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Rebuilding a R5 crank should be done by a professional, but I can give you some hints to make it a better crank. You don't have to buy expensive Yamaha...
R5racer
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Jan 20, 2001
11:57 pm
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Hi Piroman, looks your in a bit of a jam eh? Rebuilding the R5 is a reasonably easy task but there is a few things to watch out for. Crank seals have no lip on...
R5racer
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Jan 20, 2001
11:32 pm
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also does anyone and R5 engine willing to sell or knows some body that is? thanx...
piroman.rm
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Jan 11, 2001
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well, my R5 sized on me last night. was able to get it unfrozen within 2 minites of it happing. now when i roll it over it sounds very unhealthy. wondering if...
piroman.rm
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Jan 11, 2001
4:33 am
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thanx for the info...
piroman.rm
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Dec 26, 2000
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Almost any Yamaha front end will fit onto the R5. RD350/400, RD350lc/RZ350, XS400/650. Visit the local wrecking yards and search though the Yamaha section till...
R5racer
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Dec 26, 2000
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cool, i could use some advice when i start. The next thing i need to get is a '76 front end the '73 rd250 still has drum brakes....
piroman.rm
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Dec 25, 2000
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Ahhh! My mistake. A R5 in a RD chassis. Good choice. The motor is closer to the front wheel in a RD chassis which also means you have a longer swingarm. ...
R5racer
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Dec 25, 2000
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i ment tuning a r5 enging, I'm putting a R5 engine in a RD250 chase. the make it in to a vintage racer....
piroman.rm
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Dec 24, 2000
11:21 pm
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An re250? I'm assuming that you mean DS7, the R5's little brother 250. As for tuning I have tried alot of different combnations, it depends on your ...
R5racer
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Dec 24, 2000
10:42 pm
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I'm just about to stat on a new project bike, got a re250 with a sized engine for 200. just order a R5 engine and rear wheel for it. how much do u know about...
piroman.rm
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Dec 24, 2000
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Hi guys,<br> Great to see a club dedicated to R5's. I have three or four of them but only one runs. I posted a pic of it in the photos section. I've been ...
R5racer
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Dec 24, 2000
7:57 pm
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Hey let me know about the quality of the parts if ya purchase any thinking about trying some cables and small bits to see how it goes. MIKE...
mykethebyke
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Dec 12, 2000
5:46 am
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I have been told that the XS500 front end is a good bolt on for the R5 and RD"s being bigger tubes and dual disk brakes the handling is improved. As you may...
mykethebyke
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Dec 10, 2000
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Cool, I to have been playing with the idea of a cafe-racer. MIKE...
mykethebyke
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Dec 10, 2000
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i own a stock R5. this spring i'm going tho take this Rd250 i got, put a R5 motor in it the slowly make it in to a cafe racer. changing the rear wheel to a...
piroman.rm
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Dec 9, 2000
11:48 pm
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Good to be here, links are great source I myself have purchased many a part from them. Have an R5 I like the look of the bike better than the RD"s but I prefer...
mykethebyke
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Dec 9, 2000
9:52 pm
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like the pic. hope mine looks that good when I'm done....
gileg
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Nov 29, 2000
11:25 pm
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added a link to tech info and diagrams for the R5...
piroman.rm
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Nov 29, 2000
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i added a pict of a R5. Would like to find a pict like this one but in purple, the color r5 i have....
piroman.rm
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Nov 29, 2000
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Guess it depends if you need a frame or a wrist pin. &lt;smile&gt;<br>Not really sure about pricing to be honest, but it seems they can replace a bunch of ...
gileg
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Nov 29, 2000
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I've been to this site before, i wonder what the shipping might be from india?...
piroman.rm
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Nov 28, 2000
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I added a link for parts. It's in India, I haven't ordered anything from them yet but the site looks good. A lot of Indian made new parts. I figure if these ...
gileg
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Nov 27, 2000
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Well, I had posted a pic in the photo section, although I couldn't seem to see it today. Looks like that burnt orange sorta color....
gileg
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Nov 26, 2000
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<a href=http://community.webtv.net/HOTRODTOD/RECYCLECYCLE target=new>http://community.webtv.net/HOTRODTOD/RECYCLECYCLE</a><br><br>this guy is parting 2 R5's an...
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Nov 26, 2000
1:34 am
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i have to great links for R5 parts in the link section. do you know what color it is? i found this guy that is parting out a r5. i need to find his web site ...
piroman.rm
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Nov 25, 2000
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Well . . .mine is still in transit from Wichita Kansas to Niagara Falls. Bought it on E-Bay. Near as I can figure from the pictures, I'll need carbs, a ...
gileg
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Nov 20, 2000
11:06 pm
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hi just recently started this club, Got a R5 a 2 months ago to help me find out about R5's i think mine is a '71 too....
piroman.rm
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Nov 14, 2000
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Hi there. Just picked up an r5 (71 I believe) and looking for any hints, helps etc I can find. Hoping to see a few more faces when I joined....
gileg
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Nov 12, 2000
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Welcome to the Yahoo! Message Board for R5 Yamaha...
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Nov 7, 2000
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