1975 RE5 Motorcycle - Page 2

djmtsu · 02-27-2008, 07:39 PM

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.

DRTHVDR · 02-27-2008, 10:26 PM

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

85rx-7gsl-se · 02-27-2008, 10:32 PM

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

FerociousP · 02-28-2008, 01:15 AM

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!

85rx-7gsl-se · 02-28-2008, 01:17 AM

^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.

FerociousP · 02-28-2008, 12:03 PM

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

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

kansei · 03-01-2008, 08:48 PM

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.

Goofy · 03-02-2008, 08:41 AM

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.

Bryan@BNR · 03-02-2008, 11:55 PM

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.

***Herblenny*** · 03-03-2008, 12:05 AM

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!!

***Herblenny*** · 03-18-2008, 03:13 PM

RE5 Is still for sale!

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

maxg765 · 03-23-2008, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herblenny

RE5 Is still for sale!

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

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

***Herblenny*** · 03-25-2008, 09:43 PM

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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AdamBench · 04-04-2008, 06:37 AM

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

Slonishku · 04-25-2008, 01:26 PM

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

Thanks!

02-27-2008, 07:39 PM	#16
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	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. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

03-01-2008, 08:48 PM	#22
kansei Collector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Greenville, Michigan Posts: 37 Rep Power: 0	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. __________________ Neal "kansei" Swigert Greenville, Michigan www.kanseirotary.com 1973 Mazda RX-3 Wagon 1977 Cosmo 1974 REPU 1980 Mazda RX-7 GS "The Moozda" 1980 Brilliant Black Mazda RX-7 Leather Sport 1988 Mazda RX-7 10th Anniversary Edition 1993 Mazda RX-7 VR Touring Edition Last edited by kansei; 03-01-2008 at 08:50 PM.

03-02-2008, 08:41 AM	#23
Goofy The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	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. Last edited by Goofy; 03-02-2008 at 08:57 AM.

03-03-2008, 12:05 AM	#25
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	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!! __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

03-18-2008, 03:13 PM	#26
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	RE5 Is still for sale! I'm going over there to take some pics and post it ALL over the internet __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

02-27-2008, 10:26 PM	#17
DRTHVDR Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 126 Rep Power: 18	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

02-28-2008, 01:15 AM	#19
FerociousP I-had-a-bad-experience... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: M'boro Posts: 1,046 Rep Power: 19	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!

02-28-2008, 12:03 PM	#21
FerociousP I-had-a-bad-experience... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: M'boro Posts: 1,046 Rep Power: 19	uhh, by doing good you mean low oil pressure once it warms up.... then yeah, its doing great! 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

03-02-2008, 11:55 PM	#24
Bryan@BNR Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 302 Rep Power: 18	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.

03-25-2008, 09:43 PM	#28
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	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!!! <div style="width:480px; text-align: center;"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://w37.photobucket.com/pbwidget.swf?pbwurl=http://w37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/herblenny/a7c77078.pbw" height="360" width="480"><a href="http://i37.photobucket.com/redirect/album?action=slideshow&landing=/slideshows&type=3" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn.gif" style="float:left;border-width: 0;" ></a><a href="http://s37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/herblenny/?action=view&current=a7c77078.pbw" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn_viewallimages.gif" style="float:left;border-width: 0;" ></a></div> __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny Last edited by Herblenny; 03-25-2008 at 09:45 PM.

04-04-2008, 06:37 AM	#29
AdamBench The Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Hey is the boke still for sale and where is it located? I M here in Indiana

04-25-2008, 01:26 PM	#30
Slonishku The Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	I am very interested in your RE5. Is it still available? If so, please PM me to make arrangements! Thanks!