Ze beautiful RX-Z aquired - and Now restored(pics on page 6)

balenopower · 5th August 2009, 21:53

hey guys, just wanted to share my dream finally coming true. I've been wanting this bike ever since i was in college and i finally have her now. Its a '97 or a '98 model. I have yet to chk the RC book properly. 42 odd K on the clock and a super sweet 4-speed gearbox. The deal happened within an hour at 12 am in the night and i had to leave for Pune the very next day, so i have barely got to spend any time with her. But im just as excited as i was when i bought my previous Fiero F2 or my current ZMA. While the Zma pretty much takes care of my needs its been all of 4 years since i have had her and she has been exploited to the max. i really needed a change, a secondary change. Like i said the deal happened in an hour and for the price i paid for my dream made the deal, the 'Steal of the Century'(pm me if you want to know the price). Needs a lot of cosmetic touch ups. There is rust in places, needs a repaint. Engine as much as i rode it felt like the smoothest two stroke i have ridden. The dynamics too are brilliant which means the bike hasnt taken any major falls.Even the panels are perfect. The previous owner has put a stupid handlebar which needs to be replaced. Tyres need a replacement as well. Will get her in top notch shape pretty soon. Here are a few pics i clicked before i left for pune early morning the nxt day. More to follow once im down for the weekend.

sammyboy · 5th August 2009, 23:51

Congrats man, the old gen Yams were in a class of themselves. I know as I belong to the generation which saw them brand new. Have lots of fun.

Cheers

desideep · 6th August 2009, 00:53

i am happy and jealous at same time

JayPrashanth · 6th August 2009, 08:50

Balenopower,

Nice ride man.

Cheers,

Jay

Fountainheader · 6th August 2009, 09:02

Damn! The best looking Yam acc to me. Hearty Congratulations

bikefreak · 6th August 2009, 09:03

CONGRATS on the RX dude !!

Looks well kept and nice color combo.

I too have the RX 135.
I feel no other bike (new or old) can beat the RX series when it comes to the fun factor.
The combination of its crisp power delivery, nimble handling and light weight is unbeatable.

Incidentally one of my friends is desperately looking for one, either the RX or RX-Z.
During your search, if you have come across another good bike for sale, please provide me the contact number. Thanks & enjoy your RX-Z.

the_trooper · 6th August 2009, 10:09

Congrats, and enjoy the bike. The white and red is a brilliant colour combination.

jkdas · 6th August 2009, 10:49

Congrats!

I too have one but got it repainted to something rare

Ajaybiz · 6th August 2009, 10:57

Make her 5 speed, install front disc break along with RXK bore kit and you'll have a 18 BHP beast on hands.

jkdas · 6th August 2009, 11:01

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Originally Posted by Ajaybiz

Make her 5 speed, install front disc break along with RXK bore kit and you'll have a 18 BHP beast on hands.

RXG kit first then 5 speed right? IIRC, its if not much use with a 5 speed on RXZ

kousik · 6th August 2009, 11:03

Congratulations. /me too owned a RXZ for 5 yrs. She is an awesome machine.

Live To Jive · 6th August 2009, 11:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

RXG kit first then 5 speed right? IIRC, its if not much use with a 5 speed on RXZ

Not RXG. That was the restricted version. Then came the RX135 & RX135 5S. You need head of the RX135 5S and the 5th gear to make it like the new RXZ. Of course the other differences are the silencer, disc brake and paint job.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajaybiz

Make her 5 speed, install front disc break along with RXK bore kit and you'll have a 18 BHP beast on hands.

Which model is RXK. Never launched in India. I guess you are referring to the model sold in Thailand. The mods I mentioned above will make it 14 BHP.

Ajaybiz · 6th August 2009, 11:09

Both together means make her 5 speed along with RXK bore kit, its direct bolt on kit available in Bangalore imported from Malaysia.

jkdas · 6th August 2009, 11:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajaybiz

Both together means make her 5 speed along with RXK bore kit, its direct bolt on kit available in Bangalore imported from Malaysia.

Hijacking, but hope thread starter wont mind

Ajaybiz; how much? and where can I get it; got an address?

Ajaybiz · 6th August 2009, 11:14

Yes you are right and its known as RX King over there and it pumps out over 18 BHP. Last month got my friends RXZ converted to RXK sill she is on runin period.
JK PM me will send you the details.

5th August 2009, 21:53	#1
balenopower BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 957 Thanked: 465 Times View My Garage	Ze beautiful RX-Z aquired - and Now restored(pics on page 6) hey guys, just wanted to share my dream finally coming true. I've been wanting this bike ever since i was in college and i finally have her now. Its a '97 or a '98 model. I have yet to chk the RC book properly. 42 odd K on the clock and a super sweet 4-speed gearbox. The deal happened within an hour at 12 am in the night and i had to leave for Pune the very next day, so i have barely got to spend any time with her. But im just as excited as i was when i bought my previous Fiero F2 or my current ZMA. While the Zma pretty much takes care of my needs its been all of 4 years since i have had her and she has been exploited to the max. i really needed a change, a secondary change. Like i said the deal happened in an hour and for the price i paid for my dream made the deal, the 'Steal of the Century'(pm me if you want to know the price). Needs a lot of cosmetic touch ups. There is rust in places, needs a repaint. Engine as much as i rode it felt like the smoothest two stroke i have ridden. The dynamics too are brilliant which means the bike hasnt taken any major falls.Even the panels are perfect. The previous owner has put a stupid handlebar which needs to be replaced. Tyres need a replacement as well. Will get her in top notch shape pretty soon. Here are a few pics i clicked before i left for pune early morning the nxt day. More to follow once im down for the weekend. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by balenopower : 5th August 2009 at 21:56.
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5th August 2009, 23:51	#2
sammyboy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ggn/Dehradun Posts: 1,842 Thanked: 521 Times View My Garage	Congrats man, the old gen Yams were in a class of themselves. I know as I belong to the generation which saw them brand new. Have lots of fun. Cheers
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6th August 2009, 00:53	#3
desideep Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,159 Thanked: 318 Times View My Garage	i am happy and jealous at same time
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6th August 2009, 08:50	#4
JayPrashanth Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore/Goa Posts: 1,302 Thanked: 2,074 Times	Balenopower, Nice ride man. Cheers, Jay
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6th August 2009, 09:02	#5
Fountainheader Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,501 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Damn! The best looking Yam acc to me. Hearty Congratulations
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6th August 2009, 09:03	#6
bikefreak BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 276 Thanked: 67 Times View My Garage	CONGRATS on the RX dude !! Looks well kept and nice color combo. I too have the RX 135. I feel no other bike (new or old) can beat the RX series when it comes to the fun factor. The combination of its crisp power delivery, nimble handling and light weight is unbeatable. Incidentally one of my friends is desperately looking for one, either the RX or RX-Z. During your search, if you have come across another good bike for sale, please provide me the contact number. Thanks & enjoy your RX-Z.
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6th August 2009, 10:09	#7
the_trooper BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chn Posts: 215 Thanked: 102 Times View My Garage	Congrats, and enjoy the bike. The white and red is a brilliant colour combination.
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6th August 2009, 10:49	#8
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Congrats! I too have one but got it repainted to something rare
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6th August 2009, 10:57	#9
Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 320 Times View My Garage	Make her 5 speed, install front disc break along with RXK bore kit and you'll have a 18 BHP beast on hands.
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6th August 2009, 11:03	#11
kousik BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 202 Thanked: 59 Times View My Garage	Congratulations. /me too owned a RXZ for 5 yrs. She is an awesome machine.
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6th August 2009, 11:09	#13
Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 320 Times View My Garage	Both together means make her 5 speed along with RXK bore kit, its direct bolt on kit available in Bangalore imported from Malaysia.
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6th August 2009, 11:14	#15
Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 320 Times View My Garage	Yes you are right and its known as RX King over there and it pumps out over 18 BHP. Last month got my friends RXZ converted to RXK sill she is on runin period. JK PM me will send you the details. Last edited by Ajaybiz : 6th August 2009 at 11:18.
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