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My junk R5

Started by soonerbillz, December 22, 2019, 01:37:29 PM

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soonerbillz

#210
A fresh set of cases are sex to me right now.  A build where nothing was before...

soonerbillz

#211
Making good progress on the new R5 Phoenix project. Lots of prep accomplished and parts have ordered. I'll likely have the engine done by the 1st week in August fingers crossed 🤞
Frame teardown has started and paint work should be done by the last part of August as well.
It's amazing how paint materials alone will cost almost as much as the engine work. 😮
The timeline is fine for me as I'm still recuperating from my recent shoulder surgery and I can't really push it too hard or fast.
Anyways I'll say this. The first attempt on my part to build a R5 was really a long struggle because I knew so little on how these bikes were built and the process of actual 2t engine building, what parts are needed and what parts could work together.
This time it seems much easier and going much smoother. But if anything it seems like I really have a better understanding of what I'm doing and it's factoring to make this build a little more financially sensible.
I really went a little overboard the first time buying doubles and triples of everything, making mistakes and ruining stuff then redoing stuff.
I thought the last build was going to be sweet... and still do. This time it will not only be even better, it will be correct.
 Most importantly this project is so good for me mentally. The fire and subsequent losses were really devastating.  I really wasn't sure if I had it in me to start all over again.  But here I am. 
Thanks to all you guys who have helped me get here. Couldn't have got here without you!🫡

Kawtriplefreak

Yep,
Working on 2 strokes is good therapy.

soonerbillz

#213
Stuff is coming together ❤️
Top end done
Crank done
Cases vapor hone cleaned.
All engine parts for build sorted.
For right now I have to shelve everything as I'll be busy building a small shop to work out of.
Working off my porch isn't cutting it.  My new bigger building won't be done for a while. But I'm happy with the R5 progress so far and look forward to getting the rest done!

Kawtriplefreak


kpke

Nice. I love the vapor honed cases. They look great.
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
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m in sc

well hot damn that looks fantastic  :olaf:

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RustyRD

cases and cylinders and heads look great, who did the crank?