Restoration - 1997 Yamaha RXG

Mr.Boss · 12th September 2014, 18:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by pramodkumar

I have 2 getting one more this weekend

Wow. You are over blessed man. Congrats.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Great

Sir, the RXG is a great bike too, you will be more happy with RXG emblem. The pics clearly show your dedication and love in restoring the bike to such details then why give a different name to your beloved bike. For all I know this is by far one of the best RXG restoration's I have seen.

Thanks for the kind words.
Another reason being, I had no luck in finding the RXG Tank decals during restoration. Actually I found them after getting the RX100 tank & shields. So dropped the idea of RXG badging.

Mr.Boss · 5th October 2014, 19:47

Quick update:
- Covered 2500km+ after restoration
- Changed the transmission oil
- Cleaned the carburetor

Facing jerk issue and trying all possible solutions to correct it. Will post once it is corrected.

Some recent snaps.

The Great · 6th October 2014, 12:35

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Originally Posted by Mr.Boss

Facing jerk issue and trying all possible solutions to correct it. Will post once it is corrected.

Faced the same issue with my bike when I restored it.

I had a real tough time finding why my bike was jerking, and the simple solution came from a very unusual place.

I had painted the tank and got the inner side of the tank coated with epoxy. This had narrowed the opening to the petrol outlet thereby reducing the flow. So after a few days the bike started to jerk once I reached the speed of 60 kmph, the bike jerked a lot.

Solution - Removed the petrol cork, scraped off excess paint from the outlet walls, cleaned the air outlet hole in the petrol cap, and viola.

Thought this experience might help.

Mr.Boss · 14th March 2015, 12:23

Had a tough time solving the Jerk issue.
- Tried all possible carburetor tuning options, but none helped
- A couple of months back changed the complete clutch assembly (primary drive), sprockets and carburetor from RX135. There was some improvement but not up-to the mark. After few days the jerk issue cropped again. I realized I haven't changed the rotor (Magneto)
- Last week I rolled back to RXG set-up but with a little change in sprocketing. Instead of 15x37 I went to 14x34 (ratio 2.43 instead of 2.47) 14T inner sprocket borrowed from Bajaj Discover.

I feel better with this set up (compromising a little acceleration, but that isn't noticeable)

Mr.Boss · 26th March 2015, 10:04

14x34 sprockets gave a good relief to me towards the jerk issue. But I couldn't relate how sprocketing could address the jerk issue. Can someone please throw some light?

Mr.Boss · 2nd July 2015, 09:34

No clue of how / what went wrong. Replaced it.

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pramodkumar · 2nd July 2015, 10:34

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Originally Posted by Mr.Boss

No clue of how / what went wrong. Replaced it.

its quite simple actually, someone tightened it too much and it cracked under heat from the sun.

Pramod

Mr.Boss · 2nd July 2015, 11:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by pramodkumar

its quite simple actually, someone tightened it too much and it cracked under heat from the sun.

but
- I'm the only one to touch this bike and I don't remember over tightening it (to my knowledge)
- Never parked this bike in direct sunlight

The Great · 2nd July 2015, 14:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Boss

but
- I'm the only one to touch this bike and I don't remember over tightening it (to my knowledge)
- Never parked this bike in direct sunlight

Well on a sad note the new ones don't come with Yamaha written on it.

Nilay · 12th July 2015, 23:01

Hello guys
Anyone in this thread having RX135's 3KA20 bore assembly ? I have one in my RX and having faced some issue. I have to constantly twisting the throttle to keep in the powerband otherwise it will not accelerate. while acceleration is strong in first two gears, it is very opposite for 3rd and 4th gear somewhat like sudden RPM drop and accelerate very slowly and max out at 75 kmph in 4th.
Any help/advise will be welcomed.

Mr.Boss · 30th August 2015, 21:23

Recent Snap

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Mr.Boss · 4th September 2015, 09:11

Had a worst evening yesterday but fortunately out of busy hours and very near my mechanic garage. Side lock got stuck and couldn't insert the key inside. Tried all possible solutions but later we found the outer aluminium shell was broken

. Removed them and got a new lock set (Set of 4)

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Mr.Boss · 21st September 2015, 10:03

Covered 80k milestone last week

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Mr.Boss · 3rd October 2016, 09:32

Something is cooking!

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Mr.Boss · 4th October 2016, 15:12

Update: Bike Sold

Sold it to an ex-colleague, and another RX is on the way home

5th October 2014, 19:47	#47
Mr.Boss Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GPS signal lost Posts: 2,811 Thanked: 7,462 Times View My Garage	Re: Restoration - 1997 Yamaha RXG Quick update: - Covered 2500km+ after restoration - Changed the transmission oil - Cleaned the carburetor Facing jerk issue and trying all possible solutions to correct it. Will post once it is corrected. Some recent snaps. Attached Thumbnails
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14th March 2015, 12:23	#49
Mr.Boss Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GPS signal lost Posts: 2,811 Thanked: 7,462 Times View My Garage	Re: Restoration - 1997 Yamaha RXG Had a tough time solving the Jerk issue. - Tried all possible carburetor tuning options, but none helped - A couple of months back changed the complete clutch assembly (primary drive), sprockets and carburetor from RX135. There was some improvement but not up-to the mark. After few days the jerk issue cropped again. I realized I haven't changed the rotor (Magneto) - Last week I rolled back to RXG set-up but with a little change in sprocketing. Instead of 15x37 I went to 14x34 (ratio 2.43 instead of 2.47) 14T inner sprocket borrowed from Bajaj Discover. I feel better with this set up (compromising a little acceleration, but that isn't noticeable) Attached Thumbnails
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26th March 2015, 10:04	#50
Mr.Boss Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GPS signal lost Posts: 2,811 Thanked: 7,462 Times View My Garage	Re: Restoration - 1997 Yamaha RXG 14x34 sprockets gave a good relief to me towards the jerk issue. But I couldn't relate how sprocketing could address the jerk issue. Can someone please throw some light?
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2nd July 2015, 09:34	#51
Mr.Boss Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GPS signal lost Posts: 2,811 Thanked: 7,462 Times View My Garage	Re: Restoration - 1997 Yamaha RXG No clue of how / what went wrong. Replaced it.
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12th July 2015, 23:01	#55
Nilay BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: valsad Posts: 78 Thanked: 137 Times	Re: Restoration - 1997 Yamaha RXG Hello guys Anyone in this thread having RX135's 3KA20 bore assembly ? I have one in my RX and having faced some issue. I have to constantly twisting the throttle to keep in the powerband otherwise it will not accelerate. while acceleration is strong in first two gears, it is very opposite for 3rd and 4th gear somewhat like sudden RPM drop and accelerate very slowly and max out at 75 kmph in 4th. Any help/advise will be welcomed.
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30th August 2015, 21:23	#56
Mr.Boss Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GPS signal lost Posts: 2,811 Thanked: 7,462 Times View My Garage	Re: Restoration - 1997 Yamaha RXG Recent Snap
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4th September 2015, 09:11	#57
Mr.Boss Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GPS signal lost Posts: 2,811 Thanked: 7,462 Times View My Garage	Re: Restoration - 1997 Yamaha RXG Had a worst evening yesterday but fortunately out of busy hours and very near my mechanic garage. Side lock got stuck and couldn't insert the key inside. Tried all possible solutions but later we found the outer aluminium shell was broken . Removed them and got a new lock set (Set of 4)
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21st September 2015, 10:03	#58
Mr.Boss Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GPS signal lost Posts: 2,811 Thanked: 7,462 Times View My Garage	Re: Restoration - 1997 Yamaha RXG Covered 80k milestone last week
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3rd October 2016, 09:32	#59
Mr.Boss Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GPS signal lost Posts: 2,811 Thanked: 7,462 Times View My Garage	Re: Restoration - 1997 Yamaha RXG Something is cooking!
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4th October 2016, 15:12	#60
Mr.Boss Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GPS signal lost Posts: 2,811 Thanked: 7,462 Times View My Garage	Re: Restoration - 1997 Yamaha RXG Update: Bike Sold Sold it to an ex-colleague, and another RX is on the way home
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