Another thing to be said about buying a mid-range 80's Japanese bike - it seems like alot of these are painted in neutral, subdued colors, the decals (if left on) arent' flashy. They don't really attract attention. But the ride can be excellent. The best ride of any bike I've ever owned was a 1987? Univega Gran Premio, in a run-of-the-mill blue color. A non-bike person wouldn't give it a second look. Giving it touches that make it look like a worthless bike could help protect it - foam handlebar covers, "turkey wing" brake levers, leave the reflectors on it, etc. Make an art project of it - splotches of slightly off-hue touch-up paint, painted-on rust effects, etc.