Man, I got a great looking R5C on ebay for 1200. From 10 feet away it looked brand new! You guys must have seen it. Well, long story short, I had one new in...
Alright, another Yamaha/Triumph rider! A man after my own heart. What part of VA are you in? I live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and I have a 71 R5B,...
Thanks for the welcome. I see it's not real busy, but that's OK. I hang out at the bonnevilleamerica.com site and sometimes feel like I have to stay up with...
Where did you get your electronic ignition? My R5 is still getting fixed up as I have time but it is at least complete for right now. Dave, were you riding...
Mel, been out of the 2-stroke world for over 30 years and trying to get up to speed as fast as I can. The e-ignition is a Newtronics from Motocarrera...
OK, I'm a dork, how do I post photos to my folder and not to the root photo albums? There is no post button once I get in my folder (John's R5C) and now I...
The R5B was supposed to have the white and orange color scheme, but mine got painted 2 tone blue by a previous owner. I bought it 2 years ago from a guy in...
So, I brought my 72 R5C home a few weeks ago, blew a hole in the right piston and melted the left (I think it was timing and a head gasket leak). The cylinders...
Finding R5 pistons is an exercise in patience. They come on Ebay every so often, but it will usually be one piston at a time. I scored a NOS set of 4th...
The fellow who has the jugs waiting on pistons found a couple of 3 over at vintgage days, but didn't realize until he got them back that even though they had...
Hi all, When I first good my R5 I asked about disabling the oil injector pump, and was told it would be a dumb idea as the Yamaha one works great. I agree with...
Chris, I think you mean the plastic triple cable connector on the throttle cable as there is nothing from the oil pump to the carbs. Both oil pump hoses go to...
I have a R5 with an RD motor, so my oil lines tie into plastic nipples that are a press fit into the carb, and I have not been able to find them anywhere so...
I would say just empty the oil tank and disconnect the the lines. Re- circulating the oil back to the tank would serve no purpose. If you are worried about...
Hey guys, I bought my r5b out of a garage for 500 bucks and it's been a trip. I just installed new coils and wires and the bike runs better than ever. I think...
About how far out do you keep your pilot screw to keep it rich and cool? Is the factory 1.75 turns enough, or should it be more like 2-2.5 turns? Darby...
... much! Did ... Gee, I just bought 2 sets of R5 pistons for 30 dollars at Mid Ohio. Does this mean I just made 800+ dollars on my investment????????????...
... much! Did ... Gee, I just bought 2 sets of R5 pistons for 30 dollars at Mid Ohio. Does this mean I just made 800+ dollars on my investment????????????...
It all depends on your equipment, such as pipes and air filter. Are they stock or aftermarket? What's you porting, stock or modified. Altitude can make a...
... Ohio. ... I never get screwed on parts ! The only people who get screwed are the impatient ones that don't take the time to search out the deals that are...
... It pays to be informed, and experience counts for a lot. I remember being stung a couple of times by people that mis-represented parts that I could have...