Thinking out loud...

Ogri · Post by **Ogri** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 7:36 pm

I was piddling around the garage this weekend. I looked over the Mighty Buffalo, I looked over the RE5 and got an idea.....

There was also a tailsection from a GS1100 on the shelf...

GT Tim · Post by **GT Tim** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:16 pm

You're a sick man Tim!

ps: whatcha gonna do with the rotor unit?

Yours a '75 or '76?

Suzukidave · Post by **Suzukidave** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:01 pm

The RE5 tank is a bit slimmer than the Gt tanks so that would pull off a different look .

Post by **Suzsmokeyallan** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 1:25 am

Hey that GSX 1100 rear cowl and light looks good on there,,,,,

rngdng · Post by **rngdng** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:09 am

Not bad....not bad at all.

Lane

Ogri · Post by **Ogri** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:42 am

GT Tim wrote:You're a sick man Tim!

ps: whatcha gonna do with the rotor unit? Yours a '75 or '76?

the entire bike will be parted out. It is too far gone for me to restore. If there are parts you are looking for, let me know, I need cash for the Buffalo.

Suzukidave wrote:The RE5 tank is a bit slimmer than the Gt tanks so that would pull off a different look .

The RE5 tank is narrower and about 2"longer. This creates some fitment issues at the rear of the tank due to the frame widening at the point that the rear of the tank rests. I'd have to work out something to hold it down and keep it off my new paint. The front of the tank angles back at a sharper angle allowing for more turning radius before the triple clamps hit the tank.

I may have to put a little more thought into this and work up some solutions. The more I look at it, the more I like it.

Does anyone have a set of side covers they would like to part with?

Gordon · Post by **Gordon** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 7:37 am

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Post by **Suzsmokeyallan** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 10:10 am

What were the instruments,, the cylindrical type?? if so i would be interested

GT Tim · Post by **GT Tim** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 10:17 am

I'd like the radiator/oil cooler unit if it is in good shape and not damaged. The gauges if they are the opposite of what Allan needs---more like buffalo but not quite the same.

The keys and all the locksets would be nice too.

Ogri · Post by **Ogri** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:00 pm

Gordon wrote:
Does anyone have a set of side covers they would like to part with?
Early Buffalo or later Buffalo?

Late Sir.

The condition is not real important since I will be refinishing them.

Ogri · Post by **Ogri** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:05 pm

The gauges were the cylinder type. but they are in sad shape. The cover has been broken off and it is badly weathered.

As far as the dash, it looks like someone took a ball bat to the dash and the headlight.

The radiator and such appear to be undamaged.

Gordon · Post by **Gordon** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:53 pm

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Ogri · Post by **Ogri** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 4:56 pm

Gordon, You Sir, are the man! Thank you.

Post by **Suzsmokeyallan** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:59 pm

okkkk Ogri id be interested in the gauge cylinder unit, the ign key little plastic box by the handlebar and the guard on the lower radiator unit.
By this i mean the strip of metal thats horizontal the full width above the oil cooler,thats if Tim doesnt need it.

GT Tim · Post by **GT Tim** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 10:37 pm

I was hoping for both complete assemblies including the oil cooler protector, fans and shrouds....