Your Experiences Of Greatest Bike There Was in India - The RX100

[350Z]

Re: Your Experiences on the Greatest Bike there was in India...the RX100

Wow...! This is the thread I was looking for.
Glad to see all RX fans here, add myself to the list.
Here is my RX100 - 1994 model, but sold it when I got shifted to chennai, thinking of getting one here, but with least success.
Missing her badly.

Nice pictures and as I said in the review, yours is an exceptionally well-maintained RX-100. Wish you had not sold it because this beauty is now priceless.

Drive Safe,
350Z

 

[Mr.Boss]

Re: Your Experiences on the Greatest Bike there was in India...the RX100

yours is an exceptionally well-maintained RX-100. Wish you had not sold it because this beauty is now priceless.

Thanks again.
She is presently in the hands of another RX fan & I hope she receives the same care till date. Will try to get some recent snaps from the current owner.

 

[MSN1]

Re: Your Experiences on the Greatest Bike there was in India...the RX100

During my college days used a RX100 in black, still i remember the experiance with it and its one damn speed daemon in 2 stroke even the latest 4 valve p135 is no match to this 100cc rajinikanth.

what a bike,

sold it out as one of my close friend died in an accident involving my yamaha Rx100, its my friends fault as he was drunken.

after that it reminds my friend all the times and i am not able to drive it despite of the bike in good condition am not able to drive it as the friends tragedy makes me sell it out.

happy that the new owner is keeping it in good condition.

 

[Umang]

Re: Your Experiences on the Greatest Bike there was in India...the RX100

During my college days used a RX100 in black, still i remember the experiance with it and its one damn speed daemon in 2 stroke even the latest 4 valve p135 is no match to this 100cc rajinikanth.

what a bike,

sold it out as one of my close friend died in an accident involving my yamaha Rx100, its my friends fault as he was drunken.

after that it reminds my friend all the times and i am not able to drive it despite of the bike in good condition am not able to drive it as the friends tragedy makes me sell it out.

happy that the new owner is keeping it in good condition.

well that was sad but good thing is that its in hands of someone who understands its value!!

 

[markrusell]

Re: Your Experiences on the Greatest Bike there was in India...the RX100

It was a 1988 RX100, with the initial Japanese Carb … initially Cherry Red, but jet very dark by the time I got it, an idiosyncrasy on the part of my senior.

 

[anilkenath]

RD Owners -------

hey guyz, how many of you own a RD

 

[DeepakPachiannan]

Hi RX 100 fans

this is my mustang,

After a long wrestle, my people allow to reach my Dream Bike (My Mustang – Yamaha RX 100).
I bought my Mustang last sep 2012 by the dedicative search by me and my bro (he too fan of RX). Initially we saw him first in a second hand biker’s street and make a search on the entire street but any other than him didn’t make notable psyche. But they quoted high so we back to home. And we again make a search on the street next week, but the same situation. When my bro started him, he sounds great and I have well-mannered look (no alteration) 1994 model (books are original but outdated).
So I strong-willed he is the one I looked-for, so we start to barter things and finalize. I paid (8.5K + my 2005 model Super Splendor). Everyone articulate as it’s larger than outlay and unlucky Reg. Number (Sum=8). I throw away their terms and decide that I want to show him as a pride glory to this world. So I take him to the YAMAHA Clinic (ADITHYA YAMAHA AUTOS, Coimbatore). They take a quite high time (25 Calendar days) to deliver, but make an impressive job.
Entire body painted (MRF) + Plating +new side covers
Revised the entire engine with new parts in old outer shell (that too painted)
Entire electrical system renewed + new headlight set + indicators + battery +horn
Roughly announcing we try to rebuild a showroom condition RX 100.
I am really very happy for this.

I love his voice (sound), handiness and elegance

He is a great companion to me

Last week i have fitted the RVM's & Stock handle bar(i will updated the latest snaps soon)

Peruse the look of my mustang and tell your suggestion/ feedback, if any improvements required.

Thanks in advance.

 

[roman]

Return To 90's: Bought Yamaha RX100

hai,just bought a 1989 yamaha rx100 from trivandrum.
the bike is in mint condition ,it belonged to my accountant.after hard negotiations we settled for 35k.it brings back a lot of memories. I still remember those days when i learnt to ride on a rx way back in 91.it's bad boy image,the roar is still intact.
this machine may not be as powerful or safe as newgen bikes but the pleasure it gives you is much great.with good mechanics who tune the engine to perfection this bike is still a very agile runner.

 

[roman]

Yamaha RX100 Short Term Review

ever since i sold my zen i was left with my safari only.so i thought why not an old rx100 for short commutes.I bought this one and did some works to make it more stock.
the experience of riding a rx100 is unique.power in the first and second gears is moderate in most modern bikes but the rx rules in this powerband.up the throttle and power just screams in these two gears.
i believe the rx should have a fifth gear so that the engine will be more effective for better top speed.

i have driven around 800 km on this bike.it is ideal for traffic bugged streets of kollam.the bike has been very useful and brings back memories of my student days at S.N college.the bike is most useful in traffic clogged streets were it's agile and quick handling is a gift.The bike never had an issue so far .The rx still grabs attention and turns heads.the exhaust note is great and audible.

the rx is unstable while taking sharp turns due to it's light weight design so careless cornering is out of question.

i have done away with the oil pump and uses oil from petrol pumps because
oil pumps fail in mid run and the bike would be left without lubrication

i have reduced the mixture to lean so fuel consumption is frugal but sometimes the bike goes off especially in heavy traffic but constant throttle ensures this problem stays under control.
it has a slightly reduced performance due this carburetor setting economy is around 45 km/L in city which is good for the old 2 stroker.

its braking is good but only with good tires.braking is slightly reduced in rains so tires has to be well maintained.

these bikes are good prey for thieves because the engine with some mods can be used for small boats.

it's a special,handy piece of fine engineering from escorts-yamaha.it's light ,agile
feel makes raiding easy for me who has stayed away from two wheelers for almost a decade.

 

[patkar_a]

Re: short term review of rx100.

This bike is dream to own,about its prestige and glory among the people,its still a head turner.
I learnt bike on RX-100,drove 5000 kms,but whichever bike i drove after that,always i miss punch factor.
Nice short review.Happy riding..

 

[Ambylovers]

Re: Yamaha RX100 Short Term Review

Hi,
Post some more images of your bike. Mileage you mentioned is awesome for this type of bike.

 

[roman]

Re: Yamaha RX100 Short Term Review

the rx100 can give good mileage if tuned accordingly.but the bike won't be that nippy.the bike is used for short errands and short commutes and serves it purpose very well

the bike is also a very easy machine to ride despite having only kick start unlike bullets where a miscued kick can be very painful.

the rx starts with a single kick and is a joy to ride in traffic.for old timers like me the sporty sitting position of modern bikes is not comfortable.

the rx has the built quality and durability to last this is why we see rx100,rx135,rxg e.t.c more compared to tvs samurai,shogun e.t.c despite shogun being revered for power.

 

[Adil]

Yamaha Rx100 restoration

Before and after pics of a rx100 restoration I did a few years ago for my brother. It was done whilst I was visiting India from UK for a couple of holiday trips.

 

[smooth rider]

i never owned a yamaha rx 100 but my close pal had a brand new one so we had a ball together with him all through college days, which i will never forget. it was nimble as a cat and the braking was far better than the other 100 cc bikes of that time ( tvs suzuki, kawasaki bajaj kb 100 ). he had sold it off after 15 years of use at almost double the price that he had bought it.

 

[Anilkumar]

What? RX100? The word nostalgic is not enough to define the feeling. The first new bike I ever bought (in 1995). I rode it across the length of Kerala. (from Quilon to Mangalore) nearly 600KM. Such a beauty combined with power and quality together. It a pity that the dear one is no more available.