I do non-stop 170Kms (Mysore to Bangalore - Home to Home) on my Stage3+ Modified RX135s at a cruising speed of 110~120Kmph & occasional burst to Full-Speedo reading. Till date i havn't experienced any major problems.

It all depends on how the engine is setup & (quality+quantity) of 2T oil use. And yes a 5-speed GB with correct sproketing will indeed help.

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Karthik
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Nice to see that still people use Rx for touring. I have done quite a lot of trips in quite a short span of time including few 1000km+ trips.

My Rx was rebuilt in year 2010 Jan, and it was not a perfect quality build(financial constraints at that time). So i was pretty scared, to rely on this machine for touring, which is why i started this thread, to get some insight. I had my own set of issues with my bike during each trip, but none involving the engine,intake or transmission related issues. The worst issue i faced was just a CDI unit malfunctioning. It was my bike's setup due to which i was scared earlier It was a 5 speed model running on a - 4speed sleeved bore, 5speed head, 5speed gearbox, 5speed carb, 4speed chrome exhaust and always Premix.

I used to wonder, if my bike with a God Knows what Piston and a locally sleeved bore had been so reliable, how good the engines- NOS stock or which are Re bored perfectly in quality would perform in touring!

Anyway i had to shift to four Jokes(R15) to reduce the dent in my pocket arising from the fuel expenses of my RX. It gave a wonderful mileage of 20-25 in trips with stock setup!
But still i always miss my Rx in every trip i do. It is currently hibernating in Chennai(home) waiting for its day to Rev again for a trip.
This Picture was taken in Malpe beach, KA in 2011.


Would like to see more touring discussions regarding RX here. And will try to help with what i have experienced!

RX is a bike which can take a lot of abuse. I was surprised to see that most of the parts were at the worst possible condition when the engine of bike was opened and never ever there was single incident of bike break down.
With the newly rebuild bike I am gaining confidence slowly as I clock more and more distance.
Even I would like to do a tour on my RX and planning to do one. After reading all these stories, this thread has definitely increased the confidence.




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Me too a proud owner of an RX135-4 Speed 99 model, I've also started touring in my RX, love it very much either in Hills or ripping in Highways, its always a cool. Recently also done 650+ Kms in 2 days without any major issues except the chain slag (adjustment nut was worn out)

BTW dpak89, I'm also put up in coimbatore only, may be will catch up at sometime...

@Riderman - I might visit CBE next week. Why not we have 2T meet? Sorry for the OT, couldnt resist.

We can meet definitely. Please also check the Coimbatore offline thread for city meets and trips. Would love to see another 2 stroker to join the group!