EX5 minor restore

[sweelt]

After 6 yrs stop riding my Ex5 to work and only start it to pusing taman only.
Totally forget to upkeep it for 1 and half yr. Result is worrying me.
Must take some action to bring it back to business. lol...DIY work not so beauty lah.

Here the condition when i open mudguard.
http://www.zerotohundred.com/forums/data/attachments/188/188102-f56fee295bbe2633decd1a48ef8361a3.jpg
http://www.zerotohundred.com/forums/data/attachments/188/188103-cd40e4e627dfb3624f2157398bbce987.jpg
http://www.zerotohundred.com/forums/data/attachments/188/188106-6fe01d9a2ea43e18303b96014bbbd904.jpg

Battery compartment save on time. Scrap off rust , applied rust converter, spray high temp paint.
http://www.zerotohundred.com/forums/data/attachments/188/188104-1e59e615fa898f591dff7c5b5de8f0ba.jpg

Air filter turn very brittle.
http://www.zerotohundred.com/forums/data/attachments/188/188105-5c6938fd4a6a032cffb7faa6ee6b5679.jpg

Replaced old spokes rim to tubeless sport rim. All back to business.
AAP sports rim + tires + bearing..etc install by shop. Bring back pasang jee...
http://www.zerotohundred.com/forums/data/attachments/188/188107-8512be7b8bf0e118dcda34956c152eca.jpg

Old carburetors replaced, will service old carb + new main jet, pilot jet.
Cleaning, oil change, scrap off any rust, wipe off old dust...etc.
So is a temporary minor restoration to get my ex5 to move.

 

[gunnerzz]

After 6 yrs stop riding my Ex5 to work and only start it to pusing taman only.
Totally forget to upkeep it for 1 and half yr. Result is worrying me.
Must take some action to bring it back to business. lol...DIY work not so beauty lah.

Here the condition when i open mudguard.
http://www.zerotohundred.com/forums/data/attachments/188/188102-f56fee295bbe2633decd1a48ef8361a3.jpg
http://www.zerotohundred.com/forums/data/attachments/188/188103-cd40e4e627dfb3624f2157398bbce987.jpg
http://www.zerotohundred.com/forums/data/attachments/188/188106-6fe01d9a2ea43e18303b96014bbbd904.jpg

Battery compartment save on time. Scrap off rust , applied rust converter, spray high temp paint.
http://www.zerotohundred.com/forums/data/attachments/188/188104-1e59e615fa898f591dff7c5b5de8f0ba.jpg

Air filter turn very brittle.
http://www.zerotohundred.com/forums/data/attachments/188/188105-5c6938fd4a6a032cffb7faa6ee6b5679.jpg

Replaced old spokes rim to tubeless sport rim. All back to business.
AAP sports rim + tires + bearing..etc install by shop. Bring back pasang jee...
http://www.zerotohundred.com/forums/data/attachments/188/188107-8512be7b8bf0e118dcda34956c152eca.jpg

Old carburetors replaced, will service old carb + new main jet, pilot jet.
Cleaning, oil change, scrap off any rust, wipe off old dust...etc.
So is a temporary minor restoration to get my ex5 to move.

Alway reconnect the vapor hose from the bettery to dispersed out battery vapor outside the compartment. Its normal for the hose to be missin. u can use aquarium air hose.

So far from the picture its just surface dust so no worry. The sponge air filter is known to decayed and clogged the carb when no periodic maintenance is done. I just skit the sponge but kept the wire mesh.

U upgrade to sport rim just like what i did when i started to ride to work. Now i am itcy to go backwards by using spoke wheels modified to be tubeless. Been hearing mixed opinion and review in this conversion. This or gold colour 6 spoke aap wheels as my rear rim bearing hub is worn out, need to 'alas' the bearing for perfect fit.

Now mileage is 96k km. i will wait for it to be 100k km before deciding on engine service or minor upgrade. 53mm block with carb setting should be enough for daily ride.

 

[leinnz]

Alway reconnect the vapor hose from the bettery to dispersed out battery vapor outside the compartment. Its normal for the hose to be missin. u can use aquarium air hose.

So far from the picture its just surface dust so no worry. The sponge air filter is known to decayed and clogged the carb when no periodic maintenance is done. I just skit the sponge but kept the wire mesh.

U upgrade to sport rim just like what i did when i started to ride to work. Now i am itcy to go backwards by using spoke wheels modified to be tubeless. Been hearing mixed opinion and review in this conversion. This or gold colour 6 spoke aap wheels as my rear rim bearing hub is worn out, need to 'alas' the bearing for perfect fit.

Now mileage is 96k km. i will wait for it to be 100k km before deciding on engine service or minor upgrade. 53mm block with carb setting should be enough for daily ride.

using tubeless on spoke rims is very messy.

 

[vr2turbo]

AU upgrade to sport rim just like what i did when i started to ride to work. Now i am itcy to go backwards by using spoke wheels modified to be tubeless. Been hearing mixed opinion and review in this conversion. This or gold colour 6 spoke aap wheels as my rear rim bearing hub is worn out, need to 'alas' the bearing for perfect fit.

How will you keep the air in? Got to seal all the spokes? Moreover the rims may not be build to hold tubeless tyres.....

 

[gunnerzz]

How will you keep the air in? Got to seal all the spokes? Moreover the rims may not be build to hold tubeless tyres.....

got kit for sealing the spoke.
feedback is like leinzz mentioned...messy.
i too have doubt on the rim lip if it can properly seal tubeless tire.

 

[sweelt]

Alway reconnect the vapor hose from the bettery to dispersed out battery vapor outside the compartment. Its normal for the hose to be missin. u can use aquarium air hose.

So far from the picture its just surface dust so no worry. The sponge air filter is known to decayed and clogged the carb when no periodic maintenance is done. I just skit the sponge but kept the wire mesh.

U upgrade to sport rim just like what i did when i started to ride to work. Now i am itcy to go backwards by using spoke wheels modified to be tubeless. Been hearing mixed opinion and review in this conversion. This or gold colour 6 spoke aap wheels as my rear rim bearing hub is worn out, need to 'alas' the bearing for perfect fit.

Now mileage is 96k km. i will wait for it to be 100k km before deciding on engine service or minor upgrade. 53mm block with carb setting should be enough for daily ride.

Spokes wheel can do tubeless. I opt for easy sports rim. Anyway still keep the spoke wheels. hahaha

 

[sweelt]

this 1990 ex5 is priceless to me. Next year will be 30yrs. Might do it all up slowly.

 

[leinnz]

this 1990 ex5 is priceless to me. Next year will be 30yrs. Might do it all up slowly.

wow. 1990. the engines are one of the best. if it aint spoil dont buka and clean.

 

[sweelt]

wow. 1990. the engines are one of the best. if it aint spoil dont buka and clean.

One of the top in thieves list. I takut.
no no no touch engine, ain't broke don fix it. Been through overhaul once during 2004.

 

[gunnerzz]

One of the top in thieves list. I takut.
no no no touch engine, ain't broke don fix it. Been through overhaul once during 2004.

Good for u...stock is sufficient.

My route to work involved straights where the bike will reach 80/90/100 on the speedo and stayed there unless the lights turn red. It will do this everyday on weekdays without fail. Thats how tough these machine are. My OCI is monthly basis regardless of mileage and always on the 28th. 28th coz gaji masuk which is an easy tracking method...hahaha

MOU have been obtained with finance minister on getting another bike but i am afraid if i go for it i dont have time for both bikes coz the EX5 will NEVER be sold.

From your pic, is that 80/90 size tire for the front?
From my experience 80/90 up front makes handling less nimble and kinda weird when cornering. Stock size is 70/90.

 

[sweelt]

Good for u...stock is sufficient.

My route to work involved straights where the bike will reach 80/90/100 on the speedo and stayed there unless the lights turn red. It will do this everyday on weekdays without fail. Thats how tough these machine are. My OCI is monthly basis regardless of mileage and always on the 28th. 28th coz gaji masuk which is an easy tracking method...hahaha

MOU have been obtained with finance minister on getting another bike but i am afraid if i go for it i dont have time for both bikes coz the EX5 will NEVER be sold.

From your pic, is that 80/90 size tire for the front?
From my experience 80/90 up front makes handling less nimble and kinda weird when cornering. Stock size is 70/90.

True about tyre size. Feel kinda uncertain when make turn.

 

[vr2turbo]

this 1990 ex5 is priceless to me. Next year will be 30yrs. Might do it all up slowly.

Wah! 1 year older then my VR......

 

[leinnz]

Good for u...stock is sufficient.

My route to work involved straights where the bike will reach 80/90/100 on the speedo and stayed there unless the lights turn red. It will do this everyday on weekdays without fail. Thats how tough these machine are. My OCI is monthly basis regardless of mileage and always on the 28th. 28th coz gaji masuk which is an easy tracking method...hahaha

MOU have been obtained with finance minister on getting another bike but i am afraid if i go for it i dont have time for both bikes coz the EX5 will NEVER be sold.

From your pic, is that 80/90 size tire for the front?
From my experience 80/90 up front makes handling less nimble and kinda weird when cornering. Stock size is 70/90.

Didn't know about tyre size affect cornering. i am using 80/90 as well. patutla corner macam mahu buang

 

[gunnerzz]

Didn't know about tyre size affect cornering. i am using 80/90 as well. patutla corner macam mahu buang

Normally std kapchai stock setup is 80/90 rear and 70/90 front. Maybe the sidewall is taller on 80/90 thus it will flex causing the weird feeling at the front.

 

[sweelt]

Wanna ask otai here about setting ex5 carburetor. By youtube, adjust higher idle then adjust air to get higher idle.
Lastly adjust to normal idle rpm.
Any good instruction for stock setting...tq

 

[gunnerzz]

Wanna ask otai here about setting ex5 carburetor. By youtube, adjust higher idle then adjust air to get higher idle.
Lastly adjust to normal idle rpm.
Any good instruction for stock setting...tq

I have never understand how to do it. I did it once long time ago after diy servicing the carb but result in lower power. could be previously it was setup for a tad more power at high end.

I screw in the air IN to the max (will cause the engine to idle abnormally ) and adjust the idle slightly higher. Then i turn the air screw out until the engine starts to idle or firing normally. Give it a couple of rev and it should rev up smoothly at entire range. If not then need to fine tune little by little. I get very good fc with this setting but loses a bit of breath on top end.This could be the stock setting.

Need good communication and listening skill to understand what the engine note is telling u.

 

[sweelt]

I have never understand how to do it. I did it once long time ago after diy servicing the carb but result in lower power. could be previously it was setup for a tad more power at high end.

I screw in the air IN to the max (will cause the engine to idle abnormally ) and adjust the idle slightly higher. Then i turn the air screw out until the engine starts to idle or firing normally. Give it a couple of rev and it should rev up smoothly at entire range. If not then need to fine tune little by little. I get very good fc with this setting but loses a bit of breath on top end.This could be the stock setting.

Need good communication and listening skill to understand what the engine note is telling u.

Thanks.
yeah, so far engine tone is alright But not quite near stock like i heard before. Maybe need little by little tuning. Look so easy 2 screw.

 

[sweelt]

Alway reconnect the vapor hose from the bettery to dispersed out battery vapor outside the compartment. Its normal for the hose to be missin. u can use aquarium air hose.

So far from the picture its just surface dust so no worry. The sponge air filter is known to decayed and clogged the carb when no periodic maintenance is done. I just skit the sponge but kept the wire mesh.

U upgrade to sport rim just like what i did when i started to ride to work. Now i am itcy to go backwards by using spoke wheels modified to be tubeless. Been hearing mixed opinion and review in this conversion. This or gold colour 6 spoke aap wheels as my rear rim bearing hub is worn out, need to 'alas' the bearing for perfect fit.

Now mileage is 96k km. i will wait for it to be 100k km before deciding on engine service or minor upgrade. 53mm block with carb setting should be enough for daily ride.

Bro, soon ur bike millage reset to 0. I think many riders proud owning a bike for full cycle.
The feel of ownership is hard to express.

 

[gunnerzz]

Bro, soon ur bike millage reset to 0. I think many riders proud owning a bike for full cycle.
The feel of ownership is hard to express.

I am going to remove the meter and kept it as display item when it reach 99,999km.
If it happpen while riding then i will stop to remove the speedo cable to make the figure is static..hahahah.

 

[Izso]

eh sweelt, jom PNP the head. hahahaha