[naveen.raju]

After not using the bike for more than 6 years, finally decided to restore it to it's original glory. Everything had to be changed since it was rusted and torn apart in the garage. Here are some updates. One more day to go for the delivery.

[SPIKE ARRESTOR]

@Naveen could you please provide details on the parts sourced new, their price and from where sourced? Are all these genuine Yamaha spare parts? This will be helpful for people like me who are planning for RX restoration soon. Where did you get this done in Cochin?

EDIT- Have you changed the sprocket size?

Thanks!

Spike

[naveen.raju]

Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

@Naveen could you please provide details on the parts sourced new, their price and from where sourced? Are all these genuine Yamaha spare parts? This will be helpful for people like me who are planning for RX restoration soon. Where did you get this done in Cochin?

EDIT- Have you changed the sprocket size?

Thanks!

Spike

Spike,

I shall provide all the details once I get the bill from the workshop. Most of them are genuine Yamaha parts while others were retouched to bring it back to it's original shape.

Spike, the restoration is currently taking place in Blore since I have my car modded from there too. Will be driving to blore on monday for some more mods to my car. Will get detailed pics of the 135 and the price details in a couple of days.

Cheers.!
Naveen

[benzinblut]

Wow naveen! I am planning restoration for my '98 RX135 4 speed as well. In addition to cosmetic changes, also looking to get it bored. Looking forward to a lot of useful info from this thread.

[georgev]

looks great naveen, check for rust in the tank which is sielent killer of the engine, use a OE petrol filter

[Live To Jive]

Originally Posted by benzinblut

Wow naveen! I am planning restoration for my '98 RX135 4 speed as well. In addition to cosmetic changes, also looking to get it bored. Looking forward to a lot of useful info from this thread.

While at it, get it converted to 5-Speed. It's a simple mod. Also try a get a head of the RXZ/RX135 5-Speed so that you get the 14 BHP.

Originally Posted by naveen.raju

After not using the bike for more than 6 years, finally decided to restore it to it's original glory. Everything had to be changed since it was rusted and torn apart in the garage. Here are some updates. One more day to go for the delivery.

Why did you change the rear wheel. The stock one with a 3.00 tyre looks the best.

[Ajaybiz]

Remove the Yezdi head lamp as well kills the RX looks, use additional lamp if OE lamp feels dim.

[benzinblut]

Originally Posted by Live To Jive

While at it, get it converted to 5-Speed. It's a simple mod. Also try a get a head of the RXZ/RX135 5-Speed so that you get the 14 BHP.

Yes. Good. Ill search the forum for more info on this. Can you help me out with some links please?

[naveen.raju]

Here are the final pics. I shall share the spare parts details and price soon. Comments plz

[naveen.raju]

Pics Contd from previous post

[josejoseph]

Great! Superb! I like it.

Please change the head-lamp dome to the original type as well as the rear tire to 18 inch rim and get the original handle bars.

Do post the price list of spare parts when you get time.

BTW, what are the mods for the Swift?

Thanks,
Jose.

[benzinblut]

Amazing. Nice detailing. Looks like a you took a lot of pain in restoring it.

A few things are different from stock, but they are going well in my opinion. Looking forward to your price breakup now.

EDIT: The main reason for my restoration would be to bring back the firing sound. I did an engine overhaul sometime back and have lost that Rx note. I think the 135's dont sound as sharp as the 100's in any case, but my current firing is no where close. Atleast on the lower revs the yamaha sound is noticeable, but on higher revs it sounds like suzukis. Ill start a different thread all togegher when I start my restoration.

[naveen.raju]

Originally Posted by josejoseph

Great! Superb! I like it.

Please change the head-lamp dome to the original type as well as the rear tire to 18 inch rim and get the original handle bars.

Do post the price list of spare parts when you get time.

BTW, what are the mods for the Swift?

Thanks,
Jose.

I think the handle bars will be changed in the future. Wanted something different with the dome, so went with these.

Yes, will update the price soon.

As for the swift, I will install the side skirts and front sunfilms. Will update that thread too.

Originally Posted by benzinblut

Amazing. Nice detailing. Looks like a you took a lot of pain in restoring it.

A few things are different from stock, but they are going well in my opinion. Looking forward to your price breakup now.

EDIT: The main reason for my restoration would be to bring back the firing sound. I did an engine overhaul sometime back and have lost that Rx note. I think the 135's dont sound as sharp as the 100's in any case, but my current firing is no where close. Atleast on the lower revs the yamaha sound is noticeable, but on higher revs it sounds like suzukis. Ill start a different thread all togegher when I start my restoration.

Thanks dude. Yes, did invest some time into this.
Yes, even I do have the problem with the sound. Very hard to bring it close to 100. But satisfied with the current sound. Although not loud, it's got that cracking sound that 100's are famous for.
Will update the thread soon.

[jaguar.runs]

Naveen, tastefully done mods and good restoration. You have kept the basic look of the RX same and have done only slight mods which is okay. This was common for the RX series during it's reign.

The paint and powder coat job is amazing. This is my dream bike and I am planning to get one when I settle back in Kerala. Hope to do he purchasing soon as the prices are already going up.

[naveen.raju]

Originally Posted by jaguar.runs

Naveen, tastefully done mods and good restoration. You have kept the basic look of the RX same and have done only slight mods which is okay. This was common for the RX series during it's reign.

The paint and powder coat job is amazing. This is my dream bike and I am planning to get one when I settle back in Kerala. Hope to do he purchasing soon as the prices are already going up.

Thanks a lot. Yes, decided to go for the original look while modding some of the parts. Will update the price of these too.