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Before I start I’d like to make one thing clear - this is not a DIY project and I’m not an expert either, I’m getting the job done with the help of a mechanic who owns a small garage near my residence and does a decent job with RXs. This being my first restoration, I’m still in the learning phase, request the senior 2strokers to pour in your suggestions if you feel something’s not right.
Bike: Yamaha RX 135 4S
Model: 2004
Mods: None
Kms Done: Speedo stopped working at 30k but I’m sure it will be more than double that number
Problems: Bore noise, low acceleration, heavy vibration beyond 50 kmph and finally the owner itself
. Honestly, I did not take good care of this beauty in the past. Worst part, I had let my neighbour use the bike when I was out of town for work. And I’m paying the price now. Not just the money, really feels bad to see her in such a bad shape. So I wanted to give her a new life.
The Plan:
1. Engine work
• New crank assembly – procured (OE - 2ya model)
• Rebore to next size 0.75 mm. Currently running 0.5 mm piston – pending
• Ordered new ART piston kit from @karthikdattag. Will get to lay my hands on it this Saturday
• Replace the clutch plates, steel plates and pressure plates – yet to be procured
• Replace the catcon silencer with chrome silencer – yet to be procured
2. Body work (Not yet started)
• Bend check and paint the frame (the bike has taken a bad hit when it was with my neighbour)
• Paint job for petrol tank and side panels
• New Discover suspension for rear
• New RX135 OE seat
• New tyres – haven’t decided which one to go for
• New OE fenders, handlebar
• Speedo console – thinking of going back to old RX135 console, but since the bike is of central locking type, need to check on how it can be fitted.
Many other parts will also be replaced/ worked upon, will post the updates as I progress with the build. I had been in touch with @SriramEfunds, many thanks to him for patiently answering my queries and helping me in finding the spares. Beware, more calls to follow
Bike: Yamaha RX 135 4S
Model: 2004
Mods: None
Kms Done: Speedo stopped working at 30k but I’m sure it will be more than double that number
Problems: Bore noise, low acceleration, heavy vibration beyond 50 kmph and finally the owner itself
. Honestly, I did not take good care of this beauty in the past. Worst part, I had let my neighbour use the bike when I was out of town for work. And I’m paying the price now. Not just the money, really feels bad to see her in such a bad shape. So I wanted to give her a new life.The Plan:
1. Engine work
• New crank assembly – procured (OE - 2ya model)
• Rebore to next size 0.75 mm. Currently running 0.5 mm piston – pending
• Ordered new ART piston kit from @karthikdattag. Will get to lay my hands on it this Saturday
• Replace the clutch plates, steel plates and pressure plates – yet to be procured
• Replace the catcon silencer with chrome silencer – yet to be procured
2. Body work (Not yet started)
• Bend check and paint the frame (the bike has taken a bad hit when it was with my neighbour)
• Paint job for petrol tank and side panels
• New Discover suspension for rear
• New RX135 OE seat
• New tyres – haven’t decided which one to go for
• New OE fenders, handlebar
• Speedo console – thinking of going back to old RX135 console, but since the bike is of central locking type, need to check on how it can be fitted.
Many other parts will also be replaced/ worked upon, will post the updates as I progress with the build. I had been in touch with @SriramEfunds, many thanks to him for patiently answering my queries and helping me in finding the spares. Beware, more calls to follow
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