The Yamaha 'RX' Thread (with pics)

Chalu · 7th April 2016, 14:53

Guys need some advice

I have a Feb 2000 Black RX 135 which has run only 25,000 Kms till today in stock condition except the low slung handle bar without even opening the engine even once. With periodic oil changes it runs amazing and the pickup it provides brings evil grin on my face.
My parents had bought me the bike during my college days.
I use the bike sparingly for market errands during the weekend.
Many people are offering me to buy the bike including various mechanics but never gave any serious thought about it.

As the spares are getting hard to find. Does it make sense to sell the bike? If yes how much should i expect for the bike. Papers are in order with original bill etc...

Cheers

Mr.Boss · 7th April 2016, 17:34

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Originally Posted by Chalu

Does it make sense to sell the bike?

That's personal choice. If you don't have parking issues and don't mind spending few grands annually on her maintenance, I suggest you should not let her go.

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Originally Posted by Chalu

If yes how much should i expect for the bike. Papers are in order with original bill etc..

Close to 30k is ideal price (considering the virgin engine and low mileage with clear titles)

skyliner34 · 7th April 2016, 19:00

Guys I need a good mechanic in Bangalore to service my 135 regularly, have tried at many places in and around Koramangala and basaveshwara nagar and I'm not at all happy. Any help is highly appreciated. Thanks.

skyliner34 · 7th April 2016, 19:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chalu

As the spares are getting hard to find. Does it make sense to sell the bike? If yes how much should i expect for the bike. Papers are in order with original bill etc...

Cheers

This should cheer you up if at all you decide (hope not) to sell her

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...-1-5-lakh.html

dass · 7th April 2016, 19:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chalu

Guys need some advice

I have a Feb 2000 Black RX 135 which has run only 25,000 Kms till today in stock condition except the low slung handle bar without even opening the engine even once. With periodic oil changes it runs amazing and the pickup it provides brings evil grin on my face.
My parents had bought me the bike during my college days.
I use the bike sparingly for market errands during the weekend.
Many people are offering me to buy the bike including various mechanics but never gave any serious thought about it.

As the spares are getting hard to find. Does it make sense to sell the bike? If yes how much should i expect for the bike. Papers are in order with original bill etc...

Cheers

DON'T SELL.... you may not get one in this condition ever. If I ever had a bike like this, I wouldn't sell.

Yamaha spares are easily available in JC Road, you probably should spend sometime there looking for the required spares or even the experts here can help you source them. But please, DO NOT SELL if you have the space to keep it and the time to ride it

Chalu · 7th April 2016, 20:22

Thanks Guys for the advice.

Dont have any space constraints to park the bike as we have a covered parking in the basement.

Will keep the bike and need to spend some time to get it back to it glory.

Wow 1.5 lakhs for a RX 135. Spell bound

Cheers

v12 · 13th May 2016, 15:47

Guys need some help on tyres for my RX100. I am fitting the Pulsars 17 in alloys on my RX. Wanted to know what would be the ideal tyre size that I should go for for the front and rear.

Mr.Boss · 13th May 2016, 16:56

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Originally Posted by v12

Guys need some help on tyres for my RX100. I am fitting the Pulsars 17 in alloys on my RX. Wanted to know what would be the ideal tyre size that I should go for for the front and rear.

FR : 2.75 x 17
RR : 3.00 x 17 (safe bet), but people do use 100/90-17 after removing the chain guard (not sure if the swing arm is dented to avoid tire scraping)

v12 · 13th May 2016, 18:45

Thanks Mr Boss - I am planning to the full chain cover - especially due to the monsoon season. Would the 3x17 still fit?

Mr.Boss · 14th May 2016, 13:16

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Originally Posted by v12

Thanks Mr Boss - I am planning to the full chain cover - especially due to the monsoon season. Would the 3x17 still fit?

Yes, without any issues.

v12 · 21st May 2016, 18:18

Thanks Mr Boss - what brand would you recommend?

pramodkumar · 23rd May 2016, 10:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Boss

FR : 2.75 x 17
RR : 3.00 x 17 (safe bet), but people do use 100/90-17 after removing the chain guard (not sure if the swing arm is dented to avoid tire scraping)

You can fit 300 X 18 without any issues, I am using this in 2 of my bikes, with the chain cover on you can go up till 315 X 17 on a slightly wider rims

Quote:

Originally Posted by v12

Guys need some help on tyres for my RX100. I am fitting the Pulsars 17 in alloys on my RX. Wanted to know what would be the ideal tyre size that I should go for for the front and rear.

you can go for a slightly wider rims(Old CBZ front rim size but in 17) and fix the wider tyre.

Pramod

Mr.Boss · 23rd May 2016, 14:02

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Originally Posted by pramodkumar

You can fit 300 X 18 without any issues, I am using this in 2 of my bikes

Me too, in all of my bikes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pramodkumar

you can go for a slightly wider rims(Old CBZ front rim size but in 17) and fix the wider tyre.

Quote:

Originally Posted by v12

I am fitting the Pulsars 17 in alloys on my RX.

He is going for Pulsar alloys. Request is to suggest tire size.

pramodkumar · 23rd May 2016, 14:14

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Originally Posted by Mr.Boss

Me too, in all of my bikes.

what is the widest rim you have used in 18"? something that doesn't foul with anything, tyre would be 300X18.

Pramod

Mr.Boss · 24th May 2016, 09:11

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Originally Posted by pramodkumar

what is the widest rim you have used in 18"? something that doesn't foul with anything, tyre would be 300X18.

1.85 with 3.00x18 (removed from the recently restored RX135)

7th April 2016, 14:53	#661
Chalu BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 109 Thanked: 69 Times	Re: The Yamaha 'RX' Thread (with pics) Guys need some advice I have a Feb 2000 Black RX 135 which has run only 25,000 Kms till today in stock condition except the low slung handle bar without even opening the engine even once. With periodic oil changes it runs amazing and the pickup it provides brings evil grin on my face. My parents had bought me the bike during my college days. I use the bike sparingly for market errands during the weekend. Many people are offering me to buy the bike including various mechanics but never gave any serious thought about it. As the spares are getting hard to find. Does it make sense to sell the bike? If yes how much should i expect for the bike. Papers are in order with original bill etc... Cheers
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7th April 2016, 19:00	#663
skyliner34 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 177 Thanked: 72 Times View My Garage	Re: The Yamaha 'RX' Thread (with pics) Guys I need a good mechanic in Bangalore to service my 135 regularly, have tried at many places in and around Koramangala and basaveshwara nagar and I'm not at all happy. Any help is highly appreciated. Thanks.
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7th April 2016, 20:22	#666
Chalu BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 109 Thanked: 69 Times	Re: The Yamaha 'RX' Thread (with pics) Thanks Guys for the advice. Dont have any space constraints to park the bike as we have a covered parking in the basement. Will keep the bike and need to spend some time to get it back to it glory. Wow 1.5 lakhs for a RX 135. Spell bound Cheers
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13th May 2016, 15:47	#667
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,739 Thanked: 7,213 Times View My Garage	Re: The Yamaha 'RX' Thread (with pics) Guys need some help on tyres for my RX100. I am fitting the Pulsars 17 in alloys on my RX. Wanted to know what would be the ideal tyre size that I should go for for the front and rear.
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13th May 2016, 18:45	#669
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,739 Thanked: 7,213 Times View My Garage	Re: The Yamaha 'RX' Thread (with pics) Thanks Mr Boss - I am planning to the full chain cover - especially due to the monsoon season. Would the 3x17 still fit?
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21st May 2016, 18:18	#671
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,739 Thanked: 7,213 Times View My Garage	Re: The Yamaha 'RX' Thread (with pics) Thanks Mr Boss - what brand would you recommend?
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