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? for motorcycle guys. Yamaha R5
Topkick
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I have 'inherited" a 1972 Yamaha R5 350. A 2 stroke with very low milage, garage kept covered and in great condition. The seats, chrome, exhaust look great. It has been stored for 32 years, and was running when parked. Fuel was drained.
I plan to fill the crankcase, if possible, with Marvel Mystery Oil and let it soak for a week or so. Drain the oil, and clean the fuel tank. Also do the same with the cylinders just to make sure things are lubed and move properly.
I've seen these things sell for $1,200 to $3,900 in good condition!
I bring it home this weekend.
Beside rebuilding the carbs ,new battery and new tires, what else would you do before attempting to start it, since it's been sitting so long?
I plan to fill the crankcase, if possible, with Marvel Mystery Oil and let it soak for a week or so. Drain the oil, and clean the fuel tank. Also do the same with the cylinders just to make sure things are lubed and move properly.
I've seen these things sell for $1,200 to $3,900 in good condition!
I bring it home this weekend.
Beside rebuilding the carbs ,new battery and new tires, what else would you do before attempting to start it, since it's been sitting so long?
Comments
Be sure to post some pictures after you bring it home!
How do I make sure the oil pump is injecting oil?
Look for the telltale smoke of a 2 cycle?
I understand this is a fast bike, in it's day!
If it has oil injection I'd disable the oil pump and simply mix in a gas can or the tank. The damage done when an injector pump goes bad ain't pretty.
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How do I make sure the oil pump is injecting oil?
Look for the telltale smoke of a 2 cycle?
I understand this is a fast bike, in it's day!
If it has one, the oil pump should be inside the engine side case with the oil tank under the seat. Take the pump outlet hose loose and crank her over. It should spurt oil.
forgot to mention. Pull the plug wires before you crank it.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Will do!
It does have a Injection Pump. But as was said they do fail.
Also Breley's Yamaha in N. Royalton, OH has been a good source for vintage parts, ever for a '69 AT-1
If you need parts, my race bike was built from an R5, and I might have som thing left over in the garage.
Also Breley's Yamaha in N. Royalton, OH has been a good source for vintage parts, ever for a '69 AT-1
Thank you Bill!
treat them with respect or they will leave your butt setting on the ground behind them.
If that little 350 is running like it's supposed
to, they are a hoot to ride.
They rev so quickly and the power band hits all at once and hits hard.
I love those two stroke ring dings..
I always carried a couple of extra spark plugs under the seat just in case ..
a little squirelly steering wise,brakes were not the best
but she would run like a raped ape. It is a wonder that
I lived out my youth
After I locked up my first motor, I learned to add a little oil
to my gas when the oil pump failed(and it will fail)
oh yea carry spare spark plugs
jody
I will swear the one I had was a RD 350?
The R5 was preceded the RD line up. Both were The sport bike of their era.
My '74 RD400 before stripping off the wind screen and backrest.
I've surprised many gixxer pilots and embarrassed better'n half of them.
Topkick, if the parts will interchange the wheels and brake system would be an advisable upgrade. Even a single disc setup would be better than the weak drum.