http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=4565984895&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1 Here is a link to Alasdair's auction for the carb...
Guys - after a recent set of 4 vintage races my R5 is jumping (won't won't stay in at all) out of first gear. It also happened once out of 5th. I can see on...
... (won't ... of ... and 5 ... called for. ... the dog ... that ... to shim ... You more than likely bent a couple of shift forks. I did this on my R5 in 3rd...
Thanks for your information Ed - can you or anyone point me to a good source for nos parts? Paul r5yamaha@yahoogroups.com wrote: There are 2 messages in this...
I can't remember if anyone said where to get these, but.... you can buy them at either www.hvccycle.com/id43.html or www.motocarrera.com/intake.htm they're...
Man, you have had the reverse experience of everyone I know, myself included. I have never had a problem with HVC, but have had delivery problems with Moto...
I found the airbox to carb boots on a UK site, I think it was Alsidar's site (most likely spelled wrong) they were around $60 a set, and I need a new air...
... Alsidar's site (most likely spelled wrong) they were around $60 a set, and I need a new air filter, so I'm looking at over $100 for a new filter and boots....
Thanks for the info Dave, I think I'm going to try out the Y-setup, I'll be in the carbs as I plan getting a rebuild kit for them so I can tune them in. Do you...
Unfortunately, the rebuild kits either come with stock, or none, depending on the mfg. Fortunately, Mikuni jets are easy to find. You can even get them from a...
I am looking for points and condenser for a '71 R5C. The two dealers here in town say that they can only get the left side condenser form Yamaha and that the...
... ideas ... Try www.hvccycle.com or www.motocarrera.com. They should be the same as the RD350. As a matter of fact, the Newtronics electronic ingnition kit ...
OK, I think I have enought parts to put things back together. The question is: With each new set of Keystone rings, there is a green ring and a black ring,...
The refridgerator is no longer refridgerating so I need to make some quick cash. I have a nice 1971 r5b. It's all original with the exception of the ignition...
I'm buying a '72 R5, and I just found this list. There's a list for everything, I guess. I'm a vintage scooter guy, a 1981 Vespa P200E is my daily rider when...
I'm finally getting the R5 rode worthy and need new tyres. If I am not mistaken the bike came stock with a 3.00-18 Front and a 3.50-18 Rear, I have a brand new...
I think you'd be fine with what you have as long as the tires are good (not too old or worn). The load limit would be reduced, but that's probably not an...
... Tune-up kit (points and condenser) on ebay went for 24.99 Sep 8. The Newtronics I got (YAM1) had to be massaged to fit. The lamp back plates were 'mirror'...
Got the R5C back on the road this past weekend. New top end and Neutronics is doing great. The Neutronics was not just a simple install. The light post back...
... am not mistaken the bike came stock with a 3.00-18 Front and a 3.50-18 Rear, I have a brand new 2.50-18 Front and a 3.00-18 Rear, I mounted the front and...
" I ride ... Ed, what kind of speed do you maintain on the highway? Is your machine geared different from stock? Running around 70 seems a bit of a strain...
... interstate on ... your ... seems a bit of ... tank. ... I run between 65 & 70 most of the time and I bring it up as high as 80 when passing sometimes even...
Many thanks for the insight Ed! My order from HVC should be coming soon and then I can start on the carbs and petcock hopefully I will be able to get out on...
... coming soon and then I can start on the carbs and petcock hopefully I will be able to get out on the road before it gets too cold! ... Hey Chris, They love...
I know it's easier to pre-mix, but the pump is there and I think it works. The setting mark is aligned with the pin, but using clear line, it seems the oil is...
... works. ... cranking ... the ... cylinder. ... is ... Set the minimum pump stroke at around 8 thousandths but not more than 12 and align the marks. To set...
Hi all, I have the carb's cleaned and rebuilt, fuel petcock rebuild and for once my tank is not leaking, though I think the coating job that I had done was...