Where can I find a Yezdi Roadking? - Team-BHP

shapra · 2nd May 2008, 14:52

I tried the used bike shops in VV Puram, Bangalore. No luck so far. Any other pointers?

alok_balsekar · 3rd May 2008, 10:07

Try the yahoo groups site for yezdi

Fillmore · 3rd May 2008, 11:16

1995 Yezdi Roadking for Sale

kuttapan · 4th May 2008, 09:53

Free ads, Mechs working on Yezdi's..

shapra · 5th May 2008, 10:41

Thanks for all the replies. My one week quest for a Roadking is now fulfilled.

I started off with a trip to VV puram last week. One consultant promised to find a decent bike, but didnt succeed. Next was a response to a Sulekha listing for a 1994 RK; looked fair. Restoration would have costed me about 10k (dent removal, paint, chrome, tires, etc). Put this on hold and headed to Addu's garage in Maruthi Seva Nagar/Jaya Bharath Nagar. He had Yezdis/Jawas in all sizes, shapes, colors and conditions. Didnt have anything ready for sale, but will have one early this week. Next, headed to Razak's HMS Bullet garage in Shivaji Nagar (behind the Meenakshi Temple). There I found a fully restored 1996 RK, with complete paperwork. Settled for about 19k, asked for mufflers to be installed, bought a helmet nearby and rode the bike home.

This needs two things: better tires and some chrome on the pillion handle. Will consider some lacquer coating, too. Everything else looks almost new; needs some running-in.

Rode it to work on Monday morning. Followed all the traffic rules. One Hyundai car with a VIP Pilot light (off) tried to knock me down from the wrong side! Some people were watching curiosly. Dont know if it was a specimen following the rules or the specimen bike. One guy in an auto wanted to know how I got a "new" Yezdi.

aveek · 8th May 2008, 10:24

Fantastic! Looks like there's a growing Yezdi revival in Bengaluru.. we should all meet up, go for a ride somewhere in the mountains. I can't wait to get out of Bangalore traffic and take the Rk through the twisties!

Congratualtions on your aquisition!

Do upload some pictures!

devarshi84 · 8th May 2008, 12:34

I didnt mention it before but I am one real lucky guy. My good friend from school gifted me a 1981 Yezdi classic.

I drive it every weekend and recently also took it on a 100kms trip.

It does need restoration. gear box and clutch wire are the first thing. speedo, tyres and colour follow.

Thought I should share.

esteem_lover · 8th May 2008, 12:48

Congrats shapra. The yezdi is a beautiful bike. But 19k ?? Guess it is vintage value.

devarshi84 · 10th May 2008, 00:17

you would want to check this website out.

JAWA & yezdi Club, India - Home

lots of manuals and other information.

shapra · 12th May 2008, 14:11

Aveek, thanks. We should try a group ride. How about the Yezdi/Jawa club? I will post pics in a bit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aveek

Fantastic! Looks like there's a growing Yezdi revival in Bengaluru.. we should all meet up, go for a ride somewhere in the mountains. I can't wait to get out of Bangalore traffic and take the Rk through the twisties!

Congratualtions on your aquisition!

Do upload some pictures!

shapra · 12th May 2008, 14:13

devarshi84,
Congrats on your acquisition. I have ridden a Yezdi classic CL-II, for a great deal before. Poor mileage, but who cares?

Quote:

Originally Posted by devarshi84

I didnt mention it before but I am one real lucky guy. My good friend from school gifted me a 1981 Yezdi classic.

I drive it every weekend and recently also took it on a 100kms trip.

It does need restoration. gear box and clutch wire are the first thing. speedo, tyres and colour follow.

Thought I should share.

shapra · 12th May 2008, 14:17

esteem_lover,
I know I overpaid. My other option was to buy a cheap one and restore it. Would have saved me 4-5k. But, I wanted something to ride urgently and didnt have the stomach to run after tinker, painter, chrome, lathe shop etc. I hope to keep this for man years, so the extra rupees should amortize cheaply

Quote:

Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Congrats shapra. The yezdi is a beautiful bike. But 19k ?? Guess it is vintage value.

shapra · 12th May 2008, 14:18

Thanks, devarshi84. I am looking to join that group.

Quote:

Originally Posted by devarshi84

you would want to check this website out.

JAWA & yezdi Club, India - Home

lots of manuals and other information.

madbullram · 12th May 2008, 18:16

congrats mate....even I am eyeing Yezdi Jawa 350 twin...hopefully wil close it soon

ad75 · 14th May 2008, 12:47

shapra - congrats dude, pls post some pics

2nd May 2008, 14:52	#1 (permalink)
shapra Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 29	Where can I find a Yezdi Roadking? I tried the used bike shops in VV Puram, Bangalore. No luck so far. Any other pointers?

3rd May 2008, 10:07	#2 (permalink)
alok_balsekar Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 2	Roadking Try the yahoo groups site for yezdi

5th May 2008, 10:41	#5 (permalink)
shapra Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 29	bought a 1996 RK Thanks for all the replies. My one week quest for a Roadking is now fulfilled. I started off with a trip to VV puram last week. One consultant promised to find a decent bike, but didnt succeed. Next was a response to a Sulekha listing for a 1994 RK; looked fair. Restoration would have costed me about 10k (dent removal, paint, chrome, tires, etc). Put this on hold and headed to Addu's garage in Maruthi Seva Nagar/Jaya Bharath Nagar. He had Yezdis/Jawas in all sizes, shapes, colors and conditions. Didnt have anything ready for sale, but will have one early this week. Next, headed to Razak's HMS Bullet garage in Shivaji Nagar (behind the Meenakshi Temple). There I found a fully restored 1996 RK, with complete paperwork. Settled for about 19k, asked for mufflers to be installed, bought a helmet nearby and rode the bike home. This needs two things: better tires and some chrome on the pillion handle. Will consider some lacquer coating, too. Everything else looks almost new; needs some running-in. Rode it to work on Monday morning. Followed all the traffic rules. One Hyundai car with a VIP Pilot light (off) tried to knock me down from the wrong side! Some people were watching curiosly. Dont know if it was a specimen following the rules or the specimen bike. One guy in an auto wanted to know how I got a "new" Yezdi.

8th May 2008, 10:24	#6 (permalink)
aveek BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 301	Fantastic! Looks like there's a growing Yezdi revival in Bengaluru.. we should all meet up, go for a ride somewhere in the mountains. I can't wait to get out of Bangalore traffic and take the Rk through the twisties! Congratualtions on your aquisition! Do upload some pictures! __________________ Skill is, sucessfully tightrope walking across the Niagra Falls. Intelligence is, having the sense not to do it.

8th May 2008, 12:34	#7 (permalink)
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 2,997 View My Garage	I didnt mention it before but I am one real lucky guy. My good friend from school gifted me a 1981 Yezdi classic. I drive it every weekend and recently also took it on a 100kms trip. It does need restoration. gear box and clutch wire are the first thing. speedo, tyres and colour follow. Thought I should share. __________________ boyracer.blogspot.com

3rd May 2008, 11:16	#3 (permalink)
Fillmore BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 69	1995 Yezdi Roadking for Sale

4th May 2008, 09:53	#4 (permalink)
kuttapan BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 540 View My Garage	Free ads, Mechs working on Yezdi's..

8th May 2008, 12:48	#8 (permalink)
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 4,963 View My Garage	Congrats shapra. The yezdi is a beautiful bike. But 19k ?? Guess it is vintage value. __________________ If you can use, some exotic booze, Theres a bar in far bombay Come fly with me, we'll fly we'll fly away - Frank Sinatra

10th May 2008, 00:17	#9 (permalink)
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 2,997 View My Garage	you would want to check this website out. JAWA & yezdi Club, India - Home lots of manuals and other information. __________________ boyracer.blogspot.com

12th May 2008, 18:16	#14 (permalink)
madbullram BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chennai & Appleton, WI Posts: 294 View My Garage	congrats mate....even I am eyeing Yezdi Jawa 350 twin...hopefully wil close it soon

14th May 2008, 12:47	#15 (permalink)
ad75 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 162 View My Garage	shapra - congrats dude, pls post some pics

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