RE-5 mechanic in So Cal?

kokohead 1st Gear Posts: 9	RE-5 mechanic in So Cal? Apr 23, 2015 20:52:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kokohead on Apr 23, 2015 20:52:36 GMT -5 Hi everyone, I just bought a '76 RE-5 & am looking forward to working on it. That being said, if I do get "stuck" somewhere, can anyone recommend someone in So Cal familiar with the RE-5s? Thanks!

senpro 1st Gear Posts: 69	RE-5 mechanic in So Cal? Apr 23, 2015 23:49:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by senpro on Apr 23, 2015 23:49:57 GMT -5 Congratulations on your 76... There is a lot of rotary experts here that can help if you get stuck. They are so good, they can help from anywhere on the planet. Welcome!

goandy Rotary Expert Posts: 1,059	RE-5 mechanic in So Cal? Apr 24, 2015 4:12:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by goandy on Apr 24, 2015 4:12:17 GMT -5 Yup, welcome aboard! Lots of really helpful people here so if you have a question, ask away!
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timpa136 Rotary Expert Posts: 1,578	RE-5 mechanic in So Cal? Apr 24, 2015 10:45:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by timpa136 on Apr 24, 2015 10:45:19 GMT -5 Welcome and good to see another member/owner of these special bikes.
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RE-5 mechanic in So Cal? Apr 24, 2015 11:21:40 GMT -5

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Post by jm0406 on Apr 24, 2015 11:21:40 GMT -5

Don't worry, by the time you get done you will be an expert too!
Jeff

1953 Vincent Black Shadow, 1973 Triumph Trophy Trail, 1974 Triumph Daytona 500, 1975 Triumph Trident, 1946 Triumph 3T 1950 Norton Big 4, 1951 Vincent Rapide with Swallow sidecar, 1968 Norton Fastback, 1969 Triumph T120R, 1974 Norton 850 Commando. 1988 Norton Classic, 1970 Yamaha DT1, 1971 Yamaha XS1B, 1975 Yamaha RD 350, 1979 Yamaha Daytona 400, 1985 Yamaha RZ 350, 1968 Kaw Avenger, 1974 Kaw Z1, 1984 Kaw GPZ 550, ZX900, Turbo 750, THE RE5s PROJECT: 1966 Triumph T100SC,1972 GT750J.

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RE-5 mechanic in So Cal? Apr 24, 2015 11:47:29 GMT -5

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Post by kokohead on Apr 24, 2015 11:47:29 GMT -5

I know that on eBay various owner manuals & shop manuals pop up for sale.

Can anyone advise on what is worthwhile & what to avoid?

At this time, my first issue that I'm going to tackle is the wiring; the previous owner removed the front fairing & in the process left a pile of wiring spaghetti.

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RE-5 mechanic in So Cal? Apr 24, 2015 16:12:17 GMT -5

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Post by jm0406 on Apr 24, 2015 16:12:17 GMT -5

Be careful with that wiring in the bucket. There are similar connectors in there that will plug together, but not be right. Watch the colors of the wires.
Jeff

1953 Vincent Black Shadow, 1973 Triumph Trophy Trail, 1974 Triumph Daytona 500, 1975 Triumph Trident, 1946 Triumph 3T 1950 Norton Big 4, 1951 Vincent Rapide with Swallow sidecar, 1968 Norton Fastback, 1969 Triumph T120R, 1974 Norton 850 Commando. 1988 Norton Classic, 1970 Yamaha DT1, 1971 Yamaha XS1B, 1975 Yamaha RD 350, 1979 Yamaha Daytona 400, 1985 Yamaha RZ 350, 1968 Kaw Avenger, 1974 Kaw Z1, 1984 Kaw GPZ 550, ZX900, Turbo 750, THE RE5s PROJECT: 1966 Triumph T100SC,1972 GT750J.

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RE-5 mechanic in So Cal? Apr 24, 2015 20:58:21 GMT -5

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Post by wayne on Apr 24, 2015 20:58:21 GMT -5

There is a mob in NZ who print high quality service and parts manuals for dozens of Jap bikes. I've bought a few and recommended them to friends. They ship worldwide and are worth the money.

Contact him through ebay and ask about his manuals. Ignore his "L M and A model" bull crap and rubbish about "strong debate". No such debate. You either have an M or an A. Otherwise, good manuals.

www.ebay.com/itm/SUZUKI-Workshop-Manual-RE5-RE5-A-Rotary-1974-1975-1976-1977-Service-Repair-/381188510958?hash=item58c09b14ee&vxp=mtr

www.ebay.com/itm/SUZUKI-Parts-Manual-RE5-Rotary-1974-and-1975-RE5L-and-RE5M-Spares-Catalog-List-/381188510667?hash=item58c09b13cb&vxp=mtr

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Lake Cathie, Australia. The shed: RE5M, RE5A, GSX1100EX, GL1800 outfit. Moved on: GT750J x 2, K, M, B, GS750B, GL1000 x 3, GL1500, Mach III, T500 Cobra, Titan, X7, Yamaha R5, RD250, GT380, GSX1100et, ex.

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Post by wayne on Apr 24, 2015 20:58:21 GMT -5