1975 Suzuki R E 5 Restoration

[gt550guy]

Here are a few pictures of my next project its a 1975 Suzuki R E 5 as i got it all the parts were wraped in news paper and small parts on zip loc bags (not labled) it seems to be mostly there needs a starter and rad grill anyone had experence with one of these or any parts?

 

[cobraace2]

very nice I have 2 myself they are great bike,s

 

[cobraace2]

does the proper unit turn over ?

 

[gt550guy]

yes it turns over i have been pushing on the rotor tips 2 are ok 1 is a bit stickeyi have been trying to free it up more

 

[gt550guy]

do you have any extra parts ?

 

[cobraace2]

No no extra parts I am trying to buy 2 bikes in Virginia a 75 like yours and a parts bike but the shipping to cali is not helping . what do you need ?

 

[gt550guy]

I need a starter a rad grille tank emblems and a bridge the thing inside the headlamp

 

[Rattlecan]

Very cool, Ive alway been interested in the inner workings of these. Please keep us up to date on your progress.

 

[stik70]

I Love it!! Always wanted one of these. Came close once to getting one, but went too high. I think there is huge cool potential lurking in there.
Kev

 

[cobraace2]

Here is some inspiration for you ;D this is mine at the IMS show in SAN MATEO this weekend

 

[rrtec]

I would love an RE5.. Im a bit of a Rotary Nut, so I anticipate that one will eventually make it's way into my garage.

 

[jimmer]

Sneak a RX8 engine with a turbo in it!

 

[gt550guy]

Here are some more pictures of the restoration so far

 

[chilli]

If yr interested I have a copy of Classic Motorcycle Mechanics mag that has a four page article on the RE5, if you want I can scan the pages and send them. Let me know.

 

[gt550guy]

Thanks that would be cool i an collecting any info i can on the RE5
please send to hitchenpost@sympatico.ca

 

[chilli]

Hi there, sorry, took me a while to find this thread again... : I'll scan the article and email it to you in a while.

EDIT: Email now sent, enjoy!

 

[JasonRP]

Looks 100% different in their implementation then the way Norton tried to do a rotary.. What an engine! I had a 1980 Mazda RX-7, and was that engine neat! The only thing I guess you could complain about was fuel milage. But part of that problem was that I was always flooring it!

 

[78kz]

Saw this RE5 at the CVMG Sunday Meet a few years back.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykQwyPyf2lk