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**Mr.Boss** · 09-25-2014, 09:31 PM

Re: OMG! 3rd RX at home - 1998 Yamaha RX135 4S

Posting some daylight snaps

Something I hate to the core (XL Super Headlamp in RX)

**krishna77** · 09-29-2014, 08:59 AM

Re: OMG! 3rd RX at home - 1998 Yamaha RX135 4S

[MENTION=65331]Mr.Boss[/MENTION] .. the dedication and love you put behind every restoration of yours is unmatched.

**Mr.Boss** · 09-29-2014, 09:49 AM

Re: OMG! 3rd RX at home - 1998 Yamaha RX135 4S

Originally posted by krishna77 View Post

@Mr.Boss .. the dedication and love you put behind every restoration of yours is unmatched.

Thanks for the kind words Krishna.
To be frank inspiration is from no where else, credit goes to this forum when it comes to (RX) restoration.

**Mr.Boss** · 10-02-2014, 12:08 AM

Re: OMG! 3rd RX at home - 1998 Yamaha RX135 4S

After a lot of debate and confusion, finally decided something.

This time a Cafe Racer

Yes, a cafe racer this time. Since I already have a couple of RX for daily use (apart from Car which I take to office atleast a couple of days in a week and some weekend trips and long drives) I don't need a commuter bike again. Drag spec is something I'm not very fond of (I'm a sedate driver) and also a strict no-no from Home minister for such a machine.

Finally I wanted something different to experience, ended up with the idea of Cafe racer.

This segment is something very new to me, not even driven once. Expecting suggestions from fellow members here.

PS: Project will be executed during Christmas holidays as I'm bundled with lot of commitments till then, so I'm left with significant time for part collection and more time to think about what to do and understand what not to do

**The Great** · 10-02-2014, 02:37 AM

Re: OMG! 3rd RX at home - 1998 Yamaha RX135 4S

Cafe Racer

Have a look at this bike sir. Not entirely a cafe' racer though but the design is something different from the usual.

**Mr.Boss** · 10-02-2014, 08:29 AM

Re: OMG! 3rd RX at home - 1998 Yamaha RX135 4S

Originally posted by The Great View Post

Cafe Racer

Have a look at this bike sir. Not entirely a cafe' racer though but the design is something different from the usual.

Thanks for the link Bro.
Could get something different with least possible modification. Will definitely consider this option too

**SriramEfunds** · 10-03-2014, 05:40 PM

Re: OMG! 3rd RX at home - 1998 Yamaha RX135 4S

Satish, I don't know how have you planned to start this project, but do look at the Enfield continental. Not a bad idea to keep just heads handle bar and seat bit different and it turns to an ideal one. There's a Teambhp member did a cafe racer years back if I recall, might be of help.

**Mr.Boss** · 10-04-2015, 01:16 PM

Re: OMG! 3rd RX at home - 1998 Yamaha RX135 4S

I couldn't work on this bike for various reasons (couple of restorations for my friends, other commitments, etc)
Now I got another unavoidable request from a friend to restore his RX135.
Fingers crossed till I get sufficient time to resume the job.

**Mr.Boss** · 10-18-2015, 12:19 PM

Re: OMG! 3rd RX at home - 1998 Yamaha RX135 4S

Finally I managed to convince my friend that his bike will be restored after completing mine Mean time I gave my RXG for him to use until his bike is back to shape.

Coming back to the subject, still I'm confused on the Cafe Racer concept. This is what I had in mind

But this involves chopping the frame rear end and I'm bit concerned with the same.

**vimalnair4u** · 10-21-2015, 05:02 PM

Re: OMG! 3rd RX at home - 1998 Yamaha RX135 4S

Originally posted by Mr.Boss View Post

Finally I managed to convince my friend that his bike will be restored after completing mine Mean time I gave my RXG for him to use until his bike is back to shape.

Coming back to the subject, still I'm confused on the Cafe Racer concept. This is what I had in mind
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But this involves chopping the frame rear end and I'm bit concerned with the same.

Cafe racer is a good choice. But I won't recommend chopping of rear chasis as later if you want to change it back to a stock bike you might have to buy a new chasis. Instead of cutting the chasis why not put a shield over the chasis and fix the seat on that. That might look like the rear side height is increased. Or look for some other good options.

By the way you told that fc is not done. So 1st you have to restore it to stock and do the fc. With the Cafe Racer look you won't get the fc. Then start the Cafe Racer concept.

Looking forward for your updates. And good luck for your build.

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**Mr.Boss** · 10-22-2015, 07:44 PM

Re: OMG! 3rd RX at home - 1998 Yamaha RX135 4S

Originally posted by vimalnair4u View Post

By the way you told that fc is not done. So 1st you have to restore it to stock and do the fc.

I have additional set of almost all cosmetic parts. With them I will get the FC done within couple of weeks and then start the work of modification.

**Mr.Boss** · 05-03-2016, 10:34 AM

Re: OMG! 3rd RX at home - 1998 Yamaha RX135 4S

Update after a little long gap.
Dropped the idea of Cafe racer modification.
This bike will be restored to 100% stock spec and look.

Restoration started a couple of weeks back.
- Completely dismantled each and every part
- Parts painted and plated
- Several new parts procured

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- Engine redone with new set of bearings, next OS piston, etc
- Bike assembled and fired a couple of days back.

Let me post the final outcome in a day or two.

1st teaser of final outcome

**Mr.Boss** · 05-04-2016, 01:08 PM

Re: OMG! 3rd RX at home - 1998 Yamaha RX135 4S

Final outcome (with few minor things pending) Yet to have a proper photo-shoot

**krishna77** · 05-04-2016, 01:49 PM

Re: OMG! 3rd RX at home - 1998 Yamaha RX135 4S

Wonderfully done!

Sent from my Xperia L.

**patras** · 05-04-2016, 03:21 PM

Re: OMG! 3rd RX at home - 1998 Yamaha RX135 4S

Hi Boss, you are the BOSS

First let me congratulate for giving a fresh life to the old grandpa. Read as high Botox dose
In the earlier posts, this was mentioned that there is noise in the engine and issues with clutch. Can you brief what all changes were made in the engine section.

Thanks
Sri

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