Got Another RX - Yamaha RXG Restoration


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Boss,
Restoring an used bike is a pleasure. Btw, how much did they charge for Sand blasting the frame? And where did you manage to get the parts in Chennai.
 
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dharmesh said:
Awaiting for the final outcome and pics. [clap]
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Thanks dharmesh, even I'm very much eager for the final outcome.

Kiruba said:
Boss,
Restoring an used bike is a pleasure. Btw, how much did they charge for Sand blasting the frame? And where did you manage to get the parts in Chennai.
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Not sure about the cost for sand blasting, it is inclusive of the painting charge.
And for the parts, most of the genuine parts are available with "Chennai Two Wheelers"- Tambaram and Two Wheeler India - GP Road
 
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Mr.Boss said:
Experts, need your advice. (please don't kick me after reading this question)

I wish to increase the acceleration without compromising the top speed.
Calculator inside my mind said go with RX100 sprocket (15/39 instead of stock RXG spec 15/37) This increases the drive ration by 5.43%
Now the calculator made some stupid calculations and said chain the 4th gear ratio same as 5th gear in 5 speed GB spec (22/24 instead of 23/23)

Will this workout?
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Do share the details of you made these changes you were planning for?
Awaiting for the final outcome and pictures.
 
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Few snaps of the progress

1) New set of rims + spokes, ready to wear the shoes
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2) Painted frame, ready for assemly
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3) Painted crash bar, swing arm and old set of rims
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4) Painted forks and other parts
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5) Engine sub assembly completed
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Kiruba said:
WOW. The Bikes are awesome, especially the blue one.
So, 9k purchase + 12.5k parts and how much did you pay for labour?
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12.5k parts list what ever you see is just one part.
Rims, spokes, battery, tank + shield, etc etc were not mentioned here.

Not paid the labour yet (for both the bikes)
 
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bharathbigb said:
Beautiful and the Best Restoration done on an RX 135 Mr,Boss.Are you planning any Performance mods ?? Thank you
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Thanks. No plan for performance upgrade, what as stock as much as possible. Right now using a 15x39 sprockets instead of 15x37 and smoking out all the other bikes (including other RX100s) in signals [:D]

Couple of non-OE visible parts were the DCM Toyota headlamp reflector and Minda twin horns, otherwise it is 100% stock [:)]
 
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