tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33098195743913331492024-02-20T04:47:10.111-05:00YAMAHA R5Dedicated to 1970-72 Yamaha 350 R5 two-strokes and similar vintage motorcycles.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.comBlogger269125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309819574391333149.post-38402762340825202392014-11-06T11:34:00.001-05:002014-11-06T11:34:18.650-05:00Deus TZ Racer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Latest Deus project:
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<i>Fresh from Woolie’s Workshop is a Tang-Tang’n 2-stroke with capabilities of extremely high engine revolutions per minute and enough squeeze-pop to make your head spin. This 250cc Yamaha 2-Cycle racer looks fast standing still and is a unique personal project of Venice Motorcycle Design Director Michael Woolaway, who built it to be competitive in the 250 race class. Yamaha TZs are the stuff of legends in the race world, winning international Grand Prix races throughout the 70′s. Like all the builds out of Woolie’s Workshop, it has that ‘final 5%” which is always the most assiduously earned and separates the great bikes from the good ones. This race-spec steed is feather-weight and fed by twin Mikunis to produce 50bhp @ 10,500 RPM’s. Tuck in, hold on, and safety-wire your bum to the seat cuz this little two-smoker is a real zinger!</i></blockquote>
More <a href="http://deuscustoms.com/bikes/model/tz-racer/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=DxM+USA+Mailer+75+TZ-Tee-Z&utm_content=DxM+USA+Mailer+75+TZ-Tee-Z+CID_7a4ea6c78d4a21a1470bfaac362a0bb5&utm_source=Deus%20Venice%20newsletters" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309819574391333149.post-31287285748621442442014-08-17T14:18:00.000-04:002014-08-17T14:18:03.097-04:001972 Yamaha R5C for sale in Atlanta, GA<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Geoff writes in from Atlanta with a good-looking R5C he has for sale:
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<i>1972 Yamaha R5 350C (NOT R5b!) "The Giant Killer" For Sale Up for grabs is a sweet Yamaha R5C in surprisingly good condition for its 42 years. This is the first incarnation of the legendary RD series Yamaha 2 strokes, small displacement bikes affectionately known as The Giant Killers for their ability to beat larger displacement 4 stroke motorcycles in straight line performance, as well as dominate them on curvy roads because of their light weight and agile handling. It was purchased from a gentleman who bought it with the hope of restoring it until he found out he and his Wife were having their first child. After a fresh set of plugs and a thorough carb cleaning she fired right up. This beauty now needs a new home and is available in Atlanta, Georgia for $2800 OBO. The high stock bars have been replaced with lower, black K & N superbike bars, new levers and new grips. Also added are new, black bar end mirrors and brand new Dunlop tires. The electrical system has been completely restored so all signals, lights, horn and indicator lights work perfectly. Also fitted are new free flow air filters. Almost all the vintage character has been left intact with the exception of wear items. The Mandarin Orange and Black tank and side covers are original. These old R5s are harder to find than the RDs, so it has been kept as close to original as possible. It is surprisingly fast for its size and a blast to ride. New items added: K & N superbike handlebars/ MotionPro foam grips/ Shorty Levers/ Horn/ Engine Case Bolt Kit/ Ignition switch with two keys/ Complete clutch side switch assembly (turn signals and horn)/ Black, fully adjustable bar end mirrors/ Free flow air filters/ Spark plugs/ Tachometer cable/ Fuel filters and fuel line/ Dunlop tires and tubes/ Kickstarter and shift lever rubber covers/ Rubber battery strap. All invoices, as well as stock parts replaced will be included in the sale. Please, serious inquiries only. Local pickup only. The bike is also being advertised locally. This rare bike will sell fast. $2,800.00 OBO.</i></blockquote>
Check out the <a href="http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/1972-Yamaha-R5b-112822934" target="_blank">Cycle Trader listing here</a>.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309819574391333149.post-54035930242256108122014-06-28T17:04:00.001-04:002014-07-06T17:39:29.553-04:00The R5 has SOLD<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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And so, it is with a heavy heart, that I finally sold the R5 today. The gentleman who purchased her had one of his own, same year and color, as his very first vehicle back when he was 16. I am glad she has gone to a good new home. The above is a parting shot as she was loaded up and headed to her new stomping grounds in upstate New York.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309819574391333149.post-21117239754832701602014-02-15T15:24:00.001-05:002014-02-15T15:24:22.022-05:00R5 STILL FOR SALE<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Guys - The R5 is still for sale. Thought it would be a good time to repost now that spring fever will be hitting everyone. The bike has been parked indoors in Philadelphia for two seasons. I am located in New York City. Here are the details:<br />
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1972 Yamaha R5C 350 Street<br />
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- 4,480 original miles<br />
- weighs only 340 lbs wet<br />
- found parked in a garage for 25 years<br />
- purchased locally through eBay<br />
- serviced by licensed HD-approved motorcycle mechanics<br />
- color is metallic Mandarin Orange over gloss black<br />
- no exterior rust, no dry rot, no cut wires, very little surface pitting in chrome<br />
- matching frame/engine numbers<br />
- original exhaust<br />
- original keys<br />
- all lights/signals/dials work<br />
- about $1000 put into restoration<br />
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What's been modified since I've owned it:<br />
- Clubman handlebars replace stock bars<br />
- ProGrip gel grips replace stock grips<br />
- Raask drilled aluminum rearsets added<br />
- reshaped kickstart lever (to clear rearsets)<br />
- passenger pegs removed (to clear rearsets)<br />
- sissybar removed<br />
- NOS dental mirrors added to both sides<br />
- passenger seat strap removed<br />
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Issues:<br />
- small dent on the gas tank which happened at some point in storage<br />
- original tank badges are crazed but intact<br />
- bike is in storage<br />
- current battery is dead<br />
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Included with sale:<br />
- all original parts that have been removed (handlebars, passenger pegs, driver pegs, seat strap, etc)<br />
- many extra parts (Napoleon bar-end mirrors, period sissybar and pads, extra oil tank, extra sidecovers, etc)<br />
- complete original toolkit in original case<br />
- original R5 owner's manual<br />
- period Yamaha factory shop manual<br />
- Mikuni carb tuning guide<br />
- several period performance tuning guides<br />
- generic outdoor motorcycle cover<br />
- binder full of paperwork and receipts, including eBay auction<br />
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<b>Asking $3000 or best offer.</b></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309819574391333149.post-85753478706957694152013-12-28T10:37:00.000-05:002014-07-06T17:38:20.128-04:00Two Stroke Smoke Candle<img SRC="http://coolmaterial.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/two-stroke-candle2.jpg" width ="500"><br><br>
Now that the long winter is upon us, you can bring the experience of being surrounded with the sweet aroma of spent fuel from your two-stroke with the <a HREF="http://www.flyingtigermoto.com/products/two-stroke-smoke-candle" TARGET="_blank">Two Stroke Smoke Candle</a> from <a HREF="http://www.flyingtigermoto.com/" TARGET="_blank">Flying Tiger Motorcycles</a>. It's made with real Blendzall Racing Castor two stroke oil, pretty much guaranteeing to turn any room into smelling like your garage or local motorcycle shop.
$20. Purchase <a HREF="http://www.flyingtigermoto.com/products/two-stroke-smoke-candle" TARGET="_blank">here</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309819574391333149.post-54649786521050097142013-11-21T09:39:00.001-05:002014-07-06T17:38:28.159-04:00Sweet RD in Deus' Boundless Enthusiasm Bike Build Off<img SRC="http://deuscustoms.com/bikebuildoff/vote/entrant/559/images/001.jpg" width ="500">
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Really nice <a href="http://3309819574391333149_11486c2944cbf399da51c805510f4824ff61eafc.blogspot.com/b/post-preview?token=RoDOfEIBAAA.UZOVLsZqoZIrauysocp31w.2jAllxQ_jYynAOqA7iKwpQ&postId=5464978652105009714&type=POST">1972 Yamaha RD200 entrant</a> by American Eric Christie in <a href="http://deuscustoms.com/">Deus Ex Machina's</a> <a href="http://deuscustoms.com/bikebuildoff/">Boundless Enthusiasm Bike Build Off</a>. Took 14th place - should have been higher, IMHO.
Here's the writeup:
<blockquote><i>My bike in words; This little smile factory started out as an impulse craigslist score (I'm sure none of you can relate to that statement ;) sometime around July. The very first day I had it I took all the junk off of it and took about 5 inches out of the rear loop. At that point I sat back and conjured up a plan for a cool little bike, something fun and simple that looked pretty stock but not. A mild custom if you will. My style is to build things that are clean and flowing. I feel that a great custom is something that leaves you wondering just what was modified. After a quick day dream I decided screw it I'm just going to part it out. It was then that I got a call from my brother and he said hell no that little baby is mine and I want you to build it how you see it. "Cool!" The meager budget was set and then I hurt my back. Full of enthusiasm and no ability to stand and walk I dreamed some more. Fast forward to early September and the bike was still Sitting doing nothing I stumbled upon an Instagram post while amongst the throne of all good thoughts and a light bulb kinda sizzled a bit. Could I really pull this off. After a few hell yeahs and what are you waiting for's from my Wife, brother, Dad and friends and it was on registration had happened and there was no turning back.
Since this bike will be built for my brother as his daily ride up in S.F. A short trip north of here in Santa Cruz, and armed with a pocket full of "let's do this" I was off to build a clean little street ripper capable of tearing the sidewalk off the San Francisco streets and looking dapper at the same time. I started by taking off anything that wasn't a cool yamaha rd200 and added back only what was completely necessary yet with a vision of cleanliness and style. The vintage bates headlight was sucked in and dropped down by a custom handmade set of ears with just the right proportions. A tail section handmade from flat steel the frame was smoothed out semi moulded and cleaned up for a handsome look. The stock gas tank was removed of years of abuse and gave it a nice skin tightening before being blocked out and straightened to an acceptable state. A vintage electrovoice microphone volunteered as a perfectly proportionate taillight. A lot of time cleaning polishing reconditioning painting and elbow grease using and we were getting close. A new set of spokes went well with the cleaned and polished original wheels and hubs. The paint? Well it had to be gold and white. Just had to be. So I read and studied every thing I could about painting and with the help of a great pal we came up with my first real paint job and although I learned a lot the hard way I am pretty happy with it. During the whirlwind of coating this bike in a candy like finish my great pal with slight help from me attempted his first tuck and roll job. Came out pretty good and it topped off that tail section just right. Down to the mad dash of a finish and my Dad stopped over to lend a hand with the wiring and clean it up to his liking. It was Friday afternoon before the event, a push of the starter button and it lit off and screamed like every good two stroke should. I quickly loaded up the trailer and set off for a weekend I won't soon forget. I want to thank first of all my family, friends and amazing Wife for keeping my head up for this whole build. I really couldn't have done it without them. Second the team at Deus and all the great people we met at this event. I feel like part of the family and made new friends I hope to stay in touch with. So here is my 1972 Yamaha rd200. Enjoy!</i></blockquote>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309819574391333149.post-86306826759277592013-08-01T11:34:00.000-04:002013-10-04T11:34:47.751-04:00Fitzotis' R5<img SRC="http://lawrenceotoole.com/images/r5images/images/fitzotis1.jpg" width ="500"><br>
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Reader Fitzotis sent in these pics of his R5. Thanks for sharing!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309819574391333149.post-35884859056662480672013-07-10T13:39:00.001-04:002014-10-31T12:51:54.375-04:00Ring A Ding Ding at DeusThis weekend marked a special gathering of 2-strokes of all sorts at <a href="http://us.deuscustoms.com/ring-a-ding-ding/" target="_blank">Deus Ex Machina</a> in Venice, California:<br />
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<blockquote><i>The parking lot at The Emporium of Postmodern Activities is, for the most part, a civilized place; an evolved tarmac where mannerly citizens maneuver their EPA compliant vehicles in an orderly, adult fashion. It’s a peaceful strip of asphalt. Sometimes, though, shit gets out of hand. Well, sort of. Not really. What we’re talking about here is Ring A Ding Ding, the two stroke love-in we threw last weekend that transformed our otherwise genteel back lot into an oil and gas breathing attack on the senses. Over fifty motorcycles were on display, each displaying their unique bits of personality when their owners started them up. The resulting choir of smoke and sound that filled the air was all too fitting for the Fourth of July weekend. Firing up a two-stroke motorcycle is like lighting fireworks. The crackle of the engine sounds like fireworks, the smoke pouring out of the exhaust looks like fireworks. The whole thing just feels like you’re breaking a bunch of rules, like it can blow up in your face at any moment. It’s that uneasiness you feel when you’re not quite sure if your neighbors are going to call the cops. It’s awesome.</i></blockquote><br />
<a href="http://us.deuscustoms.com/ring-a-ding-ding/" target="_blank">More photos from the event here.</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309819574391333149.post-84989131607107152172012-09-28T15:47:00.001-04:002014-07-06T17:38:46.525-04:00Kevin writes in<img border="0" width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaCPhuh9j7nM62PUYWqHPd6Oy0C6YdyLWiQ7A7sb60i6B3eNJ7is7Lwgsd4HMwJXSP5UFSG7EqM2-hLO7lXoSlesPLWPZGW6hrSLevsKmVNyOSt4krl7BvoaGsX2pupV_jvZzW8uvTymM/s400/YR2C+004.JPG" /><br><br>
Kevin wrote in to share some interesting information about bikes from his collection:
<blockquote><i>Hello Lawrence,
I am just getting into these bikes, the first ones were the 2 68 AS1s, one is very rare, because it is factory white, which I found was a rare option. I was told by the guy I bought my first 68 YR2C that there were about 150,000 AS1s made, most were blue or red, and less than 1000 were white. The first YR2C I got turns out to be a rare dealer bike, and has parts chromed on it that my other YR2C does not, and the VIN are only 260 off. The dealer bike came from Arkansas, and the other one I got in Michigan, but it came from Utah, still had the dealer sticker on it. The dealer bike was being turned into a café racer, so I bought the other bike so I could restore the dealer bike, and make the other one into a café racer. They are both very low numbered bikes. Now, after getting my first 68 YR2C, it was in the back of my truck, and a guy that I grew up next to stopped by to see if I was selling the bike, I told him no, and he asked if I wanted an old 250 Yamaha for $250. I told him yes, and he just dropped it off. That is when I found out it was an R5, and after telling him it was, he swore it was a 250. Then I found the second YR2C around Christmas, and he was close to my cousins, so they picked the bike up for me. The, in Feb, I found the 72 R5, which was turned into a GP bike, but not finished, so I have gotten RD cylinders. This bike, and the non dealer YR2C are the only bikes that will not be stock. Here are the pictures of the 2 YR2Cs, with my customers Ferrari.
Thanks,
Kevin</i></blockquote>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309819574391333149.post-33087336161773808412012-06-04T14:47:00.000-04:002014-10-31T12:51:08.369-04:00Minimally Custom 72 R5<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Love the look of this pared down R5. Everything unnecessary has been removed, and what's left is a beautifully minimal machine. Kudos.
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Via <a href="http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2011/7/18/1972-yamaha-r5.html" target="_blank">Pipeburn</a>.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309819574391333149.post-39424090201560667372012-02-27T11:45:00.000-05:002012-02-27T11:45:05.771-05:00Side stand mount dimensions?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Mike writes in with this request for help:<br />
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<i>The side stand mount on my bike was broken of at the welds when i bought it. I got a stand from a fellow parting his bike out. Unfortunately I still have nowhere to mount it. I have plenty of steel stock laying around and access to enough welding and machining tools to make it happen, but I could really use the dimensions of the side stand mount. If anyone took the time, I'd be very grateful! (enough to lend a hand and fab one up for anyone else needing one!)</i></blockquote>
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If anyone can help out, comment below. Thanks.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309819574391333149.post-72579129012911645362012-01-19T14:09:00.001-05:002012-01-19T14:09:30.391-05:006 Over Teaser Trailer<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/28742074?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="520" height="293" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><p>Beautifully shot teaser trailer for <a href="http://vimeo.com/28742074">6 Over</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user8416895">Wild Honey Productions</a>. Enjoy.</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309819574391333149.post-5974065143948570592012-01-17T23:12:00.000-05:002012-01-17T23:12:08.983-05:00R5 for sale in ColoradoColeman sent in his R5, which is currently for sale in Colorado:
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For sale is a 1970 Yamaha R5 350. This bike runs awesome! It starts on the first kick. The whole bike has been went through, the motor and transmission were rebuilt by the previous owner. I have recently done timing and synched the carbs. The seat was redone using the original pan, and I installed a new (old style) tail light. It has DG pipes and a K&N air filter (no air box). I've put on new (stock) gauges (the milage on them isn't accurate) with working lights and bright background color. Recently changed the oil (Redline) and installed new tires. This bike isn't a show bike, but it runs really good. It is a dream to carve up a canyon and really nice to blow some steam off cruising to work and back... $2500, local pickup only.
more pictures available upon request...
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Contact info: MeVsRobots (at) gmail (dot) com<br>
Location: Ft. Collins, Co.</blockquote></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309819574391333149.post-37086716297572817442012-01-16T23:05:00.000-05:002012-01-17T23:15:38.709-05:00Followup: Edson's R5Following up on the <a href="http://www.yamahar5.com/2011/05/question-of-time.html">A Question of Time post</a> from a few weeks back, here are some images of Edson's R5. Enjoy!
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<blockquote><i>I recently purchased a not-quite-running Yamaha R5B, and first off I'd like to thank you for compounding all the information you have! your site has been a major help while I'm working on the bike, and for just learning all I can about it since it is my first motorcycle.
I have two questions for you, the first is that the bike didn't come with front turn signals installed, but luckily I was able to get ahold of the correct pair from my uncle. Unfortunately my wiring knowledge is limited to replacing wires where the old ones were, but with your site's help I was able to hook up the brown and green wire clusters to their respective bulbs, but I am not sure where/how to ground them. Both have the eye terminal wires coming off of the bolts on the signals, but I am unsure of where exactly to plug them into.
The second is that the bike has a short somewhere and keeps blowing the main fuse off the positive battery terminal. All lights/signals/horn work as they should it seems (except the ones I haven't grounded/hooked up). The bike starts, will run for a minute or so before either dying of a spent battery or the main fuse going. I started checking for continuity, and sure enough there was continuity between the positive and negative battery hook-ups with the key on, started following it back and it lead me to the red wire entering the rectifier. I'm not sure where to go/what to do from there, or even if there is supposed to be continuity through there! Do you have any insight/ideas for tracing the fault?
Thanks again for the site, and any thoughts you may have!</i></blockquote>
Any feedback or suggestions greatly appreciated.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309819574391333149.post-79668334733686584882012-01-05T16:47:00.003-05:002012-01-05T16:47:54.030-05:00Gearing QuestionsGeoff writes in with a few questions on gearing:
<blockquote><i>I recently purchased my first 1972 Yamaha R5C from a coworker for $100!! (The bike has 11,000 miles on it) When searching for restoration info I came across your amazing site. I am anxious to start riding this beauty ASAP and was looking for a little advice. I am finding that most people start with handling and engine issues. The engine appears to be running well, but I feel I need to replace a few key components (sprockets, chain, brake shoes, etc.) I am having trouble finding concise info on how to gear the bike. Do you have any suggestions on what size front and rear sprockets to use and what type of chain? This is my first street 2 stroke and I will be using it mostly for occasional pleasure riding. Any help or referrals to info would be greatly appreciated!</i></blockquote>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309819574391333149.post-88208294563941875882011-11-01T13:44:00.001-04:002011-11-01T13:44:12.593-04:00Neil writes in<img SRC="http://lawrenceotoole.com/images/r5images/images/neilr5.jpg" width ="500"><br /><br />
Neil wrote in to share:
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<blockquote><i>Just picked up my R5 yesterday. 4418 miles. Shined her up today & took a short test drive. All good. Might change the handle bars in the near future. Your site has a wealth of info... Thanks. Neil</i></blockquote>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309819574391333149.post-6129741119885504852011-11-01T12:47:00.000-04:002011-11-01T12:55:14.075-04:00R5 Rat Bike<img SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs737.ash1/162999_144985588889584_100001344322252_213312_2560589_n.jpg" width ="500">
Check out this thread about a sweet <a HREF="http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=21429.0" TARGET="_blank">hardtail R5 rat bike project</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309819574391333149.post-51042974141865607052011-10-31T12:54:00.000-04:002012-01-17T23:16:49.771-05:00Insane custom R5 chop<img SRC="http://motorhugger.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/IMG_3075.jpg" width ="500">
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Came across this insanely beautiful and meticulously hand-crafted R5 chop on <a href="http://motorhugger.com/">Motorhugger</a>. Interestingly, there's a small inset pic of my very own R5 in the writeup as an example of what "regular" R5s look like. Thanks! I'm grateful to have my bike shown alongside work like this!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309819574391333149.post-59787764761114281292011-05-19T12:32:00.000-04:002012-01-17T23:17:31.682-05:00A Question of Time<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Edson writes in with a question:<br />
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<i>Hello Lawrence,<br />
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First, thank you for putting together this website. It is very helpful.<br />
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I recently (yesterday) bought a R5 350 with a small history - the father used it in college back in the 70's then gave it to his son when he was 10, the bike was stored for 35 years, the son took it to college, a bunch of friends told him they "knew" how to work on bikes and put the whole thing apart and were never able to bring it back to life. Now, the son is finishing college in 2 weeks and needed to get rid of it (in boxes) The bike is in outstanding condition with 3100 miles on it BUT completely apart. I plan on restoring it S-L-O-W-L-Y. I know the engine 'turned' but did not run.<br />
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My question to you is, how much do you think (estimate) to have the engine done over? And how long do you think it will take to assemble this bike? I could not pass it on since I always wanted this bike since back home.<br />
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I appreciate your advice.<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Edson</i></blockquote>
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Edson - I bought my bike off eBay, with no prior knowledge of two-strokes (or motorcycles in general for that matter). I took it to a licensed H-D mechanic, who had recently hired a Japanese bike specialist. It took about $500 worth of sorting, cleaning and replacement of worn parts to get her going again. This price did include things like lightbulbs, tires, etc, so depending on the state of the engine assembly, this figure could be less.<br />
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Hope that helps. Keep us posted on your progress!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309819574391333149.post-90110526028627117022011-04-07T13:14:00.000-04:002011-11-01T12:56:43.466-04:00Racer Change of Ownership<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Ricky writes in with an update to the <a href="http://www.yamahar5.com/2011/01/slick-r5-racer.html">Slick R5 Racer</a> post a few weeks back:
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<blockquote><i>Hello, I bought this bike from Michel who posted pics on your site. I have changed it up a little and had my first two races on it. Headed to California to race it at Willow Springs AHRMA April 22-24. Cheers Ricky</i></blockquote></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309819574391333149.post-58598685591228931292011-03-16T11:10:00.004-04:002011-11-01T12:56:56.099-04:00Reader Mail and Questions<img SRC="http://lawrenceotoole.com/images/r5images/images/rd400.jpg" width ="500"><br />
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Mike wrote in yesterday with some nice things to say about the site, as well as an interesting question:<br />
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<blockquote><i>How are ya? I'm a new R5 owner (as of Saturday) and found the site in my research travels! Very cool stuff. I've wanted an RD forever and lucked into an R5 basket case for $40, so I couldn't say no. I currently have several 70s era Honda projects, including a 1968 CL175 sloper (only year made) cafe racer project and a 1972 CB350 custom hardtail chopper. Anyhow, you don't want to hear about the old Hondas cluttering up my garage!<br />
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I'm actually writing because I found an article online awhile back that had some interesting modifications that racers used in the 70s on their R5s. One of which was a swingarm swap from a Yamaha enduro (I believe) of the same era that extended the wheelbase by 1.25" thereby helping to keep the front end down under hard acceleration. I am building vintage race replica for the street with my R5, plan on some basic power upgrades, and would love to do this swinger swap. I cannot for the life of me find the site again though.<br />
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That said, would you know what bike the swinger needs to come from? The DT360s of the era look similar, but I cant seem to find anyone that will take proper measurements for me. I could always lengthen the stock piece (as I've done before for bobber and racer projects) but would prefer not to.<br />
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Thanks for your time, and I look forward to seeing more of the R5 site!</i></blockquote><br />
Thanks for the kind words Mike, and congratulations on the find! $40 sure is a deal!<br />
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There's of a lot of interchangeability between the R5 and the early RDs, and had heard of brake and transmission swaps most commonly. Makes sense that you could swap in a longer swingarm from within the Yamaha family and have things line up pretty well.<br />
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It also makes sense that a longer swingarm would help keep the R5 from pointing it's nose to the sky so much. I couldn't find much on swapping with an Enduro, but I did find <a href="http://www.2strokeworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=152.0">mentions on a swap with an RD400</a> (assuming a 1973 model year or close). As with any swap of this nature, I'm not sure how it might mess with the suspension geometry...<br />
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I also noticed in my research that <a href="http://www.spec2.com/swing.html">Spec II offers a racing swingarm</a> with an adjustment for stock axle position or 1.5" rearward. Check with them to see which application would fit, as well as what other adjustments might be necessary in terms of suspension setup. Might be worth looking into, especially if you're looking to go for more of a racer look.<br />
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Does anyone know of any particular enduro swingarm swaps? Anyone willing to forward some measurements?<br />
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Thanks again Mike, and congratulations. Send pics of your progress and I'll be sure to post them here.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309819574391333149.post-5285548572290739942011-03-15T11:56:00.001-04:002011-11-01T13:37:39.364-04:00Triple Engine R5 Drag Racer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img src="http://lawrenceotoole.com/images/r5images/images/willowsprings157.jpg" width="500" /><br />
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I've seen this insane bike posted all around the internet. Unfortunately there's little information to go with it, other than it was photographed during "Suzukijoe's visit to Willow Springs"...<br />
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Found these images via <a href="http://2strokebiker.blogspot.com/2010/04/outrageous-triple-engined-tamaha-based.html" target="_blank">2 Stroke Biker Blog</a>. Anyone have any more information on it?</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309819574391333149.post-30849861822641801332011-03-10T11:21:00.000-05:002011-11-01T13:37:27.625-04:00Handmade Portraits: Liberty Vintage Motorcycles<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/20789680?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0"></iframe><br />
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Interesting interview with Adam of <a href="http://www.site.libertyvintage.com">Liberty Vintage Motorcycles</a>, which is located a few blocks away from where I used to live in the Fishtown/Kensington area of Philadelphia.<br />
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I've had the opportunity to visit the garage on a few occasions to speak with Adam. The place really is just jam-packed with all sorts of interesting stuff - cars, bikes, parts, signs, etc. This video is a really well-produced glimpse of Adam's persona, and very much worth watching.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3309819574391333149.post-23355798698933751392011-01-29T11:30:00.001-05:002011-11-01T13:36:45.775-04:00Alan's Barn Bike Project<img SRC="http://lawrenceotoole.com/images/r5images/images/alanr5.jpg" width ="500"><br />
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Alan of Jacksonville, Florida, wrote in to share his project and his story:<br />
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<blockquote><i>Here's a shot of my nearly completed R5C project. It started as a barn find that I picked up in the 2009 Bike Week auction at Deland for $400. It looked pretty complete and usable, the motor turned over and it appeared to be an easy restoration.<br />
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Of course it wasn't. From the wooden seat base down to the decent looking, but rotten exhaust, every surprise was a bad one. The chrome wheels looked really good, removing the tires revealed they were unusable due to internal corrosion. And so it went. Surprisingly the motor was good, though the carburetors seemed to contain a hodge-podge of DS7/R5 parts.<br />
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I stripped it to a bare frame, powder coated that and began the build from there. I was looking for a rest-rod look, identifiable as an R5 but individualized. The wheels are built up from a pair of XS650 alloy rims with Buchanans stainless spokes. The engine is stock with a K&N filter relacing the air box, jetting and a set of silenced chambers. I also added a n electronic ignition system.The side covers were refinished with an "asphalt" powder coat finish. Forks were rebuilt, new shocks, sprockets and chain installed, bearings repacked and all the usual maintenance and preparation were done during the build.<br />
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The rusty turn signals were removed, the burnt out headlight bulb replaced with a (pricey) new one along with a new rim. The wiring loom was taken apart and remade. Handlebars are a Triumph pattern, narrowed about 2". I sourced a repro seat cover and found a better chain guard. I replaced as many fasteners as possible with stainless steel and fabbed up some others, like clevis pins. Some rusty chrome parts like the headlight bucket, taillight mount and brake linkages were powder coated.<br />
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As you can see, the paint pattern is stock but the colors are not. It is Porsche Guards Red and Black. I thought the original tangerine was dated and I recalled how good some 70's bikes looked in red/black (Kawi Z900, Sportster, etc.). In keeping with the black rather than chrome theme, I changed the side covers to red with black spears and did the "350" with a black inlay. I'm very happy with the new look.<br />
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I'd hoped to finish it by Bike Week 2010, but as happens the project took longer than expected. I'd only just finished it, but not yet solved the carburation issue, when I had a serious accident on another bike. I'm literally just now getting back on my feet, so I have yet to ride it. But I will, and very soon!</i></blockquote><br />
The bike looks great - can't wait to see it when it's finished! See more projects going on at <a href="http://www.motoeuro.org/">MOTOEURO</a>.<br />
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Thanks!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628317939447047898noreply@blogger.com3