Revival of my Yezdi Roadking 250CC (1994)

Axe77 · 19th December 2009, 11:02

Nice!! One of the guys in our core college group had a roadking (95 model) and I have such lovely memories of riding it around pune in the mid 90s. Its a lovely machine and deserves cult status. I would love to see more pictures on this thread as the restoration progresses.

All the best and happy riding!!

rk_sans · 19th December 2009, 11:59

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Originally Posted by Axe77

Nice!! One of the guys in our core college group had a roadking (95 model) and I have such lovely memories of riding it around pune in the mid 90s. Its a lovely machine and deserves cult status. I would love to see more pictures on this thread as the restoration progresses.

All the best and happy riding!!

Thanks a lot.
Just been to the Mech, i think it would be ready by EOD or tomorrow. Will definitely post more pics of it.

rk_sans · 19th December 2009, 23:39

Guys,
I was actually pushing my Mech to give the bike today as it was my son's birthday and he is very very fond of that bike. He calls it as "Boom Boom Bike".

Mech called me around 4.00pm and informed it's ready. I was all excited to see and ride it. Immediately i reached the place and my expression was "Wow". My Mech asked me to take a ride and check if any small changes required.
I kick start it and does not come to life. Tried couple of times, nope, no life. The Mech immediately removed the spark plug, cleaned it and put it back. Tired starting and it starts with that beautiful note to the ears. Phew!! at last.
Took it for a small ride, found everything fine except the gear/kickstart lever was little too high. Asked to lower it little bit. All done and set to ride it back home.
Called my wife that i have taken the bike and would be home in next 10-15 mins. This was in fact a surprise to my whole family as nobody knew that i was getting it re-done except my wife.
Reached home and all were surprised and very happy to see the outcome of the re-birth.
As it was my son's birthday, we had a small family get-together and all of them were very happy to see the re-born kid.
Sorry guys will post the pics by tomorrow. Very busy day it was and time to hit the bed.
Before ending, the interesting climax for the day, we do not have closed parking area but the parking area is like a portico. I park my bike and lock it and see my mom gets one of her old saree and covers the bike from all sides and then Dad comes up tells me to lock the gate, which we never do it as we have a dog outside in the compound.

This reaction from the family members was not there even for my new i10 couple of months ago. So that's the climax for the evening.

rk_sans · 20th December 2009, 09:18

I will let the pics do the talking now

SPIKE ARRESTOR · 20th December 2009, 09:29

@rksans- awesome restoration dude, how much did all these cost you, can you post the details of spare parts?

rk_sans · 20th December 2009, 10:10

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Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

@rksans- awesome restoration dude, how much did all these cost you, can you post the details of spare parts?

Thanks @spike arrestor.
It cost in total appx 15K(Paint, chrome, spare parts,labour, etc). Will try to post the break-up or will scan a copy of the bill and upload it.

JayPrashanth · 20th December 2009, 11:03

Very Nice.

Cheers,

Jay

josejoseph · 20th December 2009, 13:41

Congrats! The bike is truly stunning. Really glad to see this.

Thanks,
Jose.

wbd8779 · 20th December 2009, 16:47

Congratulations !

I have also bought a 84 model recently , will use your restoration as a template.

Cheers

navan49 · 20th December 2009, 17:34

Hi Sans,

It is great to see the great Road king of 1980s alive here at your house. These photos made me remember by king who carried me all the way from Cuddalore (Near Pondichery) to Bhutan. It did not give any trouble till the West Bengal Bhutan border. I had a spare wheel between front wheel and the frame. Nice good old days of 1992.

rk_sans · 20th December 2009, 17:43

@jay/@Jose,
Thanks a lot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wbd8779

Congratulations !

I have also bought a 84 model recently , will use your restoration as a template.
Cheers

Great to hear that. Hope to see the restoration story over here soon. Which model is that, i mean is it Yezdi Classic ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by navan49

Hi Sans,
It is great to see the great Road king of 1980s alive here at your house. These photos made me remember by king who carried me all the way from Cuddalore (Near Pondichery) to Bhutan. It did not give any trouble till the West Bengal Bhutan border. I had a spare wheel between front wheel and the frame. Nice good old days of 1992.

, You can trust this bike to take you any part of the world with very little maintenance.

sudhirbhan · 21st December 2009, 11:05

That is one neat restoration job! Congrats RK_Sans

Btw the 1996 Roadking that I bought recently is currently at the mech's place undergoing restoration

RK_Sans - a question on spares. Are they readily available in Bangalore? I am looking for a handle bar and rear shocks. Any help would be really appreciated.

rk_sans · 21st December 2009, 13:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by sudhirbhan

That is one neat restoration job! Congrats RK_Sans

Btw the 1996 Roadking that I bought recently is currently at the mech's place undergoing restoration

RK_Sans - a question on spares. Are they readily available in Bangalore? I am looking for a handle bar and rear shocks. Any help would be really appreciated.

Thanks @sudhirbhan.

All the best on your restoration. I think i will able to get you the rear shocks. Will check and let you know.

rm_arjuna · 21st December 2009, 14:41

Great restoration , your bike looks like mint , just out of showroom . You would be immensely satisfied to see the bike restored to its old glory

. your Mech has got a fantastic job

Ajaybiz · 21st December 2009, 15:35

Exhaust pipes looks like brand new from where you sourced them, nice work man.

19th December 2009, 11:02	#16
Axe77 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,923 Thanked: 20,665 Times	Nice!! One of the guys in our core college group had a roadking (95 model) and I have such lovely memories of riding it around pune in the mid 90s. Its a lovely machine and deserves cult status. I would love to see more pictures on this thread as the restoration progresses. All the best and happy riding!!
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19th December 2009, 23:39	#18
rk_sans Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,037 Thanked: 969 Times View My Garage	My pal is back home after the surgery Guys, I was actually pushing my Mech to give the bike today as it was my son's birthday and he is very very fond of that bike. He calls it as "Boom Boom Bike". Mech called me around 4.00pm and informed it's ready. I was all excited to see and ride it. Immediately i reached the place and my expression was "Wow". My Mech asked me to take a ride and check if any small changes required. I kick start it and does not come to life. Tried couple of times, nope, no life. The Mech immediately removed the spark plug, cleaned it and put it back. Tired starting and it starts with that beautiful note to the ears. Phew!! at last. Took it for a small ride, found everything fine except the gear/kickstart lever was little too high. Asked to lower it little bit. All done and set to ride it back home. Called my wife that i have taken the bike and would be home in next 10-15 mins. This was in fact a surprise to my whole family as nobody knew that i was getting it re-done except my wife. Reached home and all were surprised and very happy to see the outcome of the re-birth. As it was my son's birthday, we had a small family get-together and all of them were very happy to see the re-born kid. Sorry guys will post the pics by tomorrow. Very busy day it was and time to hit the bed. Before ending, the interesting climax for the day, we do not have closed parking area but the parking area is like a portico. I park my bike and lock it and see my mom gets one of her old saree and covers the bike from all sides and then Dad comes up tells me to lock the gate, which we never do it as we have a dog outside in the compound. This reaction from the family members was not there even for my new i10 couple of months ago. So that's the climax for the evening.
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20th December 2009, 09:18	#19
rk_sans Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,037 Thanked: 969 Times View My Garage	I will let the pics do the talking now Attached Thumbnails
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20th December 2009, 09:29	#20
SPIKE ARRESTOR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,854 Thanked: 1,532 Times	@rksans- awesome restoration dude, how much did all these cost you, can you post the details of spare parts?
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20th December 2009, 11:03	#22
JayPrashanth Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore/Goa Posts: 1,302 Thanked: 2,074 Times	Very Nice. Cheers, Jay
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20th December 2009, 13:41	#23
josejoseph BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 664 Thanked: 406 Times View My Garage	Congrats! The bike is truly stunning. Really glad to see this. Thanks, Jose.
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20th December 2009, 16:47	#24
wbd8779 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 417 Thanked: 1,036 Times	Congratulations ! I have also bought a 84 model recently , will use your restoration as a template. Cheers
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20th December 2009, 17:34	#25
navan49 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 1,000 Thanked: 73 Times View My Garage	Hi Sans, It is great to see the great Road king of 1980s alive here at your house. These photos made me remember by king who carried me all the way from Cuddalore (Near Pondichery) to Bhutan. It did not give any trouble till the West Bengal Bhutan border. I had a spare wheel between front wheel and the frame. Nice good old days of 1992.
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21st December 2009, 11:05	#27
sudhirbhan BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mangalore Posts: 49 Thanked: 9 Times	That is one neat restoration job! Congrats RK_Sans Btw the 1996 Roadking that I bought recently is currently at the mech's place undergoing restoration RK_Sans - a question on spares. Are they readily available in Bangalore? I am looking for a handle bar and rear shocks. Any help would be really appreciated.
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21st December 2009, 14:41	#29
rm_arjuna BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 468 Thanked: 149 Times	wow !!! OMG Great restoration , your bike looks like mint , just out of showroom . You would be immensely satisfied to see the bike restored to its old glory . your Mech has got a fantastic job
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21st December 2009, 15:35	#30
Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 320 Times View My Garage	Exhaust pipes looks like brand new from where you sourced them, nice work man.
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