Re: RX madness continues: My Yamaha RX135 5-Speed

Madness acknowledged!

What a lovely garage you have! Please share pics of all beauties (RXs and others if available/possible) together.

Re: RX madness continues: My Yamaha RX135 5-Speed

A little background behind this purchase
I had 98 RX135 4s and 97 RXG in hand and purchased another 98 RX135 4s without a proper intention. Later I decided to convert one of the 4 speed gearbox to 5 speed and started restoring the latest acquisition. Bike is completely restored to stock 4 speed spec except for the 5 speed sticker theme but I couldn't get a 5s GB or conversion kit. One fine day I came across an ad for used 5s GB. After few chats and calls seller shred the snaps of GB and promised it is very less used and in pristine condition. Transferred the amount and in a weeks time the piece of metal reached me. To my horror it wasn't an 'used' GB, it is 'abused' one and it is no where close to the one in snaps. Called the seller back and got all those non-sense replies claiming that it is still a good one and what he sent is same as what he clicked. I knew it is of no use and sold the GB after losing few bucks. I decided against 5s conversion and started looking for a stock 5s bike and ended up buying this bike


About the machine
Make : Yamaha
Model : RX135
Variant : 5 speed
Year : 2000
No. of Owners : 2
RC Validity : FC done and valid till 2020
Insurance : Valid till Feb 2017







More about the bike


- Bike is said to be completely restored, but I knew it wasn't (Complete restoration in my dictionary sometimes don't match with others )


- RD350 Paint / Sticker theme


- Yamaha Gladiator Alloy wheels + Front disc assembly


- Stock 5s bike


1L7xxxxxx Engine number


4TL10 Block, Running on 3OS piston


RX135 Tiger Speedo assy (replica) & Lock set (Speedo wasn't working due to failed cable)


Speedo mounted with spacers to accommodate the bigger Headlamp


Regular side lock is still functional (with another set of keys)


3.00 x 18 in Front


2.75 x 18 in Rear


Almost new


Stock cat-con silencer replaced with Chrome silencer + Fully open RX100 core


Pillion holder with luggage carrier (from an 1986 RX100, as per the seller)


Endurance Rear shocks


Rajdoot mudflap in rear


Yezdi / RD350 replica headlamp


Custom made brackets for front reg plate


Damaged 2T Oil hose (Currently running on pre-mix)


Missing rear foot rest rubber

Re: RX madness continues: My Yamaha RX135 5-Speed

Fabulous Collection !!!!

Re: RX madness continues: My Yamaha RX135 5-Speed

Quick Review





Completed over 500km in a week with below observations


Cold Start:
Cold start requires choke and a couple of kicks. On day 2 I tried starting without choke and I was successful only after 10 kicks. I knew this is quite normal, but just FYI


Engine & Transmission:
As per the previous owner he covered 1.5k km after restoration, I hope the run-in should be good. Engine is healthy with no abnormal noise. But I miss the initial acceleration (I doubt the carb tuning) Once she hits the power band, that's a different story altogether. With a higher final drive ratio city driving is effortless.


Braking:
Front disc brake does the job pretty well but the bite isn't that inspiring (at least when compared with my other RX with Pulsar disc setup) Rear brake is nearing the end of life but never let me down in last 500km.


Ride & Handling:
I must accept the ride is pretty balanced with Gladiator forks in front and Endurance shocks in rear. Rear end is softer than all my other bikes. With wider front tire cornering is good but on the other hand steering effort is higher.


Seating:
Old seat foam wrapped with new cover. Neither hard nor too soft


Electricals:
All electricals working except the turn & High beam indicators on speedo console. Maintenance free 2.5LB does the duty pretty well.


Fuel Efficiency:
36kmpl average with a lot of spirited driving & traffic. I will post the detailed FE against different conditions later

Likes:
Another RX
Craziness for RX is never ending and almost each of us wanted one, at least. This smoking noisy machine holds a special place in my heart always.


Higher overall drive ratio
3rd gear cruising is possible in normal city traffic (at least the one I'm travelling)


Ride Comfort
Comparatively this bike is softer than all my other RX. For solo riding I feel very much comfortable with the existing setup and yet to check the comfort level with a pillion.


Dislikes:
Exhaust Beat -Specific to this bike
I love the exhaust note of RX and I'm a die hard fan for the same. But this particular bike spoils the fun. Fully open RX100 core creates much of noise than beat.


Alloy Wheels
Somehow the spokes wheel maintains the character of RX. Though the looks are subjective I still love the spokes wheel than alloy wheels


Initial Acceleration
I'm not satisfied with the current level of acceleration. I doubt the carb tuning and let me update once tuning is done.


Wider Front Tire
Looks little awkward and steering is heavier.


Narrow Rear Tire
Stock spec of RX135 5s is 3.00 x 18 and this bike came with 2.75 x 18. All my other RX are with 3.00 x 18 profile at rear. Though 2.75 is sufficient for this bike, 3.00 gives more confidence at cornering and braking.


Future Upgrades & Modifications:
Phase 1:
- Carb cleaning & Tuning
- Replace 2T oil hoses & check the pump condition
- Front brake pads and rear shoe replace
- *Optional* Replace the tank & shield from my other RX (Blue Color with RXZ sticker theme)
- Replace the current speedo assembly with stock speedo + tacho (from RXZ)
- Headlamp reflector swap from Ambassador (Hella) Current beam throw is not satisfactory
- RD350 Handle bar
- Minda Twin horns


Phase 2:
- Spokes Wheel <-- Alloy wheel
- Better Rubbers, 2.75 x 18 in Front & 3.00 x 17 or 3.25 x 16 in rear
- Cat-con silencer <-- Chrome silencer


Phase 3:
- Tank & Shield swap with OE 5 Speed black paint & Sticker theme.
- HL swap to match the looks




Phase 1 upgrade is already completed, let me share the details and snaps tonight

Re: RX madness continues: My Yamaha RX135 5-Speed

Congrats On the latest addition to your RX collection...

Re: RX madness continues: My Yamaha RX135 5-Speed

Thank you guys

Awaiting a proper photo shoot, I hope to make it happen before the monsoon.

Re: RX madness continues: My Yamaha RX135 5-Speed


Did you felt difference after carb tuning? Also check the plug and Airfilter.

Re: RX madness continues: My Yamaha RX135 5-Speed

Improved a bit after carb tuning. Plug is healthy, yet to check the Filter.
I'll keep you posted.

Re: RX madness continues: My Yamaha RX135 5-Speed

Managed to click only these 2 bikes together. Right now the other bike is at my friend's home.

Re: RX madness continues: My Yamaha RX135 5-Speed

Phase 1 upgrade completed (almost a week back)

Purchased Autopal reflector to use with same HL assembly, unfortunately I dropped it and broke the glass


Had a stock HL with upgraded reflectors, but that looked too small with RXZ speedo console. Finally ended up buying Hero CD headlamp assembly


Few spares




























As usual, 2T tank with level indicator (from TVS Max 100R)




And the final outcome

Re: RX madness continues: My Yamaha RX135 5-Speed

Switched to stock paint theme.
By next weekend spokes wheels will be fitted and cat-con is still TBD

Re: RX madness continues: My Yamaha RX135 5-Speed

hi Mr.Boss,

i am in coimbatore. I have a RX 135, 4S. I saw your bikes. Its beauty. For a long time i had an idea of installing a tachometer. but i doubt it could be done or not. But now i saw your pic and i'm exited. Correct me if i am wrong. the speedo & tacho unit is RXZ Right?. Also share your contact, i could get some ideas easier.

thanks

Re: RX madness continues: My Yamaha RX135 5-Speed

thanks for the compliments.
Yes they are from RXZ
Check your PM

Re: RX madness continues: My Yamaha RX135 5-Speed

Cat-con arrived this morning


This will be painted and used for a while, just to feel the stock 5s spec and alter will be rolled back to chrome silencer