I got myself a 1969 jawa recently and amazingly its so much easier to find its parts compared to the kb. Maybe this thing will make KB even more exotic

exotic or not i dont know or care but one thing im sure of is that the parts shortage is making kb's extinct b'coz ive seen a lot of kb's hanging around junkyards ...in bits,pieces and parts

Today morning I had to drop a friend to the airport and since he only had a little handbag, we decided on a two-wheeler. While he wanted me to ride his splendor, I preferred my KB. Reached well before the time as we were able to cruise at 70kmph for most part and also crossing 90kmph at times.

On the way back, I had some good tailwind and wow it almost touched the ton but I didn't open her up completely. Some 7-8kms before my home, I happened to overtake a guy on a RX which seemed to be in a very very good condition. He immediately raced up and overtook me but then I was able to keep pace with him. Didn't push real hard as there was quiet some traffic. The guy didn't had a helmet on so I didn't wanted to push him harder. On one of the straight roads however, the KB was keeping up pace with the RX and we rode side by side for some distance.

I am really happy with the performance. Later in the day I topped the 2T oil, serviced the carb, plug, brakes and also fixed the tail lamp and an indicator which needed a new bulb.

All said, off late my bike isnt as smooth as it used to be, has some good amount of vibrations when pushed above 70kmph.

mine is going for a rebuild next month

KB vs splendor

LOL!! I overtook a splendor guy two days back! He was showin off too much....like he kept his shoulders as if he was drivin an R1....like the sporty seating position the current bikes like apache have(just imagine how he would be looking)....like a hunch back.....anyway i wasn't interested in racing him.....but i casually overtook him at 60 in 4th. He assumed i was racing...so he overtook.....the young blood in me stopped my patient part......i quickly shifted to 3rd and pulled all the way to 70 and then shifted to 4th.......he tried to give a race but.....na......the splendor never stood a chance.....KB raged over like hell was behind it.....he was totally squashed!! He was lookin like....wat on the earth is that!! I respect the legendary splendor for its reliability and mileage....but for the perfomance....

One good news......my dad has agreed to go ahead with my KB restoration plan if i get through any IIT or NIT. Hopefully I'll do that. Also will restore my first vehicle too.....my hercules bravo cycle along with the bike!!.....thinkin of givin both of them the same wine red colour.

@yaser
Bhai. You did the right thing not to race over the RX guy as he did not have a helmet. Guess youngsters like me have to learn a lot from you people.

@KB100
pls keep ur restoration plan posted.


And guys pls try talking to bajaj guys.....i posted a complaint....and as i expected there is no reply yet..... i will now try to call their toll free number(1800 233 2453)...pls pls pls help me out with this!!

make of piston

which indian company makes the best pistons for kb100

@kb100: I had changed the block piston assembly on my KB when i had rebuilt it around 3 years ago. I managed to get hold of the OE Bajaj spare part whose vendor was Mahle. It worked well so would recommend Mahle Pistons.

@ripper:thanks for the info ripper

can somebody please post images of the land r side crankcases with the k-bajaj logo and delta super tuned engine need them to cut stickers

which brand of bearings is better skf or tata...are there any other brands that make good bearings in india same also for rims

I still own a 1989 Kawasaki RTZ, got it from my uncle who bought it brand new way back in 1989.

In 2006 I got it rebuilt and now it in my home town and me in Hyderbad :-(

bought a used carburattor for the kb from the junk...turns out the chamber was full of rust

Hey peolpe! I spent another 1.2k internally. She's damn smooth. Pickup and mileage have also improved. Thanks to my mech who got the o-ring repaired. Anyways that 1.2k must be enough to frustrate my parents again. So i am in a do or die situation here. If she has a hiccup again, i'm into problem. I hope that doesn't happen since i believe the engine is a very good condition. Now i must buckle up to take good care of her.

And my uncle told another int fact. The piston block is just around 7 yrs old. He said that before 7yrs he heard that the pune factory still had some crucial parts with them. So he ordered for the piston block, waited for three months and then got it fitted. I guess thats why my bike's engine is in good condition. I guess u all can also give it a try.

@ kb100
I'll try to get the images u have asked for and also the bearings brand.

@rajat
Pls post some pics of ur KB.

found some details of a recent model kh125.
our kb100 and kb 125 were derived from 80s model of kh125

Whoaaaaah!! that's stunning! If this is the case then I guess we can get some parts on ordering.

Substitute parts for kb100

HT coil= use the one from honda activa (102cc version) works fine

gear oil cap(the one on rhs engine casing) = use the ones from pulsar or discover in case of pulsar cap cut off the metal dipstick with a hacksaw and use its part code is 52DH0175 price is Rs18

Tail lamp = use ones from bajaj boxer AR (depending on make these may or may not have integrated reflectors on the sides but otherise the same)

rear wheel rubber/damper = use the ones from classic pulsar make should be steel bird others dont last

Head gasket= part code is 30101024, tripleA makes after market packing kits (both half and full) and they are good

clutch plate= part code is 30101096 same as used in boxer/caliber

speedometer cable = part code is 30191039

plate friction= part code is DD101099 same as used in boxer/caliber , new part code is 36DD4006

Sidestand= permanent cure for the bending problem of sidestand go for the sidestand unit from the herohonda cd100 (do not go for stands from cd100ss, sleek splendor etc) it is a direct fit

fuel cock= after market pieces are available but they dont seem to last very long as they tend to stat leaking early, you can use the ones from old model boxer ct the part code is DU141228-1

CDI,rectifier and wiring kit= these are available and is made by swiss

rear shock absorbers= use the sns or gas charged units from discover they are a direct fit

wheel rims= as anybody here will tell you use oem herohonda rims front 1.6x18 rear 1.85x18

Handle bar= use the ones from p150 its almost the same

Rubber plug for rhs engine casing (the one which is used to acess the carb securing screw = if you happen to lose it use the rubber cap of an injection bottle you might need to remove a small amt from its sides to make it fit but it works refer the pics for the position

Rear wheel hub/brake drum : use the ones from classic pulasrs they are direct fit part code is 30151063

Crush rubber/ damper: use the ones from classic pulsar part code is 30151076

Crank/engine main bearing: 6204/c3 SKF, NRB, NBC make you should be able to get it from any bearing/ tool shop

indicator flasher unit: use any 2 pin flasher unit , you can use ones from honda unicorn ,as for oem partcode 31201003 ,use branded ones cheap ones dont last also they flash in inconsistent intervals

Wheel bearings: 6301 use sealed ones

Wheel spokes: use oe ones from yamaha for the rx series costs about 180/- rs per set of 36 pcs

Spark Plug : use mico bosch W5DC , if you cannot find this locally you can get it from royal enfield showrooms, old model (avl engined / lean burn) thunderbird used the same spark plug costs about 109/- from enfield

Swing arm bush (silent block bush): it is shared with boxer ,caliber and ct 100 you can use from any model

Speedometer Worm and Pinion: the one used on bajaj caliber part no is 36DS1502

Kicker oil seal: Same as those used in ct100s to pulsars ,part no: 30101142

KB100 parts catalogue (actually its of ktz100 which is the same bike that bajaj sold in the latin americas) : http://www.mediafire.com/view/ey8m36...100__KB100.pdf


KB125 parts catalogue: http://www.mediafire.com/view/wzz0bc40dcp7ve7/KB125.pdf



will add more as i remember it