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The Restoration of Yezdi Roadking 1995 Model in Blore

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  • The Restoration of Yezdi Roadking 1995 Model in Blore

    Hello,

    A brief background with my acquisition of the Bike and regarding the restoration of the Forever bike:
    I was passionate for this bike from my Childhood and always wanted to own one these beasts.

    This dream came true in 2011 wen one of my friend referred me to a mechanic in Mysore who had the beast packed in Gunny bags.

    I decided to get it assembled and get it running there itself as it was the part of the deal which was finalized to 25 K.

    The work was not up to the mark and i came across a lot of difficulties in the early months.

    Then i came in coontact with one Mr. Afsar Baig a JAWA and YEZDI mechanic.

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    Advice is a form of nostalgia.
    Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.

    Antz Travelz!! | South India Exploration Ride | Leh Triplog (Work in progress)

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    • #3
      Congrats on landing a Roadking.

      Your post leads to so many questions...
      Can you please post a pic of the bike before restoration and give more datails on her state then?

      Has the restoration already started?

      waiting for more updates.
      Motorcycles Owned Currently -
      1. H.H CBZ (2001)
      2. Yamaha RX 135-4S (1998)

      Motorcycles Owned in the Past -
      1. Bajaj Chetak (1996)

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      • #4
        Best of luck and thumps up.
        BORN TO RIDE!!

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        • #5
          I am glued to this thread please come up with the pictures
          Yamaha RX100 (1993)
          Yamaha RX135 (2000)
          Bajaj Pulsar 150 (2004)
          Yamaha FZ-25 (2017)
          TVS N-Torq (2018)

          "Owners Pride Neighbors Envy"

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            Hello Dinesh,

            The work is on-going. Here are some more pics of the Restoration. The Rest(Stand) is of a JAWA.

            I am now on a regular basis Visiting Afsar(mechanic) for follow-up.








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            • #7
              Engine Before installation and other Body work Pics

              Hello All,

              Below are some more Pics from the Restoration:

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              The Front Steering is assembled, Front Indicators, Rear indicators, Tail-lamp bracket and housing.

              Below are some pic of Engine before installation and the Front Chain Sprocket before assembly:

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              The Engine now has a new Bearing installed. Was busy and Couldn't witness and take pics

              Will soon post the Engine installed pics.

              Thanks a lot to all who are having interest in the restoration.

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              • #8
                Super likey for the pictures Sandeep ... Paint job is looking good
                Behind your bike a silver color Yezdi is getting restored I guess ??
                Yamaha RX100 (1993)
                Yamaha RX135 (2000)
                Bajaj Pulsar 150 (2004)
                Yamaha FZ-25 (2017)
                TVS N-Torq (2018)

                "Owners Pride Neighbors Envy"

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                • #9
                  Hello Dinesh,

                  Thanks...

                  Yes its a Classic getting dressed.

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                    Hello All,

                    Here are some more pics of the Engine Installation and other assemblies:

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                      Here are some pics from Week1304:

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                      • #12
                        Must say a very nice work done there. Waiting for more pics and a ride report(with video if possible).
                        Riding is not about destinations, it's about journeys.

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                        • #13
                          Hey Arun,

                          Thanks a lot. Yes the King will be ready by next week hopefully

                          I will provide a report as per the request.

                          Sure will shoot a video on the first kick....

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                            Here are some updates from this week:

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