rxs100 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Hey guys i'm new here and I just bought my first yamaha. I'm only 17 but i've had 6 or so mopeds and motorcycles since taking my CBT because I get bored and need variety. I bought a 1998 (or '97) RXS100 energy induction for £500 and I must say it's a piece of engineering brilliance. I won't be changing bike soon and it's put me off taking my test since it's got plenty of go for my use. It's so small and has great power for a 100cc. All these other kids ''looking like power rangers'' on their 'sports' mopeds havn't got a chance at the lights. But don't get me wrong i'm no irresponsible boy racer, and plan to keep the rxs as original as possible with no mods. 12 hp, 100cc bomb. Pics will be up soon. It's a really tidy find. If there are any textbook problems which are commmon for alot of RXS's, let me know. I'd love to keep the bike running as long as possible. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collie Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 bargain at 500 notes i gave 375 for my e reg with a full test and tax and new tyres and i thought i got a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkWeEkiE Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Hey guys i'm new here and I just bought my first yamaha. I'm only 17 but i've had 6 or so mopeds and motorcycles since taking my CBT because I get bored and need variety. I bought a 1998 (or '97) RXS100 energy induction for £500 and I must say it's a piece of engineering brilliance. I won't be changing bike soon and it's put me off taking my test since it's got plenty of go for my use. It's so small and has great power for a 100cc. All these other kids ''looking like power rangers'' on their 'sports' mopeds havn't got a chance at the lights. But don't get me wrong i'm no irresponsible boy racer, and plan to keep the rxs as original as possible with no mods. 12 hp, 100cc bomb. Pics will be up soon. It's a really tidy find. If there are any textbook problems which are commmon for alot of RXS's, let me know. I'd love to keep the bike running as long as possible. Thanks Congrats on the new bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxs100 Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 Thanks. One slight concern is it's twitchiness when the throttle is put back on. Is this normal? I can cope, but sometimes it makes me nervous going round a sweeping corner and having to put it back on, especially in 2nd and 3rd gear. I hear other yammys have low rpm problems too. Thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collie Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Thanks. One slight concern is it's twitchiness when the throttle is put back on. Is this normal? I can cope, but sometimes it makes me nervous going round a sweeping corner and having to put it back on, especially in 2nd and 3rd gear. I hear other yammys have low rpm problems too. Thanks for the help mine doesnt do that, just keep it screaming and dont let off mid bend thats a recipe for a tarmac butty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxs100 Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 yea i know 'bout the corners but its also on the straight.when i re-apply the throttle in 1st gear (and sometimes second) it pulls a wheelie, and i let the throttle off again and it tries to throw me over the bars. Same kinda thing as changing down gear too soon when the revs are high, but not as violent. It might just be the way it works, with the reed valves and stuff. I wouldn't know how many other geared bikes ride since i havn't been on many, but for 100cc is seems very powerful (although theres only about 12hp) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collie Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 just try to be a litle more gentle, the accelerator is not an off switch its more variable, remember smooth equals fast as that dude on top gear said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dibdab Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Hey guys i'm new here and I just bought my first yamaha. I'm only 17 but i've had 6 or so mopeds and motorcycles since taking my CBT because I get bored and need variety. I bought a 1998 (or '97) RXS100 energy induction for £500 and I must say it's a piece of engineering brilliance. I won't be changing bike soon and it's put me off taking my test since it's got plenty of go for my use. It's so small and has great power for a 100cc. All these other kids ''looking like power rangers'' on their 'sports' mopeds havn't got a chance at the lights. But don't get me wrong i'm no irresponsible boy racer, and plan to keep the rxs as original as possible with no mods. 12 hp, 100cc bomb. Pics will be up soon. It's a really tidy find. If there are any textbook problems which are commmon for alot of RXS's, let me know. I'd love to keep the bike running as long as possible. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dibdab Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 hi iam in the middle of resoring my rxs 100 its had 10 owners and its has not bean looked after do you know of any good places for parts iam from middlesbrough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilyweily Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 hi everyone, just got meself a d reg rxs100 for 200 notes is my first geared bike after 18 months on a derestricted jinlun 50cc 4 stroke. this little rocket scares the shit out of me and i love it, i had 68 mph out of it the other day on the way home from work, and after so long on the scoot its a bit hair raising lol mine doesn't give me the problems that were being described above, but tbh i'm still having to concentrate on changing gear and stuff that i am not really noticing much about the bike apart from the fact that i can actually beat traffic now, instead of holding it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streaky100 Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 hi, how about this for a bargain, E reg RXS100 , owned by a police man in traffic with the servicing done at the police garage so proper job done. last MOT in 2005 with only 500 miles done till he stopped using it then sat in garage for 2 years,just need cleaning up/dusting off......£100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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