1972 Yamaha R5, Predecessor to the RD350 RD 2 Stroke

1972 Yamaha Other

Price: US $1,825.00
Item location: Lake Worth, Florida, United States
Make: Yamaha
Model: Other
Type: Standard
Year: 1972
Mileage: 17,865
Color: Orange
Engine size: 350
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Description

The Yamaha R5 (The predecessor to the RD350). This is essentially the RD350 before Yamaha's engineering department made the switch to reed valves. This bike features piston port induction which makes more low to midrange grunt than the similar reed valved Yamaha. This bike is a blast to ride and is remarkably fast. Fires right up. idles like a dream. really torquey midrange power. The oil injection system is in perfect working condition so there is no need to premix oil and gas. -CLEAN TITLE IN HAND-17. 65-Gas tank is in great shape with no dents

-All electrical works 100% flawlessly. as it should-Brakes are GREAT! -BRAND NEW fuel lines-BRAND NEW fuel filters-Seat in EXCELLENT condition!-BRAND NEW oil change-BRAND NEW AGM spill proof battery-BRAND NEW Petcock gasketI really do enjoy working on these old machines. particularly the old street two strokes so if you have any questions please feel free to contact me with any questions. Winning bidder must arrange for pickup and shipping. I can help with draining fuel and other miscellaneous things to get it prepared for shipping if necessary.  Happy bidding.

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