So in light of my headlight falling out last night... I'm guessing it isn't mounted right.... Is there really only one screw that goes through the bucket into...
thats right only one screw.there are indents that fit into the bucket.you may have the wrong headlight trim ring.with the right springs the trim ring will fit...
Sometimes the "bumps" opposite of the screw are not seated well enough - typically when the bucket or trim ring has been dented, made out of round, or...
hi. i live in the cincinnati area and i have a 71 r5b for sale. it did run last summer, think coils went bad or something, the motor is NOT siezed and has...
i dont know about the rest but as for the tank my tank was completely rusted out and the i used some kream in it and it looks good as new just follow the...
I used POR-15 on a new tank I built for an off topic project. I was like silver paint - looks almost like bare metal in there rather than the thick cream that...
Hi David, I have a friend with an R5c and his has been converted to a pre-mix set-up. I'm trying to remember if you have to jet leaner or richer to compensate...
Hey guys, I had my R5 running for a few days, rode it around, everything was fine. Next morning I get up and it won't start. I've pulled the carbs and drained...
 Did you leave the gas on? I shut my gas line off EVERYTIME I shut the bike off.  You might button everything back up proper and try kicking it several...
Sounds like it might be a fuel problem. Your plugs are probably getting wet from oil as the injector will still pump into the cylinders when you kick it over,...
I asked around on some other forums too, is it possible that the crankcase is flooded? If so, how can I test this and then drain it of gas if necessary? Thanks...
So, to update. I replaced the top end to fix a rattle-when-cold condition and ended up only being able to run on choke. Went through the carbs and the advice...
Newly acquired R5B. Came to me not running w/ new universal type coils.Previous owner said one original was bad Spark seems okay w/ plugs out but noticed...
... Dave, Thanks for advice. I will look for the POR-15 - sounds good. I did put filters in gas lines - I have an assortment of jet sizes but haven't changed...
Hallelujah! Just got one of the R5's started!(the '71) Just changed the mains back to 110's from the 140's previous owner had installed? - super-cleaned the...
... i heated them up with a hair dryer.after having them on and off a few times(what a pain). i swaped in some radiator hose,not stock or that pretty,but much...
... Thanks - I tried heating them w/ hair dryer also - it helps a little - but what a pain - especially if you need to remove and install over and over for...
I used Gumout Silicone Spray on the boots. The Silicone absorbs into the rubber and softens it. It also makes it slippery so they slide on and off easier. My...
I finally got the bike to fire, but it just revs uncontrollably when starting - any ideas? New plugs (NGK B-8HS), clean carbs with clean pilots and mains,...
... i hate to say it but it may be an air leak.the best way to check is with a pressure test.carbs off again,exhaush off.block the exhaust off,block off one of...
... I got a radiator hose that works great! I got a piece of formed hose that is expanded out slightly larger for about 2" on one end. I cut the length to 3"...
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