1998 Yamaha RX135 Restoration completed : Now, 5 speed converted!

Mr.Boss · 9th February 2014, 16:15

Friends, Just completed the restoration of my 1998 Yamaha RX135

Background:

Here is the ownership review 14 Year Young Devil

And I got another RX recently and started the restoration 1997 Yamaha RXG
Unfortunately due to some reasons this restoration was put on hold and started stripping down the RX135. All the spares which I bought for RXG is used for 135 restoration.

Few snaps. Will add the complete list of spares and detailed cost breakup soon.

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(Alok) · 9th February 2014, 21:39

As the both bikes restored simultaneously, please list part wise similarities and dissimilarities between RXG and RX 135 (if possible).
Headlight dome of RXG is different, why it is extend?
thanks

Note from Mod : Please frame your sentences correctly in future. This post is grammatically incorrect

Mr.Boss · 9th February 2014, 22:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by (Alok)

As the both bikes restored simultaneously, please list part wise similarities and dissimilarities between RXG and RX 135 (if possible).
Headlight dome of RXG is different, why it is extend?
thanks

RXG restoration was put on hold. What you see here is only RX135. And the headlamp is after market one with Ambassador reflectors (for better lighting quality)
Ofcourse I can add the part list comparison of RXG & 135 (may be in a weeks time)

mints21 · 9th February 2014, 23:09

Mr. Boss, Congrats on the restoration. The bike has come out very well. However, the front mudguard and the extended headlight are not matching will the overall look.

The stock headlight light and mudguard would have been an icing on the cake.

However, the above is my view and you may have a different opinion which I fully respect and endorse.

Your restoration job and thread reminds me of My Yamaha. I had a Yamaha Rx100 during my school days and I had replaced the 6V battery and wiring with 12v. Headlights and the indicators were replaced by Kawasaki RTZ. The handle bar was replaced with the Royal Enfield Bullet. Mudguard with Fibre mudguard. Half wheel caps on the front and full at the back. Silencer was raised to 45 degrees.

Your thread has helped me in reviving my old memories of Year 1991.

Best wishes

Mr.Boss · 10th February 2014, 08:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by mints21

Mr. Boss, Congrats on the restoration. The bike has come out very well. However, the front mudguard and the extended headlight are not matching will the overall look.

The stock headlight light and mudguard would have been an icing on the cake.
....
Your thread has helped me in reviving my old memories of Year 1991.

Thank you very much.
My other bike will be restored to stock looks (RXG converted to RX135 technically but with the looks of RX100

)

Old memories of RX will bring a smile to everyone who tasted the power and exhaust note of RX. Have you got any snaps of your RX? If so, please do share.

mints21 · 10th February 2014, 10:07

Quote:

Have you got any snaps of your RX? If so, please do share.

Hi, I am not sure if I would be having any specific pictures. Those were the times when we had no digital cameras, I may have one or two taken from my hot shot camera which had a roll wherein the negatives were developed, but again I am not sure. I will have to search and will give it a try.

Thanks for bringing old memories back.

Mr.Boss · 10th February 2014, 10:36

Friends, can someone support me with the wiring diagram of RX135? Couldn't locate the socket for parking lamp.

Mr.Boss · 14th February 2014, 21:32

Suggestion required.
Looking for a Chrome rear view mirror pair. Which is best choice, from Enfield or the one from Avenger?

SunnyBoi · 14th February 2014, 22:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Boss

Friends, can someone support me with the wiring diagram of RX135? Couldn't locate the socket for parking lamp.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Boss

Suggestion required.
Looking for a Chrome rear view mirror pair. Which is best choice, from Enfield or the one from Avenger?

Avenger. RE ones don't last long.

Mr.Boss · 5th March 2014, 09:40

Latest snaps
- Engine scoop added
- Number plates fitted
- Polishing & touch-ups done

Clocked 560km, getting FE 32kmpl

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Pending items:
- Crankcase sticker
- Bumper replacement
- Dual horn fitment
- Rear view mirrors

The Great · 5th March 2014, 18:52

Excellent and Neat job done sir !!

However I would really wish to see a brand new silencer on that beauty. If u have spent so much why are you leaving the silencer dented.

Secondly the engine bore seems to be painted in black / powder coated. IMO that traps the heat that's supposed to vent out of those fins. Either grind the edges or if possible sandblast the bore. Believe me it will help a lot in the long run.

As for the colour the racing blue looks so desirable and lovable. The minor changes that you have done to the bike makes it look so much modern yet contemporary. I simply love it !!

Nothing can beat the Rx in terms of ownership and riding experience.

Mr.Boss · 5th March 2014, 19:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Great

Excellent and Neat job done sir !!
.......
As for the colour the racing blue looks so desirable and lovable. The minor changes that you have done to the bike makes it look so much modern yet contemporary. I simply love it !!

Nothing can beat the Rx in terms of ownership and riding experience.

Thanks for the compliments dude.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Great

However I would really wish to see a brand new silencer on that beauty. If u have spent so much why are you leaving the silencer dented.

This silencer is from my other bike. Original silencer (dent free) is yet to be plated and fitted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Great

Secondly the engine bore seems to be painted in black / powder coated. IMO that traps the heat that's supposed to vent out of those fins. Either grind the edges or if possible sandblast the bore. Believe me it will help a lot in the long run.

Seems logical

and thanks for the suggestion. Let me give a try.

aargee · 5th March 2014, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Great

Secondly the engine bore seems to be painted in black / powder coated. IMO that traps the heat that's supposed to vent out of those fins. Either grind the edges or if possible sandblast the bore. Believe me it will help a lot in the long run.

Just trying to understand, are you saying the black powder coat will sustain the heat within the engine, however minor it is, thus causing a damage to engine in long run?

And the powder coat has the tendency to trap the heat as opposed to the stock finishing?

The Great · 5th March 2014, 22:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by aargee

Just trying to understand, are you saying the black powder coat will sustain the heat within the engine, however minor it is, thus causing a damage to engine in long run?

And the powder coat has the tendency to trap the heat as opposed to the stock finishing?

Well ... Correct me if I am wrong sir !

Your experience superceeds mine surely as I have gained a lot of knowledge from you in the past sir.

aargee · 6th March 2014, 00:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Great

Well ... Correct me if I am wrong sir !

Your experience superceeds mine surely as I have gained a lot of knowledge from you in the past sir.

My God!!! I'm not sarcastic. If you've learned from me, it doesn't mean, I can be right all the time or I've all the knowledge.

I'm only asking you to understand as how does that black powder coating contains the heat more compared to the stock finishing. Pls help.

9th February 2014, 16:15	#1
Mr.Boss Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GPS signal lost Posts: 2,815 Thanked: 7,477 Times View My Garage	1998 Yamaha RX135 Restoration completed : Now, 5 speed converted! Friends, Just completed the restoration of my 1998 Yamaha RX135 Background: Here is the ownership review 14 Year Young Devil And I got another RX recently and started the restoration 1997 Yamaha RXG Unfortunately due to some reasons this restoration was put on hold and started stripping down the RX135. All the spares which I bought for RXG is used for 135 restoration. Few snaps. Will add the complete list of spares and detailed cost breakup soon. Last edited by Mr.Boss : 9th February 2014 at 16:25.
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9th February 2014, 21:39	#2
(Alok) BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RJ 14 Posts: 599 Thanked: 141 Times	Re: 1998 Yamaha RX135 Restoration As the both bikes restored simultaneously, please list part wise similarities and dissimilarities between RXG and RX 135 (if possible). Headlight dome of RXG is different, why it is extend? thanks Note from Mod : Please frame your sentences correctly in future. This post is grammatically incorrect Last edited by mobike008 : 10th February 2014 at 11:23.
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9th February 2014, 23:09	#4
mints21 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: India Posts: 840 Thanked: 1,409 Times	Re: 1998 Yamaha RX135 Restoration Mr. Boss, Congrats on the restoration. The bike has come out very well. However, the front mudguard and the extended headlight are not matching will the overall look. The stock headlight light and mudguard would have been an icing on the cake. However, the above is my view and you may have a different opinion which I fully respect and endorse. Your restoration job and thread reminds me of My Yamaha. I had a Yamaha Rx100 during my school days and I had replaced the 6V battery and wiring with 12v. Headlights and the indicators were replaced by Kawasaki RTZ. The handle bar was replaced with the Royal Enfield Bullet. Mudguard with Fibre mudguard. Half wheel caps on the front and full at the back. Silencer was raised to 45 degrees. Your thread has helped me in reviving my old memories of Year 1991. Best wishes
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10th February 2014, 10:36	#7
Mr.Boss Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GPS signal lost Posts: 2,815 Thanked: 7,477 Times View My Garage	Re: 1998 Yamaha RX135 Restoration Friends, can someone support me with the wiring diagram of RX135? Couldn't locate the socket for parking lamp.
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14th February 2014, 21:32	#8
Mr.Boss Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GPS signal lost Posts: 2,815 Thanked: 7,477 Times View My Garage	Re: 1998 Yamaha RX135 Restoration Suggestion required. Looking for a Chrome rear view mirror pair. Which is best choice, from Enfield or the one from Avenger?
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5th March 2014, 09:40	#10
Mr.Boss Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GPS signal lost Posts: 2,815 Thanked: 7,477 Times View My Garage	Re: 1998 Yamaha RX135 Restoration Latest snaps - Engine scoop added - Number plates fitted - Polishing & touch-ups done Clocked 560km, getting FE 32kmpl Pending items: - Crankcase sticker - Bumper replacement - Dual horn fitment - Rear view mirrors
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5th March 2014, 18:52	#11
The Great BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 740 Thanked: 943 Times View My Garage	Re: 1998 Yamaha RX135 Restoration Excellent and Neat job done sir !! However I would really wish to see a brand new silencer on that beauty. If u have spent so much why are you leaving the silencer dented. Secondly the engine bore seems to be painted in black / powder coated. IMO that traps the heat that's supposed to vent out of those fins. Either grind the edges or if possible sandblast the bore. Believe me it will help a lot in the long run. As for the colour the racing blue looks so desirable and lovable. The minor changes that you have done to the bike makes it look so much modern yet contemporary. I simply love it !! Nothing can beat the Rx in terms of ownership and riding experience.
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