I'm back

[STLMike]

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.

When I was finished


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.

[m in sc]

nice. yup, i remember for sure. pretty bike

[SoCal250]

I remember the username and the bike. Welcome back
That's a pretty stout C6! Nice work.

[STLMike]

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. 

[STLMike]

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.

[m in sc]

yes, they have gone up quite a bit.

[soonerbillz]

Here's a D7 guy has for sale for 1k

https://www.facebook.com/groups/yamaha2strokes/permalink/10168690860085643/?mibextid=Nif5oz

[STLMike]

Well, I'll be picking this 74 in the morning.

[SoCal250]

Nice, congrats 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

[STLMike]

Nice, congrats 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.

[m in sc]

very nice. i think i saw that for sale on FB. def a good start.    

[Brad-Man]

Congratulations on the purchase!

[RDFL]

Nice, congrats 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.