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Post by rotoryguy on Aug 20, 2019 6:39:36 GMT -5
Hilarious!
Subtle yet manly indeed.
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Post by rotoryguy on Aug 24, 2019 6:31:41 GMT -5
Front Brakes - what a mess.
Here are some pics for your review. In order to clean the inside of the master at the end, I improvised and made a long cleaning brush. Might be useful other places too!
Unretouched photo of a mess
Order of master parts
Carbon fiber (like used in arrows) and JB Weld of the Dremel brush. I had to wrap several wraps of paper (with thin layer of JB) around the Dremel to make up the space in the tube
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Post by rotoryguy on Sept 8, 2019 20:07:14 GMT -5
To date, I've cleaned and adjusted the carb, and set the timing to 8deg BTDC. Now knowing that the engine seems to run well, I shall begin the work of cleanup and rebuilding of certain areas (brakes, wheels, etc). Having a ball with this - work keeps getting in the way!
Here is a short movie I did of the RE5 running.
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Post by rotoryguy on Oct 16, 2020 11:14:35 GMT -5
Wow! A year has passed since I posted however I promise you it was a fruitful year. The whole Covid thing kept me working from home. Thus I was able to complete the 1978 Goldwing restoration I had started in 2017 and could never get to work on, save a few hours here and there. I a now deep into the RE5 having just had the frame powdercoated. I am doing my own powdering, however the frame was something I couldn't do due to the size. There are many boxes of RE5 entrails all over my shop and once I get through with the cleaning and painting I'll start reassembly. I'll post as I go and if you're interested have a look. Here are a couple of pictures of the Honda just for fun.
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FC Zach
3rd Gear
Eagleville, TN
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Post by FC Zach on Oct 16, 2020 12:10:46 GMT -5
Nice work, good looking bike!
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Post by wayne on Oct 16, 2020 18:10:05 GMT -5
Very nice. I've owned three '75's over the years but always desired a '78. They were back in the day and more so now, extremely rare in Australia. I've seen one in 42 years and that was an import.
Lovely resto.
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Post by timpa136 on Oct 16, 2020 18:16:03 GMT -5
Beautiful Restoration. I spent many miles with our local club member with his 78 , fully dressed, on weekend and cross country rides.
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Post by rotoryguy on Oct 19, 2020 5:14:25 GMT -5
Thank you for the nice compliments, guys. I finally found a stock seat for it. That Saddleman seat is too high and detracts from the lines I think. Here are some fun facts: --All brackets, discs, brakes and other parts are powdered. --Wheels and headers (under the chrome covers) are Cerakote Glacier Silver --Frame was painted in rear after all the rust was removed. --It uses original points for ignition - none of this fancy-schmancy electronic stuff --All parts are original, NOS, or the close aftermarket parts --The stator is Randakk's upgraded stator --Tires (not in pic) are Shinko 712's with tubes
I learned so much about restoration from this forum and the Goldwing guys I can't thank you all enough. I had a 1979 back in the day and I loved that thing. Who knew that in 2016 I would purchase a basket-case and go thru the restoration?!
So the RE5 is on the pad now. Down to the frame (Powdered). I've no time schedule on it but will post now and then for ya'll to see the progress.
Here's a short story and question: In powdering the frame, I covered the VIN on the fork stem. I never realized that the VIN was a sticker and not riveted onto the frame! So now I have the VIN stuck to my blue tape!
I have ways to remove it safely (I hope). But were any of you surprised as I was?
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Post by timpa136 on Oct 25, 2020 13:46:37 GMT -5
Thank you for the nice compliments, guys. I finally found a stock seat for it. That Saddleman seat is too high and detracts from the lines I think. Here are some fun facts: --All brackets, discs, brakes and other parts are powdered. --Wheels and headers (under the chrome covers) are Cerakote Glacier Silver --Frame was painted in rear after all the rust was removed. --It uses original points for ignition - none of this fancy-schmancy electronic stuff --All parts are original, NOS, or the close aftermarket parts --The stator is Randakk's upgraded stator --Tires (not in pic) are Shinko 712's with tubes
I learned so much about restoration from this forum and the Goldwing guys I can't thank you all enough. I had a 1979 back in the day and I loved that thing. Who knew that in 2016 I would purchase a basket-case and go thru the restoration?!
So the RE5 is on the pad now. Down to the frame (Powdered). I've no time schedule on it but will post now and then for ya'll to see the progress.
Here's a short story and question:In powdering the frame, I covered the VIN on the fork stem. I never realized that the VIN was a sticker and not riveted onto the frame! So now I have the VIN stuck to my blue tape! I have ways to remove it safely (I hope). But were any of you surprised as I was? The prep solvents may have soaked thru? You do have the frame stamping in the right hand side, right?
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Post by rotoryguy on Oct 26, 2020 7:39:41 GMT -5
Hi Timpa-
I thought I posted yesterday, but I guess I goofed.
Thanks for your question. Yes, the VIN is stamped into the frame stem. Details of the original VIN "sticker" issue are these: --I used blue painters tape to cover the VIN not realizing it was only a sticker. I wanted to ensure that the powder guy knew to cover it with something more substantial. The original goal was not to blast or powder the stem at all. --When the powder guy pulled off the blue tape, the sticker came with it - fortunately he saved it for me. So the stem got blasted and powdered and looks great. --Now I just need to remove the original VIN sticker from the tape.
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Post by rotoryguy on Oct 26, 2020 8:00:52 GMT -5
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Post by wayne on Oct 26, 2020 17:16:24 GMT -5
Hi Timpa- I thought I posted yesterday, but I guess I goofed. Thanks for your question. Yes, the VIN is stamped into the frame stem. --Now I just need to remove the original VIN sticker from the tape. There is a company in the UK who used to produce replica VIN stickers for this era of bikes. I can't recall their name but used them over 10 years ago to do several of the vintage bikes I had at the time. You just provide the details from your original sticker. I'm sure a Google will pull up their details if they still exist.
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Post by rotoryguy on Oct 27, 2020 8:55:18 GMT -5
Oh my gosh! I just Googled replacement VIN and tons of things came up. Who knew?
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Post by rotoryguy on Nov 16, 2020 12:12:20 GMT -5
As we all know, the RE5 is composed of many sub assemblies. Here is the Speedometer driven gear set. Of course, you can't purchase parts and you can easily obtain the entire unit on eBay for less than $20. The same style fits many years. But I just had to clean mine up, remove the ancient grease and internal rust. I used my ultrasonic cleaner, gasoline, and Evaporust. Some would call it crazy....
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Post by wayne on Nov 16, 2020 17:42:16 GMT -5
Nice job. Often ignored during restoration.
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