A universe from nothing? Roger's take on creation.........

[wayne]

I hope Roger will chime in here and add detail to these photos. He's asked me to help out by putting some pictures up.

The short story, here's an RE5 created by Roger from "my spares".

[HGH 770N]

Many thanks Wayne.
I currently have no Pc and no way of adding photos via my phone.
The story goes.
There was yet another parted bike frame for sale earlier this year with title papers and cheap money.
I bought it and set about on May 1st to build and save another bike from history.
I had 95% of the parts needed to build up a bike from “Nothing but a frame” to a bike that is going on show 13/14 October at Carrol Nash Classic Bike Show.

The frame and other steel parts were all lightly powder coated, I had done 3 frame previously this way with good results.
Fork were sent for hard chroming
Guards / indicators/ etc sent for chroming .
I picked out a primary housing with a 14k number to be close to frame number (14522)
Rebuild gearbox and installed into frame.

[HGH 770N]

The Propper Unit took longer that usual as i had to “Mix &Match” measure up some good used Apex and corner seals and replace all Viton rubbers .
I stripped polished and rebuilt the wheels and sat back awaiting chrome parts to be returned.

[FC Zach]

Nice work! Good looking bike!

[Jess]

Proper Job!

Folks don't understand what it takes to do that kind of a build.

Respect.

Best,

[timpa136]

“Nothing but a frame” to a bike that is going on show 13/14 October at Carrol Nash Classic Bike Show. Roger.

Beautiful show stopper for sure.

Tim

[HGH 770N]

I rebuild the Speedo/Tacho unit using a tinted flip cover that someone may recognise ( Thanks )
The satin brush chrome looks great on there and the rear light .
The wireing loom had to be altered slightly as the European switch gear doesn’t match with the US loom I had. But all fine now.
I will get some photos from the show and maybe even a Trophy 🏆.
Either way I have saved another RE5.

[h2e Al In Aus]

great work and a lot of it !!!!

[don07tncav]

Looking great! You did an excellent job bringing another RE back.

[ap951]

well done Rodger, a lot of work, dedication & perseverance.
LOVE the color!

[re5martin]

another fine job roger will see you at show saturday and will bring that sales poster for you . martin .

[HGH 770N]

The bike is on display in the main hall #48
See some of you guys there for a coffee.
Saturday or Sunday.

[t140v]

Nice looking bike Roger, and thanks for the hospitality Saturday.

Regards Stuart.

[pmcburney]

The colour is not my thing, but the project itself is superb!


Congrats!

[jm0406]

Certainly a nice solid build you can take pride it. No guessing whats in that bike!
Jeff