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    Picked up my 2nd Yummie.. well , its a baby though

    Hello friends,
    Just picked up my 2nd Yamaha. Its an RX100, 1990 model. paid 15.5k for it. its in good condition. needs some chroming and all. The serious issue is with the suspension. the front forks are leaking .inspected already.. Will have to change both of the fork tubes. wot are the approximate costs of these tubes? inputs please.. im intending to dump my old rear shocks too.. planning to go for SNS / Libero, gladi ones.. any idea which one suits/works better with RXs as its a light bike? cant use Gas-shocks. im sure.

    Ive changed to Yezdi tyre& rim @ the rear already.. better riding position now.. better stance.. Will post the pics very soon.. please comment on the suspension issues..
    Jawa 250 1970
    Rajdoot GTS 1978
    Rajdoot 350 1986
    RE Classic 500 2011
    TVS Victor 2003
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    • #3
      Arun bhai, congrats! Why small yamaha when you got the real big one? Giving the '86 away? I am here always!
      Dont go for the gas shocks from the Pulsars, dont really work on the Rx( I know from experience). The Victors gas shocks may be better but I would rather you get a new pair of stock shocks.
      RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!
      04' PULSAR 180 DTS-i
      09 ZMA-R

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      • #4
        Congrats get endurance shocks are best in the business nowadays its better than gabriel. since you have downsized the rear why dont you try 13teeth sprocket on the front.
        "Engine tuning is not an exact science, but with some practice and patience you'll get comfortable with your skill and be able tune for any conditions mother nature throws at you"


        Still the Boss -- RX 135

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Arun Cheloor View Post
          Hello friends,
          The serious issue is with the suspension. the front forks are leaking .inspected already.. Will have to change both of the fork tubes. wot are the approximate costs of these tubes? inputs please.. im intending to dump my old rear shocks too.. planning to go for SNS / Libero, gladi ones.. any idea which one suits/works better with RXs as its a light bike? cant use Gas-shocks. im sure.
          Front shocks inner tubes cost 300 rs approx,total overhaul of shocks is about not more then 1k rs.

          For rear shock use Galdi's setup,they r direct fit and suits very well.
          cost of new pair is 1200-1300 rs approx.
          NOTHING FOREVER,EXCEPT CHANGE.

          Without opportunity,TALENT is nothing.

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          • #6
            Congrats.

            I am no expert on the topic of second hand bike price but isnt 15 k is a little on the higher side for a 90 model?
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            • #7
              Originally posted by need4torque View Post
              Why small yamaha when you got the real big one? Giving the '86 away? I am here always!
              No way dude shes my first love.. cant part with her.. she will be mine forever.. This bike is for daily use man.. im addicted to 2 strokes, otherwise, would have gone for the FZ.Titus, wot about that planned G2G man? but i know.. most of the members r outside thesedays.. like Hari & Swaroop.. hmm

              Oh no.. i heard a price of 1300/- rs for each of the inner tube. quote given by the Yamaha Dealer here.. i will settle with used ones for the time being.. he he

              Im planning to put the SNS ones.. as they are meant for lighter bikes like platina & discover. Gladi shox look good.. but gladi is a heavier bike than the RX/Platina.
              Last edited by Arun Cheloor; 12-27-2008, 03:16 PM.
              Jawa 250 1970
              Rajdoot GTS 1978
              Rajdoot 350 1986
              RE Classic 500 2011
              TVS Victor 2003

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              • #8
                congrats arun!! the inner tube are not that costly.. someone whos quoting 1300 each is trying to fool u.. i think gladys rear shocks wud suit well..
                i aquired a second yamaha too! its an FZ though..
                1985 Yamaha RD350 HT
                1989 Ki-Honda 110
                1994 Suzuki Shogun
                1997 Yamaha RX135
                2008 Yamaha FZ
                Suzuki Supra Powerup
                IND-SUZUKI AX100
                Hero IMPULSE
                TVS NTORQ


                No Cams, No Valves, No Headaches.

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                • #9
                  congrats arun for the 100 u got.
                  somehow 15.5 k for a 90 model i feel is costly. cos i got a 92 model recently for 13k(a decent one indeed)
                  regarding the front suspension, just recondition it and it will do good. and for rear stick to stock suspensions(escorts/gabriel) the reason being u have a yezdi tyre at the rear and the sns or other shocks will increase the height and the handling will be an issue. rear shocks of escorts will cost u 900/1000Rs .
                  and my advice regarding tyre is dump the yezdi for a 18" wheels. your top speed will fall and mileage will drop otherwise.

                  the changes you are looking at feels u want to have a motocross bike looks. instead of spending for cosmetics get the engine in top notch condition and start revving.

                  happy riding
                  Bikes don't spill oil, they mark their territory.

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                  • #10
                    Go for Endurance shocks and you won't regret. Congrats on acquiring a RX.
                    '98 Shogun

                    '91 RX100

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                    • #11
                      Thanks guys.. yea.. im planning to refurbish & keep my existing OE rear Shocks. But for the front , im still confused.. some shop keeper quoted me 450/-rs per inner tube.. and says its original.. the Yamaha Dealer is stuck with rs. 1300/- per tube
                      Jawa 250 1970
                      Rajdoot GTS 1978
                      Rajdoot 350 1986
                      RE Classic 500 2011
                      TVS Victor 2003

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                      • #12
                        PM me if you ever sell your RD.

                        Anyway check the OEM part number and search online. you should get the price. Otherwuse ask the dealer to give you an official quote with the part number.

                        .:. Archi

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                        • #13
                          Hey Congrats bro on the new acquisition
                          Am a proud owner of RX-135 2000 model. Even it had the same issues with the suspensions, i've put the suspension of a Victor / Fiero, but i dont feel the ride is comfy with just the rider... With pillion, its a comfy ride... If your driving is mostly single, suggest you to go with SNS or the Gabriel stock ones and don't even think of putting heavy suspensions...
                          UniPrixER - Born With A Bike :-)

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                          • #14
                            Switched to SNS @ rear.. let me tell you.. it works better than the OE ones.. looks great too.. purchased new front inner tubes for just 450/-rs from the local shop.. i believe it will work for the time being with new seals, springs & oil..
                            Jawa 250 1970
                            Rajdoot GTS 1978
                            Rajdoot 350 1986
                            RE Classic 500 2011
                            TVS Victor 2003

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                            • #15
                              get rid of the chrome caps on the SNS..
                              1985 Yamaha RD350 HT
                              1989 Ki-Honda 110
                              1994 Suzuki Shogun
                              1997 Yamaha RX135
                              2008 Yamaha FZ
                              Suzuki Supra Powerup
                              IND-SUZUKI AX100
                              Hero IMPULSE
                              TVS NTORQ


                              No Cams, No Valves, No Headaches.

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