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... it ... of ... an ... part ... the ... narrower, ... to take ... RD's ... the ... what ... have ... don't ... as it ... Just the sort of informed reply I...
p_mascoll
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Jul 1, 2007
10:49 am
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Hi folks: I just picked up a 71 R5 from the next town over. The history as I know it is that it was one owner, 8300 miles, then parked in a basement in 1978....
aaaltered468
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Jul 4, 2007
11:37 pm
814
2 strokes are fussy about vacuum leaks. Sounds like something is leaking. Could be from anywhere in the engine or tranny. ... From: "aaaltered468"...
Chris Hayden
tapeman3m
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Jul 5, 2007
12:42 am
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I've got the same damn problem! I've got strong spark, 110 lbs of compression, sweaky clean carbs, put fuel directly into the cylinders, points are gapped, new...
George Valente
r5yamaha
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Jul 5, 2007
3:17 am
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Hi Ed, I don't know if you've heard about this event. Thought people on your list may want to know. On 7/20-7/22 in Auburn, CA at the fairgrounds, there will...
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mickeytonup
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Jul 5, 2007
9:32 pm
817
While fiddling with the new R5 I got (trying to get it running) I found that with the key in the "middle" position, I get the Neutral Lite lit, can turn on the...
aaaltered468
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Jul 6, 2007
1:53 am
818
The second position is "Park". All your lights should work in this position as it is for when you are on the side of the road with the engine off. The idea is...
David
manfromtriumph
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Jul 6, 2007
12:00 pm
819
boy I'm envious! A R5 yamaha 2 stroke dedication. I'd luv to be there but it is just too far from Ohio. Maybe we can do the same theme at the Midway VJMC in...
George Valente
r5yamaha
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Jul 6, 2007
6:59 pm
820
figured out my problem....switched the plug wires and it started on the first kick. AMAZING! ... -- George Valente r5yamaha@... ... (440) 942-2107 (440)...
George Valente
r5yamaha
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Jul 6, 2007
10:40 pm
821
... the ... Lucky Guy George. I just spent a few hours out there. I found that the second plug also needed a Helicoil, which I did. I took the opportunity...
aaaltered468
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Jul 7, 2007
7:03 pm
822
You said you had cleaned the points. Have you set the timing? Check the timing with a dial gauge and volt meter or light bulb set-up per the shop manual. I...
David
manfromtriumph
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Jul 7, 2007
8:39 pm
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... the ... on ... BTW, What is the correct points gap? In this forum I found .035 and .013 stated. I tried both - NFG. I have a manual in the mail, should...
aaaltered468
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Jul 7, 2007
11:36 pm
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I finally got my 1972 R5 running. With just 5k miles it is a screamer! It is difficult to go from zero to 40mph at a relaxed acceleration. Here is my...
r5yamaha
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Jul 9, 2007
12:59 am
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coolskyool
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Jul 9, 2007
1:26 pm
826
Is it nessacary to anneal the copper head gastkets when reusing them after having the heads off? I got a compression checker today in my quest to understand...
aaaltered468
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Jul 10, 2007
3:00 am
827
... Compression should be in the 100-110 lbs range. I'd be interested in the reading with a wide open throttle...never heard of that technique. never heard of...
r5yamaha
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Jul 10, 2007
1:15 pm
828
Annealing softens the used gasket so it can seal again. Heat with a propane torch until cherry red and quench in water. A lot of people do this to new gaskets...
David
manfromtriumph
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Jul 10, 2007
8:04 pm
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... the throttle WFO. You need to get air into the cylinder to build up ... should be ... Thanks Dave. First off, now I see my confusion with Points Gap! My...
aaaltered468
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Jul 10, 2007
8:40 pm
830
i have the same problem just hope its not an air leak going to pressure test tomorrow.im in lindenhurst ny know any tuners here.also i can get a dial guage at...
cobia229
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Jul 10, 2007
10:16 pm
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ed also check that you have enough fuel.not a joke,i put just a little fuel in tank but had petcock on on not reserve,not enough fuel getting into carbs.some...
cobia229
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Jul 10, 2007
11:47 pm
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manfromtriumph
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Jul 10, 2007
11:53 pm
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Damn Yahoo! I typed a reply, and hit send, and it didn't include anything I typed! You don't need to use RTV on the head gaskets. Try dumping a small amount of...
David
manfromtriumph
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Jul 11, 2007
12:00 am
834
it easily could be an air leak at one of the rubber carb or airbox fittings. I paid twice that for my dial gauge but it came with instructions. send me an...
George Valente
r5yamaha
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Jul 11, 2007
12:19 am
835
good thought on adding more fuel. I had something like a vapor lock. The way i was finally able to tell? use clear plastic inline fuel filters. Disconnect...
George Valente
r5yamaha
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Jul 11, 2007
12:25 am
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... OK - Heads back off. Annealed the gaskets. Resealed the Helicoils in the sparkplug holes. Reassembled. Waited a while. Retested compression and got 85...
aaaltered468
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Jul 11, 2007
1:24 pm
837
make sure you have the right pistons.rd350 pistons will fit in r5 cylinder but they are for use with reed valves.dont know if this will cause low compression...
cobia229
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Jul 11, 2007
5:18 pm
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you can find the Mikuni rebuild kits on the net or at HVC CYCLE. The timing is sensitive...you gotta be on by thousandths. ... -- George Valente ...
George Valente
r5yamaha
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Jul 11, 2007
8:06 pm
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valiantwagonguy <http://profiles.yahoo.com/valiantwagonguy> is a member of this group, he doesn't post here much anymore due to all the spam (his name is Ed,...
David
manfromtriumph
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Jul 11, 2007
8:20 pm
840
does anybody know the part number for a k&n filter that fits on the y boot.i have boot just need filter.thanks willy...
cobia229
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Jul 12, 2007
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