The Yamaha 'RX' Thread (with pics)

zipdrive · 2nd April 2010, 19:01

Here is mine- 87 model. I bought it used. Seems like it has original Jap parts. Suggestions please. Will post more pics.

XH_Vee · 2nd April 2010, 21:21

I got a 5-speed RX-Z in August 2002, just before it went out of production. Done ~ 75000 km without any major problems. I did damage my headlight cowl in one of the crashes and haven't been able to replace it.
Original color Blue
Period of ownership: August 2002 - to date
Mods: Non- cat-con Exhaust, bigger rear tire and the ratio corrected at the sprocket, Softer rear shox springs

I have been literally chased on road by prospective buyers - both for cash and for trading their bikes (Pulser 220, Karizma) but I don't think I can ever part with it. Someday I will convert it to a complete dirt bike... till then riding along happliy!

Chipz · 3rd April 2010, 07:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by XH_Vee

I have been literally chased on road by prospective buyers - both for cash and for trading their bikes (Pulser 220, Karizma) but I don't think I can ever part with it. Someday I will convert it to a complete dirt bike... till then riding along happliy!

That is great, but where are the photos. longing to see it.

aargee · 3rd April 2010, 07:31

The headlights are changed for some reason I guess; looks to me that they aren't OE. Lock sets have been changed for sure. Being a 87 model, speedo is also being changed I guess.

zipdrive · 3rd April 2010, 22:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by aargee

The headlights are changed for some reason I guess; looks to me that they aren't OE. Lock sets have been changed for sure. Being a 87 model, speedo is also being changed I guess.

Hey aargee- true, the headlights are not OE and lock sets are not original. But the speedo console seems to be original. I took it to a person today who has plenty of experience working on Yamahas. Apart from this, i was told the crank case was changed. All other including the silencer, carbs etc are original. I am not sure- as i am trying to figure out the mechanical side of bikes.

here is the pic of the carbs: they are mikunis . below is the pic of the crank case. There is no 'made in Japan' written anywhere, so the mechanic said it was changed
I shall upload more pics soon; stuck with the photos in my friends phone.

zipdrive · 4th April 2010, 05:51

one more attachment of my Rx100

straight6 · 14th April 2010, 23:25

Guys, Which rear suspension should I go with for my RX-135? I'm keeping the stock swing-arm. I need to buy it tomorrow.

SriramEfunds · 14th April 2010, 23:31

I would suggest to go either Discover 135 old (S&S) shox or Pulsar old model.

They both are good.

I have my RX fitted with old model Discover shox. It's suspension is much better than the stock RX.

This is what was suggested to me by Aargee and I have seen many RX in Chennai fixed with Discover shox.

It is priced around 1k for a pair.

straight6 · 15th April 2010, 12:26

Thanks. I'll look for those today. Hows the ride and handling with them, especially while cornering?

jango · 15th April 2010, 12:49

Hello All

I own a 94 model RX-100. I am in the process of taking her to the workshop to get her ready for the FC to be done. My bike is stock except for the 16" rims that i use. Recently the headlight switch assembly got conked off and i am unable to get the original rx-100 assembly. I am travelling to Singapore in a few days and i wanted to check with fellow bhpian's if i hold a chance to get the original one from Singapore.

straight6 · 15th April 2010, 14:06

You can try getting the one for the YBX. That's what I'm using. The 100 wasn't launched in Singapore if I remember corretly.

straight6 · 15th April 2010, 22:56

Decided to go with the type 1 Pulsar shocks.

SPIKE ARRESTOR · 4th May 2010, 19:52

Hi guys, my RX100 refused to move (after starting and engaging gear) today morning despite several attempts. The bike was running absolutely fine till yesterday when I parked it. It rained last night, my bike was parked in an uncovered parking, needless to say it got wet in the rain. Although it starts in one crank it refuses to move (dies off when i engage 1st gear and release). Any pointers on what is the probable cause of this?

I did the following-
1. Checked spark plug, and cables- All are fine, there is a healthy spark.
2. Drained fuel and added fresh petrol- Still problem exists.
3. Clutch seems to be working fine.
4. Battery is in charged condition.

However, i have observed that white/blue smoke has increased slightly. Please help me troubleshoot the cause.

Spike

Mods- i thought it is unnecessary to create a new thread for this small query of mine, hence posted in this thread, please move to appropriate thread if required.

SriramEfunds · 4th May 2010, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by jango

Hello All

I own a 94 model RX-100. I am in the process of taking her to the workshop to get her ready for the FC to be done. My bike is stock except for the 16" rims that i use. Recently the headlight switch assembly got conked off and i am unable to get the original rx-100 assembly. I am travelling to Singapore in a few days and i wanted to check with fellow bhpian's if i hold a chance to get the original one from Singapore.

You might want to try Minda switch assembly around. I'm sure you can get it.

aargee · 4th May 2010, 20:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by SriramEfunds

I have my RX fitted with old model Discover shox. It's suspension is much better than the stock RX.

Oh!!! When did you do this? The price is 1.3K from Bajaj A.S.S

Quote:

Originally Posted by zipdrive

Hey aargee- true, the headlights are not OE and lock sets are not original. But the speedo console seems to be original. I took it to a person today who has plenty of experience working on Yamahas. Apart from this, i was told the crank case was changed. All other including the silencer, carbs etc are original. I am not sure- as i am trying to figure out the mechanical side of bikes.

here is the pic of the carbs: they are mikunis . below is the pic of the crank case. There is no 'made in Japan' written anywhere, so the mechanic said it was changed
I shall upload more pics soon; stuck with the photos in my friends phone.

Errr...what I meant was the speedo was changed from original 87 model to some newer OE model. The older ones had Escorts etched, while the newer ones have Yamaha & the same holds good for the casing too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

Although it starts in one crank it refuses to move (dies off when i engage 1st gear and release). Any pointers on what is the probable cause of this?

Water in carbs or tank or exhaust assy?
If you're able to move the motorcycle after engaging gears & then, if the engine dies when the motorcycle moves, then it could be due to air block entering into the fuel tank.

2nd April 2010, 19:01	#271
zipdrive BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 39 Thanked: Once	my new (used) 87 model RX 100 Here is mine- 87 model. I bought it used. Seems like it has original Jap parts. Suggestions please. Will post more pics. Attached Thumbnails
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2nd April 2010, 21:21	#272
XH_Vee BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 91 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	I got a 5-speed RX-Z in August 2002, just before it went out of production. Done ~ 75000 km without any major problems. I did damage my headlight cowl in one of the crashes and haven't been able to replace it. Original color Blue Period of ownership: August 2002 - to date Mods: Non- cat-con Exhaust, bigger rear tire and the ratio corrected at the sprocket, Softer rear shox springs I have been literally chased on road by prospective buyers - both for cash and for trading their bikes (Pulser 220, Karizma) but I don't think I can ever part with it. Someday I will convert it to a complete dirt bike... till then riding along happliy!
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3rd April 2010, 07:31	#274
aargee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TSTN Posts: 6,358 Thanked: 10,077 Times	The headlights are changed for some reason I guess; looks to me that they aren't OE. Lock sets have been changed for sure. Being a 87 model, speedo is also being changed I guess.
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4th April 2010, 05:51	#276
zipdrive BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 39 Thanked: Once	one more attachment of my Rx100
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14th April 2010, 23:25	#277
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,573 Thanked: 325 Times	Guys, Which rear suspension should I go with for my RX-135? I'm keeping the stock swing-arm. I need to buy it tomorrow.
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14th April 2010, 23:31	#278
SriramEfunds BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 152 Thanked: 54 Times	I would suggest to go either Discover 135 old (S&S) shox or Pulsar old model. They both are good. I have my RX fitted with old model Discover shox. It's suspension is much better than the stock RX. This is what was suggested to me by Aargee and I have seen many RX in Chennai fixed with Discover shox. It is priced around 1k for a pair.
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15th April 2010, 12:26	#279
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,573 Thanked: 325 Times	Thanks. I'll look for those today. Hows the ride and handling with them, especially while cornering?
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15th April 2010, 12:49	#280
jango BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York & kotayam Posts: 800 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	Hello All I own a 94 model RX-100. I am in the process of taking her to the workshop to get her ready for the FC to be done. My bike is stock except for the 16" rims that i use. Recently the headlight switch assembly got conked off and i am unable to get the original rx-100 assembly. I am travelling to Singapore in a few days and i wanted to check with fellow bhpian's if i hold a chance to get the original one from Singapore.
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15th April 2010, 14:06	#281
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,573 Thanked: 325 Times	You can try getting the one for the YBX. That's what I'm using. The 100 wasn't launched in Singapore if I remember corretly.
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15th April 2010, 22:56	#282
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,573 Thanked: 325 Times	Decided to go with the type 1 Pulsar shocks.
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4th May 2010, 19:52	#283
SPIKE ARRESTOR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,855 Thanked: 1,545 Times	Hi guys, my RX100 refused to move (after starting and engaging gear) today morning despite several attempts. The bike was running absolutely fine till yesterday when I parked it. It rained last night, my bike was parked in an uncovered parking, needless to say it got wet in the rain. Although it starts in one crank it refuses to move (dies off when i engage 1st gear and release). Any pointers on what is the probable cause of this? I did the following- 1. Checked spark plug, and cables- All are fine, there is a healthy spark. 2. Drained fuel and added fresh petrol- Still problem exists. 3. Clutch seems to be working fine. 4. Battery is in charged condition. However, i have observed that white/blue smoke has increased slightly. Please help me troubleshoot the cause. Spike Mods- i thought it is unnecessary to create a new thread for this small query of mine, hence posted in this thread, please move to appropriate thread if required.
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