A nice little test run. Things are looking good. Looks like I need to replace some fuel filters and perform some mild carb tuning. Overall a fun day on the R5 cafe racer!!
I feel your excitement. I have a restored R5C, and I smile the whole time Im riding. I hand restored mine as well so congrats on the effort you put into that beautiful machine. Ride Safe Bruh!
Thanks for the Ride! I rebuilt a 71 R5 with drum brakes back in 1979. Sent the cylinders out to a two stroke racing Kart builder and he set them up with the size pistons and opened the ports. Sent my crank out to a motorcycle drag race shop and they checked the rod bearings and tack welded the press fit assembly. Before the rebuild it was a little shaky above 75mph. After the rebuild and some miles on the motor I took it out one night and hit 105mph nice and smooth. 105 is the factory rated top speed as well. Meanwhile that was the fastest I had ridden and I discovered a small problem: The throttle was stuck? - wait- the wind on my upper body placed my arms in tension so my throttle hand was being pulled wide open and I figured out pretty fast that a new effort was needed: physically push the throttle forward- it didn’t retract by itself at 105mph and the wind had me hanging on to the grips!
Hey Kal, I'm loving what you are working on here!!! I'm about to dive into a 72 R5 rebuild and would love to put a set of tuned pipes on that are something like the ones your running there.Would you be willing to share where or who you got them from? Thank you for sharing!!!
I realise this is a year later but try to orient the filters vertically and they'll feed better. If you were actually running into fuel starvation (didn't seem like it) you could switch to sintered bronze filters but probably not an issue.
@@Kaleverybodyspal didn't recognize the accent...loved the video. Wish ya were closer. Got the r5 today...listed as ready to ride...rode for about a half hr...started running funny so I turned it off...oil tank not hooked up..texted the guy...said "oil injection has been bypassed...have to run premix"...listed NOWHERE in the auction. I think it's okay, but I'm still pissed. Got two 340 enticers today too! Just gotta get em running so I can SeNd iT!
I've been to that Wawa many times, always find it funny when I find riding videos near me Haha. Do you still have your RD? I used to have an orange 1975 RD350 while in college 5 years ago. The one bike I miss the most, so I want to get another now!
Great bike but not for modern day use. You're going to want a bike that will not lose 30% of its power after 10 minutes of freeway usage. Performance parts for these air cooled engines are 3 times more expensive than liquid cooled 2 stroke twins. For the amount of money spent on that the minimal power delivery is not worth it at all. Not even if they are ported and piped. The auxiliary transfer port is too small, only 13 millimeters wide. Modern cars can easily overtake these bikes on freeways. Want to be safe? Keep the bike, but get a modern engine with modern horsepower and put that air cooled motor in a shifter kart.
Is my project build. Took 5 years. I have other daily use bikes. I take it to shows and dont go on the highway. Not looking to commute or go 100mph. Thanks for the advice. I usually just take it on 30 minute cruises and stay local.
No prob. If you're having trouble bumping into neutral from a stand still, bump it into neutral while the bike is still rolling a little. All the twinline motors have hard cam stopper plates. Some people grind them down a little for easier shifting for drag racing.
@@Mike-to7nu My 74 Rd stock..is OK for my everyday use. Then..I get on the Modern TRIUMPH 900 T bird..LOVE THE T bird LOL ..had a 10 Minute roadside Spark plug change..in Boulder CO..Yesterday..Im a Pro at Roadside changes. LOL
I wouldn't say that. If you have an RD or R5 that was broken in properly and tuned properly. It easily can be usable for every day riding. The liquid cooled 2 strokes are 5k and up in the RD series. More specifically the RZ350. Hard to get specofoc.parts for them but the power valves and liquid really helps. Not much beats a classic though.
Watch yur damn mouth! Take it back, You take that back NOW! Seriously though. I have a 72 R5C. yea. there are bikes that are safer and faster but my bike is plenty fast and very easy to handle in the city as well as the country ride home. But most importantly, Its about the usefulness of such a machine. you dont put it on a shelf and let her watch you give your attention to another woman, I mean machine. I digress. The journey not the destination, less is more, old to new. Cmon man you get it dont you!? I rode today in 40deg (F) 20 mph winds and light rain. I was in a hoody and jeans. some just get it done.
Give me that bike and I take only the engine and naked frame off ,and start completely over, cause that's one ugly bike, very very ugly, thinking maybe you bought it like that?. Please it hurts my eyes.
Eduardb Benschope thanks for you overwhelming thoughts. Spent 6 years building this. I'm very proud of it. Maybe something is wrong with your eyes. Still have things to finish on it. Jerk.
paint looks great! Bike sounds nice! I had two RD350's when I was young - a '73 & a '74 in the late 70's/early 80's. Recently I picked up a '89 RZ350 (with '85 motor, and '86 paint). I love it but I still like the older air-cooled ones more.
Might by too late, but you mentioned softening the springs by cutting coils. By cutting coils you actually increase spring rate! Just thought I'd let you know
edgar oliveira it is bored next size up from stock with modified banshee pistons with kawasaki wrist pin bearings. 32mm jetted mikuni flat slides. And JL expansion chambers. Next for the engine is vintage smoke electronic ignition which I have. Debating on aftermarket heads.
Brother you will have a true feel for that drum front brake when you get caught in the rain
I feel your excitement. I have a restored R5C, and I smile the whole time Im riding. I hand restored mine as well so congrats on the effort you put into that beautiful machine. Ride Safe Bruh!
Thanks for the Ride!
I rebuilt a 71 R5 with drum brakes back in 1979.
Sent the cylinders out to a two stroke racing Kart builder and he set them up with the size pistons and opened the ports. Sent my crank out to a motorcycle drag race shop and they checked the rod bearings and tack welded the press fit assembly.
Before the rebuild it was a little shaky above 75mph.
After the rebuild and some miles on the motor I took it out one night and hit 105mph nice and smooth. 105 is the factory rated top speed as well.
Meanwhile that was the fastest I had ridden and I discovered a small problem: The throttle was stuck? - wait- the wind on my upper body placed my arms in tension so my throttle hand was being pulled wide open and I figured out pretty fast that a new effort was needed: physically push the throttle forward- it didn’t retract by itself at 105mph and the wind had me hanging on to the grips!
Here from LVSM. Dig the channel dude!
Hell yeah!
Hey Kal, I'm loving what you are working on here!!! I'm about to dive into a 72 R5 rebuild and would love to put a set of tuned pipes on that are something like the ones your running there.Would you be willing to share where or who you got them from? Thank you for sharing!!!
Jawesomely Fixed I got them from HVC Cycle. They have a ton of vintage yamaha r5 rd350 ds7 parts etc.
I realise this is a year later but try to orient the filters vertically and they'll feed better. If you were actually running into fuel starvation (didn't seem like it) you could switch to sintered bronze filters but probably not an issue.
Sounds like it’s running quite lean, which also could explain a cylinder temperature that’s high
@malcolmwhite6588 yes. Has been addressed since the video. I hope to post a great update in 2024!
@@Kaleverybodyspal excellent. Look forward to that. Good to know my tuning ear is still ok!
Won a 72 on eBay today! What state do you live in..Indiana here
6slayer6sam6 hell yeah dude. I'm in pa
@@Kaleverybodyspal didn't recognize the accent...loved the video. Wish ya were closer. Got the r5 today...listed as ready to ride...rode for about a half hr...started running funny so I turned it off...oil tank not hooked up..texted the guy...said "oil injection has been bypassed...have to run premix"...listed NOWHERE in the auction. I think it's okay, but I'm still pissed. Got two 340 enticers today too! Just gotta get em running so I can SeNd iT!
Liked the VID..Good Work keeping 2T alive ..If I aint smoken..Its BROKEN.
I've been to that Wawa many times, always find it funny when I find riding videos near me Haha. Do you still have your RD? I used to have an orange 1975 RD350 while in college 5 years ago. The one bike I miss the most, so I want to get another now!
Saber008 yeah I still have it!
What colour code did you choose for the tank?
Phillip Dellgren its a 2010 crystler color. Dupont paint. forrest matalic green. I have the code somewhere at home if you need it
Kal-everybodyspal thanks alot for your Quick response!
I would really appreciate if you can send me the code :)
Kal-everybodyspal I’ve looked at “ral 6009”, which seems to be quite similar.
@@Kaleverybodyspal Have you found it? :)
Phillip Dellgren deep forrest hunter Green. Code PG8 08-09
Man I wish I could find an RD for a decent price.
I just found a nice ‘72 near me for 800$ in clean and running condition. Is it a good deal??
Great bike but not for modern day use. You're going to want a bike that will not lose 30% of its power after 10 minutes of freeway usage. Performance parts for these air cooled engines are 3 times more expensive than liquid cooled 2 stroke twins. For the amount of money spent on that the minimal power delivery is not worth it at all. Not even if they are ported and piped. The auxiliary transfer port is too small, only 13 millimeters wide. Modern cars can easily overtake these bikes on freeways. Want to be safe? Keep the bike, but get a modern engine with modern horsepower and put that air cooled motor in a shifter kart.
Is my project build. Took 5 years. I have other daily use bikes. I take it to shows and dont go on the highway. Not looking to commute or go 100mph. Thanks for the advice. I usually just take it on 30 minute cruises and stay local.
No prob. If you're having trouble bumping into neutral from a stand still, bump it into neutral while the bike is still rolling a little. All the twinline motors have hard cam stopper plates. Some people grind them down a little for easier shifting for drag racing.
@@Mike-to7nu My 74 Rd stock..is OK for my everyday use. Then..I get on the Modern TRIUMPH 900 T bird..LOVE THE T bird LOL
..had a 10 Minute roadside Spark plug change..in Boulder CO..Yesterday..Im a Pro at Roadside changes. LOL
I wouldn't say that. If you have an RD or R5 that was broken in properly and tuned properly. It easily can be usable for every day riding.
The liquid cooled 2 strokes are 5k and up in the RD series. More specifically the RZ350. Hard to get specofoc.parts for them but the power valves and liquid really helps.
Not much beats a classic though.
Watch yur damn mouth! Take it back, You take that back NOW!
Seriously though. I have a 72 R5C. yea. there are bikes that are safer and faster but my bike is plenty fast and very easy to handle in the city as well as the country ride home. But most importantly, Its about the usefulness of such a machine. you dont put it on a shelf and let her watch you give your attention to another woman, I mean machine.
I digress. The journey not the destination, less is more, old to new. Cmon man you get it dont you!? I rode today in 40deg (F) 20 mph winds and light rain. I was in a hoody and jeans. some just get it done.
Give me that bike and I take only the engine and naked frame off ,and start completely over, cause that's one ugly bike, very very ugly, thinking maybe you bought it like that?. Please it hurts my eyes.
Eduardb Benschope thanks for you overwhelming thoughts. Spent 6 years building this. I'm very proud of it. Maybe something is wrong with your eyes. Still have things to finish on it. Jerk.
You sounds super miserable; very sad. This bike is a masterpiece
paint looks great! Bike sounds nice! I had two RD350's when I was young - a '73 & a '74 in the late 70's/early 80's. Recently I picked up a '89 RZ350 (with '85 motor, and '86 paint). I love it but I still like the older air-cooled ones more.
Love an RD350. 2stroke, shit yeah.
I want something like this
had an r5 crankcased tz350 way back. so you got the base of a beast
Might by too late, but you mentioned softening the springs by cutting coils. By cutting coils you actually increase spring rate! Just thought I'd let you know
I'm looking for one of these or something similar.
The bike shop did a couple things but pretty much nothing haha that made me chuckle
YR5 !
very nice bike, nicely made and maintained 👍
Very Good Nice Bike Yamaha Rd 350 > Cafe Recer Show ///
I'm currently building a 77' dt400 into a cafe racer
Keep them two smoke kicking man!! I love mines!
No gasket sealer!
* “next” size pistons
Sick bike
super acelerating
What change did you make on engine?
edgar oliveira it is bored next size up from stock with modified banshee pistons with kawasaki wrist pin bearings. 32mm jetted mikuni flat slides. And JL expansion chambers. Next for the engine is vintage smoke electronic ignition which I have. Debating on aftermarket heads.
What kind of pipes does it have ?
Deedaka JL expansion chambers
Great job
😁
less talking and more BRAPPPPING
Sale bike ?
Patel Kuldip I still have it. Not forsale
I am really miss this bike ❤
I love it 2 stock engine power.you are lucky man because yamaha rd 350
Where did you acquire the expansion chambers? Is it custom made?
Ajo Joseph hvc cycle
That's the ugliest looking exhaust pipes ever. Bike looks great but the pipes ruined everything.
Pipes are the best part dude