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  • #46
    Coming back to life !

    I really got reminded the time when I had gone to Yamaha showroom to take a look at RX 135 nearly 12 years back after seeing the pictures.

    I would say it is passion could possibly turn out to see such restoration.

    Is that you got a stock headlight doom? I thought it is slightly bigger than the stock. Am I correct?

    I really appreciate your effort and will watch out for the others projects from your end.

    You rock!
    Last edited by SriramEfunds; 01-14-2010, 09:09 AM. Reason: added missing information........
    RX100 1996 | Karizma 2004 | Karizma-R 2011 | RXZ 1999 | RX 135 1998 | RX 100 1993 | CBF150 2005 - 2011

    2012 - Meghamalai | Kuttralam | 2011 Ooty | Munnar | 2010 Point Calimere | Horsley Hills | Yercaud

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    • #47
      Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post
      I really got reminded the time when I had gone to Yamaha showroom to take a look at RX 135 nearly 12 years back after seeing the pictures.

      I would say it is passion could possibly turn out to see such restoration.

      Is that you got a stock headlight doom? I thought it is slightly bigger than the stock. Am I correct?

      I really appreciate your effort and will watch out for the others projects from your end.

      You rock!
      Thanks a lot Sriram for those kind words of appreciation Meant a lot to me. Glad you liked my restoration job.
      You are right about the headlight, its much bigger than the stock headlight. Its an old Pulsar headlight assembly (Lumax) with a 35/35W Philips bulb for better light, as i do a lot (108kms everyday) of night riding. Will surely post my next project very soon
      ONLY GOD WILL JUDGE ME

      Suzuki Shogun (1994)
      Yamaha RX135 5-SPEED (1996)
      Yamaha RX135 (1997)
      Yamaha RXZ 5-SPEED (1997)
      Suzuki Fiero (2000)

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      • #48
        Originally posted by BigBore View Post
        I have lifted the rear as i like it that way Had done the same with my earlier RX too
        Originally posted by BigBore View Post
        Yes Nitin i have lifted the rear
        Wouldn't it affect handling
        A lone amateur built the ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic...

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        • #49
          What shocks are you using in the rear ?? to me it doesnt seem like 135 shocks ..
          "Engine tuning is not an exact science, but with some practice and patience you'll get comfortable with your skill and be able tune for any conditions mother nature throws at you"


          Still the Boss -- RX 135

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          • #50
            ^ Haddina Kannu
            Eagle eye
            A lone amateur built the ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic...

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            • #51
              The restoration work is pretty awesome. I pressume that the engine is also kept stock, did you have a chance to realize the mileage part? Just curious....
              RX100 1996 | Karizma 2004 | Karizma-R 2011 | RXZ 1999 | RX 135 1998 | RX 100 1993 | CBF150 2005 - 2011

              2012 - Meghamalai | Kuttralam | 2011 Ooty | Munnar | 2010 Point Calimere | Horsley Hills | Yercaud

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              • #52
                Originally posted by NitinGirish View Post
                Wouldn't it affect handling
                Not at all, handling is just perfect
                ONLY GOD WILL JUDGE ME

                Suzuki Shogun (1994)
                Yamaha RX135 5-SPEED (1996)
                Yamaha RX135 (1997)
                Yamaha RXZ 5-SPEED (1997)
                Suzuki Fiero (2000)

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                • #53
                  Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post
                  The restoration work is pretty awesome. I pressume that the engine is also kept stock, did you have a chance to realize the mileage part? Just curious....
                  Thanks Sriram. Engine is complete stock. Currently i am getting a mileage of 37kmpl
                  Last edited by BigBore; 01-15-2010, 01:22 AM.
                  ONLY GOD WILL JUDGE ME

                  Suzuki Shogun (1994)
                  Yamaha RX135 5-SPEED (1996)
                  Yamaha RX135 (1997)
                  Yamaha RXZ 5-SPEED (1997)
                  Suzuki Fiero (2000)

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                  • #54
                    Originally posted by psycho 98 View Post
                    What shocks are you using in the rear ?? to me it doesnt seem like 135 shocks ..
                    They are Yamaha YBX shocks. They are about an inch longer than stock shocks but work perfectly well as i have lifted the rear a bit
                    ONLY GOD WILL JUDGE ME

                    Suzuki Shogun (1994)
                    Yamaha RX135 5-SPEED (1996)
                    Yamaha RX135 (1997)
                    Yamaha RXZ 5-SPEED (1997)
                    Suzuki Fiero (2000)

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                    • #55
                      Originally posted by NitinGirish View Post
                      ^ Haddina Kannu
                      Eagle eye
                      Very good observation
                      ONLY GOD WILL JUDGE ME

                      Suzuki Shogun (1994)
                      Yamaha RX135 5-SPEED (1996)
                      Yamaha RX135 (1997)
                      Yamaha RXZ 5-SPEED (1997)
                      Suzuki Fiero (2000)

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                      • #56
                        Big Bore why don't you use multi-quotes instead of replying in different post :- just press the "+" button on the right hand side of "Quote" Tab. and when you are at the last post of any member whom you want to answer just click the "Quote" tab and you will have all the quotes from different members. Now you will just have to move your cursor up and down and then answer the queries buddy.

                        What have you done for lifting the rear end of the bike?

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                        • #57
                          Originally posted by BigBore View Post
                          Thank you YamahaTrooper I have put an old Pulsar Fork+Disc assembly. Works great on the bike and its a direct fit, without any kind of modifications. Got it for approx 3.5K.
                          Thanks @bigbore bhai for this good and encouraging info. I am ll be out sourcing some front end spares very soon. I need to decide if ill go with a Gladi's front ed or a Pulsar front end.
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                          • #58
                            Originally posted by yamahatrooper View Post
                            Thanks @bigbore bhai for this good and encouraging info. I am ll be out sourcing some front end spares very soon. I need to decide if ill go with a Gladi's front ed or a Pulsar front end.
                            @ YamahaTrooper.
                            Your most welcome YamahaTrooper. Best of wishes with your mod too

                            @Shivanshu.
                            Never tried this feature before, anyways thanks for the information buddy
                            I have lifted the rear chasis a bit.
                            ONLY GOD WILL JUDGE ME

                            Suzuki Shogun (1994)
                            Yamaha RX135 5-SPEED (1996)
                            Yamaha RX135 (1997)
                            Yamaha RXZ 5-SPEED (1997)
                            Suzuki Fiero (2000)

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                            • #59
                              Fuel economy Catcon vs Crome

                              Originally posted by BigBore View Post
                              Hello friends after the Shogun & RXG135 (5-Speed) rebuilds i am presenting you my 3rd bike Yamaha 1997 RX135 (4-Speed) Its completly restored now and running great. Looks really beautifull Hope you all like it. Do give me your comments and advices on the work done.

                              Hi Big bore,
                              Thats a wonderful job doen by you. Since I am restoring 99 RX135 4S need some guidelines from you. Since i will be using this bike for my daily commuting , fuel efficiency is equally important to me.

                              1. Which silencer will give better FE ;Cat con or Crome(Forgive me if am discussing wrong topic)
                              2. I want bike to be in stock condition so what tyres i should use on it(Suggest me rim size as well)
                              3. What engine parts i should check before buying 99 RX135 4S(I dont want to end up in buying ported or any mod egine, i want it be in stock condition.

                              Please help me out with your guidelines.
                              fyi I stay in Bangalore.

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                              • #60
                                Reply on RX doubts...

                                It would have been better had you posted your query in "Help Me" section. Anyways here goes some advice from my side.


                                1. Which silencer will give better FE ;Cat con or Crome - FE is independent of type of silencer used (the drops are very marginal w.r.t stock pipes & chambered setup). It is very much possible to achieve 40Kmpl++ on a 4-speed (4TL00) block with a chambered setup, unless you are ripping like crazy coz of the sound & feel. Fit a Chrome type as this will greatly reduce the weight of the bike (FYI, catcon weighs somewhere close to 10-12Kgs). Just as thumb rule, under highway riding conditions (speed between 40-50Kmph) a 4-speeder with stock setup (I am assuming std bore kit with ART piston) should give you more than 45Kmpl.

                                2. I want bike to be in stock condition so what tyres i should use on it(Suggest me rim size as well) - For a 4-speed 135, the stock tyres as per company specs should be Front: 2.50 x 18 & Rear: 2.75 x 18. Any branded tyre like CEAT/MRF should do, but if you need very good performance then try IRC/Michelin.

                                3. What engine parts i should check before buying 99 RX135 4S(I dont want to end up in buying ported or any mod egine, i want it be in stock condition. - Open the head & check what piston size is it running, check the gears for smoothness, clutch action, Carb for any leakage etc, monitor the exhaust port for any leakage (One of the reasons could be due to worng porting) & also check for the way the bike is pulling, if it is pulling really crazy, then be sure that the bore is ported. There may be lot of other guidelines available in general for purchase of second hand Indian bikes, do some googling. I have mentioned in particular for RX. A stock RX135 4-speed will not do beyond 90-95Kmph, check this aspect also. Yeah, most important of all, check is it actually running OE bore kit or not (4TL00).

                                Hope this helps.

                                Thanks.
                                - Karthik..
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