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I expect Kwackerz is the only one now on here who remembers the story of my little Yamaha RXS100 and how I went touring in Normandy on, with all my camping gear
It's been in my shed for years awaiting restoration with nothing happening so last autumn when I saw a bloke advertising for a small Jap stroker to do up and ride, I got in touch. He was hoping for a 250 Kwak so I offered him a 100cc Yam, he came to have a look, and snapped it up! (Yah boo sucks to hubby who's been saying for years that it was rusted out and I should scrap it!)

He told me that when it was on the road he's bring it round to show me - and yesterday he did! Seriously chuffed doesn't even begin to cover it, I could have kissed him! Specially as he said he absolutely loves riding it - as I used to!

He still has things he wants to do, but he never intended a fancy resto - anyway, here it is!





And this was the day he picked it up....

Excellent stuff, BG. I also remember that story, and would have gladly snapped your hand off for it. The new owner's made a smashing job of it, and I'm sure it'll do many more happy miles.

Awesome this has brought back memories for me too. I bought one brand new in 1984 when I turned 17. It was the red one. I used to travel at least 60 miles a day round trip to my training centre in Hull. It was a massive jump in power from my yamaha rd 50. It was so nice being able to accelerate up hill made a huge difference to my commute. I want one

Looks an 'honest' bike and no doubt it does what it's supposed to do, well. Nice he took the trouble and pride to show you the result of his work.

Nice one BG, it certainly went to a good home.
We all love a happy ending

Seems everyone wants one now I've parted with it - no wonder he snapped it up when I asked for £100! But I'm happy, cos the bike's back on the road and being ridden.

To be honest, I think that as long as you can afford it, you'll be far happier it's gone to someone who has restored it, clearly cares about it and will look after it than someone who might pay more but ride the thing into the ground without a thought or a care.

Great story

Nice to see the bike restored

Another classic back on the roads. Excellent.

He really has made it look nice what a nice tale