I was an owner and member a while back. I sold my R5 for a Ducati 899 back in '17 and miss it dearly.
I am now searching for a project R5 or RD, preferably an RD this time. If anyone knows of a good project bike in the midwest, hopefully in the surrounding states of Missouri, please let me know. It's great seeing that John@economy and Chuck are still around. They were always helpful and I gladly gave them my money lol.
Anyway, maybe some of you remember me as I was pretty active on the forum and had BOTM in Oct. '16 and still see names I recognize.
Maybe pictures will jog some memories of my old R5
Day I bought it.
(https://i.ibb.co/pyGqCTQ/IMG-20120618-192109.jpg) (https://ibb.co/m81pQK0)
When I was finished
(https://i.ibb.co/tcg50CF/20151003-171247.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2PxBzKH)
I've also found my passion for cars again and have been building a C6 Vette. It currently has a fully built iron block LS2 fully forged with a D1x Procharger and meth injection putting down right at 900whp. Backed up with an RPM built driveline.
(https://i.ibb.co/X88PHhv/20230413-194219.jpg) (https://ibb.co/M66HdY3)
(https://i.ibb.co/6Yt9Pw7/20220921-191328.jpg) (https://ibb.co/v1dyPq6)
nice. yup, i remember for sure. pretty bike
I remember the username and the bike. Welcome back :cheers:
That's a pretty stout C6! :thumbs: Nice work.
Thanks for the welcome back gents. I certainly remember both of you.
I've located another 72 R5 locally. I low balled since I really have my eye out for an RD but if I get it cheap enough I'll do another R5.
Also forgot to mention I'm in the middle of rebuilding a 76 CB200T for my son to learn on. He just turned 14 so It's a slow build.
Has the RD world gone mad in the time I was gone?
I'm looking at a couple on CL and I don't feel that either of these are worth the money they are asking.
IMO, this one is definitely overpriced
https://springfield.craigslist.org/mpo/d/branson-yamaha-rd350-suzuki-550/7641446825.html
This one has pipes at least but still asking a little more than I think.
https://quadcities.craigslist.org/mcy/d/ottawa-yamaha-rd350/7634613262.html
Maybe I've been out of the game for too long and the prices have gone up.
yes, they have gone up quite a bit.
Here's a D7 guy has for sale for 1k
https://www.facebook.com/groups/yamaha2strokes/permalink/10168690860085643/?mibextid=Nif5oz
Well, I'll be picking this 74 in the morning.
(https://i.ibb.co/Y7ht6Jx/00-S0-S-c-OKe-Wewoiz-U-0-CI0t2-1200x900.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5WL5dCP)
Nice, congrats :clap: Looks like you've already got a good start with the mods on that one. Especially the cool old-school 'Franken-bolt' Spec-II pipes
Quote from: SoCal250 on July 18, 2023, 08:44:47 PMNice, congrats :clap: Looks like you've already got a good start with the mods on that one. Especially the cool old-school 'Franken-bolt' Spec-II pipes
For sure. It's been sitting a while so first thing is to clean the tank, ultrasonic clean the carbs, change the plugs. add some premix and see if she'll fire. I'll also have to add a powerdynamo ignition. I had one on my R5 and loved everything about it. It's 2023, I'm not messing with points lol.
Over the winter I'll tear it all apart and give everything a fresh coat of paint. I've also gotten into powdercoating recently so I'll be able to use my DIY home setup for that.
I am really looking forward to this build and hanging onto this bike for a long time.
very nice. i think i saw that for sale on FB. def a good start. :toot: :vroom:
Congratulations on the purchase!
Quote from: STLMike on July 18, 2023, 10:47:24 PMQuote from: SoCal250 on July 18, 2023, 08:44:47 PMNice, congrats :clap: Looks like you've already got a good start with the mods on that one. Especially the cool old-school 'Franken-bolt' Spec-II pipes
For sure. It's been sitting a while so first thing is to clean the tank, ultrasonic clean the carbs, change the plugs. add some premix and see if she'll fire. I'll also have to add a powerdynamo ignition. I had one on my R5 and loved everything about it. It's 2023, I'm not messing with points lol.
Over the winter I'll tear it all apart and give everything a fresh coat of paint. I've also gotten into powdercoating recently so I'll be able to use my DIY home setup for that.
I am really looking forward to this build and hanging onto this bike for a long time.
If it's been sitting a long time would be better to replace engine seals before starting.