1970 Yamaha R5 350

Walk-around video of my 1970 Yamaha R5 350 two-stroke motorcyle during the spring of 2011.

[@jfan4reva]

That sound brings back memories! I owned an R5 in the mid 70's. They have NO bottom end torque, so get used to reving it to 3000, then slipping the clutch and feeding in throttle to hold it at 3000. How fast you feed in throttle and slip the clutch determines how fast you accelerate. Warning! At 3500 in first gear at full throttle, the front wheel will be a foot off the ground! This is an amazing wheelie machine!

[@BUNKERJR53]

I owned a 73' RD 350, red! Very fast bike but the center of gravity was a little squirrelly then again it was a light bike. The one big problem I had was that the carb jets would clog up! Put in inline filter on the fuel lines but it didn't help. Even had the inside of the tank coated! Didn't work!!! Mystery!!!!! Ended up selling it but didn't want to! It ran great when it was right!

[@miichaelhickey]

I owned an exact copy of that bike in 1973-1976. Used to to take my baby son for rides on it then. That silver is incorrect should be an egg shell white

[@HornungMoeller]

I Love your video's. It´s funny. Almost all the Bikes, that I search for ends up at your channel. I also love the old 2-stroke bikes. I bought a Suzuki T350R from 1972 10 days ago. I loove that bike. Now I am already looking for a Yamaha R5. These old 2-strokes drives so good and fresh, and have the best old-school aura to them. I loove your collection!

[@jkssr1885]

I had the 71 and love to have it again but oh well.fast fast fast. id do in the 450 Hondas.

[@GTP427cobra]

Great looking bike, Sounds great I had a 1971 R5 350 It would fly, I sold it in 1973 and bought a new 1973 TX 650

[@oi32df]

At 0:21 haaaa... I close my eye and I could almost smell the blue haze of my first bike an rd350 '74 Thank !

[@geppettik]

Splendida, un gioiellino...complimenti!

[@buddybarr4]

Got a 72 R5 for christmas in 1972, man I loved that bike, sounded so sweet!!

[@ugirl2]

love the purple and white combo

[@nicnak4475]

Lovely ! mate had a 200 Yam the same colour ! fast bike :o)

[@harrychudarek3616]

Bahhh esta foi minha primeira moto que ganhei de meu pai era uma doida na rua ninguem pegava fedorenta e linda . Que saudades valeu relembrar ainda posso sentir o cheiro do oleo 2 tempos

[@orgami100]

My first motorcycle. . almost same color. .

[@tony-ce7qp]

i love it!

[@jbz2079]

Nick Gusman, The 250 is a YDS7.

[@nickgusman2502]

I'm currently trying to rebuild what I think is a 1970 250 rd? I'm not sure really. It almost looks exactly like this bike but the one thing on my bike that's different is my kick start is on the left side. Any insight or tips or anything really would be greatly appreciated.

[@pattoallen1981]

So I guess r5 was before rd 350?

[@richarddegen6184]

Yup!

[@deepaksankat]

Nice maintained bike. Can you please help me getting some spares 😊 thanks.

[@richarddegen6184]

HVC cycle, Lincoln, Nebraska

[@deslittle1735]

Revamping my machine. Where can I get a few spares? Des

[@basmanders9929]

cms pretty expensive but they've got everything

[@richarddegen6184]

HVC cycle, Lincoln Nebraska........they have almost everything

[@ericsattic]

Take photos of your bike then visit the web page "2strokeworld" dot com and register as a user. Then post photos and other information about your motorcycle (its VIN and engine number) so its year and model can be correctly identified. You can also post LOTS of different techical questions and its a great place to look for parts. Good Luck!

[@skiraf]

Put some damn pants on!

[@ronblack45]

Hey Eric, i like your taste in bikes man. Are these bikes for sale? I live in Va as well and would love to visit and see what you have and what you may want to sell. Let me know. Good vids Eric on the ol 2 strokers. Thanks for sharing. Ron

[@fotisfotakis1623]

Λουλουδι

[@MuzicTrax]

That is boss !!

[@tacocin]

Had a 70 r5 ... the paint scheme on the tank is not correct

[@ericsattic]

Ron, I sent you a message check your youtube inbox. Bottom line is send me an email message to [e-mail] so we can talk. Thanks, Eric