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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Guess it depends if you need a frame or a wrist pin. <smile><br>Not really sure about pricing to be honest, but it seems they can replace a bunch of ...
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 ...
<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...
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 ...
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 ...