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COSMETIC REBUILD: Yamaha RX100 1986 (now engine rebuilt)

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  • #31
    Nice work there mate....

    Btw, how does the bike perform?
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    • #32
      Now thats a clean looking Rx.Great job mate.
      Socha Toh Locha.

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      • #33
        Originally posted by razorBlades View Post
        the bike looks like Cameron Diaz beautiful
        My bike is male though

        Originally posted by dual disc 200 View Post
        Amazing work brother!! Hats off!!
        Thanks.
        Originally posted by karthik_R View Post
        Nice work there mate....

        Btw, how does the bike perform?
        Hmm... never had any access to GPS/Veypour/etc. It can do speedo indicated 100 without committing much harakiri. After that I always run out of road 80-40-80 cycle is far better than 0-60 acceleration. And like any RX100, can ride at 20kmph (speedo indicated) in fourth gear without knocking.

        But the best thing is to cruise at 70kmph whenever traffic condition permits. Beyond that cross-winds becomes a problem. Doesn't feel particularly stable.

        My sense is that it would do 110 (speedo indicated) with me (55kgs rider) on board. Never tested after 100 though.

        Without intending to sound dramatic, I would say this is God of flickability. Offers supreme confidence to squeeze through gaps. This is the best attribute of the bike, if you ask me. I have ridden many other bikes (not extensively) and most of them don't give that kind of confidence barring maybe RTR.

        Braking is adequate, but if you are used a bike like RTR 180 then you better stay away from this one Obviously, no comparison. For what the bike is capable of brakes are satisfactory. For speeds below 40kmph I use front brake only (gently ofcourse) and I face no problem. Over that speed never had to brake in panic (thank God for that) so I dont really know.

        Ride quality/suspension is the worst attribute of this bike. If bikes like this were in production today, Orthopedics (pardon the spelling) would get good business Way too stiff. Doesn't like even minor undulations on road

        All in all involving bike to pep up the boring office commute I would say.

        Originally posted by velociraptor13 View Post
        Now thats a clean looking Rx.Great job mate.
        Thanks man
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        • #34
          Haai.. very good work there , Your bike looking gorges. I am also going to restore my RX100 next yr..
          Use your brain to save your brain. WEAR A HELMET!

          "You live more in five minutes on a bike like this going flat out than some people live in a lifetime".
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          • #35
            Originally posted by bikerharis View Post
            Haai.. very good work there , Your bike looking gorges. I am also going to restore my RX100 next yr..
            All the best Which model may I know?
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            • #36
              Originally posted by NitinGirish View Post
              All the best Which model may I know?
              I think you know my bike. It is a 94 model Red RX100.
              Use your brain to save your brain. WEAR A HELMET!

              "You live more in five minutes on a bike like this going flat out than some people live in a lifetime".
              Burt Munroe

              XBHP KLM-TVM-PTA-EKM ICE Sheet

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              Check my custom painted RX100
              Group riding tips

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              • #37
                nitin looks neat,nice work

                can post a video on the engine condition ? fire your RX,raise the throttle.would love to hear the so called "Sweet Sound" of a Japen engine

                also please give the break of the costs as it would help people plan a Good Cosmetic Rebuild.
                Last edited by arvindraju; 11-27-2009, 11:45 AM.

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                • #38
                  Originally posted by arvindraju View Post
                  nitin looks neat,nice work

                  can post a video on the engine condition ? fire your RX,raise the throttle.would love to hear the so called "Sweet Sound" of a Japen engine

                  also please give the break of the costs as it would help people plan a Good Cosmetic Rebuild.
                  I thought you are on a RX hunt Seeing your post after a long time

                  There is some noise emnating from the bore at idle. Nothing serious my mech says, however, will get it checked next wednesday.

                  I will upload the video to my signature shortly.

                  Don't tell me you don't know how much it costed me About break up and details, I already made a mention of it in the thread.
                  A lone amateur built the ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic...

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                  • #39
                    Man you made the beauty the beautiest, The legend ready to grab attention of streets.
                    Nice Job done.

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                    • #40
                      Originally posted by bhargava_sr View Post
                      Man you made the beauty the beautiest, The legend ready to grab attention of streets.
                      Nice Job done.
                      Thanks man Yeah, it does grab attention. Not sure it is for the good though.
                      A lone amateur built the ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic...

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                      • #41
                        Beautiful job mate! The bike looks as good as new.

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                        • #42
                          Originally posted by moeed View Post
                          Beautiful job mate! The bike looks as good as new.
                          Thanks

                          I did a good 60kms ride y'day. It feels lot smoother now. Handling is fantastic
                          When you accelerate in third gear upto say 50kmph and let go of the throttle, the sound it makes is something else altogether I wish I could source a spare muffler for it. The ones available now are no good w.r.t to the sound.
                          A lone amateur built the ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic...

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                          • #43
                            ^^ a RX100 muffler??? around 1500 bucks here. Original. i got one for my RXZ!


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                            • #44
                              Originally posted by jd666 View Post
                              ^^ a RX100 muffler??? around 1500 bucks here. Original. i got one for my RXZ!
                              I was talking about the inside component, dont' know the technical name It is a perforated metal thing. Costs Rs.107.It is unavailable now The ones available now don't produce the characteristic RX100 sound. I guess I wil have to look for it in gujri. Planning for the future

                              You are talking about the entire assembly I believe, for which I was quoted Rs.1300 here.
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                              • #45
                                you still have not put up the videos you cosmetic freak

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