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**frankpilli** · 11-01-2011, 03:29 PM

This ad dates back to 1995. Steel bird introduced this Ugly "Complete safety Kit"

for the RX.

**kb100** · 11-01-2011, 07:09 PM

Originally posted by frankpilli View Post

This ad dates back to 1995. Steel bird introduced this Ugly "Complete safety Kit"

for the RX.

the term ugly would be an understatement in this case

**sixspeedtwin** · 11-01-2011, 09:06 PM

Originally posted by frankpilli View Post

This ad dates back to 1995. Steel bird introduced this Ugly "Complete safety Kit"

for the RX.

Originally posted by kb100 View Post

the term ugly would be an understatement in this case

Prime example of how alleged functionality was at the detriment of aesthetics back in the 80's amd 90's

**dafc** · 11-01-2011, 10:10 PM

mind = blown

**NitinGirish** · 11-01-2011, 10:57 PM

Even functionality wise this kit doesn't seem to measure up. Its covering up the top-half of the engine! Well almost. This would have lead over-heating issues I guess.

**frankpilli** · 11-02-2011, 12:34 PM

But this KRP Kit from 1993 is absolutely functional with Under-seat MX expansion chamber, extended rear shocks, MX body panels and fenders.

**sixspeedtwin** · 11-02-2011, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by frankpilli View Post

But this KRP Kit from 1993 is absolutely functional with Under-seat MX expansion chamber, extended rear shocks, MX body panels and fenders.

Wow ... did not know so much was on in 1993!!!

Of course, was only 13 yrs old then ...

My impression was that the modding and performance bug only bit in the last couple of years ..

Looks like there were a hell lot of rubbah burnin' torque daddies back then!!!

<respect>

**vijaymeyou** · 11-02-2011, 01:03 PM

Originally posted by frankpilli View Post

But this KRP Kit from 1993 is absolutely functional with Under-seat MX expansion chamber, extended rear shocks, MX body panels and fenders.

Hats off frank.

Wow

the same type of modded bike i saw at chennai (ambattur) near my home at 96'.

But those days i mistaked myself that this MX body panels and fenders are borrowd from Bajaj SX Enduro. never new about KRP kits..

**frankpilli** · 11-02-2011, 03:22 PM

Some memorabilia of my bike.
Speedo dial after it got destroyed in the accident. This is the original Nippon Seiki which came with the bike in 1987.

**vijaymeyou** · 11-02-2011, 04:02 PM

Great Keeping Frank.

Surprised...Color remains with great contrast even after 24 years no fading.

Amazing workmanship of nippon seiki and your Preservation..

**frankpilli** · 11-02-2011, 04:51 PM

Originally posted by vijaymeyou View Post

Great Keeping Frank.

Surprised...Color remains with great contrast even after 24 years no fading.

Amazing workmanship of nippon seiki and your Preservation..

Absolutely correct, it was shelved some 20 years ago, and when i took it out to scan, its like a brand new dial, like it could be fitted now. really amazing Japanese workmanship.
And of-course preservation too

This is the Speedo needle & screws

**Rosh.Shogun** · 11-02-2011, 08:29 PM

Originally posted by frankpilli View Post

Absolutely correct, it was shelved some 20 years ago, and when i took it out to scan, its like a brand new dial, like it could be fitted now. really amazing Japanese workmanship.
And of-course preservation too

This is the Speedo needle & screws

Great 1. . . .

**frankpilli** · 11-03-2011, 11:56 AM

The RX-100 decal and set of piston rings, i don't remember when i changed the rings but they were replaced by an original set of Yamaha piston rings, Made in Japan, purchased from Didar Motors, Madras.

**frankpilli** · 11-04-2011, 01:48 PM

These bulbs are original ones which came with the bike (tail lamp & speedo bulb) not sure whether they are Stanley Japan or Indian made, the air pressure Gauge (Yenkay, gifted by the tyre dealer) & the un-used spare key.

COMING UP ---The RX goes to race at Sholavaram track, Madras

**frankpilli** · 11-15-2011, 12:49 PM

The RX goes to Race at Sholavaram, Madras (Chennai)

During the winter of 1988, after licking my wounds for 2 months and recovered fully, I started to think what if I take part in the Annual Mecca for racers - none other than the 32nd All India Motor race meet (Mc Dowell Grand Prix) at the Sholavaram Airstrip, Madras (now Chennai). Haling from a highly orthodox family & met with a near death accident a few months ago, if my family comes to know my plans to race at Sholavaram, my Dad will simply chain me and lock-up

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These are the pages from the Race Souvenir of 1989

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