Post by supersaki on Feb 14, 2011 6:01:52 GMT -5
Around about 1982 i had my first experience working on the RE5 and i remember it like it was yesterday.
Its appearance had a huge impact on me,I think it was the colour
more than anything, under the workshop lights it looked amazing.
The bike had broken down while on a journey back to England from Scotland with a broken primary drive chain.
A new part was ordered from Monty and Ward and the bike was repaired ready for its return home.
I remember not sleeping the night before its road test,as i was very excited,it had a flat battery which needed charging overnight.
The following day was to set my interest in the RE5 to this day!
I cant remember the chaps name,it was a blue RE5`M and he had painted the casing bolts red which had to be removed to take of the clutch cover.
I wonder if you are on this forum? or does any one remember him?
Roy
Its appearance had a huge impact on me,I think it was the colour
more than anything, under the workshop lights it looked amazing.
The bike had broken down while on a journey back to England from Scotland with a broken primary drive chain.
A new part was ordered from Monty and Ward and the bike was repaired ready for its return home.
I remember not sleeping the night before its road test,as i was very excited,it had a flat battery which needed charging overnight.
The following day was to set my interest in the RE5 to this day!
I cant remember the chaps name,it was a blue RE5`M and he had painted the casing bolts red which had to be removed to take of the clutch cover.
I wonder if you are on this forum? or does any one remember him?
Roy
