choice. For the crank, a donor bike or a used crankset off ebay is your cheapest option (should cost...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-10, 01:37 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

Good comparison of a 1980 International versus a...

Good comparison of a 1980 International versus a 1973. Awesome condition!

Here's the first 1973 finished. It moved to a new home yesterday.


Went with aerolevers and DT shifters on this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-10, 09:37 AM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

Another tip on dating a Nishiki. I pulled the...

Another tip on dating a Nishiki. I pulled the front fork off the blue International above, it is coded: "2 K". Based on everything else on the bike, I am guessing this stands for November 1972. So...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-10, 08:43 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

Yep, a mid 70s Olympic. Check date codes to...

Yep, a mid 70s Olympic. Check date codes to narrow it down. You can see your serial number is over 100,000 higher than mine above, so I am guessing it is a 1974. (KS = pre 1975 serial number). I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-10, 01:41 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

To the above, look up the component codes, they...

To the above, look up the component codes, they all will be marked. Looks like early 1980s to me.

I picked up three Nishiki Internationals yesterday. Two of the serial numbers are just nine...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-09, 07:19 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

Definitely a twin for sure on the Prestiges! I...

Definitely a twin for sure on the Prestiges! I just changed out the bar tape, the black just didn't pop like it should. So I went with yellow. Hard to keep clean, but looks good with the yellow...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-09, 12:16 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

Just picked up a nice 1986 Nishiki Prestige (at...

Just picked up a nice 1986 Nishiki Prestige (at least, I think it is a 1986). Tange 2 frame, Suntour Cyclone derailleurs, Sansin sealed hubs, 700 cm rims, Sugino VP crankset, and Dia Compe G side...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-08, 10:21 PM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,133,219
Posted By wrk101

I have a bottom end Nishiki Olympic five speed...

I have a bottom end Nishiki Olympic five speed freewheel. It has a serial number KS 286901. It has a cottered crankset, Shimano Tourney GS RD, Shimano 50 FD, stem mounted shifters, Dia Compe center...
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