[QUOTE=powertwin;798516] I have this>>


What a lovely beauty it is, when I was studying in Mettupalayam, I had one of my school friends who used to sneak his uncles RD....I had went around this bike everytime he brings out, was too small to even try on that bike then. DREAM BIKE FOR ME!!!


I want this?????

Pls pls pls...

No other bike has thrilled me like this, when in college had a chance to ride this, one of my friends had this in pristine condition in Periyanaiken palayam.

The next bike which thrilled me was the roadking cdi, I had mine which was sold without my knowledge, couldnt get one after that.

Muthu - Anytime if you wish to sell a RD350 or a Roadking CDI, pls buzz me I would want to get it. I have a CL2 in coimbatore only, not in a great shape, one of my friends is using it. RX100 / YBX / Lightning 535 are still with me in very good condition

Finally test ride or posing...like this>> At MY GARAGE !!
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Muthu

Had some info on the front wheel drive...this is completely a wonderful engineering. Had heared something about Killinger Feud...tried to get some snaps online.

The above post was exactly a year ago (April2011)

[QUOTE=rameshmadhavan;801350]Are you sure...you didn't get a RD for past ONE long year???
Then I shall point a RD 1983 /HT/ fancy number(..9000)/ Tamil Nadu registered...excellent condition, was restored by me for my friend couple of years ago......if you are serious plz PM,me shall introduce you to him.

post by rameshmadhavan Muthu

Had some info on the front wheel drive...this is completely a wonderful engineering. Had heard something about Killinger Feud...tried to get some snaps online.[/QUOTE]
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Yaeh!! seen your post about this earlier..will come with some more interesting prototypes of this kind ...sooon
my dear Frank,vijayneyou & Pearl Yamaha are waiting for me

Toe & heel shifter (first time in India)

That's why I call you "Yamaha Boy".....you have spotted right buddy!!
On serious note,. I need you guys to observe the pics of Pearl & M50 which was posted earlier and will be posted now, my idea of picking a Stock Bajaj M50 ( which will be passed on to one of our bhpian in near future) was to observe.......
Why??...me to take all the head ache...want you guys to share the joyful pain to
now a authorized sketch of Pearl Yamaha>>

Now I don't our friends to TWIST their neck to see the FRONT view, hence>>>
Now LH profile of Pearl Yamaha>>

now the RH>>


My M50 pics>>



again M50>>

Engine portion of M50>>


Engine portion of PEARL>>








As power has go down for both me & system....will continue this M50 Vs Pearl Yamaha

....Frank: I request you to squeeze your brain and confirm whether the Pearl Yamaha, you rode was a " Clutchless"
If it was a Clutchless one , then it might be a 50cc MF1, Pure Jap machine(notalso a Pearl Yamaha 50 cc.)
( for time being plz keep this with clutch or W/O Clutch for some time and do concentrate on the other aspects ( from the pics of M50 & Pearl

[QUOTE=powertwin;801398]The above post was exactly a year ago (April2011)

Nobody can beat your memory & the indepth knowledge of biking...

Hardly could I find time to source for RD's around

Saw 1 in Chennai (AP Registered) the bike was in perfect condition, the problem was that there was no book, but still he asked for 65k

Have moved to Jaipur and had seen 2 bikes and both had some different problems

Surprisingly 1 was a KA registered with NOC, but the problem was with the engine, could hear the rings noice & a humming sound (I have seen & ridden a wonderful bike in Coimbatore where it was very clear) & also the bike is known for its power, but couldnt see that in this machine but the outer work is great

the other 1 which I saw was a Punjab registered one, the bike was good (decent) and also the book was there, he quoted 80k but the engine serial number was damaged, the bike is in black (repainted) the original as per book is red. doesnt look genuine.

There is a mech in Punjab whom I spoke to he has few and quotes around 70k to 1lakh for a good bike with clean papers, have to meet him some time during may. Not sure if I can make it there, but will still try

Have PM'ed you...pls help

Anna, i'm sure the bike i rode is a Clutch-less one, 50 cc, but not sure whether its a "Pearl Yamaha" or pure Jap Yamaha MF-1, it belongs to a Mechanic here, not sure if its still in existence. does the Pearl Yamaha and the original Jap MF-1 look alike?

cannot be.. i think MF-1 will be somthing like fisrt picture with diffrent frame structure.

frank may be you have rode the second one yamaha mate or V50/70 since it overtook rx100but you need to recollect wheather it had seperate mounted handle bar or the single combination with headlight.

I remember, it had a separate mounted handle bar

P.Y or V50/70/80...???

Clutch less and must be 3 speed...right??
Was it was like this??..>>>

If yes then it must be V80

Regarding ..."separate mounted handle bar or the single combination with headlight."
I am bit
If it was V80, b'coz this was the Bike which can be a close contender to your RX100....it had all the qualities not only power, but also butter smooth handling, which will demands very less from the rider unlike her elder brothers including my Pearl Yamaha MG2 (75cc...to be precise 73cc)
If it would have NOT been a such a close ratio gearbox, obviously with 4 speed for sure it would have been very close contest even at Straights!!
Here are the pics of Yamaha mate V80 of my Friend Venkat ( he to a Yamaha Boy like Frank, who has couple of RD s & a R1, apart from this V80 (1982)>>>

This pic exclusively for Franky ( note the left side of the Handle bar...No Clutch lever)
Guess you are Happy now???....

But still this Pearl Yamaha discussion is not over, need you guys to compare the frame structure &other technical features of Bajaj M50 & P.Yamaha and post your views...have to clear some myths!!

frame structure rear shock absorber and mount angle is diffrent on Pearl will give better suspension.

front fork structure design is diffrent compared to bajaj M50, only half frame fork and only connected at wheel end with mudgaurd.


technical ??? Pearl has auto lube, inclined engine(cylinder), gear shift with foot pedal vs Hand shift,

How many variants of Peral Yamaha were manufactured/sold in India? i thought there is only one variant which pissed off my RX, i guess this happen due to a close ratio gear box of the pearl Yamaha or the Power band may have kicked-in before the RX at that speed.


Yes there is no clutch lever/rear brake for the bike i rode.


How can we compare the M-50/80 with a truly classic Pearl Yamaha? In the Bajaj variants, the Frame/chassis is a direct copy to the Step-throughs of that era, engine & gear-box were built from the vast parts-bin of Bajaj scooters. just check the Gear-box, its a Selector type which does duty in all the Vespa/bajaj scooters, The handle bar/head-light assembly/switch gear directly picked from the Bajaj Priya.

No none of the TWoO Pearl variants came with Auto Lube system
Here is my pearl's fuel cap, saying the Fuel to oil mix ratio( not clear though)>


# you told>"there is no clutch lever/rear brake for the bike i rode." No rear Brakes
how come buddy....think you have to refresh your memories

* Just Two a 50cc & a 75cc from m/s Pearl Industries , Ludhiana.Punjab .
** That's what I told you earlier..it would have been Yamaha mate V80(pure Jap '80 s stuff), which knocked your RX confidence for a while!!

*** : Will come to inside of the mill later

Variants in Pearl Yamaha!!


There came TWO variants....one is MG-1>>>
Came came across this a few years ago....engine was removed from the bike, but while tried opening that..almost every aluminum part broke into bits
But nevertheless the owner was asking insane price..hence the deal was droped
Thank God!!
Here is the Pearl Yamaha MG-1 (50cc) >>>


And now the second 75cc, 4 speed Pearl MG-2 (mine)>>