Koga Miyata Gent’s Touring (1977)

Description

Koga Miyata Gent’s Touring Decal Set – Frame Sticker Kit (1977)

The Gent’s Touring was the practical counterpart to Koga-Miyata’s Gent’s Racer — same Hi-Manga high-tensile steel frame, same factory spec sheet, but built for the road rather than for speed: 27-inch wheels instead of the Racer’s 28-inch setup, mudguards and a rear carrier fitted, dual brake levers for upright riding, and roughly 1.6kg heavier as a result. This set reproduces the full factory decal sheet from that 1977 model year, including the individually spelled seat tube lettering that most reproduction sheets skip. If you’re restoring an original Gent’s Touring frame, this is exactly what left the factory on it.

What’s included

Koga-Miyata down tube logos (x2), Gent’s-Touring model script decals (x2), Miyata head badge medallion, Miyata Industry Co. Ltd. lifetime guarantee winged shield badge, “Built with High-Tensile 1024 Butted Tubes – Complete Frame” tube badge, High-Tensile Complete Fork 1024 badges (x2), individual seat tube lettering spelling out MIYATA in full sets on each side (12 pieces total), and a cyan pinstripe accent strip.

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

The Gent’s Touring carried the same factory-grade construction as its racier sibling, just tuned for distance and daily use instead of outright pace. Every logo, badge, and lettering set here is positioned to match the original 1977 factory sheet. Get this on the frame and it reads exactly as it did rolling out of the Koga-Miyata works.