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...
... would that fit in the R5 battery box? ... There is no difference in the batery box and charging system from R5 - RD 250/350 . They are basicaly the same...
Thanks! ... From: ed To: r5yamaha@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 7:29 AM Subject: [R5 Yamaha] Re: Battery Question ... would that fit in...
After a long hesitation I just bought a 1970 R5 (R5001390) which is inneed of TLC. Starts ok, needs some tuning on the ignition but everyting is there and in...
Worst case senario you can have a lock smith cut a new key, you'll have to bring the ignition with you though. As far as tank badges go, NOS ones or good Repos...
hello R5 bikers.. i just got my hands on a '71 R5.. it needs lots of work. starting with transmission gears, seat, mufflers etc. looking for these parts and i...
Well I finally got the bike running good and not leaking fuel "all" the time (it still drips a little out of the one overflow so I'll need to look into that),...
I thought the group would like to know that my'71 R5 took second on Saturday and First on Sunday Oct 22/23 at the Baber track in Birmingham, Alabama. It was...
... second on ... in AHRMA ... class ... carbs, ... expense in ... EXCELENT!!! I was thinking of running a YM1 in that class at Mid Ohio next summer . Do you...
Yes, ED, you have to go to one of the acredited schools, usually held on track days at various locales. This is necessary to obtain the provisional racing...
Awhile ago I posted a picture of my racebike on the R5 site. How about a new piccy for those of us that missed it. ... held on track days at various locales....
Well I got home and it was dry so I fixed the one leaky carb and for the first time since I bought the bike it did not drip gas when sitting with the fuel on.....
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