Slash 5 Revive

elite-less · 05-30-2011, 08:23 PM

Picked up this r75/5 roller last winter. Local inmate Pokey66C23 was considerate enough to give me second dibs after he bolted at its sight.

The bikes history is a hazy tale of Rhode Island baby boomers, procrastinating restorers and 20+ years in lonely corners. The engine refuses to budge and there are varieties of rust not known to science encasing the exterior. While I hate seeing beemers broken for their bits, I must say this bike makes me second guess that logic.

Welp....the day she arrived. Like a homely stray dog confined to the porch. Fearful she might pee in my workshop.

The engine badge fell off during unload. The owner was kind enough to find the knee pads for the tank, I didn't have the heart to tell him they were also rubbish.

The PO doused the bike in a miracle juice so it's a bit baby oily.

No, that's not a weed.

Mufflers and springs look like they were made from Corten.

The bike must have looked better 20 years ago, or Rhode Island has some pretty low standards.

The gearbox kicks over with the clutch disengaged.

Surprised I didn't find barnacles with rust like this. I could practically hear the seat decomposing.

Warty fuel cap. If it looks this bad on the outside.....

Yikes... it was still 1/4 full!

Wish you could of smelled this.... I'll likely turn this tank into a mailbox.

Toothpick needles. Unfortunately, the Elmer's glue was no match for the mighty tac.

Clutch cable works surprisingly well and arm moves as it should.

Can't wait to crack the treasure chest.

I didn't notice any broken fins on either cylinder.

Bummed about the wonky bucket and toothpicky speedo.

The shape will need massaging, the ignition switch is kaput, some wires are singed, the harness has been molested and the chrome ring is munched. But the fuses were in good shape!

Final drive is full, wheel spins and all drain/filler plugs moved with ease.

Gearbox was full and the PO stuffed the engine with clean oil.

Beauty and the least.

I've hoarded a trove of /5 bits over the years, so that'll help with the project. Regardless, this requires a full restoration and I plan for the long term.

Not entirely set on end objectives, but leaning towards a sportier /5. We'll see what evolves... nothing is sacred with this snot boxer.

Bill Harris · 05-30-2011, 08:49 PM

Poor baby, maybe she's found a good home.

Shows potential...

princess jamaica · 05-31-2011, 12:41 PM

brave man.

LasseNC · 05-31-2011, 01:02 PM

I just love rebuild threads! :)

Mista Vern · 05-31-2011, 01:03 PM

What those guys above me said.

Sniper X · 05-31-2011, 03:13 PM

She reminds me of my cousins sister, uh my other cousin. She was rode hard and put away wet one too many times and had a hard drug life, she is in about the same shape, but probably worth the trouble. She is a looker.

dragoon · 05-31-2011, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Harris

Shows potential...

I love a good optimist

LI LT Owner · 05-31-2011, 03:39 PM

Looks like your a glutton for punishment. Good Luck with this Beast!

uraldog · 05-31-2011, 04:12 PM

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dragoon · 05-31-2011, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LasseNC

I just love rebuild threads! :)

Just so we're clear, this too

DoktorT · 05-31-2011, 04:35 PM

If you got it with title for nothing and not much more, you will be upsidedown real fast on a rebuild. The only way to diminish it's value further would involve a D9 Cat.

elite-less · 05-31-2011, 06:29 PM

yeah…. I'm expecting a thorough walloping from this critter. Have the title, little invested, and a wife who insists I stay out of the house.

I measure the value more in experience and enjoyment….. let you know how that works out.

DoktorT · 05-31-2011, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elite-less

yeah…. I'm expecting a thorough walloping from this critter. Have the title, little invested, and a wife who insists I stay out of the house.

I measure the value more in experience and enjoyment….. let you know how that works out.

Indeed, Mrs. approves and fun to do. That can work very well. And you did say you have been hording parts no doubt with that very nice /5 with the Heinrich tank you been running.

elite-less · 06-01-2011, 07:15 PM

Removing the seat required my angle grinder.

Mufflers and headers needed motivation, but eventually succumbed to my derogatory language.

The header vomited this on my designer rug and Carhartts.

Honestly, I was expecting much worse....

Intake

Exhaust

This was a surprise!

Neato ISO oil cooler dipstick... had another thread on this: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=666779

My box runneth over.

fishkens · 06-01-2011, 07:25 PM

How much did the PO pay you to take it off his hands?

If anything, Old's Cool will have an enjoyable thread for the next...few years?

Looking forward to the build!

05-30-2011, 08:23 PM	#1
elite-less ^OP As above, so below Joined: Dec 2009 Location: The Puget Sound Convergence Zone Oddometer: 490	Slash 5 Revive Picked up this r75/5 roller last winter. Local inmate Pokey66C23 was considerate enough to give me second dibs after he bolted at its sight. The bikes history is a hazy tale of Rhode Island baby boomers, procrastinating restorers and 20+ years in lonely corners. The engine refuses to budge and there are varieties of rust not known to science encasing the exterior. While I hate seeing beemers broken for their bits, I must say this bike makes me second guess that logic. Welp....the day she arrived. Like a homely stray dog confined to the porch. Fearful she might pee in my workshop. The engine badge fell off during unload. The owner was kind enough to find the knee pads for the tank, I didn't have the heart to tell him they were also rubbish. The PO doused the bike in a miracle juice so it's a bit baby oily. No, that's not a weed. Mufflers and springs look like they were made from Corten. The bike must have looked better 20 years ago, or Rhode Island has some pretty low standards. The gearbox kicks over with the clutch disengaged. Surprised I didn't find barnacles with rust like this. I could practically hear the seat decomposing. Warty fuel cap. If it looks this bad on the outside..... Yikes... it was still 1/4 full! Wish you could of smelled this.... I'll likely turn this tank into a mailbox. Toothpick needles. Unfortunately, the Elmer's glue was no match for the mighty tac. Clutch cable works surprisingly well and arm moves as it should. Can't wait to crack the treasure chest. I didn't notice any broken fins on either cylinder. Bummed about the wonky bucket and toothpicky speedo. The shape will need massaging, the ignition switch is kaput, some wires are singed, the harness has been molested and the chrome ring is munched. But the fuses were in good shape! Final drive is full, wheel spins and all drain/filler plugs moved with ease. Gearbox was full and the PO stuffed the engine with clean oil. Beauty and the least. I've hoarded a trove of /5 bits over the years, so that'll help with the project. Regardless, this requires a full restoration and I plan for the long term. Not entirely set on end objectives, but leaning towards a sportier /5. We'll see what evolves... nothing is sacred with this snot boxer.

05-30-2011, 08:49 PM	#2
Bill Harris Confirmed Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2008 Location: backwoods Alabama Oddometer: 4,009	Poor baby, maybe she's found a good home. Shows potential... __________________ '73 R60/5 Toaster

05-31-2011, 12:41 PM	#3
princess jamaica OLD DOG-NEW TRICKS Joined: Oct 2006 Location: KM111.5 POSADA CONCEPCION,BCS Oddometer: 1,970	brave man. __________________ 24 hours,maybe 60 good years,it's really not that long a stay.........jimmy b.

05-31-2011, 01:03 PM	#5
Mista Vern Knows all - tells some. Joined: Dec 2005 Location: McMinnville, Oregon Oddometer: 12,969	What those guys above me said. __________________ - "The turd follows the fart as surely as the rain follows the plow." Emily Bronte

05-31-2011, 03:13 PM	#6
Sniper X De Oppresso Liber Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Central New Mexico, 7420ft above sea level Oddometer: 30,789	She reminds me of my cousins sister, uh my other cousin. She was rode hard and put away wet one too many times and had a hard drug life, she is in about the same shape, but probably worth the trouble. She is a looker. __________________ "I claim to be frightened of horses but do so only to get out of attending parades. It's peculiar but ...it works. The Horses get it. Straight Out Da Trailah!

05-31-2011, 01:02 PM	#4
LasseNC XSessive! Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark, Danimarka, Danmark, Dänemark Oddometer: 949	I just love rebuild threads! :)

05-31-2011, 03:39 PM	#8
LI LT Owner Wrong Island, NY Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Middle of Suburban Hell- Long Island, NY Oddometer: 1,244	Looks like your a glutton for punishment. Good Luck with this Beast! __________________ Rob VB 2003 BMW K1200LT 2002 BMW R1150R My Blog- Kickin' Tires and Telling Lies

05-31-2011, 04:12 PM	#9
uraldog vagabond Joined: Nov 2007 Location: west of the rock Oddometer: 397	$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

05-31-2011, 04:35 PM	#11
DoktorT BigBrowedNeandereer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Spokaloo Oddometer: 1,009	If you got it with title for nothing and not much more, you will be upsidedown real fast on a rebuild. The only way to diminish it's value further would involve a D9 Cat.

05-31-2011, 06:29 PM	#12
elite-less ^OP As above, so below Joined: Dec 2009 Location: The Puget Sound Convergence Zone Oddometer: 490	yeah…. I'm expecting a thorough walloping from this critter. Have the title, little invested, and a wife who insists I stay out of the house. I measure the value more in experience and enjoyment….. let you know how that works out.

06-01-2011, 07:15 PM	#14
elite-less ^OP As above, so below Joined: Dec 2009 Location: The Puget Sound Convergence Zone Oddometer: 490	Teardown highlights and notable findings... Removing the seat required my angle grinder. Mufflers and headers needed motivation, but eventually succumbed to my derogatory language. The header vomited this on my designer rug and Carhartts. Honestly, I was expecting much worse.... Intake Exhaust This was a surprise! Neato ISO oil cooler dipstick... had another thread on this: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=666779 My box runneth over. __________________ Slash 5 Revive

06-01-2011, 07:25 PM	#15
fishkens Further... Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Oddometer: 5,146	How much did the PO pay you to take it off his hands? If anything, Old's Cool will have an enjoyable thread for the next...few years? Looking forward to the build!

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