Biker Dad builds a Bicycle for his kids

Bicycle built from scrap: Fuelled to 40 Kmph by brain n brawn

Offroading through a 1000 foot deep slope at Shervaroy Hills

Vehicle used: Thar DI 4WD

Inclines @ 45 degrees

Wheels: 15 inch

Winch power: can lug 10000LBs (was not used though)

Path: Forest Ranger Trekking tracks through estates and 3 water falls

Deep foliage, shrubs and plants as much as 5 feet tall at places

At times the front overhang pointed straight out of the edge of the path which was 1000 feet deep

Isuzu MU7 Drift 8 by Jean Walter

Isuzu MU7 lacked something that I cherish most n a 4 Wheeler- the 4 Wheel Drive. For all the oodles of torque and scoops of power in BHP, this vehicle seemed to me like a BLAND n COSTLY 4 wheeler that had the branding of the Best Diesel engine manufacturer alone in its offering. Somehow I take it for a spin, pointed the Speedo needle to 180KMPH and then tried it on a dusty road.

For a vehicle of this size and that is riding on its rear wheels, I thought DRIFT was a natural phenomenon. I tried it and the dust filled video clipping is for yours to feast on.

This vehicle may not have all the gizmos in it and for Rs.27 Lakhs you might think that its too costly. But I think that it can last a lifetime cos of its build quality, the sturdy feel and the awesome engine that can eat close to a million kilometres before going for its first overhaul.

Try this out guys if you want to have an investment of a lifetime in a vehicle. I know that you are asking me........... errrr........... I've just changed my 7th vehicle in under 3 years!!!!

RXZ Mirrors, Tank Reflectors & RX100/135/G Silencer with Bend Pipe

RXZ Original ALPHA TOYO Mirrors

                                                         
                                                                 RXZ Tank Reflector

                        RX 100/135/G Silencer (Non OE) + ORIGINAL Escorts Yamaha Bend Pipe

Hero Impulse VS Yamaha RXZ || 466 KMs of IMPULSive Solo Ride ||

As I was lazily thinking about a long ride, I knew RXZ would break my back and the sound from the silencer as I roar in the highways would cause partial deafness for a week. So I planned to ride long and that too by BUYING ANOTHER BIKE TO ADD TO MY COLLECTION.

Bought a HERO IMPULSE 2 days ago and Just completed a 466 KMs solo ride in my HERO IMPULSE from Chennai to Madurai. Impulse is RUGGED like my 4X4 Army Disposed Mahindra MM550 JEEP and more reliable than my RXZ, quiet and mightily comfortable like my Mitsubishi Cedia.

Its tall, its grippy, its comfortable, its decently fast, sips less fuel and most importantly IT CAN GO ANYWHERE, ANYHOW, ANYTIME.

Seen above, the HERO IMPULSE  Transroader is standing next to my Mighty Mahindra MM550 Offroader.

Now, the RXZ vs IMPULSE- My take

1. Both IMPULSE and RXZ are HEAD TURNERs-IMPULSE a little more of an attractive proposition
2. Yamaha RXZ is a 2 Stroke whereas Hero IMPULSE is a 4 stroke (you knew that already)
3. RXZ paints the town with white smoke whereas IMPULSE does not (who cares)
4. RXZ roars like a lion whereas IMPULSE purrs like a Cheetah
5. RXZ makes your arrival known whereas IMPULSE keeps it all within itself
6. RXZ is a habitual heavy drinker of fuel and a chain smoker (hahaha) IMPULSE sips fuel gently (27-43KMPL vs 40-55KMPL; least figures for max speed and vice versa for the mileage readings)
7. RXZ can break your back with its ride comfort whereas IMPULSE helps you forget that you just completed a nearly 500 KMs stretch in the MID NOON SON in the HOT SUMMER IN THE MONTH OF MAY
8. RXZ's prices soar by the day as its growing in demand (old vehicles which are no more in production are always so and RXZ is more so in this case) and IMPULSE has got no takers in the showroom
9. RXZ is short and rider friendly as far as its appearance is concerned whereas IMPULSE is TALL and INTIMIDATING for the average Indian rider's height (Off Road bikes are always tall and this is a TRANSROADER)

RXZ Mods planned:

• RX King Cylinder Kit
• TM26 Flat Slide Carburettor
• NGK Racing Ignition Kit
• 5 Speed Gear box
• Gas charged rear shock absorbers
• Front Fork assembly/ suspension modification with disc brakes

IMPULSE Mods planned:

• Z Type chain and sprocket set up like in KTM offroaders
• 235 CC Karizma overbored cylinder kit, cam&carnk shafts from Karizma
• Flat slide carburettor for the above set up and a BIGGER disc brake in the front to handle this power

Yamaha RX Cylinder Head Grooving || For mileage and less emission ||

Hello RX Fans,

This is the first of my posts for Hard Core 2 Stroker fans who are trying to preserve the EARTH n The Environment while still riding their 2 Stroke motorcycles.

I own the iconic Yamaha RXZ, 1997 model, 4 speed (Indian) version and the Bajaj Classic (Chetak) 1997 model. In my bid to save my 2 Strokes from the axe that comes in the form of emission norms, I tried out the Somender Singh Grooves. Amazingly my 17 year old scooter started giving me a mileage of 55KMPL, easy start and reduced cleaning of spark plugs. There was a visible difference in the exhaust emissions too.

Now, I had postponed this on my Yamaha RXZ since I didn't want to meddle with the performance settings and was not much concerned about the mileage anyway. However, I was so sad seeing the WHITE SMOKE (despite getting the best of oil pump settings and additives to my petrol) whenever I was raising the throttle. So I had to go back to what I did to my Bajaj Classic

Here are the pics that I post here to help any Yamaha RX fan to follow suit.

• Remove the fuel tank and then the cylinder head
• Remove the spark plug
• Clean the SQUISH AREA by removing the carbon and oil deposits in it
• There are 11 fins (through which air passes to cool the cylinder head) 
• Choose the 6th fin (from the taller side of the cylinder head which  actually points towards the exhaust pipe outlet) and find the spot that is straight to the MID LINE of the sixth fin all the way upto the SQUISH AREA in the cylinder head
• Make a mark with a sharp object and use a triangular file (small size) to create a groove as shown in the picture below

• Do the same on the opposite side of the cylinder head in the squish area i..e., towards the tapering side
• Clean the squish area again and make it free of any aluminium alloy particles that would have come as a result of the grooving
• 
  

• Fix the cylinder head, the spark plug and the fuel tank
• Try tuning the CARB anew as the AIR FUEL mixture and the COMPRESSION RATIOs and the TUMBLE FLOW characteristics would all be a little different now
• Once you get the ideal setting, you would discover that the RPM can stay very low without shutting down
• Also while riding you will find that the bike DOES NOT KNOCK even when you are riding in 15KMPH in 4th gear

Do reach me for details at flyingscooter@rediffmail.com should you need my guidance in this regard