[aargee]

Originally Posted by pramodkumar

Please feel free to be blunt, My idea is to improve, I wont try to justify my shortcoming, I promise . I can re-record some videos if you guys feel it needs re-recording

I haven't watched any of the videos till now as my needs were met in 2011, however, I watched the last 2 of them to provide you a constructive feedback, since you asked.

1. Keep the length of the videos as short as possible. Reason being, nobody has patience to watch the entire episode slowly, everyone watches the videos because videos help to understand better than reading in a very short span of time. So keeping the length of video at minimum becomes important
2. Have an uniform introduction & ending. Means, start something like, a specific music followed by your name or logo or whatever it may be, but that music & that clip has to be uniform to all your videos only. Or probably say Welcome to xxx show & say the tools required for this task are...
3. Speed up the obvious tasks & slow down only when tasks change or when you want to exercise caution. What I mean by this is, take for instance this video "Replacing an Rx indicator stay", so in here...

• Speed up the removal of screw in the video & probably add a voice saying use a 12/13mm wrench
• Preparation is more important, for instance, at 00:44 the nut couldn't be removed unless the screw next to it could be removed. This is common thing when we work, but when it comes to making videos, such trial & errors has to be avoided as it increases the length, size of the video causing impatience to viewers
• Speeding up the obvious ones such as removing the bolt, screw, however when the task comes in between switching from nut to screw, that has to be at normal pace.
• Adding a voice saying how to hold the wrench & how to remove & then speed up the whole process will be nice
• Keep the new stay opened from the cover readily instead of peeling off the cover, again to shorten the length of video
• At 1:53, ideally saying a statement that, we're comparing the size of both stay to be sure the new ones don't protrude out will be better
• Again, assembling back video, can be faster in terms of fitting the bolt, wiring through, fitting bulb & finally the cover.

Tip
1. Have an assistant to shoot the video while you work, that helps a lot
2. Plan the tasks to shoot ahead before actually starting the work, rehearsal helps in identifying the right set of tools as well prepping up for the tasks

Good luck & much appreciated for the video works

[pramodkumar]

Originally Posted by aargee

Tip
1. Have an assistant to shoot the video while you work, that helps a lot
2. Plan the tasks to shoot ahead before actually starting the work, rehearsal helps in identifying the right set of tools as well prepping up for the tasks

Good luck & much appreciated for the video works

Thanks for the detailed feedback. Will improve from future videos.

My Assistant will turn 2 this march, presently she just takes whatever she likes and Doesn't return it

Jokes aside, I was not doing it seriously till now, now I have an obligation, there are 295 People who await my next video. I will be doing some better videos now onwards.

Thanks again for the feedback.

Pramod

[pramodkumar]

Troubleshooting the rear brake light

Expertize level : Intermediate/Beginner

Tools required, a Philips screw driver and a 13 mm T spanner to remove the seat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUGJq1xPn6M

Pramod

[pramodkumar]

An easy DIY engine Buffing.

Expertize level : Intermediate/Beginner

Tools required, a Drill Machine/Angele Grinder, Buffing compound and a Buffing pad

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZCoBATiPZU

Please note I had already removed the paint on the engine covers and Forks, if your bike has paint use a wire brush to strip the paint first. Then follow the above procedure

Pramod

[pramodkumar]

When do you know that the rings/Piston needs replacement? When to rebore?

Expertize level : Intermediate(to remove the piston and reinstall it)

https://youtu.be/2zhu5m_Kl2A

Pramod

[pramodkumar]

Inspecting the reed valve

Expertize level : Intermediate

https://youtu.be/7F4NBtUTqQ0

Pramod

[pramodkumar]

Rust is the biggest enemy of these bikes, Most easiest and least labour intensive method is to do electrolysis

So here is a video on how to do electrolysis.

Expertize level: beginner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuuOKLwlKqw&t=87s

Pramod

[pramodkumar]

Cleaning the Petcock or Fuel tap.

Tools needed a 19 MM spanner, a Plier and Philips head screwdriver

Expertise level: Intermediate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsArxhY8S80

Pramod

[sreeJiva]

Originally Posted by pramodkumar

feel free to ask any questions regarding anything RX/RD, i will try my level best to answer those.

Pramod

Hi Pramod

I recently came across a single owner 1990 Rx 100 in olx trivandrum with genuine low kilometers.

Asking price is 85,000/-.

Do you think this is a fair price? Considering it being all stock and in good running condition and all papers updated?

[pramodkumar]

Originally Posted by sreeJiva

Hi Pramod

I recently came across a single owner 1990 Rx 100 in olx trivandrum with genuine low kilometers.

Asking price is 85,000/-.

Do you think this is a fair price? Considering it being all stock and in good running condition and all papers updated?

There are no low mileage RX 100s, apart from the chassis and front fork almost everything is usually replaced. 85K price is extremely high, I am not sure if the market is that good, I saw some original Jap old Kerala reg RX in the 50k Range. Do your research before you decide to pick one up.

You can get some pointers form the below thread.

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motor...sic-bikes.html (How not to get scammed while purchasing classic bikes)

Pramod

[pramodkumar]

Cleaning and lubricating Yamaha RX chain.

Expertise level Beginner

Tools required: flat head and Phillips screwdrivers, pan, a nylon brush (toothbrush can be used), some kerosene, cotton rags and finally chain lube or grease.

https://youtu.be/jjZ_Otp_3CE

Pramod

[Mr.Boss]

Originally Posted by pramodkumar

https://Youtu.be/jjZ_Otp_3CE

Rear alloy wheel has got some bend / deformation, I hope we will be getting a Video on repairing the same ;-)

[pramodkumar]

Originally Posted by Mr.Boss

Rear alloy wheel has got some bend / deformation, I hope we will be getting a Video on repairing the same ;-)

Could be the camera angle, haven’t noticed anything in person, apart from a few chips around the hub area, I am getting wired wheels once rains stop. They rust at a drop of a hat. Maintenance is difficult.

Pramod

[sreeJiva]

Originally Posted by pramodkumar

85K price is extremely high, I am not sure if the market is that good, I saw some original Jap old Kerala reg RX in the 50k Range. Do your research before you decide to pick one up.

Thanks Pramod.

I checked out the bike. Pics attached as thumbnails.

1990
Single owner
43, 000/- run
Started in first kick with new spark plug
Tank fully rusted inside
80% chrome rusted and painted silver for testing
Instrument cluster has 'Rajdoot' written on it
Engine right fin is a bit chipped
Pickup not that good
RC valid till 2024
Insurance till June 2020

Minimum work needed being 22, 000/-
Is quoting 35000/- for bike reasonable or will it be low balling?

I live near Chavadimukku. I read somewhere that you live near technopark. If this deal goes good, may I bring the bike to you for expert opinion?

Whats your take on coverting Rx 100 to Mutt bike like the one attached? Are you a purist?

[Ashley Nair]

The "chipped part" is not on the head, but one of the fins of the cylinder. Since you are proposing to replace the cylinder kit, I presume, you will get a new cylinder with fins proper. Please thoroughly examine the chassis of the bike before you buy. The tank can be cleaned by electrolysis and need not be replaced