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Post by HGH 770N on Jun 11, 2012 11:06:24 GMT -5
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Post by gerryggg on Jun 11, 2012 12:13:34 GMT -5
Strange, it's on ebay UK, but says the location is the US.  |
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Post by bdalameda on Jun 11, 2012 12:22:40 GMT -5
The bike is in New York State in the US. Being sold by Paul Miller Cycles - They sell a lot of vintage NOS Suzuki parts and seem to be selling quite a few RE5 parts lately on Ebay by the name of Kimcuthair.
Dan
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Post by ziggystardust on Jun 11, 2012 13:37:44 GMT -5
He does list his items on U.K. eBay regularly, I've bought a good number of parts from him, I bought a pair of RE5 fork legs from him a couple of weeks ago, listed as show condition, I was not disappointed.
Z
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Post by bdalameda on Jun 11, 2012 13:52:45 GMT -5
I bought a pair of mufflers from him that were reportedly show quality - re-chromed. I was totally disappointed - rusted pitted areas chromed over and the chrome was actually peeling off the end of one muffler. I sent them back and did receive a full refund.
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Post by wayne on Jun 11, 2012 17:24:20 GMT -5
I've dealt with him for over 10 years and have probably bought 50 items.
95% of the time, it's all good but when he stuffs up, it can be a big mess. Having said that, he ALWAYS bends over backwards to fix it up or refund.
That bike is very nice. Instrument hood looks like it could be one of Sam's bluish replacements but that's not an issue.
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Post by ap951 on Jun 11, 2012 19:46:10 GMT -5
Like Wayne I too have bought many parts from Paul Miller over the last 10 years or so. Most of what I bought was NOS for my GT750B and I have never been disappointed.
I've noticed that he sells re-conditioned alluminum engine cases for many old Suzuki's that look exactly like the original polish/clear coat finish. I've been wanting to ask him if he would ever consider restoring the polished engine cases on my RE5
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Post by re5martin on Jun 12, 2012 14:33:19 GMT -5
why drain the fluids its a jap they dont leak mines been in the living room for years never droped a speck . dont like the idea of engines without oil used or not .
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Post by gerryggg on Jun 13, 2012 0:06:46 GMT -5
Back about 10 years ago I actually sold an entire pallet of parts to him. The shop I was working for was being sold and the new owner didn't want to pay anything for the trailer full of old stuff my boss had out back. He and his father had opened the store in 1967 and had a lot of old odds and ends. My boss gave me all the old stuff as his going away present. I don't remember how I got connected with Paul Miller motorcycles but I sent him a list and he sent someone round to look at the parts. He took the entire lot and I shipped it to him in Connecticut. I don't recall there being any rotary parts, but there were a lot of 60s, 70s and early 80s stuff.
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Post by wayne on Jun 14, 2012 17:47:45 GMT -5
He bought out all of Sam Costanzo's GT750 stock about 10 years ago as well. I never knew that Sam was a GT reseller while some GT mates who had been buying from him never knew he was connected with RE5's.
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Post by wayne on Jun 16, 2012 3:01:17 GMT -5
Apparently this bike has a resprayed tank. A mate of mine has been chatting with Paul Miller.
He also says that it does look as good in the flesh as it seems in the photos.
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Post by gerryggg on Jun 17, 2012 22:17:40 GMT -5
Sold for #8350
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Post by HGH 770N on Jun 18, 2012 1:51:48 GMT -5
Thats £5,338
Lots of money for a bike with No oil .!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope all is OK for the new owner.
Best
Rog
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Post by raychappo on Jun 18, 2012 2:34:26 GMT -5
And it had probably had a respray as there are no warning stckers on tank or Suzuki sticker on side panel. But still looks like a lovely bike, I wish mine was half as nice.
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Post by HGH 770N on Jun 18, 2012 3:07:41 GMT -5
And mine at half the price.
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