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« Reply #240 on: August 25, 2009, 10:56:05 AM »
We all wish you the very best! I'm looking forward to this immensely!

 Chili Chili Chili

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« Reply #240 on: August 25, 2009, 10:56:05 AM »
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« Reply #241 on: August 25, 2009, 10:57:50 AM »
Quote from: Slonishku on August 21, 2009, 12:51:01 PM

even if Warchild did just walk away from the RE5 shaking his head...


Lol

Good luck Alex!   Bigok
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« Reply #242 on: August 25, 2009, 11:00:50 AM »
Another thread said one of the RE5s was out.  Anyone know if it was Alex?
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« Reply #243 on: August 25, 2009, 11:04:57 AM »
Quote from: UFO on August 25, 2009, 11:00:50 AM

Another thread said one of the RE5s was out.  Anyone know if it was Alex?


Nope.  It was the "pretty one".  AFAIK, Alex is still going strong.  Thumbsup
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« Reply #244 on: August 25, 2009, 11:07:01 AM »
Berry Bertram's RE5 is out. Alex is still in the rally.
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« Reply #245 on: August 25, 2009, 11:18:13 AM »
Quote from: desert_rider on August 25, 2009, 11:04:57 AM



Nope.  It was the "pretty one".  AFAIK, Alex is still going strong.  Thumbsup


Yup, here's a quote from Warchild:
The first Suzuki Rotary RE-5 is out of the rally.... it belongs to Barry Bertram, and it's the one that looked to be in better condition of the two RE-5's!    Don't know the specifics of the failure, but he appears down and out somewhere in West Palm Beach FL area.
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« Reply #246 on: August 25, 2009, 11:34:14 AM »
It looks like Alex's wife taking his bike to the RE5 expert in Memphis is paying off.  Go Alex and Chili!  Chili
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« Reply #247 on: August 25, 2009, 12:10:14 PM »
Quote from: EricJ on August 25, 2009, 11:18:13 AM



Yup, here's a quote from Warchild:
The first Suzuki Rotary RE-5 is out of the rally.... it belongs to Barry Bertram, and it's the one that looked to be in better condition of the two RE-5's!    Don't know the specifics of the failure, but he appears down and out somewhere in West Palm Beach FL area.



Just goes to show you, it is not how "pretty" a bike looks, it is how well it runs !!! Go Slonishku !!!! Bigok
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« Reply #248 on: August 25, 2009, 04:47:00 PM »
Quote from: greench440 on August 25, 2009, 11:34:14 AM

It looks like Alex's wife taking his bike to the RE5 expert in Memphis is paying off.  Go Alex and Chili!  Chili


Nope,  it's the STN mojo working for him. Chili
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« Reply #249 on: August 25, 2009, 06:23:19 PM »
I can't wait to read the story of finishing the IBR on that old suzuki. Thumbsup  
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« Reply #250 on: August 25, 2009, 06:26:22 PM »
Barry's twin brother (the BMW mechanic) was looking at an oil leak in the parking garage on Sunday.  He thought it was a seal somewhere near the front sprocket.  There were signs of oil smearing down the side.  There was nothing really he could do about it so he cleaned it up and buttoned it back together.  His comment was "Hey, it only has to last 11,000 miles."  Lol

So I guess you can say Alex won and can lay official claim to the Rider #1 label.  That was pretty neat.

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« Reply #251 on: August 26, 2009, 06:16:54 AM »
Quote from: scramblerracer123 on August 25, 2009, 06:23:19 PM

I can't wait to read the story of finishing the IBR on that old suzuki. Thumbsup  


That'll be a hellova ride report!
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« Reply #252 on: August 26, 2009, 10:36:50 PM »
Quote from: nantahala on August 25, 2009, 06:26:22 PM

So I guess you can say Alex won and can lay official claim to the Rider #1 label.  That was pretty neat.

Matt


He was issued the #1 Rally flag at the start.
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« Reply #254 on: August 26, 2009, 10:54:11 PM »
Quote from: D-Mac on August 26, 2009, 10:43:26 PM

It looks like he made it to the checkpoint! Just saw a pic over on the FJR forum. Apparently had a header problem. It's now fixed and he's done an oil change. (sorry if this now old news)


Yup. He lost 3 of the four bolt holding the headers on, MacGyver and mxvet57 worked some magic with safety wire and bubblegum.

+ A oil change and a new power outlet was done / installed.
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« Reply #255 on: August 26, 2009, 11:49:10 PM »
Uhhh yeah...   just remember my warranty :

30 seconds or 30 feet Bigok

Seriously, if I had the tools to do a helicoil I would of because the threads in two of the exhaust port bosses were jacked up by loose bolts beating up the threads.  Too bad JB weld has this disclaimer or it would of been a possible solution:

Not recommended for use on manifolds, exhaust systems, and other engine components which normally operate at temperatures above 500° F.

Since the two header pipes angle down in a Y shape, I just made a figure 8 wrap around the two pipes.  I cinched it tight and then did a bundle wrap at the center to tighten the wires.  It's now only 90 db loud instead of 120 db, blow your earplugs out, loud.  I am worried about how the change in backpressure from the exhaust leaks will affect the carb and cause a possible lean out condition.  Only 9--- miles to go!    


 
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« Reply #256 on: August 27, 2009, 12:49:57 PM »
Slonishku's RE5 is dead in Iowa.

Looking for anyone in or around there willing to lend a hand. (Pm me for my cell#)

I don't have much details right now, stay tuned.
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« Reply #257 on: August 27, 2009, 05:34:48 PM »
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« Reply #258 on: August 27, 2009, 05:41:58 PM »
damn... hopefully either it can be repaired or he can find another ride... damn...
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« Reply #259 on: August 27, 2009, 05:53:21 PM »
Quote from: yotes65 on August 27, 2009, 05:41:58 PM

damn... hopefully either it can be repaired or he can find another ride... damn...


See thread; Emergency, Slonishku IBR problem near Iowa
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