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**aargee** · 01-12-2010, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by NitinGirish View Post

Hitch No.1-> That email ID doesn't work. I tried sending one, but I got a delivery failed message.

Hitch No.2-> There is going to be significant time outlay in procuring the parts.

Hitch No.3-> Whom will you contact in Yamaha (read along with Hitch No.1)? There is no escalation mechanism available. One fellow in the Yamaha office told me there are Japnese above Mr.Rao. Don't know how far it is true.

Hitch No.3-> You will be at the mercy of A.S.C which means you might end up paying too much and worse still obtain poor workmanship.

I take back my words. I wouldn't suggest you to take this route.

Procure the parts independently and then get it done from a good technician.

ASC clearly stated that they are unable to obtain parts from Yamaha Motor for over 6 months (actually 8 now) to sales counter. If I need one, then open up a job card with ASC, list down the parts, send email & get the parts via ASC. Or else, I need to procure independently which means buy from some third parties without bills which I'm tired of doing all these years. And the biggest problem is to identify a new Rx100 cylinder from a old cylinder that is full sleeved.

Some more Updates - Called up Yamaha Toll Free 18004201600 & got a response that Rx100 parts will be available to dealers from April 2010 onwards.

**aargee** · 01-12-2010, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by NitinGirish View Post

Hitch No.1-> That email ID doesn't work. I tried sending one, but I got a delivery failed message.

The right one to email Yamaha Customer Care is [email protected] (Got delivery receipt)

**NitinGirish** · 01-12-2010, 12:44 PM

I hope they keep their word

If you really try hard it is possible to find spares in A.S.C itself. Which A.S.C you approach is the million dolar question

A.S.Cs in Metros & big cities will not have stocks

Now that they say April onwards I think it is better to wait. Just my two cents.

**aargee** · 01-12-2010, 01:28 PM

Yeah, I'm no hurry too, right now the bike is in very good shape & running upto 1200+ Kms a month. The only custom parts are stock 132 cylinder on standard piston with 28mm flatslide, Yamaha front disc & 5 speed gears. All others are stock including the tyres. I'm restoring the vehicle so that it can last few more years & now I'm sick of perf mods.

**jd666** · 01-12-2010, 05:25 PM

@aargee - diamond kit is an aftermarket casting of the same engine block. It would work, but not as long as the OEM kit and not perform as well.

Parts can be couriered to you in chennai. Should reach you in two- three days if sent by regular courier. a week - ten days if sent by a transporter.

**aargee** · 01-12-2010, 08:47 PM

Originally posted by aargee View Post

The right one to email Yamaha Customer Care is [email protected] (Got delivery receipt)

Got a response from Yamaha Customer care

. They said that the cylinder assembly will be available somewhere mid 2010. Mr Rao said that he will try to get the items for me. Now its my turn to keep following up every now & then.

**jd666** · 01-12-2010, 09:43 PM

^^ great going, did he say anything about pricing??

**SriramEfunds** · 01-13-2010, 02:35 AM

aargee -
There are many RX lovers left in lurch with no spares available for restoration of the beautiful machine that was launched in India.

I really appreciate your efforts on gathering information. I guess, this would be useful for people similarly looking out for restoring their RX.

**aargee** · 01-13-2010, 07:06 AM

Originally posted by jd666 View Post

^^ great going, did he say anything about pricing??

I never inquired about the price & they didn't mention it either. I thought not to mention about the price as I'm prepared to buy thing @ MRP.

Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post

aargee -
There are many RX lovers left in lurch with no spares available for restoration of the beautiful machine that was launched in India.

I really appreciate your efforts on gathering information. I guess, this would be useful for people similarly looking out for restoring their RX.

Let's hope so

. I'll follow up once again next week (after Pongal Holidays of 4 days

) & then post an update here

**NitinGirish** · 01-13-2010, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by jd666 View Post

^^ great going, did he say anything about pricing??

Most probably it will increase. If I remember correctly, the dealer from who I bought Cylinder kits was talking about 135s kit prices already being revised upwards.

**psycho 98** · 01-13-2010, 02:56 PM

So you say Mr Rao has promised you he will get the stuff, i hope his promise will never turn to dabur danthmanjaan

i have had enough of encounters like these.

**NitinGirish** · 01-13-2010, 10:54 PM

It is not just Mr.Rao, but other officials in Yamaha seem to be saying the same thing. There is a thread on RDD about the same issue.

Just out of curiousity, for how long is this situation being faced? I came to know of this only recently when aravind informed me.

**SriramEfunds** · 01-14-2010, 07:54 AM

Yesterday I got a call from known source that there is a RX100 cylinder kit for immediate sale. Anyone interested let me know.

**aargee** · 01-14-2010, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by psycho 98 View Post

So you say Mr Rao has promised you he will get the stuff, i hope his promise will never turn to dabur danthmanjaan

i have had enough of encounters like these.

Well, I need to put it this way that, Mr.Rao has told me that he will search for the parts. However it is upto me to follow-up with him regularly to see he doesn't forget. Hope you got the point.

**unspoken91** · 01-18-2010, 01:38 PM

The best way i cud find one is by goin to some reboring shops .. They will surely have a lot of RX-100 bores with them. But getting a good bore like a G1 or a Y1 is impossible from the company as they only give u G4 bores now which does not have much response. If u do want some help please cotact me on 9916673383. I cud let u know more about them. k. Please feel free to call.

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