Restored Yamaha RX100: Keep it or sell it?

AtheK · 2nd September 2018, 10:42

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Originally Posted by kryogesh

Guys, I'm looking for a RX100. If anyone of you decide to sell, please let me know. I'll buy. I'm hoping one of your mind gets ahead of your heart

here you go,

http://classifieds.team-bhp.com/buy-...a/RX-100.html/

Happysmiles · 2nd September 2018, 12:09

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Originally Posted by anjan_c2007

I am now into the 28th year of ownership of a mint condition, 1990 RX 100. It is one of my proud possessions.....As already said by many here, its one of a kind and nothing comes close to it even. Moreover, luckily, the OE spares are still available, more than 17 years after the production was stopped.

So let the RX 100 rock.

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I just got myself a fully restored, silver colour, 1988 RX100.
Always wanted to own one, and was lucky to find this gem. Green tax paid, insurance and all papers up to date.
Its one of my proud possessions since a month and since the previous owner had given me a extra tank and panel, got it painted to Tomato Red colour. Looks beautiful now. Also got a few other spares new mirrors, new seat, logos, bulbs etc. Hearing the 2 stroke sound always puts a smile on my face.

Rx100 definitely rocks.

kryogesh · 2nd September 2018, 15:33

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Originally Posted by AtheK

here you go,

http://classifieds.team-bhp.com/buy-...a/RX-100.html/

Thanks for the lead. Got this bike checked with my mechanic. He wasn't happy with it. Not enough power and my mechanic told that its not worth the price. So decided against it.
Hunt is on...

Sebring · 2nd September 2018, 20:16

Congratulations! These are the best Yamaha bikes I've seen, restored! Used to think the best specimens are in Bangalore, till now!

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Originally Posted by Happysmiles

I just got myself a fully restored, silver colour, 1988 RX100.Rx100 definitely rocks.

Shivanshu · 3rd September 2018, 00:30

Dont sell your RX100. It is one of a gem machine one can ever have. Riding a two stroke machine is a real deal. And Yamaha RX100 is a legend motorcycle and will always be.
My RX -

anjan_c2007 · 3rd September 2018, 20:51

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Originally Posted by Happysmiles

I just got myself a fully restored, silver colour, 1988 RX100.
Always wanted to own one, and was lucky to find this gem. Green tax paid, insurance and all papers up to date.
Its one of my proud possessions since a month and since the previous owner had given me a extra tank and panel, got it painted to Tomato Red colour. Looks beautiful now. Also got a few other spares new mirrors, new seat, logos, bulbs etc. Hearing the 2 stroke sound always puts a smile on my face.

Rx100 definitely rocks.

Awesome looks ! Congratulations for a very good buy. Its only very difficult to find very good showroom examples of the older RX 100's, nowadays.

The legendary bike is quite a draw on the roads and still attracts enthusiasts. I can see this love multiplying over the coming years, as these become rarer to spot, in a world of the newer, complexly engineered and designed lookalike bikes in plastics.

avisidhu · 4th September 2018, 11:13

This should find a mention here I feel:

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motor...-memories.html (YetiBlog® - Yamaha RX100 memories)

jomson13 · 4th September 2018, 15:03

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Originally Posted by Happysmiles

I just got myself a fully restored, silver colour, 1988 RX100.
Always wanted to own one, and was lucky to find this gem. Green tax paid, insurance and all papers up to date.
Its one of my proud possessions since a month and since the previous owner had given me a extra tank and panel, got it painted to Tomato Red colour. Looks beautiful now. Also got a few other spares new mirrors, new seat, logos, bulbs etc. Hearing the 2 stroke sound always puts a smile on my face.

Rx100 definitely rocks.

Wow, The bike looks great! Many congratulations on this prized acquisition!
Can you share details of the mechanic who did the restoration? how long back was it done?

Happysmiles · 4th September 2018, 16:09

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Originally Posted by jomson13

Wow, The bike looks great! Many congratulations on this prized acquisition!
Can you share details of the mechanic who did the restoration? how long back was it done?

Most of the Restoration was done by the seller in Sholapur 2/3 months ago. After buying the bike, last month I did the final restoration, engine work, wiring, silencer muffler, oil pump and paint job in Pune.
Got all OEM parts from Tilak Automobiles.
Will PM you details about the mechanic.

pramodkumar · 4th September 2018, 16:24

Definitely keep, Mine was restored thrice by myself alone in its 29 year old life, she has been with me since 2011.

Latest avtar

http://youtu.be/Xs-p5YF3mNE

Pramod

jeganatu · 28th June 2023, 20:15

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Originally Posted by karthikd21

hey Guys,

I restored my 1995 RX 100 completely and it has been running amazing since last 3 years. now with the Green tribunal etc, i am worried that they might ban 2 stroke bikes soon, (just a hunch!). currently, the selling price is about 45k in Bangalore. its a mind v/s head game for me. my heart says not to sell and head the otherwise. waiting for your views. In case I sell it, I might bring home a Thunderbird X sooner or later

I am sure your are holding your bike! The current used rx100 market is well above 80 grand!

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