1971 Yamaha R5 350cc 2 stroke

r5b

[stephenanderson]

My first road bike was the 250 yds7 and this brings memories back from forty five years ago 👍thanks

[brucewitherell]

I got a new 1972 r5c in 72, best mc I have ever owned, and I owned a Kawasaki and Suzuki dealership till 1992

[richarddegen]

I'm just finishing up a 1972 R5C new top end Wiseco first over, split cases to repair 2nd gear problem, solid state reg/rectifier, new clutch chain & sprockets, tires/tubes. brand new made in Vietnam seat (excellent craftsmanship) new front brakes, Has 9, 100 miles on it n ow ...very good condition before, mostly the above mentioned repairs...$700 in it before repairs including the new pistons and bore job that came with now. I like it!

[KingCast]

So nice. I had an RD350B and about to get another smoker. Just gotta remember compared to new bikes you have virtually no brakes.

[goprosession]

This is just great:) you would drive that bike like i would:) i have also a Yamaha r5 but i need to restore it, the engine has to taken appart so its a hell of a job.

[FB-gizz]

Anyone know if you can replace the r5 zylinder by a rd350 zylinder? Greetings from germany😊