Re: COSMETIC REBUILD: Yamaha RX100 1986 (now engine rebuilt)

Some updates to my RX. Picked up a OEM Black Tank from India Spares. Costed me 3886 IIRC. Also ordered for LH black side cover. RH side cover is permanently discontinued. Not sure what to do. Had to buy new tank as the current tank is 30 years old and the money needed to remove rust through electrolysis and repaint was more than new tank!

Replaced race bearing kit. Again got the kit from India Spares.

Set the rear suspension to softest. WoW! What a difference it makes in terms of comfort!! Wish I got this done 14 years back!

Apart from that got a spring installed on the front brake cable. Now the brake lever comes back to its position properly without getting stuck.

Planning to use it more often.

Re: COSMETIC REBUILD: Yamaha RX100 1986 (now engine rebuilt)

Use vinegar and sand to remove rust from tank ..watch youtube video for more info..

Re: COSMETIC REBUILD: Yamaha RX100 1986 (now engine rebuilt)

Tried this few years back. Not with Vinegar but with a specific fuel tank cleaning solution. Was not very happy with the result. Electrolysis is perfect just that there is a risk of paint getting damaged and the additional cost of getting the tank painted. But I will get that done too leisurely.

Re: COSMETIC REBUILD: Yamaha RX100 1986 (now engine rebuilt)

I tried it & result is good

Re: COSMETIC REBUILD: Yamaha RX100 1986 (now engine rebuilt)

Finally got my brand new fuel tank and side covers fixed. Along with it, I also replaced all four indicators because they were looking bad and new set of chrome stalk mirrors.

I got a detailing job done and this how the bike looks now. I am using the bike more regularly now for commuting and its performance is sweet.

Re: COSMETIC REBUILD: Yamaha RX100 1986 (now engine rebuilt)

Looking great mate...