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**girishpv** · 12-01-2011, 11:01 PM

Originally posted by Bluesmoke View Post

How the hell did you find parts for this beauty??????

Haha.....bluesmoke...

Thank god that I have so many good friends.....

Muthu sir helped with few parts and rest bought from Coimbatore shop and from Bangalore.

**rookieraj** · 12-01-2011, 11:12 PM

you know what makes this thread such a pleasure to follow? this gentleman doesn't appear to be only a collector/restorer. he, like his good friend Muthu sir, seems to be a bit of a wrench-turner himself.

**girishpv** · 12-02-2011, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by rookieraj View Post

you know what makes this thread such a pleasure to follow? this gentleman doesn't appear to be only a collector/restorer. he, like his good friend Muthu sir, seems to be a bit of a wrench-turner himself.

@ rookieraj .....I do my level best turning wrenches, chasing mechanics and painting myself

As I said before......all my good friends are with me when help needed, otherwise it's impossible to continue the passion.
Muthu sir is not only my friend.....also my guide, teacher and more over adviser.
I have few online / telephone friends, I often call them to take advise.

Thanks all

**girishpv** · 12-02-2011, 04:40 PM

1981 Rajdoot Deluxe

Here is my 1981 Rajdoot Deluxe

A gift from my uncle

, he used this for more than 20 years and didn't want to sell to anyone.
It was exposed to chemicals and iron ores in New Mangalore Port, where he was employed.

As he bought new Honda Activa, kept this idle for 2-3 years and the condition deteriorates day by day because of the Mangalorean weather.

Sorry for not having the photo of the bike before restoration.

Took 3 months to restore and rode straight to his house......and he was stunned and shocked to see his bike as NEW

Details

Engine type: 2- stroke, Single cylinder
Bore& stroke : 61.5 X 58 mm
Displacement : 173 cc
compression ratio : 6.6:1
Carburetor : horizontal 24mm mikuni
ignition : Flywheel magneto
Power : 9 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Torque ( max) : 1.37 kg-m @ 3500 rpm
gear box: 3 speed constant mesh.
gear ratios : 2.89 , 1.47 & 1

**frankpilli** · 12-02-2011, 06:09 PM

AFAIK, Rajdoot never came with a black exhaust. correct me if i'm wrong.

**girishpv** · 12-02-2011, 06:42 PM

Originally posted by frankpilli View Post

AFAIK, Rajdoot never came with a black exhaust. correct me if i'm wrong.

Correct frankpilli...

The condition was so bad, so we went painting it in Black....I may get a new one soon.

Also I managed to procure the side monogram

cheers

**rookieraj** · 12-02-2011, 06:47 PM

Girish Bro, you have a PM

**girishpv** · 12-09-2011, 02:11 PM

AtlaSolex

Here is my AtlaSolex moped

Some information on this .....

Solex Millenium: Le velosolex en Inde

**Siddharth Jodh** · 12-10-2011, 10:12 AM

What the hell, front wheel mounted motor??? How the hell can anyone ride that thing???

**girishpv** · 12-10-2011, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by Siddharth Jodh View Post

What the hell, front wheel mounted motor??? How the hell can anyone ride that thing???

Siddharth.....I haven't tried yet

Muthu sir will be the one to ride it before me and teach me how....

**Sarge** · 12-10-2011, 08:21 PM

My jaw just dropped looking at these beauties and I am trying to roll my tounge back in. Hats off my friend thats a wonderful collection. I have no words.......

"Mere paas sab ka baap hai" ...hahaha classic like the collection.

**James** · 12-10-2011, 11:22 PM

Originally posted by girishpv View Post

Siddharth.....I haven't tried yet

Muthu sir will be the one to ride it before me and teach me how....

Ill ride it!! Provided it moves with my weight.. LOL

**Siddharth Jodh** · 12-11-2011, 02:35 PM

Sir, I request, no I demand that you post some pics here of someone riding that THING!! ABsolutely amazing how against the laws of physics it is....

**frankpilli** · 12-13-2011, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by Siddharth Jodh View Post

Sir, I request, no I demand that you post some pics here of someone riding that THING!! ABsolutely amazing how against the laws of physics it is....

Don't get soo amazed Siddharth, it came to India in 1976. and the world is riding it before that

. i remember seeing it in the Atlas cycle stores when i was a kid may be in 1979 and the funniest part is i doubted what happens if this thing goes over the most common material on Indian roads "cow/buffalo DUNG", as the front wheel is driven by a friction wheel pressing against the front tyre

. so if the moped be ridden over Dung, imagine what happens.

and the engine is no as heavy as the other mopeds, so i don't think its against the laws of physics, but definitely not easy to ride like a normal moped

**Siddharth Jodh** · 12-14-2011, 03:28 PM

Looking at this I am reminded of something my mother used to ride much before I was born. It was called a 48, I believe, at least that is what I remember of it. Had huge wheels and not good handling if my mother is to be believed, she took a couple of tumbles on it. It was rusting in our backyard for a few years before being finally sold off. Looked very moped-like and had large spoke sheels (I was just a tiny tot then and can hardly remember it). Anyone know it??

On another note: Looking at your collection Girish sir, even I am having some thoughts about getting inolved with a mature lady, if you know what I mean....

. I really love the older BMW R series. The R 55 to 75 and 1940's harley's, war-time BSA's, not to forget the legendary Borough Superior and 1930's Indian fours (my personal favourites being the BMW and Indian)

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