Originally Posted by
that_guy_zach
Hmm. The crank set is a triple shimano, And the rear is a 600 but I am not sure of the model. I found pictures of a Continental in Canada and it had Cantis on it.
I can make out 2 letters on the top tube.
It is a R or a P, Then 2 letters then a A it seems.
that_guy_zach in old posts #363 and #365,
the letters on the top tube should be for the model name. From your description of the letters the model name that fits is "ROYAL".
The headbadge is the same as that for 1983 model year Kuwamara built Nishikis.
There is another Nishiki "ROYAL" (not Royale) from member matimeo. His serial number very close to yours, ARYC466854. See the following threads:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...he-Mysterybike
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/318322-Nishiki-Royal-finally-done-%28pics%29