YetiBlog® - Yamaha RX100 memories

satyamenon · 25th February 2008, 06:28

Brillo write up sam. Reminds me of me ol' roadking. sniff...

S@~+#0$# · 25th February 2008, 09:38

Sambhai, Fantastic Blog

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Our College days were soooo similar. "RX being an Extension of my body" , "Petrol for five bucks", "Long rides with Girlfriend" et all. Reading it got me all nostaligic and gave me Goose Bumps (the type you get when something captures the essence of a truly unique experience).

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

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Beta, if that's what you want then fine. Have you chosen one? Yamaha?? That's not so popular! See your cousin and his Hero Honda CD100 he's so happy and what average he gets wah wah.
What do you mean you'd rather walk?? What's wrong with a Hero Honda? That is also 100cc.
What about a KB100 like your other cousin. That's a quick bike. Seize? What seize? What uphill climb?
Fine, fine. OK. Fine. How much does it cost?
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Love the way you convinced your folks to buy you an RX100. You were always been good with words Huh?

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I cannot get it into neutral, ever!

Getting it to neutral and locking the handle lock is something that only RX users can do with ease (even years later).

"Long Live Good Old RX"

VJ_MAVRICK · 25th February 2008, 10:17

Sam Bhai ! That was quite a writeup and man did i relive those days again. Let me be nostalgic and feel it

hydrashok · 25th February 2008, 10:44

I just read it, and I must say I feel really touched!

And that was a nice insight into YoungSam's life

For some reason, I can't picture you in any other way than the way you are now

You do have the gift, Sam. You should write more and more.

Steeroid · 25th February 2008, 10:48

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

No my friends. Nobody buys a blogbook.

"The World According To Clarkson" is as close to a blogbook as one can get, and is worth buying. Worth re-reading too.

Perhaps someday we will see "The World According To The Yeti".

headers · 25th February 2008, 11:44

Nice write up sam, reminds me of my rx days 16 years back! Could just link up feeling the bike while reading your posts. You are a GOOD story teller LOL

Torqy · 25th February 2008, 12:09

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Originally Posted by S@~+#0$#

Getting it to neutral and locking the handle lock is something that only RX users can do with ease (even years later).

Yes. You got to have that knack of doing it. I still remember a friend's expression when i told him the neutral is between 1 and 2. WHAAAT?

.....and i hated every other bike with all-up or all-down shifts.

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Perhaps someday we will see "The World According To The Yeti".

Are we there Yet(i)?

-- Torqy

NetfreakBombay · 25th February 2008, 12:25

Awesome writeup...

Can't relate to RX as I never had that bike, but sure can relate to your experiences.

amtak · 25th February 2008, 12:48

Wonderful story Sam sir! Din't know that you were into bikes as well.

Sam Kapasi · 25th February 2008, 13:12

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Originally Posted by amtak

Wonderful story Sam sir! Din't know that you were into bikes as well.

I still don't think I'm into bikes.

I'm into story-telling and memories.

pankaj_sachdeva · 25th February 2008, 15:13

Sam Sir,

This bought tears to my eyes & bought memories of my beloved Royal Enfiled.

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

I still don't think I'm into bikes.

I'm into story-telling and memories.

Yes you are into story telling & bringing back all the memories of the wonderful times passed.

You rock brother, you rock!!!!

kuttapan · 25th February 2008, 15:38

Whatever you are into, you made my day !!

You will never admit it Sam, but you are in the wrong profession.

Proxima · 25th February 2008, 15:56

Nice writeup Sam, as usual. The RX 100 is a fantastic bike, awesome 1st and 2nd gear accelleration.

I just cannot help not remembering my friend in school who bought a RX 135 after convincing his parents soooooo much. Unfortunately, in his case, he died of a bike accident in his new bike and his parents have not sold the bike yet. Its completely rusted and does not start I'm sure. Its been 10 years now since he left us. His mistake - not wearing a helmet.

Anybody from St.Michaels, Adyar, Chennai here will know this story.

GTO · 25th February 2008, 17:40

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Originally Posted by ported_head

Aahh, Mithibai, Rasraj, the tree at Dhiraj! What memories! I walked past Rasraj almost everyday for 2 years. Mithibai rocks!

Sorry, I cannot relate much to the RX, but great story. It was a good read.

Tell me about it! What year did you pass out, Ported? Sam, you would have graduated by the time I entered my first year, but this thread reminded me of my RX days at Mithibai. I used to leave for Mithibai at 6:45 a.m. in the morning, full throttle all the way, to reach the dreaded 7:00 a.m. Hindi class on time. Did some hell of riding around Bandra and Juhu once class was over. Also, Gorai beach / Madh Island shacks were only a couple of gear changes away.

One night, my RX got flicked from the Gaiety galaxy parking lot. And my Parents became the happiest

amtak · 25th February 2008, 17:43

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

I still don't think I'm into bikes.

I'm into story-telling and memories.

Well Sam! I know one thing for sure, if you open up a daddy day care, all TBhpian's would know where to send their kiddos!!!

Imagine, 20,000 members atleast 5,000 Kids! Man, you making serious profit

25th February 2008, 06:28	#46
satyamenon BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 110 Thanked: 5 Times	Brillo write up sam. Reminds me of me ol' roadking. sniff...
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25th February 2008, 10:17	#48
VJ_MAVRICK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,239 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	Sam Bhai ! That was quite a writeup and man did i relive those days again. Let me be nostalgic and feel it
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25th February 2008, 10:44	#49
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	I just read it, and I must say I feel really touched! And that was a nice insight into YoungSam's life For some reason, I can't picture you in any other way than the way you are now You do have the gift, Sam. You should write more and more.
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25th February 2008, 11:44	#51
headers Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Greater Chennai Posts: 4,667 Thanked: 559 Times	Nice write up sam, reminds me of my rx days 16 years back! Could just link up feeling the bike while reading your posts. You are a GOOD story teller LOL
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25th February 2008, 12:25	#53
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 1,021 Times	Awesome writeup... Can't relate to RX as I never had that bike, but sure can relate to your experiences.
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25th February 2008, 12:48	#54
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,915 Thanked: 899 Times View My Garage	Wonderful story Sam sir! Din't know that you were into bikes as well.
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25th February 2008, 15:38	#57
kuttapan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,155 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	Whatever you are into, you made my day !! You will never admit it Sam, but you are in the wrong profession.
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25th February 2008, 15:56	#58
Proxima BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 910 Thanked: 302 Times	Nice writeup Sam, as usual. The RX 100 is a fantastic bike, awesome 1st and 2nd gear accelleration. I just cannot help not remembering my friend in school who bought a RX 135 after convincing his parents soooooo much. Unfortunately, in his case, he died of a bike accident in his new bike and his parents have not sold the bike yet. Its completely rusted and does not start I'm sure. Its been 10 years now since he left us. His mistake - not wearing a helmet. Anybody from St.Michaels, Adyar, Chennai here will know this story.
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