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Coincidentally I was born in the same year when the RX100 was launched (85). My love affair with RX100 started when I was 7 years old when I first saw an RX100 just zoom past me, the exhaust note was extremely addictive, the sound still echoes in my ears and the memories are still fresh. At that time I could hardly understand about the history of this bike. Before even I could grow up and learn to even ride a bicycle, this bike was discontinued.
Finally when I grew up and wanted to own a bike and didn't know which bike to choose, the thoughts of the rx100 was haunting me and I was already having sleepless nights. With a heavy heart I convinced myself that its gone for ever and had to settle for a four stroke Yammie. None of the Indian bikes had that kind of adrenalin rush in it. Whenever I see an rx tearing the city traffic, screaming for attention, leaving a blue smoke behind, with the smell of the burning 2t oil, I kept gazing at it till it disappears and then I realized that I was not the only one but, the whole crowd is awe struck watching by taking a break from what they are doing.
I decided to get my hands on one, the hunt for my first love started, but I could hardly find a good rx100. My mind was saying to give up but, my heart was not ready to listen. Finally the battle was won by my heart, when a rx100 came my way. I was just 4 years old when this bike was on road. The outlook of the bike was kinda ok but minor repairs and painting job needs to be carried out. But engine wise or performance wise there was no problem at all. It was really scary when I rode this the first time, It used to wheelie without even my intention, as I was not good at throttle and clutch combination. The exhaust note was completely addictive.
During the restoration process back in 2010, the piston rings were changed, the painting and plating was done, tyres were changed, and many other parts. The bike is running second oversize piston. Had been using the bike for all these days. Recently I find there is some noise in the engine. When opened the engine found that the crank needs a recondition and there are slight scoring marks in the barrel.
Things that needs to be carried out in the near future
1. Sourcing for the 3rd or 4th oversize piston and ring depending up on the need and few other spares.
2. Reboring of the block
3. Reconditioning of the crank
Thanks to sixspeedtwin, frankpilli and sriram for their support and lending a helping hand.
Finally when I grew up and wanted to own a bike and didn't know which bike to choose, the thoughts of the rx100 was haunting me and I was already having sleepless nights. With a heavy heart I convinced myself that its gone for ever and had to settle for a four stroke Yammie. None of the Indian bikes had that kind of adrenalin rush in it. Whenever I see an rx tearing the city traffic, screaming for attention, leaving a blue smoke behind, with the smell of the burning 2t oil, I kept gazing at it till it disappears and then I realized that I was not the only one but, the whole crowd is awe struck watching by taking a break from what they are doing.
I decided to get my hands on one, the hunt for my first love started, but I could hardly find a good rx100. My mind was saying to give up but, my heart was not ready to listen. Finally the battle was won by my heart, when a rx100 came my way. I was just 4 years old when this bike was on road. The outlook of the bike was kinda ok but minor repairs and painting job needs to be carried out. But engine wise or performance wise there was no problem at all. It was really scary when I rode this the first time, It used to wheelie without even my intention, as I was not good at throttle and clutch combination. The exhaust note was completely addictive.
During the restoration process back in 2010, the piston rings were changed, the painting and plating was done, tyres were changed, and many other parts. The bike is running second oversize piston. Had been using the bike for all these days. Recently I find there is some noise in the engine. When opened the engine found that the crank needs a recondition and there are slight scoring marks in the barrel.
Things that needs to be carried out in the near future
1. Sourcing for the 3rd or 4th oversize piston and ring depending up on the need and few other spares.
2. Reboring of the block
3. Reconditioning of the crank
Thanks to sixspeedtwin, frankpilli and sriram for their support and lending a helping hand.
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