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    1972 Yamaha R5C

    I decided to sell my old 2 smoker as I really dont h ave funds for another resto project on top of all the others already in line. Tommy has been talking about RDs forever because he had one way back when. I told him if he wanted to fund this rebuild he could buy it and he readily jumped in.

    I have the oil tank, right side cover, and oil tank ready for clear. Im gonna paint the headlight ears and bucket together so they are looking he same when dried. Anyway heres the tank








    Last edited by chuck hahn; 10-11-2019, 10:11 PM.
    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.
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    #2
    Looks good, Chuck. Did you paint the tank black first and then tape off the stripes?
    1979 GS1000S,

    1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, 1982 Honda MB5 w/CR80 motor, 1977 Honda "nekid" Goldwing, 1976 Honda CB550F cafe', 1972 Honda XL250 cafe'

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      #3
      Yes I did Larry
      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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        #4
        Nice job!!
        David
        1998 Suzuki Bandit
        1978 GS750 gone but not forgotten
        1978 GS1000 - gone
        1981 GS850 - gone

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          #5
          I've got an R5F manual here if you need any questions answered...

          I turned one into a TR3 copy back in '73.

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            #6
            I have the 72 service manual.
            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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              #7
              Sold the R5 and am gonna pick up a 72 Yamaha DS7 250cc smoker. Far more complete than the R5 was and only 175 bucks out of pocket. Gonna be a while till i can get into it but should be a fun project
              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                #8
                Nice paint job. Got a picture of the DS7 250?

                PS: The Yamaha 250/350's were splitting images except for 100cc displacement. Wonder why the DS7 designation for the 250. Sure there is a reason.
                Last edited by srsupertrap; 06-20-2020, 10:20 PM.
                Steve

                1979 GS1000E (45 Yrs), 1981 GPz550 (11 Yrs)

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