First Year R5 - BAT auction

[AAAltered]

Looks pretty darn original.  At the current bid, prices are climbing....Too bad I built a hot rod instead of a resto.

I do see that the front brake cable is improperly routed, lol.



https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-yamaha-r5/

[m in sc]

yeah he does. nice... actually rode my 70 to work today. 

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SOLD.  $4200.

[m in sc]

My buddy has dibs on my 70 IF i ever get rid of it (highly doubt its one of my faves). I told him about half of what that sold for. might need to up that a bit. lol. (kidding).

[soonerbillz]

Wow! Is that a realistic price or did somebody just get excited?
Though I'm thinking to get mine to the condition I want.. it may take about that or more.

[m in sc]

on bring a trailer? sure. mines in almost the exact same shape with a dyna and everything mechanically has been serviced including swing-arm bushings, fork seals, etc. with paint a bit more faded, id never consider on an open sale taking less than 3500 for it.  although mine has way better compression (142-145 both cyls).