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Post by reimair on Feb 10, 2017 22:54:02 GMT -5
Just got to the point of final Inspection and registration of a 1975 RE5M in Victoria , BC Canada. It is now registered and insured. I had never even seen one of these until my purchase of 2 of them a while back. In order of believed existance at that time, RE5, Sasquatch, Unicorn. We normally don't get any snow here, but that changed the day after final registration. Did get a chance to take photos for Collector Plate status before the snow came. Hope for first drive this weekend. Fortunately I have owned a Chrysler Sno-Runner for 4 years and never had a chance to use it. Well worth the wait. Most fun you can have with thermal lined pants on. Included clip from video which is not great as I needed to use the cover of darkness. (Not exactly a motor-head, smoke spewing, 2 stroke, loving neighourhood), As we almost never see snow here, this was quite unexpected. Snow almost gone now so looking forward to the weekend. I heard they also might smoke a bit but has to be better than my Kawi Triples   |
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Post by wayne on Feb 11, 2017 0:48:26 GMT -5
Fantastic and congratulations. Bike looks great.
They smoke a bit on startup, especially after a long layup but that settles pretty quickly and if ridden regularly they don't do it so much. Regardless, if they're in reasonable condition they don't smoke when being ridden. Even my 110 psi bike doesn't smoke once out on the road.
You may find high sump oil usage in the first 500 miles or so, make sure you keep a close eye on the sump oil level until it settles.
Really good to see, I wish you good riding (I'm in Australia by the way, I'm in shock that there is actually somewhere in Canada that it "rarely" snows. My only friend from that part of the world lived in Yellowknife so that may have influenced my perception).
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Post by don07tncav on Feb 11, 2017 6:33:21 GMT -5
Congrats on getting it up and running! Both are nice looking rides. Truck too...
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Post by goandy on Feb 11, 2017 8:55:13 GMT -5
Nice looking bike there- well done.
As for smoke- I add extra oil to my fuel as a backup so it produces a slight haze as it runs pretty much twice as much smoke as normal but it's not that bad.
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Post by timpa136 on Feb 11, 2017 10:50:58 GMT -5
That is very heart warming for sure.Two thumbs up. I take it you completely rebuilt your proper?
Please accept my overly cautious suggestions of following the owners manual on break-in and oil usage . Allow the bike to warm up gently
and take every precaution not to overheat or subject engine to rapid temperature extremes, ask me how I know. Again,a beautiful restoration.
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Post by ap951 on Feb 11, 2017 13:08:05 GMT -5
congratulations & welcome to the club that owns a running example!
I have seen a few but I had never heard the sound of one running until I first started mine.
Beautiful bike...
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Post by reimair on Feb 11, 2017 13:47:25 GMT -5
Snow is almost gone so 1st ride should happen today. Yes Yellowknife is miserably cold this time of year. Spent a number of years working north of there in Inuvik. Got sick of the snow/cold so moved to Victoria, Canada. Victoria AU would have been a better choice.
Thanks all for the advice and compliments. Presently running 2 stroke mixed fuel until I can verify oil injection working. Bike still has original proper, it had been sitting for a long time but after some oil and rotating was little work to start. Previous owner had invested some time to restore including rebuilding the carb. Other than an overflow leak if left on prime, seems he got it right. Came with complete parts bike that needs a proper. Came with 2 with cracked rotor housings, Overheating issue maybe.
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Post by Jess on Feb 11, 2017 19:02:56 GMT -5
They will all leak if left on prime. The needle and seat cannot handle the pressure/weight of the fuel in the tank.
Your bike is lovely, you should be proud. Enjoy her and keep the shine side up.
Best,
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Post by goandy on Feb 11, 2017 22:20:39 GMT -5
Did you put shocks on from another bike? They look a bit shorter.
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Post by reimair on Feb 12, 2017 12:35:25 GMT -5
They will all leak if left on prime. The needle and seat cannot handle the pressure/weight of the fuel in the tank. Your bike is lovely, you should be proud. Enjoy her and keep the shine side up. Best, Jess. Thanks for that advice as I was hoping to not go after the carb at this time. Was able to get my 1st ride in yesterday. Kept it short, and everything worked as it should. Very impressed with the smoothness and handling. The RE5 is great at everything the H2 isn't good for. Perfect pairing. Did boil over some rad fluid just after I stopped it. Temp gauge showed it to be cool and rad temp seemed within reason. Maybe fan or sensor issues. Regarding the shocks, they should be stock height as they are identical to the parts bike's shocks. I think the picture makes them look that way as it was taken at a height just above sea level? |
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Post by Jess on Feb 12, 2017 13:29:45 GMT -5
Did it actually boil over? Or was it just self correcting the level. People fill them too full... when it gets hot and the expansion takes place, once the overflow tank reaches a certain level, the fluid has nowhere to go.
Just a thought.
Best
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Post by reimair on Feb 12, 2017 14:54:50 GMT -5
Jess. That would make a lot of sense since when it happened there was little to no pressure at the rad cap. Still in the nervous stage as I can't afford to wreck it at this stage.
Greatly appreciate your expertise.
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