Nishiki Serial Number Database
05-31-14, 08:06 AM
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My Ultimate is S/N KA 14364. Nothing wrong with using the Maxima frame for a fixie so long as you didn't hack anything off it. The Norco Magmum SE was the equivalent of the Nishiki Superbe, both the top bikes in the regular cataloge.
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05-31-14, 01:03 PM
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Here's the Nishiki Continental I purchased yesterday:
CE12447 (So 1985, I guess.)
Quite good shape except for that front derailleur. Can't imagine how one could ride with chain rub THAT long. Maybe the original owner was deaf?
CE12447 (So 1985, I guess.)
Quite good shape except for that front derailleur. Can't imagine how one could ride with chain rub THAT long. Maybe the original owner was deaf?
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05-31-14, 05:18 PM
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I bet he cut that FD to remove the chain. Duh....
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05-31-14, 08:42 PM
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No, not cut: worn through!
06-02-14, 12:47 AM
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My brother and I just picked up a Nishiki Sport with the serial number GJ717634 for the sweet price of $40. I'll update this post with a photo after we build it up tomorrow.
06-02-14, 05:25 PM
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welcome to the nishiki serial number thread.
Are you sure that the serial number starts with KS? The KS at the start of the serial number is usually for the early 1970s American Eagle and Nishikis.
06-02-14, 06:25 PM
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Yes, that is on there. Well, who knew? (Aside from you, that is.)
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06-02-14, 06:27 PM
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Gentlemen,
This is my first post on the Forum and specifically regarding the thread.
I'm surprised after registering that it is 51 pages...!
I took a cellphone pic of my serial # to start with based on the information provided on a Google Search which led me to the first page of the thread.
My bike is a NISHIKI International that I bought, I believe...in 1976, when I got my first 'loan' in life from the Credit Union at my place of employment.
I bought the only 'Maroon' International they had, I think a 22" frame, which was a ballbuster, but I hated the green and brown 20" frame bikes on the showroom floor.
I rode the crap out of this bike when I was in my 20's, and still own it at 58!
What I've learned lately is that is was a good choice overall, save for the ballbusting frame size, which I learned only required a little extra 'leaning' when I was stopped...
Phase in my 'hot-rod' Pontiac years and yet still, I have this bike.
I am now interested in learning more about it and spending more than it's worth to 'restify' it to what I want to ride on the 'Burke-Gilman Trail' here in Washington State.
It will strictly be a nice-weather bike. No fenders; a rack, pump, and water bottle sort of 5 or 10-mile rider.
I will not be wearing any BIKE DORK clothing, ever. Regular clothes and shoes and a helmet.
I DO WANT TO strip the frame and re-paint and re-decal it, however.
I will take pics of whatever I didn't overspray with rattlecan paint over the earlier years of riding this bike, so I have a record of its original condition.
Meanwhile, I came here for the first post on this Forum to offer up the Serial # and wipe out any confusion I have over what year the bike was manufactured.
From the wonders of the Internet...I've deduced that the features of my particular ORIGINAL PURCHASER bike are that of a 1977 model.
However, a discrepency arises with the Serial #, showing a 'made for the USA' frame of the 'pre-1985' era for 1976: KF04860 .
On a Wikipedia page, ALL the features of the 1997 NISHIKI International shown, are on MY bike.
SO, I'm slightly confused, but can see where my frame may be a 1976 used for a 1997 model.
I'm here to verify that or pass on the confusion!
Anyway, I intend to put this bike back on the road where it belongs and use it to better myself in my older years!
I will respect its heritage and enhance its 'VALOR'.
Please let me know where I stand on this mission.
Thanks!
I appreciate any and all informative input.
BUS
This is my first post on the Forum and specifically regarding the thread.
I'm surprised after registering that it is 51 pages...!
I took a cellphone pic of my serial # to start with based on the information provided on a Google Search which led me to the first page of the thread.
My bike is a NISHIKI International that I bought, I believe...in 1976, when I got my first 'loan' in life from the Credit Union at my place of employment.
I bought the only 'Maroon' International they had, I think a 22" frame, which was a ballbuster, but I hated the green and brown 20" frame bikes on the showroom floor.
I rode the crap out of this bike when I was in my 20's, and still own it at 58!
What I've learned lately is that is was a good choice overall, save for the ballbusting frame size, which I learned only required a little extra 'leaning' when I was stopped...
Phase in my 'hot-rod' Pontiac years and yet still, I have this bike.
I am now interested in learning more about it and spending more than it's worth to 'restify' it to what I want to ride on the 'Burke-Gilman Trail' here in Washington State.
It will strictly be a nice-weather bike. No fenders; a rack, pump, and water bottle sort of 5 or 10-mile rider.
I will not be wearing any BIKE DORK clothing, ever. Regular clothes and shoes and a helmet.
I DO WANT TO strip the frame and re-paint and re-decal it, however.
I will take pics of whatever I didn't overspray with rattlecan paint over the earlier years of riding this bike, so I have a record of its original condition.
Meanwhile, I came here for the first post on this Forum to offer up the Serial # and wipe out any confusion I have over what year the bike was manufactured.
From the wonders of the Internet...I've deduced that the features of my particular ORIGINAL PURCHASER bike are that of a 1977 model.
However, a discrepency arises with the Serial #, showing a 'made for the USA' frame of the 'pre-1985' era for 1976: KF04860 .
On a Wikipedia page, ALL the features of the 1997 NISHIKI International shown, are on MY bike.
SO, I'm slightly confused, but can see where my frame may be a 1976 used for a 1997 model.
I'm here to verify that or pass on the confusion!
Anyway, I intend to put this bike back on the road where it belongs and use it to better myself in my older years!
I will respect its heritage and enhance its 'VALOR'.
Please let me know where I stand on this mission.
Thanks!
I appreciate any and all informative input.
BUS
06-04-14, 11:46 AM
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Mr. Hummer,
Sorry - I meant KA for the serial number. The Maxima has no serial number I can find - maybe its under the paint. And no I didn't cut anything off. The rear fitting for the derailer is cross threaded which I did accidentally 20 minutes after I took delivery in 1982, not knowing about italian threads which is why its a fixy /single speed depending on the pain in my knee.
Sorry - I meant KA for the serial number. The Maxima has no serial number I can find - maybe its under the paint. And no I didn't cut anything off. The rear fitting for the derailer is cross threaded which I did accidentally 20 minutes after I took delivery in 1982, not knowing about italian threads which is why its a fixy /single speed depending on the pain in my knee.
06-13-14, 07:23 PM
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Here's a kinda interasting one USA made Nishiki Bravo one of the last lesser mid level Bikes made in the US circa 1993, pretty nice welded Cromoly steel frame.. Basically none original except for US Wenmaum wheels and Nishiki frame. It was a dumpster bike with some pretty swag SIS components, so I rebuilt upgraded it with a vintage correct Mountain LX group off a donar. It has what appear to be two serial numbers on the BB N60104393 and R90476065. The first kinda matches the bike I have no clue on the second one.
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06-19-14, 10:44 AM
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Hi, I'm new to this forum and vintage bikes.
I was just gifted a BLACK & GOLD (some pictures have a purple hue) Nishiki "Competition" that's been sitting in a Saskatchewan barn unused since purchase.
It's mint, even has the original rubber, bar tape, and water bottle (not sure I'll be using that though!).
There are a few scratches to the laquer and decals, on the non-drive side, probably from transportation, but minor.
Serial number is: CA00067.
It has a Shimano 600 group set, HKK chain, and "Dura-Ace" cable straps on the top tube, with 53/44 chain ring and 6-speed cassette (23/21/19/17/15/13).
It has "Sakai Custom" and "Road Champion" embossed across the bars, and "Custom" stamped on the front of the stem.
The pedals are Kyokuto "Top Run."
The seat post is aluminum with 6 flutes, no markings.
The saddle is a Taihei Painless.
The headset locknuts have "Tange Industries, Japan" stamped into the metal.
The frame is double-butted chrome molybdenum (badge on seat tube)
The wheels are aluminum, made by Araya, Japan, 700C (14x622), and tires are Norco 700x25C.
I'd appreciate any information re: date/place of manufacture and desirability (I'm not looking to sell).
It almost seems a sacrilege to ride this puppy, but I really want to take it for a spin once we get a nice day.
I ride a Felt Z3 with a compact (50/34) crank and 12/25 cassette, so moving to a 53/44 and 13/23 is going to be an experience!
(The frame's a little dusty in some of the shots; I haven't had time to give it a good wipe down yet).
I was just gifted a BLACK & GOLD (some pictures have a purple hue) Nishiki "Competition" that's been sitting in a Saskatchewan barn unused since purchase.
It's mint, even has the original rubber, bar tape, and water bottle (not sure I'll be using that though!).
There are a few scratches to the laquer and decals, on the non-drive side, probably from transportation, but minor.
Serial number is: CA00067.
It has a Shimano 600 group set, HKK chain, and "Dura-Ace" cable straps on the top tube, with 53/44 chain ring and 6-speed cassette (23/21/19/17/15/13).
It has "Sakai Custom" and "Road Champion" embossed across the bars, and "Custom" stamped on the front of the stem.
The pedals are Kyokuto "Top Run."
The seat post is aluminum with 6 flutes, no markings.
The saddle is a Taihei Painless.
The headset locknuts have "Tange Industries, Japan" stamped into the metal.
The frame is double-butted chrome molybdenum (badge on seat tube)
The wheels are aluminum, made by Araya, Japan, 700C (14x622), and tires are Norco 700x25C.
I'd appreciate any information re: date/place of manufacture and desirability (I'm not looking to sell).
It almost seems a sacrilege to ride this puppy, but I really want to take it for a spin once we get a nice day.
I ride a Felt Z3 with a compact (50/34) crank and 12/25 cassette, so moving to a 53/44 and 13/23 is going to be an experience!
(The frame's a little dusty in some of the shots; I haven't had time to give it a good wipe down yet).
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06-19-14, 10:56 AM
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These are the remaining pictures I snapped, seems I can only upload 12 at-a-time (caught my dog in one of them; can you spot him!):
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06-19-14, 01:32 PM
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Wow, beautiful bike! That's a time machine for sure. Overhaul all the bearing sets before riding it much. Grease can degrade over the length of time its been stored. Nice score!
06-19-14, 06:35 PM
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Hi, I'm new to this forum and vintage bikes.
I was just gifted a Nishiki "Competition" that's been sitting in a Saskatchewan barn unused since purchase.
It's mint, even has the original rubber, bar tape, and water bottle (not sure I'll be using that though!).
There are a few scratches to the laquer and decals, on the non-drive side, probably from transportation, but minor.
Serial number is: CA00067.
It has a Shimano 600 group set, HKK chain, and "Dura-Ace" cable straps on the top tube, with 53/44 chain ring and 6-speed cassette (23/21/19/17/15/13).
It has "Sakai Custom" and "Road Champion" embossed across the bars, and "Custom" stamped on the front of the stem.
The pedals are Kyokuto "Top Run."
The seat post is aluminum with 6 flutes, no markings.
The headset locknuts have "Tange Industries, Japan" stamped into the metal.
The frame is double-butted chrome molybdenum (badge on seat tube)
The wheels are aluminum, made by Araya, Japan, 700C (14x622), and tires are Norco 700x25C.
I'd appreciate any information re: date/place of manufacture and desirability (I'm not looking to sell).
It almost seems a sacrilege to ride this puppy, but I really want to take it for a spin once we get a nice day.
I ride a Felt Z3 with a compact (50/34) crank and 12/25 cassette, so moving to a 53/44 and 13/23 is going to be an experience!
(The frame's a little dusty in some of the shots; I haven't had time to give it a good wipe down yet).
I was just gifted a Nishiki "Competition" that's been sitting in a Saskatchewan barn unused since purchase.
It's mint, even has the original rubber, bar tape, and water bottle (not sure I'll be using that though!).
There are a few scratches to the laquer and decals, on the non-drive side, probably from transportation, but minor.
Serial number is: CA00067.
It has a Shimano 600 group set, HKK chain, and "Dura-Ace" cable straps on the top tube, with 53/44 chain ring and 6-speed cassette (23/21/19/17/15/13).
It has "Sakai Custom" and "Road Champion" embossed across the bars, and "Custom" stamped on the front of the stem.
The pedals are Kyokuto "Top Run."
The seat post is aluminum with 6 flutes, no markings.
The headset locknuts have "Tange Industries, Japan" stamped into the metal.
The frame is double-butted chrome molybdenum (badge on seat tube)
The wheels are aluminum, made by Araya, Japan, 700C (14x622), and tires are Norco 700x25C.
I'd appreciate any information re: date/place of manufacture and desirability (I'm not looking to sell).
It almost seems a sacrilege to ride this puppy, but I really want to take it for a spin once we get a nice day.
I ride a Felt Z3 with a compact (50/34) crank and 12/25 cassette, so moving to a 53/44 and 13/23 is going to be an experience!
(The frame's a little dusty in some of the shots; I haven't had time to give it a good wipe down yet).
06-20-14, 12:08 AM
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welcome to the Nishiki thread.
I am interested in Nishikis with kuwahara format serial numbers that start with "G". Unfortunately the attached pictures of your bike are not displaying.
Can you try to post the pictures again?
06-20-14, 12:18 AM
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From the serial number: "G" indicates a Giant made frame and the first digit "8" manufactured in 1988.
06-20-14, 12:30 AM
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Mr. Hummer,
Sorry - I meant KA for the serial number. The Maxima has no serial number I can find - maybe its under the paint. And no I didn't cut anything off. The rear fitting for the derailer is cross threaded which I did accidentally 20 minutes after I took delivery in 1982, not knowing about italian threads which is why its a fixy /single speed depending on the pain in my knee.
Sorry - I meant KA for the serial number. The Maxima has no serial number I can find - maybe its under the paint. And no I didn't cut anything off. The rear fitting for the derailer is cross threaded which I did accidentally 20 minutes after I took delivery in 1982, not knowing about italian threads which is why its a fixy /single speed depending on the pain in my knee.
The Maxima may have had a different format for the serial number. It may be just three digits.
06-20-14, 08:56 AM
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06-20-14, 07:40 PM
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Super nice bike limeted edition Nishki Competion in purple. This is was about the nicest bike sold under the Nishiki brand in Canada full Kawahara pro/custome basically hand built frame. With a very nice assortment of top end Japanese components. For a bike on a mere mortal budget this was likely the nicest bike in the shop when it was sold.
06-20-14, 10:00 PM
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The bike looks like a 1986 Olympic model for the Canadian market. It has the "Bicycles of Distinction" decal on the seat tube which I think was only on the 1986 model year.
Was the bicycle found in Canada? Do you have a picture of the serial number?
The serial number is the format of a Kawamura built frame. Giant frames had a "G" at the start of the date code and after the 1986 model year at the start of the serial number.
07-01-14, 05:19 PM
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I recently acquired and refurbished a 1985 Nishiki Team Issue, with serial# WE14204. Check out my photos of it here. I don't suppose there's any way to tell from the serial number in what month of 1985 the bike was manufactured, is there?
07-01-14, 08:28 PM
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Worth the two hours good job
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serial numbers here
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I recently acquired and refurbished a 1985 Nishiki Team Issue, with serial# WE14204. Check out my photos of it here. I don't suppose there's any way to tell from the serial number in what month of 1985 the bike was manufactured, is there?
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