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**Aryan** · 04-21-2009, 06:36 PM

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**psycho 98** · 04-21-2009, 06:43 PM

Congrats, from the pics its seems the bike is laoded with rust everywhere an anti-rust coat and paint job is badly needed to the frame, your manifold and carb is in bad shape too.

**nirvan** · 04-21-2009, 06:59 PM

Assuming this will result in a no-holds-barred restoration:

1. Cosmetics:
Take it all apart, right down to the last bolt. Replace all bolts/nuts/screws that look worn or old, galvanize the rest. Replace all chrome plated bolts/nuts/screws. Powder-coat the black metal frame parts.

I would personally choose a standard colour and graphics when repainting.

2. Engine:
If the engine is shot, replace the bore. While doing so, consider replacing it with the 135cc kit. If you switch, you'll need to replace the crank & the head as well, along with the chain/sprocket set (Which is probably shot anyway).

When you take the engine apart, make sure you replace all bearings and seals.

3. Brakes/performance:
Replace front brakes with a Pulsar disc brake. Go back to 18" on the rear wheel.

4. Electrical: Replace entire wiring, switch to 12V electricals.

5. Tyres: Put new, modern rubber on the bike. Stick with 2.75x18 at the front and 3.00x18 or 90/90-18 at the rear.

Cost: This will probably set you back:

1: Rs. 7500
2: Rs. 9000
3. Rs. 6000
4. Rs. 2000
5. Rs. 2500
6: Miscellaneous: Mudguards/silencer/brake shoes/battery/seat/rear shocks/+ odds and ends: Rs. 6000

All told, this would then cost you a total of Rs. 47,000. Factoring in cost overruns, it would come to about Rs. 50,000, all told. Mods extra

**Nikhil Pereira** · 04-21-2009, 10:12 PM

congrats on the 100. . .but 16K is too much. ..here in Goa that condition or better will b got for ntohing more than 14. . .crappy condtion ones like what atul put up before he made his 100 a drag one goes for 3 K here....its not like Goa doesnt know their bikes if at all people stil love the RX's and loads of bulls found here. . .we get decent second hand bulls with absolutely no work req for 30 K. . .std classic 350's in and around 90's models. . .

but either way restoration is a fun job and if ure loaded (with cash) its all the more faster and easier...all the best ride safe

**Nikhil Pereira** · 04-21-2009, 10:16 PM

oh ya ttg a few more things. . .
from ure pics ure carb and intake manifold seem fine ure carb jsut needs a through petrol shower i feel . . .
revert back to 18's coz ure currently ure gearing is high and ure performance is messsed up . . .thanks to downsizing 2" by the previous owner
start with engine work if any (that ull know only after u hear her and ride her and fine things if need to be worked on when u visit a mech those shud b revealed. . .)
as it sits ure bike doesnt seem to be that badly corroded.
GO FOR A STRIP DOWN AND ENGINE CHASSIS ONLY AFTER URE ENGINE WORK IS COMPLETE. . .

again i feel the body seems fine. . . u can restore this 100 to a nicety and its got odes of potential . . . all the best witht he project

**ttg** · 04-22-2009, 10:16 AM

Originally posted by nirvan View Post

Assuming this will result in a no-holds-barred restoration:

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All told, this would then cost you a total of Rs. 47,000. Factoring in cost overruns, it would come to about Rs. 50,000, all told. Mods extra

Mate, you make me cry! or rather weep

!!!
So that's what an rx 135 cost the yamaha factory to make
{considering that we trade the disc setup for the chassis

}

From what I gather, this bike ain't shot!
My bro who's been on an rx for the last 3 yrs says the bike runs like a champ & His mech (who claims to have been trained by yamaha in 80's) says the engine is in superb condition.
Usually this guy says everything is screwed up in any bike he sees. Maybe he'll start that line now as he had earlier seen it before we bought it.
Anyway one never know for sure unless the engine's opened up.

What really is wrong with the bike is that it just looks like a wet dog!
Funny thing is,the tires are pretty good, brakes are good and even the speedo's working!

Right now, I'll get it cleaned up a bit, get a new seat, redo the forks, plonk in an 18 incher at the rear, set the tank right and do a complete electrical overhaul.
The painting'll have to wait until the monsoon is over (it has started here)

I'm planning to get it back to stock.
After that I'll do some very simple mods.
Any idea how to source a rdd cdi. IIRC torque is the guy for that rt?
Also any suggestions on a solid disc other than the fury?