Can I Get The Rotary Bike Running That Almost Killed Suzuki?
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Published 2024-05-03
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If Max doesnt have a YT channel, he should.
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Everyone stop what you are doing. Craig just uploaded
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Rotary engines have a fun way of bankrupting whichever company develops them
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A local bike dealer here in Portsmouth in the UK caught fire in the late 70's and the staff were running around trying to get all of the bikes out of the showroom. One of the lads started pushing out an RE5 and the shop owner grabbed the bike and shouted "No, no. These can burn. Its the only way we'll ever get any money for the bloody thing!" and wheeled it back in.
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I am a Rotorhead, and it has been my dream to see this bike on your channel. Popping popcorn now!
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This has got to be the most interesting motorcycle rescue video ever. Full respect to Max for getting his up and running.
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A very dear friend of mine who was a motorcycle mechanic all his life died of cancer in November of 2023. He used to tell stories that these rotary bikes would backfire out the exhaust when out of time, loud enough to wake the dead. He love to ride his and always had a large smile on his face when he talked about his rotary machines!
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I met him, after filming with you he came to my shop and bought my 78 gs750. Really nice guy!!
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Suzuki at the time wouldn't allow disassembly of the engine and had safety wired all bolts ending in a lead safety seal. All engine work had to be done at the factory. We were not allowed to do anything at the dealership. One of my mechanics owned a Re5 and we had to ship it 4 times to suzuki for engine repairs. Amazing engineering for the time. Great video, brings back memories.
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"Maybe we should cover that wire beings we have a fuel leak." "Oh yeah, that would be bad." Craig immediately lights the propane torch. That was great. lol
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Max was on fire. Enthusiasm and knowing what you’re doing is always good
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I got my 1988 k100 running. $500 on marketplace, $500 in parts and it fired right up! Never would have attempted it if i hadnt watched every video on this channel
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Seriously. This episode should win some kind of award. Max is in his element with his head mounted cam. And Craig's self depracating humor is genius.
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I loved my Norton rotary, biggest problem was the seals letting go and losing compression, Norton rebuilt it at their factory in Shenstone. Great to see another rotary still breathing.
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More videos with max! What a terrific trio you've got going on here!
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Wow, i used to be an re5 Owner a while back, fun video, i was not expecting the statement at the end that most re5 owners are also jawa owners, because i happen to also own a jawa as well. We just love old school niche motorcycles. Great Video Craig!
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I've only seen these in magazines. Pretty rare find!
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You mean so much to me craig, starting my first project bike this sunday because of you. To everyone reading this: enjoy the Video and greetings from germany👋
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Great video! Some of the reasons the RE5 didn't sell well was its high price and poor gas mileage around 31mpg. Norton also made a wankel called the Commander from 1987 to 1992. Some were used by the London police. These were twin rotor and had 85 hp.
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I've been bingning all your videos this week so glad for another!
