First Startup Rebuild

raychappo
3rd Gear

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First Startup Rebuild Jun 17, 2014 15:49:58 GMT -5

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Post by raychappo on Jun 17, 2014 15:49:58 GMT -5

After 3 years, I finally got around to putting my RE5 back together. Powder coated frame, all chrome work re-plated, engine covers polished, parts painted etc, I didn't attempt to rebuild the proper unit. Exhausts currently away being chromed.
At the weekend I tried starting it for the first time, without exhausts! I about crapped myself as it started on first push of the button, about 3 compression sweeps, boy was it loud!
A short vid is on link below.
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Just a few finising touches now, front brakes to fit, exhausts when back from platers etc.

RE5M
Honda CX500 Turbo
Kawasaki KR1
Westfield 7SE
Taylorcraft BC12D

ap951 2nd Gear Posts: 280	First Startup Rebuild Jun 17, 2014 16:34:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ap951 on Jun 17, 2014 16:34:38 GMT -5 another one saved, great job Ray!
	Littleton, Colorado / DB34, 19s, G80cs, Metisse MkIII, 450wr, Matador SD, 750gt, Re5m, GT750b, RD400d, FLSTC

goandy Rotary Expert Posts: 1,059	First Startup Rebuild Jun 18, 2014 4:44:50 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by goandy on Jun 18, 2014 4:44:50 GMT -5 I love the blue flames you get coming out of the exhaust manifold! Nice work!
	Perth, Western Oz 1975 RE5M x 2 Some dirt bikes for fun! Wish list: Just about everything in Jay Leno's garage Make a new clear instrument screen re5rotary.proboards.com/thread/1385/new-curved-instrument-screen Proper unit rebuild re5rotary.proboards.com/thread/1181/proper-unit-rebuild New apex seals here: www.nsu-ro80.de/

raychappo 3rd Gear Posts: 443	First Startup Rebuild Jun 18, 2014 7:57:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by raychappo on Jun 18, 2014 7:57:44 GMT -5 I didn't run it without the exhaust for more than 10 seconds, I didn't want the flames to burn off the nice new powder coating of the frame
	RE5M Honda CX500 Turbo Kawasaki KR1 Westfield 7SE Taylorcraft BC12D

toystoretom 3rd Gear Posts: 375	First Startup Rebuild Jun 18, 2014 21:54:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by toystoretom on Jun 18, 2014 21:54:02 GMT -5 Nice! What's the story on your handlebars? That's kind of what I'm after but so far nothing is quite working out for me. That thing starts right up, doesn't it?

raychappo 3rd Gear Posts: 443	First Startup Rebuild Jun 19, 2014 0:48:31 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by raychappo on Jun 19, 2014 0:48:31 GMT -5 Handlebars are standard UK item as far as I know.
	RE5M Honda CX500 Turbo Kawasaki KR1 Westfield 7SE Taylorcraft BC12D

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Post by raychappo on Jun 19, 2014 0:48:31 GMT -5