'Kawamura manufactured frames (1972–1987): These frames used a serial number XYZZZZZ format where:
Check out the pictures and let me know thanks in advance! In regards to the serial number, I think you misread the database. I saw one comparable selling on ebay for like $700 but.you know how that goes. An estimate of value would be great as well. Is this some special edition racing bike used for an event of some sort? It's absolutely beautiful to me. It appears to be a 1988 International but with some extra bits as you can see in the pictures. But, the serial seems contrary to the information on the serial number data base where it says that serial numbers starting with an 'S' are used on frames prior to 1975.
Originally Posted by RacerX1 Ok so today I rescued a Nishiki International from the thrift store and just fell in love with it.
