I thought I missed out on buying the Yamaha RD350. It was too late. Yes, by 1990, the RD 350 was fading and was on its way out. The then best deal on two wheels for me was the Yamaha RX100 and I bought one very soon. It has done more than 50 K Kms with me since 18 plus years. The RX 100 still gives the Pulsars and CBZ's a tough time.Its has still got that same old feeling. The engine is still untouched. I am a DIY (Do It Yourself) freak and do most of the smaller jobs on this bike all by myself. This bike has been used by me, all through the past 18 plus years. It has been very kind to me and my pocket. The largest bill I ever had to pay was very recently, when I had to spend Rs 3800/- for its front suspension work and for upgrading its power supply to 12 volts. It had a 6V power supply originally. I never wanted to tinker with it. But now 6V batteries are not available in the market.
This bike has served me effortlessly and has never let me down.I have depended on it for some long bike journeys too.It delivers 40kmpl even now but I care a damn for fuel economy, when I am astride this wonder machine.For city use it, carries me to wherever I find car parking a tough job.
The second hand bike dealers say I wont get more than Rs 12000/- if I decide to sell it. But that does'nt impress me much. I have upgraded the bike and keep spending on it. If you love someone dearly, does money matter much ? I have also changed the rear tyre and tube fitting the MRF Moto D, a really tough 3.00 X 18!
The wine red paintwork and chrome are original. I will again post pictures of this bike maybe 10 years later!
Though I love cars and jeeps, the RX 100 is the reason I keep on loving bikes too.
