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Post by timpa136 on Aug 30, 2015 12:50:15 GMT -5
A buddy had suggested Bridgestone Excedras for me some time back, is that the tire Wayne? Timpa136
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Post by wayne on Aug 30, 2015 19:52:37 GMT -5
Yes, that's right, the Exedra. The standard GL1800 rear tyre is an Exedra G704 which is a 60 profile. To get more ground clearance I started using Exedra 70 profile tyres but in both cases they are not made for the weight of the GL and scrub out or flex too easily (the Dunlop Elite equivalent is the most demonic wet weather tyre I've ever ridden bar 1975 IRC's so won't go there again).
Then they made an Exedra G850 specifically for the 'wing. Brilliant. High profile, more ground clearance, didn't feel like you're riding on an inner tube filled with jello (compared to other hi profiles)...............and then they stopped selling it over here.
There was a brief time when it was cheaper to buy a pair of tyres in the US and have them Fedex'd over here. Long gone I'm afraid.
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Post by Glenn RE5 on Nov 26, 2015 18:08:24 GMT -5
A simple guide to a new owner ....Always run on premix ...add 50ml+ of two stroke oil when filling fuel tank ....check the oil tank usage by putting a tape line on the side of the tank and you should notice a drop in level after say 50-100 miles.. blank off the drive chain oil feed from the oil pump as this will make checking oil usage to lubricate the Apex seals impossible and leave oil on your drive when parked also ...Always check the coolant level daily this should be at the bottom of the filling tube ....please note the temp gauge sender is fitted at the top of the water level table and if short of coolant the temp gauge will go down not up ....Always use a water pump lubricant .....use a light oil in gearbox as the sprag clutch does not like 20/50....any tick tick sound from the engine could well mean a proper unit problem ....have this checked out ...Am sure there is more that could be added to this thread .....Glenn.....
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Post by wayne on Nov 26, 2015 18:40:28 GMT -5
Thanks Glenn, it'll go into the mix. I cut and pasted it into a "FAQ" file I'm building. I wasn't exactly swamped with ideas and suggestions so it went onto the back burner a bit. I am still collecting general info though and will put up particular threads when I have enough, eg TYRES, BATTERIES, OILS etc etc
NB: the idea of always running on premix is the opinion of the poster only. Premix is generally considered a good idea for a first start (1:100) oil:fuel, same ratio as the bike's oil metering pump puts out. Once running, conduct an oil metering pump check as outlined in the manual (simple to do). Confirm the operation of the check valve at the front of the carby where the oil line is attached. If both are working fine, using straight fuel is not a problem. If you wish to run premix all the time, that's up to you. As for the oil to use, Suzuki recommended three oils. There own branded Rotary oil which is pretty much unavailable, a Shell product and Castrol GTX. Of the three, GTX is still available and has no known issues when used for the RE5 engine. As for other oils, a rotary is not a two stroke. It runs at higher temperatures than either a two or four stroke. It is also a little more susceptible to carbon deposits than a "regular" engine. Make your oil choice as you see fit.
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Post by grosours on Dec 4, 2015 7:57:11 GMT -5
Hi,
I put yesterday new tires and a new battery on my RE5M. The items were chosen by Jivaro, a well known French classic bike restorer, former racing team mechanic.
Front tire : AVON Roadrider 3,25/19" Rear tire : AVON Roadrider 120/90/18", a bit big (limit with the chain guard ; 110/90/18" same model can be fitted) They look fine on the bike and are recommended for wet roads.
The battery is a: YUASA Y60-N30L-B It fit's perfectly. The downside is that it's not a gel battery and the battery exhaust is on the wrong side.
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Post by timpa136 on Dec 4, 2015 18:12:18 GMT -5
Hi, I put yesterday new tires and a new battery on my RE5M. The items were chosen by Jivaro, a well known French classic bike restorer, former racing team mechanic. Front tire : AVON Roadrider 3,25/19" Rear tire : AVON Roadrider 120/90/18", a bit big (limit with the chain guard ; 110/90/18" same model can be fitted) They look fine on the bike and are recommended for wet roads. The battery is a: YUASA Y60-N30L-B It fit's perfectly. The downside is that it's not a gel battery and the battery exhaust is on the wrong side. Interestingly, I was looking at an Avon display recently and didn't know there was a matching pair available. Sounds like a good recommendation, How do they feel? Y-60 N24---- is stock, that sounds like a bigger capacity battery not available from my local after/market distributor. What is the rating? Timpa136
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Post by grosours on Dec 5, 2015 3:16:35 GMT -5
Hi,
the AVON Roadrider have a good grip on whet roads. I find them reassuring, but I am unable to get an idea on dry roads. Jivaro says that he puts now only those on all Vincent, BSA, Triumph and Royal Enfield that pass in his shed.
The YUASA battery rating is 30 Ah and with 300 A starting capacity.
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FC Zach
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Eagleville, TN
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Post by FC Zach on Dec 5, 2015 5:12:17 GMT -5
Thinking back to when I was a noob, I checked the oil on the side stand. . Don't do that, makes big mess! Living in TN, I was fortunate enough to have the best resource available When in doubt I knew who to call. Although not everyone has their own personal Jess at their disposal there is at least a forum full of very knowledgeable peeps like you guys. I think stickies are a great idea and aid for many common issues but unfortunately it's like the old saying 'you can lead a horse to water, but you cant make it drink'. So with that being said, there's always going to be the same old questions asked, what may seem like beating a dead horse I'd recommend to have a little patience and kindly link them to these stickies Over the years I've learned that the carburetor is most likely the culprit to any performance issue, if you have good compression and spark then it's probably the carb. The issue/s may stem from other sources (bad gas, deteriorated filter, etc. .) but often ends with the carb. I think something covering the over-engineered RE5 carburetors would be a great sticky! As Jess would say, "Just my 2 cents" Zach
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Post by wayne on Dec 5, 2015 19:59:46 GMT -5
Thanks Zach. Will do.
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Post by wayne on Dec 20, 2015 1:56:25 GMT -5
Okay, I'll try this. I've just answered some questions on the instruments. I've posted on those threads but then copied those posts, modified them slightly and started a new thread in "General" headed FAQ- Instruments. I can add to it and if anyone has their ideas, let me know and I'll edit those into that thread.
Later I'll do one called FAQ- Batteries.
So if we tell newbies to just search FAQ, that should (one day) throw up a whole heap of topics that may contain the answers they're looking for.
Or we can create a whole section like the current General, or Tuning and Troubleshooting that is just called FAQ's and contains a individual threads on various topics, Instruments, Carbs, Batteries, tyres etc
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Post by timpa136 on Dec 20, 2015 12:38:06 GMT -5
Hi, the AVON Roadrider have a good grip on whet roads. I find them reassuring, but I am unable to get an idea on dry roads. Hope you get some dry roads soon. We still have some folks that still run their chain oilers so have to be cautious when it starts to sprinkle out here Tim
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Post by HGH 770N on Dec 30, 2015 4:28:58 GMT -5
Glass mat Batteries are great with longer lasting power and no acid leak as many exhaust pipes have seen acid burns from overflow breather pipe from the traditional battery . This Platinum battery is the correct size and 30 amp or the more powerful 32amp Mottorbatt is about 15mm shorter and 5 mm taller and will not fit under frame with the battery tray, but a good battery with some packing in the battery box.
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Post by HGH 770N on Dec 30, 2015 4:39:54 GMT -5
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Post by wayne on Dec 30, 2015 17:18:09 GMT -5
Thank you, will be integrated into my Batteries FAQ before posting.
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Post by timpa136 on Dec 30, 2015 18:52:17 GMT -5
Question for you Roger,
Do glass mat batteries require any different voltages in comparison to standard lead/acid splash style batteries? Have you been using them for some time? Thanks Tim
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