Reincarnating my beast RX135

SriramEfunds · 6th June 2012, 15:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Visaster

Hi any luck with the rebore process.
Hows your rebuild going?
Mine came to a stand still for a month and now again kit started the buying process.
Meanwhile the engine got seized on a half an hour traffic jam in Chennai heat and chaos.
Getting major noise and can't wait to get the bike repaired.

Visakan - Kindly call me so that I can help the best way possible. Infact I have not seen the bike (apart from office parking some months ago).

My RX100 restoration is complete. check the link as given below for the pics.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...ml#post2783080

Visaster · 7th June 2012, 12:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by SriramEfunds

Visakan - Kindly call me so that I can help the best way possible. Infact I have not seen the bike (apart from office parking some months ago).

My RX100 restoration is complete. check the link as given below for the pics.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...ml#post2783080

That's a great looking bike. Looks like its just out of the showroom.
Good job sir. Just 2 days. Amazing. Store well.

Well my bike is in a bad shape to look, at this point compared it what it was few months back.

anyways expect a call soon.

I need a complete strip, engine work(only bore and piston) and refit. Paint the extras. Cosmetics - Tank, side shield, tires, seat and extras will be new.

Visaster · 31st July 2012, 12:59

Latest update.
Slowly all the parts which are required to be changed are almost purchased.
Got to plan when to do the strip.
Decided to get the bike rebore done in Chennai itself.
At the same place the authorized service people get it done.
Fingers crossed on it.
Well only last thing left for decision is a painter. Considering the monsoon.
Photos of the parts purchased soon to come.

I was quoted 20k + parts for the job at the showroom.
I have already spent a good 9K on just basic parts, excluding tank and side shield.
So I wonder where is the cut off limit.

mail4ajo · 5th November 2012, 20:18

I am totally disconnected from motorcycles these days. I am planning a RX project shortly.
Is it easy to source RX parts these days? How much can I pay for a 2000 RX135 in bad condition. Engine seems to be ok.
Any info will be helpful.

Neil.Bhujbal · 13th January 2013, 09:47

Bought my first two stroke RX135 5 Speed sometime in mid of 2012.
As i clocked some miles i started enjoying the power characteristics & the puzzle of so many two stroke fans was solved.

I used to ride a karizma earlier & trust me i enjoy the Rx more. Later put in a local expansion chamber and she was more fun.

As i clocked more miles and the time to service her arrived i got the shock of my life. It was 4 speed block

When looked around for a 5 speed block people were quoting 9 & 10K.

Pic's -

Reincarnating my beast RX135-both-bikes.jpg

Reincarnating my beast RX135-expansion.jpg

Later sold the bike for a little loss & bought a 5 Speed with 5 Speed Block.
While people were quoting 9 & 10K for just a 5 speed block i got the complete bike for 15K.

She was not that great in condition but who cared the difference between a 4 Speed & 5 Speed blocks power characteristics was day and night.

As i clocked more miles the engine sound too increased and it was time for an Engine Overhaul.

Few Pics -

Suggestions & tips are welcome

Ford5 · 13th January 2013, 11:15

Get the forks changed to the Fz 150 forks (helps counter unwanted lift). Handle lock to the R15 1st gen wherein side lock need not be used. And always use the 2t oil tank for premix purposes. Disk brakes since you are used to the braking of a karizma.

Oh yeah get a twin horn for the bike like the pulsars, because it's stock horn is next to mute!

Happy 2 stroking.

Neil.Bhujbal · 29th January 2013, 12:07

26th & 27th being holidays got time to put back together the crankcase.

Pics -

Visaster · 28th March 2013, 12:26

Can anyone help me with a new RX 135 black tank and side shield.
The Rx100 pattern is not to my liking.
Please help.
My bike has been stripped finally.
Today I will be inspecting the internals of the engine and check what needs to be changed and give a go on it.
Running on a very tight budget so things will replaced only on need to change basis.
Soon I will update on the parts I have finally acquired over a year now.

RX135 tank please... Any possibility?

aruncheloor · 28th March 2013, 14:26

RX tanks are available in Maroon colour only from Yamaha Dealerships these days. Atleast, thats the story here in my home town..

(Alok) · 28th March 2013, 23:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil.Bhujbal

Bought my first two stroke RX135 5 Speed sometime in mid of 2012.
.............

As i clocked more miles and the time to service her arrived i got the shock of my life. It was 4 speed block

When looked around for a 5 speed block people were quoting 9 & 10K.

Later sold the bike for a little loss & bought a 5 Speed with 5 Speed Block.

How to understand the difference between 4 speed & 5 speed engine block?

Do you mean that earlier bike was having a modified gear box?

Visaster · 29th March 2013, 12:19

The engine was demounted from the bike yesterday.

Engine opened up for the first time in the life of the bike.
Running on stock engine for the past 14yrs.
Anyways the piston is completely gone. Major carbon accumulation in the bore and head.

Connecting rods needs change.

First over size planned.
Work will start over the long weekend.
Bore sent to Bangalore for the needed work.
Some more parts bought.

Lots and lots more to be bought yet. Going shopping...

Mr.Boss · 1st December 2013, 13:56

Dude, any further updates?
Will be helpful for my bike restoration.

Visaster · 2nd December 2013, 11:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Boss

Dude, any further updates?
Will be helpful for my bike restoration.

Yep updates pending since I completed the restoration.
Will come up with it soon, until then...

Reincarnating my beast RX135-20131006_123200.jpg

This is at completion.

Mr.Boss · 2nd December 2013, 11:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Visaster

Yep updates pending since I completed the restoration.

Nice looking.

Rear mudguard seems too much lifted, was that intentionally made?
Also the wheelbase is set to least position (rear wheel position) I suppose. Adding another link to the chain and pulling the wheel towards rear will add more character to the bike.

jawabiker · 2nd December 2013, 14:21

Dear All,

Sorry to hijack this thread i am also planning to rebuild my RX-135 which is on stock condition still date including engine.
I have collected most of the OE spares including First oversize piston and a std 4TL cylinder kit for 4 speed.
Below are pics of the spares.

Regards,
Ranjit

31st July 2012, 12:59	#78
Visaster BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 605 Thanked: 261 Times	Re: Reincarnating my beast RX135 Latest update. Slowly all the parts which are required to be changed are almost purchased. Got to plan when to do the strip. Decided to get the bike rebore done in Chennai itself. At the same place the authorized service people get it done. Fingers crossed on it. Well only last thing left for decision is a painter. Considering the monsoon. Photos of the parts purchased soon to come. I was quoted 20k + parts for the job at the showroom. I have already spent a good 9K on just basic parts, excluding tank and side shield. So I wonder where is the cut off limit.
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5th November 2012, 20:18	#79
mail4ajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,957 Thanked: 330 Times View My Garage	Re: Reincarnating my beast RX135 I am totally disconnected from motorcycles these days. I am planning a RX project shortly. Is it easy to source RX parts these days? How much can I pay for a 2000 RX135 in bad condition. Engine seems to be ok. Any info will be helpful.
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13th January 2013, 09:47	#80
Neil.Bhujbal BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 192 Thanked: 90 Times	Yamaha RX135 5 Speed Engine Overhaul Bought my first two stroke RX135 5 Speed sometime in mid of 2012. As i clocked some miles i started enjoying the power characteristics & the puzzle of so many two stroke fans was solved. I used to ride a karizma earlier & trust me i enjoy the Rx more. Later put in a local expansion chamber and she was more fun. As i clocked more miles and the time to service her arrived i got the shock of my life. It was 4 speed block When looked around for a 5 speed block people were quoting 9 & 10K. Pic's - Later sold the bike for a little loss & bought a 5 Speed with 5 Speed Block. While people were quoting 9 & 10K for just a 5 speed block i got the complete bike for 15K. She was not that great in condition but who cared the difference between a 4 Speed & 5 Speed blocks power characteristics was day and night. As i clocked more miles the engine sound too increased and it was time for an Engine Overhaul. Few Pics - Suggestions & tips are welcome
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13th January 2013, 11:15	#81
Ford5 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 500 Thanked: 338 Times	Re: Yamaha RX135 5 Speed Engine Ovehaul Get the forks changed to the Fz 150 forks (helps counter unwanted lift). Handle lock to the R15 1st gen wherein side lock need not be used. And always use the 2t oil tank for premix purposes. Disk brakes since you are used to the braking of a karizma. Oh yeah get a twin horn for the bike like the pulsars, because it's stock horn is next to mute! Happy 2 stroking.
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29th January 2013, 12:07	#82
Neil.Bhujbal BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 192 Thanked: 90 Times	Reincarnating my beast RX135 26th & 27th being holidays got time to put back together the crankcase. Pics - Last edited by Neil.Bhujbal : 29th January 2013 at 12:13.
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28th March 2013, 12:26	#83
Visaster BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 605 Thanked: 261 Times	Re: Reincarnating my beast RX135 Can anyone help me with a new RX 135 black tank and side shield. The Rx100 pattern is not to my liking. Please help. My bike has been stripped finally. Today I will be inspecting the internals of the engine and check what needs to be changed and give a go on it. Running on a very tight budget so things will replaced only on need to change basis. Soon I will update on the parts I have finally acquired over a year now. RX135 tank please... Any possibility?
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28th March 2013, 14:26	#84
aruncheloor BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Trichur, Kerala Posts: 231 Thanked: 216 Times	Re: Reincarnating my beast RX135 RX tanks are available in Maroon colour only from Yamaha Dealerships these days. Atleast, thats the story here in my home town..
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29th March 2013, 12:19	#86
Visaster BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 605 Thanked: 261 Times	Re: Reincarnating my beast RX135 The engine was demounted from the bike yesterday. Engine opened up for the first time in the life of the bike. Running on stock engine for the past 14yrs. Anyways the piston is completely gone. Major carbon accumulation in the bore and head. Connecting rods needs change. First over size planned. Work will start over the long weekend. Bore sent to Bangalore for the needed work. Some more parts bought. Lots and lots more to be bought yet. Going shopping...
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1st December 2013, 13:56	#87
Mr.Boss Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GPS signal lost Posts: 2,811 Thanked: 7,462 Times View My Garage	Re: Reincarnating my beast RX135 Dude, any further updates? Will be helpful for my bike restoration.
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2nd December 2013, 14:21	#90
jawabiker BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nashik Posts: 146 Thanked: 13 Times	Re: Reincarnating my beast RX135 Dear All, Sorry to hijack this thread i am also planning to rebuild my RX-135 which is on stock condition still date including engine. I have collected most of the OE spares including First oversize piston and a std 4TL cylinder kit for 4 speed. Below are pics of the spares. Regards, Ranjit Attached Thumbnails
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