Koga Miyata Gent’s Racer-S (1979)

Description

Koga Miyata Gent’s Racer-S Decal Set – Frame Sticker Kit (1979)

The 1979 refresh brought a new badge identity to Koga-Miyata’s lineup — the round “Koga Miyata Handmade” gear badge introduced here replaced the previous year’s simpler hexagonal Miyata badge, and the Gent’s Racer-S carried it alongside the “Professional” script that marked out the marque’s more serious road bikes. Built with Hi-Manga special steel tubing and a high-tensile fork, this set reproduces the complete 1979 factory decal sheet, script logos and all, including the mirrored down tube pairs most reproductions get wrong. If you’re restoring an original 1979 Gent’s Racer-S frame, this is exactly what left the factory on it.

What’s included

Miyata script decals (x2), Koga-Miyata script down tube decals (x2), Gent’s-Racer-S model script decals (x2), Professional script decals (x2), Miyata Industry Co. Ltd. lifetime guarantee badge, Koga Miyata round “Handmade” gear badge, Miyata Industry Co. Ltd. pinstriped pictogram side decals marked “Since 1890” (x2), Hi-Manga Special Steel Manganese Complete Fork badges (x2), Hi-Manga Special Steel Manganese Double Butted Tube badge, and gold-and-black pinstripe accent strips (x2 sets).

Materials & specs

High-grade self-adhesive vinyl, UV-resistant and waterproof

Die-cut by plotter for precision fitment

Stretchable material — conforms to tube shapes without creasing

Transfer layer included for clean, bubble-free application

Repositionable within the first few seconds after application — take your time to align before pressing firmly

Long-term adhesion is strong but decals can be removed cleanly with heat (heat gun or hairdryer) without damaging paint

Installation

Clean all surfaces thoroughly before applying. Remove any old decals completely — never layer over existing stickers as it affects adhesion and final appearance. Allow freshly painted or lacquered surfaces to cure for a minimum of 3 weeks before applying.

Built for restoration, not just decoration

1979 marked a real identity shift for Koga-Miyata’s graphics, and the Gent’s Racer-S wore the new round Handmade badge alongside its established Professional script. Every logo, badge, and pinstripe here is placed to match the original factory sheet, mirrored pairs included. Get this on the frame and it reads exactly as it did rolling out of the Koga-Miyata works in 1979.