Value of a 1981 Pro-Miyata
06-22-17, 01:18 PM
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Value of a 1981 Pro-Miyata
I have a 1981 Pro-Miyata. I bought it new, but stopped riding in 1984. It's been hanging in the basement ever since. It's in excellent condition. It needs rubber on brake handles and has a couple of punctures in the rear edge of the saddle (my cat in 1982). Does anyone have a guess what it is worth??
06-24-17, 02:43 PM
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If it's completely covered in cobwebs and residue since 1984 w/dry rotted tires not much. Maybe like $100. If you clean it up maybe $150. If you slap all new tires, grease & bearings, chain, brake pads, cables, handlebar wrap, hoods, & restore to original then, maybe like $350 or more.
06-24-17, 08:17 PM
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If it's completely covered in cobwebs and residue since 1984 w/dry rotted tires not much. Maybe like $100. If you clean it up maybe $150. If you slap all new tires, grease & bearings, chain, brake pads, cables, handlebar wrap, hoods, & restore to original then, maybe like $350 or more.
No photos so I am reserving judgement. But for the first time, I think you are 1/2 or more under fmv. I have sold a lowly Miyata 310 for $275 restored.
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06-25-17, 05:53 AM
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Agree with David...reserve judgement without pictures...but...Miyata Pro's...in good shape (not perfect) go for the mid-100's in my opinion...had four through my shop and sold none for less than $400 in Atlanta market...
06-25-17, 08:27 AM
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Sorry, just using my basic rule of thumb on high end Japanese bikes. I've noticed (anecdotally) that complete top of the line Japanese bikes usually don't go for less than around $350. I guess if you put it on ebay you could get double that from the right buyer.
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