1975 RE5 Motorcycle
 

I was just told by my engine builder that he has one forsale.

Apprently it runs and in decent condition. I don't have any pics but he's sending them to me. He wants $2500 obo.

Let me know if you are interested.

PHIL

Pics, ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here are the pics..

DJ, if you are serious, let me know asap! I'm going to post it on the BIG forum and He wants this sold asap! I'm even thinking about buying it as its in good condition.

http://www.rotarycarclub.com/attachm...1&d=1203361767

http://www.rotarycarclub.com/attachm...1&d=1203361814

http://www.rotarycarclub.com/attachm...1&d=1203361837

So it runs?

Shit, I need to make a phone call.

Can you find out inf anything MAJOR is wrong with it? Please??

Ugh! Having to kick start a rotary is fun. Wish I had the extra $$$, but I'll hold out for an FD or a 20B project. I'll pass the word Phil.

Todd B.

Might be no need to pass the word. :)

Get Louis to top off the brake fluid, it's low. :D

I talked to Luis tonight and he said it runs. All it needs is a new spark. Apprently these things flood all the time and you need to carry a spare plugs.

DJ, email me and I'll give you his numbers if you are serious!!! I don't like giving his number out..

He asked me to buy it but I just don't have room:) I'm sure I'll regret it later...

PHIL

I am serious!!! I am seriously pursuing this. IS there anyway you can get me the odometer reading, and some details about it.

DJ,

You still have my number? Give me a call tomorrow. Luis is coming to my house tomorrow and I'll ask him.

PHIL

DJ are you buying this? did you call Luis?

I am in the middle of closing a refi on my house. I will know if I should buy it or not by Saturday.

Cool!

Let me know!

Sorry for the total noob question but: How hard and expensive are these to keep running and are they more or less equivalent to the 13B (in theory, not asking if parts can be swapped) or are they an entirely different beast and any 13B knowledge will not translate?

I'm not an expert but far as I know these are single rotor engines. I believe 460cc??

You can still order nearly ALL of the parts from Suzuki. And I believe Banzai Racing has experience with them. I know he has done some NSU rotary engines.

I've heard of RE5's making it to 100k on original build. There were problems with the carb and other things. The single rotor seemed pretty hearty.
Here's a site to find parts: http://www.rotaryrecycle.net/default...f1u445zkvv423x

DJ, I need to see this if you get it. I have always wanted to see one in person or more importantly hear one :D

zach has got one in smyrna... although i haven't been able to get out to see it either...

hey I can post now SWEET!

^I haven't seen Zach's either, but DJ claims he will ride his to work everyday lol. BTW, glad to see ya on here. Heard the 6p Turbo is doing pretty good.

uhh, by doing good you mean low oil pressure once it warms up.... then yeah, its doing great!:icon_tdown::(

i dunno what is is, but i have to change the oil every couple of weeks because it gets gas in it, but it should still get better than 5psi at idle once fully warmed up even with the gas

A few tidbits...
 

The engines are single rotor, just under 500CC displacement. Not too many of the parts can still be bought from Suzuki, except for the ones that swap out with other models (like the GT750 Water Buffalo), or where a dealer happens to have some NOS parts still sitting on his shelf. You can get almost anything you need from Sam at www.rotaryrecycle.net. I've had the pleasure of getting to know Sam personally over the years, dealing with him on pieces and parts (I've owned four of them), and gotten to see his inventory and museum (though he's currently still sorting everything out at his new location- and the museum is not a public affair). Sam has bought out all of the NOS engine units left in the USA and Europe from Suzuki backstock (he's long since sold them all), and buys out nearly any dealer he runs across to get all their RE5 parts. Check out his online catalog- tons of NOS, Repro and good used stuff. He's gots literally hundreds of RE5s, W2000s, two Van Veens, Suzuki and Hercules prototype bikes, and he's a virtual walking encyclopedia on all things Wankel when it comes to bikes, and some of the side stuff too (MAC-10s, Dolmar KMS4s, etc.).

The bikes are too much fun! Someone should really pick this up off Luis. Wish I would have seen this last time I visited him, but it was buried.

Neal.

What's it generally cost to get a bike shipped from Alabama to Rhode Island?
(I've seen quotes for < $600.) Let's see how my raise goes.

Sounds to me like someone needs to rejet the carb if its fouling the plug. All that fuel will scar the rotor housing and flat spot the apex seals if you run it too long not being properly tuned.

I saw this RE5 in person tonight! WOW! Its in GREAT original SHAPE!! If my wife will let me, I would of bought it! I'm kind of thinking about buying it behind her back.. but if she found out, I'll be a dead man.. But it truely is in a great shape!! Especially over 30 years old!!

RE5 Is still for sale!

I'm going over there to take some pics and post it ALL over the internet:)

Stiil for sale?
 

Hello,

New here. I know nothing about these bikes or bikes in general except that I like all things Rotary. I may be interested.

Have a 100% Original 33000 miles Stock 1974 RX4 Coupe Blue on White and 100% Original 14000 miles Stock 1993 RX7 FD Silver on Red. Both original paint and interior and still look and shine like new.

It would be nice to add a rotary bike. What's the price and model. I will do the rest of the homework on my own and see if I move on it.

You can email me pics and info. I will send you a PM with my email address.

Thanks


Max

Price of the Bike is $2500 FIRM!!

I went and took tons of pics.. Its in great shape!! I wish I could buy it but WIFE says NO!!!

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Hey is the boke still for sale and where is it located? I M here in Indiana

I am very interested in your RE5. Is it still available? If so, please PM me to make arrangements!

Thanks!

Bike is still for sale!!

Sorry.. i didn't check this thread in awhile

I just talked to the owner and he still has this RE5. My wife will not let me get this... otherwise I would of bought it...

He dropped the price to 2000.