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2012
I just acquired a Miyata 310 this week. The bike is not currently in good shape. It is blue with some rust on the frame and a cheap swapped out rear d. I...
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Apr 2, 2009
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Richard: One way: I use oxalic acid to de-rust. The hardest part for me was finding an appropriate bath tub that wasn't too big or too flimsy to hold the...
Andrew Sohn
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Apr 2, 2009
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Detergent is not an acid neutralizer. I suggest you rinse the area several times with water followed by washing with baking soda until the solution stops...
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Apr 2, 2009
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2015
Not mine, no relation 1983 Burgundy...
John Mark Kasper
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Apr 2, 2009
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2016
What is all the fuss about removing the "dork disc"? If its to save a few grams in weight its rather ridiculous IMHO. Or, is it just the cool thing to do these...
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Apr 3, 2009
12:50 am
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the same reason the reflectors come off my bikes, unnecessary as long as you know what your doing (lights trump reflectors and derailleur cams make 'dork ...
John Mark Kasper
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Apr 3, 2009
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I hear differing opinions on painting versus cleaning up a chipped Miyata 310 frame. I am trying to keep my costs down and not suffer a loss in value from...
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Apr 3, 2009
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Richard, For rust removal try EvapoRust. Fumeless and non toxic and it works! Have used it on bikes, model airplane engine parts and old amplifier parts. Terry...
Terry
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Apr 3, 2009
12:46 pm
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I spent a good share of 2005 traveling back and forth to DC and fortunately shipped a bike out there that I kept in the hotel. Your photo brings back very...
brapp55
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Apr 7, 2009
5:47 pm
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The cherry blossom photo was taken by one of the group members "Toki-Rocket", and more appear in his folder here: ...
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Apr 8, 2009
2:06 pm
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That is one beautiful bike - simply beautiful. I noted in one photo, you have one of the tweed rack packs from Rivendell. Is that correct? RodB...
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Apr 8, 2009
2:40 pm
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opps... forgot the link Click here to check out my photos<%20http://picasaweb.google.com/mark.kasper/1981Miyata912?feat=directlink>...
John Mark Kasper
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Apr 8, 2009
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OK ok ok. I promise this is it! I organized all my photos and put them in one place. Included new ones that I just took a few minutes ago including new...
John Mark Kasper
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Apr 8, 2009
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grrr http://picasaweb.google.com/mark.kasper/1981Miyata912?feat=directlink there, 3rd times the charm...
John Mark Kasper
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Apr 8, 2009
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Can anyone point me to some fenders that they would recommend. It's a 1981 912, came stock w/ 700c's so I don't have to worry about finding some that will fit...
John Mark Kasper
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Apr 8, 2009
9:36 pm
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I like the ESGE/SKS fenders. Aluminum covered with a durable thick plastic coating. I have the ESGE dark gray fenders on my '88 912. Matches frame color very...
Poppie Jagersand
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Apr 8, 2009
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Do these require eyelets on the dropouts? On Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 6:45 PM, Poppie Jagersand...
John Mark Kasper
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Apr 8, 2009
11:21 pm
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Yes, the ESGE fenders are intended for permanent attachement to frame brazeons/eyelets. Most Miyata frames (except the top of the line race frame) sold in...
Poppie Jagersand
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Apr 9, 2009
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http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/t64YpKEDixALRvW3-mG5eg?feat=directlink no eyelets sadly... so i'll have to look elsewere how bout those planet bike...
John Mark Kasper
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Apr 9, 2009
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FWIW, you can easily mount fenders to bikes without eyelets with P-Clamps as done in the following link. ...
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Apr 9, 2009
12:10 pm
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Awesome, thanks!...
John Mark Kasper
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Apr 9, 2009
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I want to put new deraillers on my 1984 Miyata 310.  I believe the original derailleur was a 105. The question is whether I may just buy a more recent 105...
Richard Garcia
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Apr 9, 2009
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http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_whtVpXkKwlQ/R1oTD-qjMhI/AAAAAAAAAJs/snn2eMkQ2SE/s1600-h/img075.jpg that has all the specs listed. you're right, it was a 105 rear...
John Mark Kasper
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Apr 10, 2009
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I don't know why I am dragging my feet over this but help with this question should resolve a decision I need to make. Assuming I purchase from E-bay and the...
Richard Garcia
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Apr 10, 2009
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hi all, does anybody know of a source for touch-up paint for the burgundy color miyata 1000 frame from 1980? i've got a couple of spots i'd like to address and...
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Apr 11, 2009
4:38 pm
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Victoria - I have had some luck matching paints with nail polish. Might be worth checking out. Rick...
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Apr 11, 2009
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Hobby Lobby? ... -- Chuck Davis OK Velo (Okvelo@...) Tulsa, OK...
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Apr 11, 2009
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thanks chuck. ... From: chuck davis <dang.chuck@...> Subject: Re: [MiyataSpecTour] touch-up paint for 81 1000 To: MiyataSpecTour@yahoogroups.com Date:...
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Apr 11, 2009
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Anyone know where I may obtain decals for a Miyata 310? Regards,  Richard J Garcia CPA 210-349-1040 Office 210-674-1040 Cell web richardjgarciacpa.com This...
Richard Garcia
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Apr 12, 2009
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on anchorage alaska craiglist older one made in italy with camp componants $225.00...
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