Hello from a newbie

JohnJames · Post by **JohnJames** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 12:02 pm

Hey guys,

Just a note saying hello. I live in the bay area, california. I purchased a '71 R5 350 with 2,067 miles on the clock (it sat neglected for a long time). Looking forward to reading and learning more about two-stroke yamahas and putting this little yammie back on the road!

JJ

crazydiablo · Post by **crazydiablo** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 12:07 pm

Welcome john..

stingray · Post by **stingray** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 12:16 pm

Yo John, Welcome aboard!

Sounds like you got a sweet find on that RD!

where in the bay area are you located?

JohnJames · Post by **JohnJames** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 12:42 pm

I live on the boarder of Fremont/Hayward. Yes, I found a good one. I cleaned out the tank, carbs, replaced the hoses, set the timing, bought a new battery and votage reg. Started on the third kick! Only it was smoking like crazy out of the right pipe, even after warming up. Bought new crank seals. Now I have to build up the courage to split the case and install. Never done that before.

If I get into trouble I hope the experts here can send a few wise words my way.

Jaggu · Post by **Jaggu** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 12:43 pm

welkome...

JohnJames · Post by **JohnJames** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 12:56 pm

Thanks for the warm welcome guys.

Post by **chinoy** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 1:17 pm

go for it the RD engine is one of the easiest engines to work on.