Originally Posted by
sspeed
I'm having trouble deciphering two Nishiki serial numbers.
First one, most important. Nishiki Olympic 12 (dark blue), serial GE 00436. Has what looks to be original Suntour ARX components. Tange 5 sticker
Neither of these fit the format I've seen.
Hello sspeed, welcome to the forum.
the first serial number, GE 00436, is from an Asian geographical area. the letter "E" is 1985.
Second, Nishiki Custom Sport frame (blue), serial S1 2C467. This is a Japanese manufacturer, but not Kawamura, the first digit "1" is for the year of frame manufacture 1981.