Restoring my barn finds to pristine condition: RX125, RD200 & RD350

The RX125 is 25 years old and will have been in my ownership for 20 years by the end of 2024.

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Thank you Sir. These RD’s came into my life at a time when I was not financially in the pink of health but still did my best that was possible at the time and eventually as things improved the bikes got a better second shot at life.

The thread has been dormant as the 200 was not being used as the 2T oil leak from the manifold made its appearance again and then one thing led to another and I just parked it away. Last month I had to get paperwork sorted where the RX and RD were due for renewal and the 848 had to be transferred to my name. So, once the paperwork was completed I decided to get the RD 200 and my friend's RD 350 (this one has been lying unused for over 8 years) sent in a tow truck to my friend's place to get them running again.

Both the bikes were loaded on the towing truck this Monday and for the RD 350 I had kept my fingers crossed hoping that the engine at least won’t need any major work and a basic service should get it running. On the 200 the oil leak source had to be identified and also the front suspension tubes had to be replaced along with the front brake master cylinder and both the tyres, which are over 15 years old now and were never changed because of the limited riding.

Some pictures…

Both bikes are set to go now. Building folks had an interesting view out of their windows on a Monday morning. Even the building watchman was like "Sir, where are your bikes going?"

Just needed basic maintenance and it now starts on the first kick. Mechanically it works like a charm. Mr RX is giving it company as had taken to get the rear shock absorbers changed along with the old Michelin Pilot Sport tyres.

The RD 200 post a wash looks just like new.

My RX is the only bike which has no dedicated thread on Team BHP and being my first bike gets its thread space mostly here. The old shocks are off.

Posing next to the RD with its new shocks and now awaiting the tyre change

The final look and the bike are now sorted for another decade. Fun Fact it is now 25 years younger this year and will complete 20 years with me on 14-11-24.

Now, waiting for the RD 200 and RD 350 to join it and its other garage mates.

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