Can something be done with these two RXS100's?

[Astridax]

https://www.gumtree.com/london/73/67186273.html

Is this worth it for £100, and any ideas what could be wrong or how much it would cost to fix it up?

[G]

[Astridax]

Hmmmm, I see. Your probably right. Ideally I am avoiding a project, well I am willing to replace a tail light or indicator etc. But nothing too over the top.

I have no experience, yet for £100 seemed a worth a gamble.

[N cee thirty]

worth a punt i say
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Jewlio Iglesias wrote: I actually did vote BNP once

[Astridax]

Hmmm, if I did go for it, whet would I start. I assume the process would be to get a haynes manual, disassemble the bike, identified the broken parts, and replace them. How would I go about striping the engine. I mean I could possibly disassemble that too, but how do I clean it or remove/ deal with rust?

[G]

It definitely is a 'project', I'd say.

[Astridax]

Ok I have done a bit more research, and probably could clean a carb and restore the metal using wire wool, sanding and some polishing. Clutch cables aren't too expensive either. What else do you think would need to do? Also I haven't been able to find out how to repair an engine. If this is shot (hopefully it isn't), what could I do? Various websites say find engine restorers. Does anyone know any in staffordshire?

[N cee thirty]

where abouts in staffordshire are you?

quite a few peeps could give you a hand if you needed it,including me
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Jewlio Iglesias wrote: I actually did vote BNP once

[Astridax]

Newcastle Under Lyme. I'd definitely take the risk if I knew I had people near me to call on for help

[coggie]

worth a go, £100 not much, make more in bits if you didnt wanna carry on with the project
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[27cows]

Would certainly be worth buying for spares if you already had an RXS, but it's doubtful they'd be a good investment if you intend to end up with a road going bike from those two.

If there's no good, intact exhaust - forget it. They're very hard to come by at anything approaching a reasonable price, in half decent nick.

Cluster switch - frequently damaged in a crash, also prone to wear, exceptionally difficult to find in usable condition.

Seat - decent, non-rusted to buggery seats are scarce.

Everything else is pretty easy to get. If the two bikes had a good condition, unmodified pipe, switch and seat between them, go for it.
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[Astridax]

Ha this is an old thread 27cows. But thank you for your advice.

I have found now bought an rxs in much better condition for this. I am meeting the seller again soon, to talk about price.

[27cows]

[Astridax]

Aye .
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