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Post by phactoryphil on Feb 10, 2017 14:46:16 GMT -5
Hello All, I have two short blocks available. As far as I know, they have never been run. they rotate freely, and make the appropriate intake and exhaust sounds, but that is the extent of my knowledge on the subject. Some photos attached, and I'll be happy to answer any questions to the best of my ability. Items are located in Southern California, and I cannot offer free shipping, but will work with you to get them where they need to go. RE5 Rotary Pics.pdf (459.77 KB) Please message me if interested. |
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Post by Jess on Feb 10, 2017 15:28:33 GMT -5
I will buy one or both.
My email is rotaryrecycle@gmail.com
Thanks and best regards
Jess Stockwell
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Post by typ110 on Feb 10, 2017 15:31:37 GMT -5
PM To You!
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Post by jm0406 on Feb 10, 2017 15:36:09 GMT -5
You guys are quick on the draw!
Jeff
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Post by pmcburney on Feb 10, 2017 18:53:40 GMT -5
Wow.
Who knew there are/were still some of these lurking around the place?
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Post by janski on Feb 10, 2017 19:24:01 GMT -5
Can I be one of many to welcome phactoryphil, and a very nice introduction with the proper units, hope they are put to good use.
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Post by goandy on Feb 10, 2017 19:58:30 GMT -5
Yup, a rare find indeed! Haven't seen any of these pop up for a while. It is amazing what you can find though- a few years back I found two complete motors (proper,gearbox, starter, carby, radiator, oil cooler etc) in Sacramento! Shipping down under was a killer but still worth it!
Good luck to the buyers and thanks to Phil for posting up.
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Post by don07tncav on Feb 11, 2017 6:37:10 GMT -5
Welcome phil, hope you dig up some more NOS parts.
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Post by wayne on Feb 13, 2017 1:43:08 GMT -5
Phil, if I may just add how generous and considered it is that Suzuki America thought to offer these to an enthusiast's site.
They could have easily been thrown in the company dumpster or perhaps advertised somewhere where they wouldn't be appreciated. I think you and the company can be assured that regardless of who on the board got them, they'll be in the hands of a genuine enthusiast and that they will be utilised.
Thanks to you and Suzuki America, it's an amazing example of corporate............it's hard to find the right word, but humanity springs to mind.
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Post by goandy on Feb 13, 2017 8:09:37 GMT -5
YUp, what Wayne said. Now then, Suzuki Australia....!  |
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Post by timpa136 on Feb 14, 2017 19:31:02 GMT -5
Phil, if I may just add how generous and considered it is that Suzuki America thought to offer these to an enthusiast's site. They could have easily been thrown in the company dumpster or perhaps advertised somewhere where they wouldn't be appreciated. I think you and the company can be assured that regardless of who on the board got them, they'll be in the hands of a genuine enthusiast and that they will be utilised. Thanks to you and Suzuki America, it's an amazing example of corporate............it's hard to find the right word, but humanity springs to mind.
YUp, what Wayne said.
Now then, Suzuki Australia....![/i][/font] Welcome and thanks phactoryphil, I've been expounding of Suzukis emphasis on helping to keep parts available for much longer than the norm since I joined the club in 1975 and became RE5 chairman. We all loved the retro RE5 Ad in the recent Suzuki Dealers magazine. In that same issue were the wonderful California road trips. Did you have any input for that ?? Tim Johnston |
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Post by h2e Al In Aus on Feb 14, 2017 21:09:02 GMT -5
Phil, if I may just add how generous and considered it is that Suzuki America thought to offer these to an enthusiast's site. They could have easily been thrown in the company dumpster or perhaps advertised somewhere where they wouldn't be appreciated. I think you and the company can be assured that regardless of who on the board got them, they'll be in the hands of a genuine enthusiast and that they will be utilised. Thanks to you and Suzuki America, it's an amazing example of corporate............it's hard to find the right word, but humanity springs to mind. I'm with Wayne and what a great thing for Suzuki US to do for there old bikes and owners , Its a pitty Suzuki Australia have a very different Idea of customer Relations (NON) , I had a paint problem with an SV650 and was told thats factory finish , we wont do anything about it , I have not bought another Suzuki since , and have had a fair few of them !!. thanks again SUZUKI USA |
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Post by phactoryphil on Feb 16, 2017 12:05:47 GMT -5
Tim,
I'm a humble service guy, so do not have any input into advertising concepts.
As to the overall availability of spare parts, there is a continual struggle to balance slow-moving "obsolete" parts (with their consumption of warehouse space and inventory valuation burdens), against the possibility that someone might need them to keep a legacy machine running. Parts is always looking to scrap stuff, and we resist as much as possible with the end user in mind. Sometimes we're the windshield, sometimes the bug, but that's the way of the world, isn't it.
h2e, we also struggle with what we can and can't cover. If the distributors cover failures and defects (anyone know the difference?) that are not covered by the main office in Japan, they get stuck with the bill. This is great for CS, but not as good for the bottom line. NOT saying that all decisions are based on the almighty dolla', but those decisions need to be made more carefully.
Phil
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