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rubber_stamp_champ · 08-04-2010, 12:55 PM

The Prologue

It was soon after I rode the RD350 that my interest in "2nd stroke" began to pump up. And it more or less became a desire to acquire a 2 stroker when I rode one of my friends' (Shyam) rebuilt RX135 5s. The hunt for a 2 stroker began in no time. However, the plan was dropped off a number of times because of some family issues. My father wanted only one bike to be parked downstairs. Now, I even kept forward the idea of parking the bike at Shyam's place who lives just down the road. But NO! To cut the story short, I finally got an RXZ for 11k and working upon it.

Baby Shower

But the day I got the baby home, I invited my father to take a ride. The first "rebuking" took place when he said n"no horn?". Then on several other aspect. The funniest part was when he was not able to kick start the bike and I did it for him. I still remember him saying "aaj tak kick nahi maari kisi bike me". He was right to some extent as Kinetic Honda, LML Vespa Select, HH Ambition DSS, P220 and the TVS Scooty Streak...all came with a self starter!!!

The Story Begins

Anyhow, things have settled down and the work on the bike began with minor servicing comprising of Carburetor cleaning, oil change, air filter cleaning and tuning. That gave a boost to the bike and it has started performing quite well as compared to its previous condition. The bike came with a Mikuni VM24 with a delighting imprint of "made in Japan".

The work to be done

Engine overhaul, may be (or surely) a piston change and some crank work. Basically bringing it back to stock condition.

Cosmetics including paint (pearl white), chrome on rims, handle change to Motocross one, Side panels, entire wiring, light, handle switches...mmm thats about it as of now.

any comments/suggestions/inputs welcome

ken cool · 08-04-2010, 05:40 PM

Restoration of Rx Approved

jagadeesh.b · 08-04-2010, 05:43 PM

Best of luck dude. Is it a 4 speed or 5 speed?

frankpilli · 08-04-2010, 05:56 PM

can u post some pics (before restoration)

chamu_666 · 08-05-2010, 05:15 AM

Best of luck and hoping to see the bike soon..!!

jd666 · 08-05-2010, 01:21 PM

yup pics before restoration would be a big help.

rubber_stamp_champ · 08-05-2010, 09:44 PM

My bad guys...was not able to post the pics...here are they

See that green bike, would go for somewhat that sort of a restoration.

Some how not able to post the pics...so posting the link for them

Picasa Web Albums - karan - blue lights a...

Picasa Web Albums - karan - blue lights a...

rubber_stamp_champ · 08-07-2010, 08:56 PM

guys I was browsing the pics for RXZ and came across a strange thing that seems to be a pattern in Malaysian bikes....the side panels and tail seems to be from gladiator and not like what we have in india....

check this out

Yamaha RXZ Photos | Facebook

please excuse for facebook linnk, but this thing is really bugging me...please let me know if this is possible without much efforts

insane_x97 · 08-08-2010, 10:26 AM

apart from visual difference their machines are much better then ours, even similar looking engine is totally different in performance terms.....

rubber_stamp_champ · 08-08-2010, 07:02 PM

@ Insane

thats true....

@TPC

Well, went to the mechanic to get an estimate for the engine work including crank, piston, clutch plates etc...came out to be under 3k

but then when the engine was opened...we were not able to guess as to what piston is it. One thing for sure, the present one was of a local made called Diamond. Was not able to guess as to what stage it was.

And when the cylinder kit was opened, we got to know that its time that we get a new cylinder kit!!! First thing that came to my mind was the budget that has increased in the first go, but most importantly...where will I get a cylinder kit for 135???

Anyhow, the mechanic told us that he "may" find one for us but also told us to keep our search on for the cylinder kit as well....Well that was all for day one of restoring the machine.

Can anyone of you please help me find a reliable cylinder kit for 135???

08-04-2010, 12:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
rubber_stamp_champ Inferno Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: i wish i could live in the engine of my bike so as to feel the real heat Posts: 285	Bring a dying baby back to life The Prologue It was soon after I rode the RD350 that my interest in "2nd stroke" began to pump up. And it more or less became a desire to acquire a 2 stroker when I rode one of my friends' (Shyam) rebuilt RX135 5s. The hunt for a 2 stroker began in no time. However, the plan was dropped off a number of times because of some family issues. My father wanted only one bike to be parked downstairs. Now, I even kept forward the idea of parking the bike at Shyam's place who lives just down the road. But NO! To cut the story short, I finally got an RXZ for 11k and working upon it. Baby Shower But the day I got the baby home, I invited my father to take a ride. The first "rebuking" took place when he said n"no horn?". Then on several other aspect. The funniest part was when he was not able to kick start the bike and I did it for him. I still remember him saying "aaj tak kick nahi maari kisi bike me". He was right to some extent as Kinetic Honda, LML Vespa Select, HH Ambition DSS, P220 and the TVS Scooty Streak...all came with a self starter!!! The Story Begins Anyhow, things have settled down and the work on the bike began with minor servicing comprising of Carburetor cleaning, oil change, air filter cleaning and tuning. That gave a boost to the bike and it has started performing quite well as compared to its previous condition. The bike came with a Mikuni VM24 with a delighting imprint of "made in Japan". The work to be done Engine overhaul, may be (or surely) a piston change and some crank work. Basically bringing it back to stock condition. Cosmetics including paint (pearl white), chrome on rims, handle change to Motocross one, Side panels, entire wiring, light, handle switches...mmm thats about it as of now. any comments/suggestions/inputs welcome __________________ Live the journey, destination is just a halt!

08-04-2010, 05:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
ken cool Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 4,677	Restoration of Rx Approved __________________ The Wheel was a great invention; Two Wheels with a Motor in between was even better! BMW Motorrad Days 2011 Xbhp's Indo-French Kashmir-Ladakh Tour

08-04-2010, 05:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
jagadeesh.b Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: hyderabad, andhra pradesh, India. Posts: 113	Best of luck dude. Is it a 4 speed or 5 speed? __________________ RD 400

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frankpilli PREDATOR Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rajahmundry-AP Posts: 532	can u post some pics (before restoration) __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\dell-pc\Desktop$ 1987 Yamaha RD-350-B 2009 Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi

08-05-2010, 01:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
jd666 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gurgaon/Faridabad Posts: 3,390	yup pics before restoration would be a big help. __________________ My offerings to the gods of speed - - KTM Duke 200 - Yamaha RXZ 5 speed

08-05-2010, 05:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
chamu_666 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 65	Best of luck and hoping to see the bike soon..!!

08-05-2010, 09:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
rubber_stamp_champ Inferno Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: i wish i could live in the engine of my bike so as to feel the real heat Posts: 285	My bad guys...was not able to post the pics...here are they See that green bike, would go for somewhat that sort of a restoration. Some how not able to post the pics...so posting the link for them Picasa Web Albums - karan - blue lights a... Picasa Web Albums - karan - blue lights a... __________________ Live the journey, destination is just a halt!

08-07-2010, 08:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
rubber_stamp_champ Inferno Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: i wish i could live in the engine of my bike so as to feel the real heat Posts: 285	guys I was browsing the pics for RXZ and came across a strange thing that seems to be a pattern in Malaysian bikes....the side panels and tail seems to be from gladiator and not like what we have in india.... check this out Yamaha RXZ Photos \| Facebook please excuse for facebook linnk, but this thing is really bugging me...please let me know if this is possible without much efforts __________________ Live the journey, destination is just a halt!

08-08-2010, 10:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
insane_x97 ਰਾਮਗੜੀਆ Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 204	apart from visual difference their machines are much better then ours, even similar looking engine is totally different in performance terms.....

08-08-2010, 07:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
rubber_stamp_champ Inferno Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: i wish i could live in the engine of my bike so as to feel the real heat Posts: 285	@ Insane thats true.... @TPC Well, went to the mechanic to get an estimate for the engine work including crank, piston, clutch plates etc...came out to be under 3k but then when the engine was opened...we were not able to guess as to what piston is it. One thing for sure, the present one was of a local made called Diamond. Was not able to guess as to what stage it was. And when the cylinder kit was opened, we got to know that its time that we get a new cylinder kit!!! First thing that came to my mind was the budget that has increased in the first go, but most importantly...where will I get a cylinder kit for 135??? Anyhow, the mechanic told us that he "may" find one for us but also told us to keep our search on for the cylinder kit as well....Well that was all for day one of restoring the machine. Can anyone of you please help me find a reliable cylinder kit for 135??? __________________ Live the journey, destination is just a halt!

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