furioussphinx

Hi guys,

Ive got a RX135 5speed and I want to make it into a cafe racer. Am pretty serious about it. Even sold off my Pulsar 200 for the funds. Right now am going to do only the cosmetics and brakes + tires. The performance mods will come up in mid may. Need your help in some small issues,

1. Does the tank need to be extended as in the other cafe racers I saw on the forum? How do I go about getting a seat cowl fabricated?
2. Is it possible to put a dualtone horn (like a Skoda)?
3. Are Pulsar disk+fork assembly a safe option for breaking? Am considering the rtr setup too but I feel its turning out to be much more expensive.
4. I want to have a very powerful HL. Which bulb and reflector should be a best combo and what other alterations should be made to the electricals?
5. I want a nice analogue tacho and speedo (in chrome). Which would be a direct fit and the cost?
6. Regarding the handlebar, its going to be either a clubman bar or clip ons, which is better and what precautions must be taken?
7. Rearsets, how did you get them made, how much it costs and what should be kept in mind?
8. I want a small taillight like the BSA one (V12's cafe racer enfield has one). Where can I get one?
9. Ive decided to go for a Michelin M45 rear (if i manage to find one). Which is the best for the front?

Would be great if you all help me out in building this wonderful bike.

Thanks,
Sagar.

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furioussphinx

It has been a long time since I updated this thread. A LOT has been done on the bike and it came out splendid! Its a beast and rides like a shotgun! For now, let the pics do the talking. Will take better pics soon and will write the mods done etc over the weekend.























Comments folks.

@MODS, Kindly change the topic to "My T-RX - Street Build" and move it to the 2-stroke section.

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vas

^^ matte black looks kick-ass on this, remove the damn lookin mirror soon, go for stock and why no Reg. plate

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furioussphinx

In fact, I never washed my bike since months and it still looks not so dirty lol. And it dint get a proper paintjob. Another proper coat is still pending and the Expansion chamber will be powder coated too.

Mirrors are going to stay, I just cannot ride any bike without them.

The number plate is in my bag Still the rear needs to be worked upon a bit so waiting for it all to be done before I adorn my bike with the high security number plate The bike will have only a rear plate and no front plate.

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vas

yeah, mirror shud be there, atleast to check if any cops are chasing you
why not stock mirrors?

lolz number plate in bag

and no front plate
dude WHY???
am running my KING without back plate though!

PS: the YAM logo (with some bling) without the plate will look awesome

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The Matt Black paint job is looking awesome!

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furioussphinx

I have the stock mirrors lying a few feet from my bike in those pics Trust me, at the insane speeds that this baby does, those mirrors are nothing but useless and they vibrate like crazy.

I somehow feel the bike looks hot w/o the front no. plate. Now a long horizontal white plate will spoil the show.

You mean Yamaha logo on the tank? Which plate and logo?

Glad you liked it

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vas

yeah tats true :

i mean the YAM logo below the head-lamp! i have seen a few rockets with blinging logo over there!
it wud well complement ur all black theme

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furioussphinx

Many people told me to chrome paint all the logos, the front, tank one, RX135 one. But if I do that, it will look like any other bike. I wanted a complete black theme. The only white should be only the HL and the indicators. Wanted to give it a deadly rugged tough-look finish.

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