[v12]

Hello Lazy.

It is possible to pay the fitness and environment tax online through the Vahan portal. However, you will have to book an appointment and visit the AP31 RTO for the vehicle inspection and passing.

Check this link for more details :

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motor...ml#post5610324

[Rhinox~Cnu]

Congratulations TorqueMonster, the bike looks great! 2 strokes are more fun to ride especially the RX100 and KB100, both well-known for their crisp beat sound.

[condor]

Took out my KB100 after close to a year. Not that I didnt want to ride it, but was not able to. My mech just adjusted the clutch cable, and a carb clean. Went straight for the emission test which was a breeze.

Originally Posted by lazy

Am in Bangalore, with a AP31 registered KB100 RTZ with expired RC and insurance.
Is there any "workaround" to renew the above documents - if yes, I'll want to get that done. And then spend money to restore it.

You can renew insurance and even get the Emission cert here.

But RC renewal will have to be in home state/RTO. Even BS3 vehicles are finding it difficult / rejected for transfer into KA (as had been told to me by my agent).

[TorqueMonster]

The last update was just the beginning of good times with this bike. There were no further updates owing to the fact that it was a reliable daily driver for the most part.




The bike in one of the many rides I have taken it.



But then, things just go to hell. The first of many issues was that of leaking suspension. The entire suspension set - up had given up. Despite no oil seals or fork damages, the forks have worn out from 34 years of abuse and oil is leaking from the shocker rod. While the bike is still temporarily usable, the oil literally gets run out within 200km, making it a 400rs expense every week.

Now, it is unfortunate that in the part of Rural TN which I am in, no mechanic would want to touch this bike with a barge pole owing to the lack of spares and the complexity in fixing it.

Hence a decision was made to ride the bike back to Madurai, where it can be fixed. A choice, which in hindsight would lead to a mess - up of collosal proportions.

Now it is to note that the bike is not shy to rides, infact it does rides easiy despite its age. So an 80km highway ride should be one with no hassles.

But that was not the case. Barely 20kms from my home, I notice that the bike's sound had started to sound corase, producing a sound eerily similar to what you would hear when a propellor plane is flying over your head. Strike 1.

I slowly see the bike losing power, and managed to clear the bridge I was going through and stop on the side. Or more like the bike stopping and gravity bringing me slowly to the side. Strike 2.

While the situation had instantly become scary, I started to gaslight myself, on how it is just a heating issue, and that taking a 15 min break would solve it. I take down an entire bottle of water, and took a leisurely 20 min break, mindlessly scrolling through insta to avoid thinking abt any possible damage to the bike. I go, and decide to start the bike. 2 seconds later, both me and the bike are on the ground. I kick the bike and the kicker is stuck, it is rock solid, I feel a jolt go through my right leg and have no choice but to wave my leg in pain, tripping over the bike and falling down. Strike 3. Strike 4 if you count the damage caused to me also.

I at this stage go into total panic mode. I am stuck in an isolated highway, half an hour away from home, and with absolutely no idea what to do. I call up my mechanic, who confirms my worst fear, that the Engine is seized.



I genuinely did not know how to feel about this. Like this bike has been with me for years. This bike is in my childhood memories, of going around Delhi with me sitting on its tank as a child (i know it is unsafe but my family did not have a car at that time). It is the bike I learnt to ride in, the bike I first tried working and fixing on my own. It has been my daily driver in university, a unofficial member of my friend circle being the go to bike for my bike rides. It has taken me places, alone, with friends, dates, almost every core memory I have, this bike has managed to find its way to it. As I was sitting under the tamarind tree on the side of the highway, watching the bike, I felt the same as I would feel if I was attending a funeral for a loved one.



My temporary funeral was cut short with the arrival of a loud twin cylinder recovery vehicle, in the form of my Super Meteor 650. But there lies another issue. The Super Meteor, while being a powerful vehicle, does not have the low end torque to effectively tow a motorcycle. The forward set footpeg also made it difficult to push the bike using legs. One of those moments where my trusted Thunderbird and its low end torque would do wonders.

I have no photos for the same but halfway, a good samaritan on a blue Honda SP125 came out of nowhere, and towed me for almost the entirety of the remaining section of the journey, and just took the next turn even before I could thank him. The fact that I was not stuck till late and reached back within 2 hours is because of this person. Thank you Blue Honda SP125 owner.

So you may ask, what next for the bike. The bike's engine has been opened, showing that the piston of the bike has been damaged totally, and there pretty much lies nothing that can be done which is fixable. Right now, there is a crossroads between getting an entirely new engine from somewhere, or that of checking the condition of the engine block and seeing if it can be bored with new piston's and cylinder's be put. The terrible parts availablity for this bike puts both alternatives in question.

At least temporarily, it is time to announce the demise of this bike. But I can guarantee, that as soon as possible, it will have it's rebirth. Parts are being searched for, and whenever it is humanely possible, the entire Engine will be worked again, giving the bike a literal rebirth. I shall be updating the thread regarding the work that is being done to the bike, and I guarantee that before too long, the bike will be back on the road, in the same condition as it had come out of the factory in 1989.

[svsantosh]

Originally Posted by TorqueMonster

At least temporarily, it is time to announce the demise of this bike. But I can guarantee, that as soon as possible, it will have it's rebirth

Very touching story... I can feel your pain.

The End... Not a chance?

Ok, somber mood aside, Man! you give up too easily, it is just a 1-cyl 2-stroke bike, probably the simplest and the best generation of motorcycles ever made in India - KB100, RX100, Shogun (and their respective brothers, cousins included). Honda was the laadli 4stroke sister

Now hold yourself together and start online from below mentioned websites.

https://safexbikes.com/productdetail...-SEAL//ZFOBJ08

https://safexbikes.com/productdetail...EMBLY//ZPABJ10

https://safexbikes.com/productdetail...IT/111/ZCKBJ17

https://safexbikes.com/productdetail...B100/ZCORKBJ17

I see Kallanai in one of the pics, are you from Trichy or nearabout?

I found one website in Trichy - see this.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2947...Yqm4J7yH8&_rdr

https://www.instagram.com/narendranr...d=76lxza4mgi7i

https://www.vintagesparesexpert.com/about-us

I had a text with them from my non India number, here is their reply. Please take it forward, there are many places who have old 2stroke spares, good thing they are also on eCom platforms, dont loose hope, restore it and do not let go of your dads possession that easily.













Please share some pictures once done.

And PS - do ride with liberal 2T oil both in the petrol tank + reserve tank. I used 50ml 2T to a liter, will smoke a lot but your rings will thank you.

[TorqueMonster]

Originally Posted by svsantosh

Very touching story... I can feel your pain.

The End... Not a chance?

Ok, somber mood aside, Man! you give up too easily, it is just a 1-cyl 2-stroke bike, probably the simplest and the best generation of motorcycles ever made in India - KB100, RX100, Shogun (and their respective brothers, cousins included). Honda was the laadli 4stroke sister

Now hold yourself together and start online from below mentioned websites.

https://safexbikes.com/productdetail...-SEAL//ZFOBJ08

https://safexbikes.com/productdetail...EMBLY//ZPABJ10

https://safexbikes.com/productdetail...IT/111/ZCKBJ17

https://safexbikes.com/productdetail...B100/ZCORKBJ17

I see Kallanai in one of the pics, are you from Trichy or nearabout?

And PS - do ride with liberal 2T oil both in the petrol tank + reserve tank. I used 50ml 2T to a liter, will smoke a lot but your rings will thank you.

Thank you Sir for providing me links for the cylinder kit. I was unable to update this thread as I am currently busy with the restoration of a new member to my garage, who's ownership review will be made soon.

I have managed to get a healthy engine, from a mint KB100 that unfortunately got totalled due to an accident. The engine is in excellent condition, and the bike is currently in midst of having an engine replacement. Once the engine is replaced, I shall update this thread with the same. Thank you sir for sending me the links for the cylinder kits and the necessary products, I'm sure it would be of immense help to me in the future, or if not, to any other KB100 owner who may search or frequent this thread. I am also thankful for the numbers that have been attached in your reply, as I, or any other KB100 owner can use them for enquire about spares if required.

As you have rightly observed, I was in Trichy, at the time of writing the thread. I studied in Trichy, and the photo from Kallanai is from the time I had studied there. All the photos from the previous thread are from the stint when I was in Trichy.

[amit_shimla]

"Yoo-hoo! KB100 and RX 100: my teenage dream machines. I still can't help but drool whenever I spot one."

[Passatman]

Hi Torquemonster, Heartening to read you have got a replacement engine for your KB100!
Harking back to my 1.5 year experience owning this bike ( RTZ) in the good ole days of 1988 , I must tell you to follow one cardinal rule while riding at higher rpms on this bike for longer distances ; the key , my friend, lies in setting the oil pump at the max setting. If you can't see anything but blue smoke in those lovely lovely mirrors at 100 clicks , then you got the setting right! Apologies to the anti pollution dudes.

Thank you for invoking fond reminiscences on the exciting rides and albeit short but fun times spent on my first bike ( CKN 1486 ) , those fun rides to Nandi, pearl valley, midnite Chennai ride ; it was sold by my family and I remained on 4 wheels till I scratched the itch after 30 odd years!

[rjkapur]

Originally Posted by PreludeSH

I too had the same KB125 and had this issue of some tapping/knocking noise from the engine. They were neve able to fix it.

I visited the service centre numerous times and then gave it away to someone in my native when I moved abroad.

The KB100/KB125 bikes looked great compared to others with the meters, the plastic and all.

I had the same problem too, but I got it fixed. So, it's definitely the mechanic's fault.

[condor]

Guys, suggestions

The petrol tap lever on my KB broke in half. Any suggestions on what can be done here apart from replacing the tap itself ?

[justin.das]

Originally Posted by TorqueMonster

I call up my mechanic, who confirms my worst fear, that the Engine is seized.

So you may ask, what next for the bike? The bike's engine has been opened, showing that the piston of the bike has been damaged totally, and there pretty much lies nothing that can be done which is fixable. Right now, there is a crossroads between getting an entirely new engine from somewhere, or that of checking the condition of the engine block and seeing if it can be bored with new pistons and cylinders. The terrible parts availability for this bike puts both alternatives in question.

So sorry to hear about this but be assured these bikes are reliable ones. The problem lies with the quality of laith work (No one here is doing the clearance right as per specifications ) and the quality of components also matters. The links provided here are of below-par quality parts. If you are really serious about keeping the motorcycle try importing quality mechanical parts! if not available locally.

Originally Posted by TorqueMonster

I have managed to get a healthy engine, from a mint KB100 that unfortunately got totalled due to an accident. The engine is in excellent condition, and the bike is currently in midst of having an engine replacement. Once the engine is replaced, I shall update this thread with the same.

This will solve your problem for the time being still try to source the original components for future use .For any help ring me up .

[TorqueMonster]

As I had stated earlier, managed to find an Engine in Good Condition, with most of that engine being used for fixing the bike, rather than a straightforward engine swap owing to issues with the RTO. Now that the engine has been fully fixed again, a very strict run - in is being undertaken now. While minor issues such as that of a resurfacing issue with the accelarator and other small niggles here and there are present, the bike is finally running, and back on the road. Unfortunately the photos of this work being done are lost due to a broken phone.

The one major change post the engine work is that on how the sound has returned, the bike is louder, but at the same time the distinct exhaust note is back, and in almost all aspects, this is a brand new bike. It's a literal rebirth to this legendary bike. The first time I started it, the sound from the cold start was almost like the bike roaring back to life.

With regard to driving, it is still the same rev happy motor, but despite this, I am forced to use the vehicle gently for the sake of ensuring that the proper run in is done, hence its ridden daily at moderate speeds without revving the bike excessively. Its still nimble, and after my 3 month stint of dailying the Thunderbird, I am appreciating how nimble this bike is, and on how its so easy to drive around traffic or small roads.

Ending this thread for now with a photo of this bike post its resurgence.

[TorqueMonster]

Originally Posted by condor

Guys, suggestions

The petrol tap lever on my KB broke in half. Any suggestions on what can be done here apart from replacing the tap itself ?

I think replacing the tap lever in itself is probably the only choice at this stage. I am not sure but I'm assuming the same level as any of the other Bajaj Commuters will work (My bike currently has a key for the petrol tap as it was in an area where petrol stealing was common). My KB earlier had a petrol tap lever which was certainly not stock, but this was from a long time ago so I cannot remember which tap lever was used.

Originally Posted by justin.das

So sorry to hear about this but be assured these bikes are reliable ones. The problem lies with the quality of laith work (No one here is doing the clearance right as per specifications ) and the quality of components also matters. The links provided here are of below-par quality parts. If you are really serious about keeping the motorcycle try importing quality mechanical parts! if not available locally.



This will solve your problem for the time being still try to source the original components for future use .For any help ring me up .

Thank you sir for your help. Yes, the quality is an issue with parts, but I'm glad the engine I had used for parts is in great condition, and this coupled with a good mechanic has helped bring back my bike to life.