Originally Posted by
zookster
Picked up a 1981 Miyata 1000 back in early May. Gave it a good wash and it all seems to be in good order, except the freewheel is a bit growly. Thankfully I had a 2 prong puller in my toolbox so the freewheel is off now. Trying the fill and flush with light oil method to see if that will quiet it down. Removed the "flick-stand" that was on the downtube because I didn't like how it covered up the Miyata logo.
Flick Stand
I like those flick stands