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    [Photo Feature]: Probably India's youngest KB-100 RTZ

    Hello to all my fellow riders on xbhp. I am starting this thread to construct a sweet reminiscent of the good 'ol two stroke days.
    It so happens that my uncle bought his very own RTZ in the year 1990 which he proudly maintained and rode till 2006. He then had to go out of town and thus the KB-100 was left to rust in peace.
    BUT, I would not have let that happen as you will find out. I turned 21 last year and my fathers reliable Super S. 125 was starting to feel stupid. Managed to do quite a number of knee-downs on it if you thought what level of stupidity I was mustering up. But my family won't get me a new bike.

    That's when I saw a sleeping beast in the form of my uncle's KB_100. I did not need second notice to start restoring this magnificent underdog. In about two days the bike came into running condition and I was so very happy to see only 52k on the odo!!!!!!!!

    I had to change all liquids, the fuel cap, fuel knob, clutch plates and also the clutch cables.

    I am also uploading the photos for you to see.

    But recently a dear friend of mine (a stupid a*****e!!) broke the kick starter pinion gears. Been hunting for them since New year's eve..

    Will update when fixed.

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    The key to happiness is a "key"!!!
    Like the key in my DP.
    That's why it's called the "key to happiness".
    Tags: 100, kb-100, kb100, kbrtz, rtz
  • #2
    Re: Probably India's youngest KB-100 RTZ

    Thread Approved

    Others will be able to guide you on where you can get what etc.

    Just one word of advice from me with regards to your bike - RVMs
    Biking is not about what you have between your legs, its all about how well you use it!!!!!!!

    Give your details here if you want to help your fellow xBhpian stranded in your city

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    • #3
      KB 100 had its own fan followers

      I owned one KB100 in the late eighties. It was for the first time a bike came with a tachometer & believe me, It was a fun to set the eyes on rpm and not the speedo. The initial models had pillion foot pegs were fitted to the swing arms. With the arrival of 99ccs such as KB, RX, CD & AX and of course the mighty RD biking was a different thrill among yester years youngsters.

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      • #4
        Re: Probably India's youngest KB-100 RTZ

        Originally posted by KB Reborn View Post

        But recently a dear friend of mine (a stupid a*****e!!) broke the kick starter pinion gears. Been hunting for them since New year's eve..
        what do you mean by broke the kick starter pinion gear , are you still abe to kick start it
        Kawasaki KB100/enduro/125 substitute parts list http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/508615-post105.html

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        • #5
          Re: Probably India's youngest KB-100 RTZ

          Originally posted by kb100 View Post
          what do you mean by broke the kick starter pinion gear , are you still abe to kick start it
          He kicked it so hard that the inner gear that starts the motor broke. Had to pay my mechanic 150 bucks for just to find out the problem. Is there any suggestions on possible fit from other bikes?

          Also once a week I push-start the bike just to keep its engine in good health. Ridden a lot of bikes but that throttle response in 1st and 2nd gear is just awesome!!!

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          Originally posted by The Monk View Post
          Thread Approved

          Others will be able to guide you on where you can get what etc.

          Just one word of advice from me with regards to your bike - RVMs
          I am thinking of getting cafe-racer style RVMs but am going through a major problem right now. Gotta fix that kick starter gear first.
          The key to happiness is a "key"!!!
          Like the key in my DP.
          That's why it's called the "key to happiness".

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          • #6
            Re: Probably India's youngest KB-100 RTZ

            Originally posted by KB Reborn View Post
            He kicked it so hard that the inner gear that starts the motor broke. Had to pay my mechanic 150 bucks for just to find out the problem. Is there any suggestions on possible fit from other bikes?

            Also once a week I push-start the bike just to keep its engine in good health. Ridden a lot of bikes but that throttle response in 1st and 2nd gear is just awesome!!!

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            I am thinking of getting cafe-racer style RVMs but am going through a major problem right now. Gotta fix that kick starter gear first.
            it isnt the ratchet gear thats broken but the kicker pawl , good news is that the pawl costs around 90-100 rs only , bad news is you will have to dismantle the entire engine to replace it and its a bit difficult to find if you find buy only if its genuine bajaj part , also check your cdi unit ,
            Last edited by kb100; 02-12-2016, 11:30 PM.
            Kawasaki KB100/enduro/125 substitute parts list http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/508615-post105.html

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            • #7
              Re: Probably India's youngest KB-100 RTZ

              Originally posted by kb100 View Post
              it isnt the ratchet gear thats broken but the kicker pawl , good news is that the pawl costs around 90-100 rs only , bad news is you will have to dismantle the entire engine to replace it and its a bit difficult to find if you find buy only if its genuine bajaj part , also check your cdi unit ,
              I also forgot to mention one thing. If i push the kick inward and move it a little here and there, the kick re-engages and I get only one kick to get the bike started. So i choke it up and BANG! Somehow the kick works! But I can't do this everywhere and also a certain amount of risk is there if by chance the kick goes full disfunctional.
              The key to happiness is a "key"!!!
              Like the key in my DP.
              That's why it's called the "key to happiness".

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              • #8
                Re: Probably India's youngest KB-100 RTZ

                Originally posted by KB Reborn View Post
                I also forgot to mention one thing. If i push the kick inward and move it a little here and there, the kick re-engages and I get only one kick to get the bike started. So i choke it up and BANG! Somehow the kick works! But I can't do this everywhere and also a certain amount of risk is there if by chance the kick goes full disfunctional.
                from your mentioned symphtoms its either a broken pawl or pawl spring
                Kawasaki KB100/enduro/125 substitute parts list http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/508615-post105.html

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                • #9
                  Re: Probably India's youngest KB-100 RTZ

                  Originally posted by kb100 View Post
                  from your mentioned symphtoms its either a broken pawl or pawl spring
                  Thanks for replying. The spring is all right. Here is a pic of how it looks.
                  Attached Files
                  The key to happiness is a "key"!!!
                  Like the key in my DP.
                  That's why it's called the "key to happiness".

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                  • #10
                    Re: Probably India's youngest KB-100 RTZ

                    Originally posted by KB Reborn View Post
                    Thanks for replying. The spring is all right. Here is a pic of how it looks.
                    the one you arereferring to is the kicker shaft return spring not the pawl spring download the foll file and go to pg 64 in it
                    alokbalsekar
                    https://sites.google.com/site/alokbalsekar/home/workshop_manuals/KB100_Manual.rar?attredirects=0&d=1
                    Kawasaki KB100/enduro/125 substitute parts list http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/508615-post105.html

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                    • #11
                      Re: Probably India's youngest KB-100 RTZ

                      Originally posted by kb100 View Post
                      the one you arereferring to is the kicker shaft return spring not the pawl spring download the foll file and go to pg 64 in it
                      https://sites.google.com/site/alokba...edirects=0&d=1
                      I understand now. Thanks a lot.
                      The key to happiness is a "key"!!!
                      Like the key in my DP.
                      That's why it's called the "key to happiness".

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                      • #12
                        Re: Probably India's youngest KB-100 RTZ

                        Originally posted by KB Reborn View Post
                        I understand now. Thanks a lot.
                        happy parts hunt
                        Kawasaki KB100/enduro/125 substitute parts list http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/508615-post105.html

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                        • #13
                          Re: Probably India's youngest KB-100 RTZ

                          Originally posted by KB Reborn View Post
                          I understand now. Thanks a lot.
                          did you get the pawl
                          Kawasaki KB100/enduro/125 substitute parts list http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/508615-post105.html

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                          • #14
                            Re: Probably India's youngest KB-100 RTZ

                            Originally posted by kb100 View Post
                            did you get the pawl
                            Couldn't find it here in Guwahati. My uncle told me to wait as he has someone who can arrange for the kick pawl. Also got to know the pawl was replaced once many years back by my uncle.
                            The key to happiness is a "key"!!!
                            Like the key in my DP.
                            That's why it's called the "key to happiness".

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                            • #15
                              Re: Probably India's youngest KB-100 RTZ

                              Originally posted by KB Reborn View Post
                              Couldn't find it here in Guwahati. My uncle told me to wait as he has someone who can arrange for the kick pawl. Also got to know the pawl was replaced once many years back by my uncle.
                              get the spring and the pin also
                              Kawasaki KB100/enduro/125 substitute parts list http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/508615-post105.html

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