|
|
Post by gt550guy on Oct 6, 2011 7:02:24 GMT -5
I have just picked up a 1975 RE 5 for restoration i am looking to get any info on this bike is there a haynes or clymer manual available for this bike ?
what is a color match color for the firemist blue (in Canada)
are there tank stripes available ?
are the brakes forks wheels the same as a GT 750?
has anybody used full synthetic oil for cooler running?
i am sure that i will have more questions later
so any info will be good thanks Tony
Paris Ontario Canada
|
|
|
|
Post by raychappo on Oct 6, 2011 7:52:15 GMT -5
Welcome Tony
There isn't a Haynes manual but there is a Suzuki Service manual and parts manual (available electronically from various sources).
The tank stripes and all other decals are available on Ebay and I'm sure Rotary Recycle (Jess) would be able to sort you out with them too. By the way, Rotary Recycle is a very good source for most RE5 spares and Jess is always helpful with problems etc.
Forks and brakes are I believe GT750 but that's about it, most other parts (seat etc.) are unique to the RE5 (I'm sure others will correct me if I'm wrong).
You will find there are a few long threads on this board about oils. The general feeling is to use Castrol GTX 20-50 in tank and sump. I believe some other oils are definitely not recommended.
Don't forget to get some pictures on here of your purchase.
Regards
Ray
|
|
|
|
Post by gt550guy on Oct 6, 2011 8:33:41 GMT -5
Ok thanks Ray i am picking up this bike on the 29th of Oct i will post some pictures after that and i know there are a few extra parts like a guage cluster i have seen some threads talking about Sam who may have some stripes
|
|
|
|
Post by ziggystardust on Oct 6, 2011 8:42:00 GMT -5
Sadly Sam passed away Feb 2010, Jess is the guy at Rotary Recycle who you can deal with for your parts.
I suggest that you read as much as possible on this site and the Internet, most answers are within this site for questions from a new owner.
Z
|
|
|
|
Post by mike500 on Oct 6, 2011 14:59:55 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by Mortimer on Oct 22, 2011 13:24:18 GMT -5
I don,t know if gt550guy found a shop manual, but I bought one on ebay for about $32.00. That seller is in New Zealand and puts together a fine spiral-bound reproduction of the genuine Suzuki manual. I found it on ebay in the books and publications section. As a bonus, the grammar used during the translation into English is entertaining as well.
|
|
|
|
Post by plipton on Oct 22, 2011 15:09:57 GMT -5
I don,t know if gt550guy found a shop manual, but I bought one on ebay for about $32.00. That seller is in New Zealand and puts together a fine spiral-bound reproduction of the genuine Suzuki manual. I found it on ebay in the books and publications section. As a bonus, the grammar used during the translation into English is entertaining as well. This is the same book I bought. It came 12000 miles in less than a week (unlike my RE5 which has taken 35 years to cover 14000 miles  ) Here it is... |
|
)