The R5 was a quick bike, but the RD350 would slay it in a drag race. Now, the R5 was cvery quick for what it was a d very smooth down the freeway as long as you weren't in the part of the power band where the 2 stroke carb surge takes place. Under thast or over it is great. Yamaha Service Manual for DS7, RD250, R5C & RD350 1972-1973 Yamaha Motor Corp, 1974 51.75MB, 113 pages How to Fix your Yamaha Two Cylinder, Two Stroke Motorcycle Intertec Publishing Corp, 1975 76.25MB , 86 pages Yamaha 250-400cc 2-Stroke Twins - 1965 - 1978 - Service and Repair Manual Clymer Publications, 1978 88.55MB, 190 pages Welcome to the manuals page, here you can find part lists, rider's manuals and service manuals for the various versions of the Yamaha AS1, Yamaha AS2 and Yamaha AS3 as well as a few of the related models. All the manuals that are hosted here are free for you to download and print for personal use! I've done it many times back in the day but if i had to do it again i'd probably set the timing adjustment about midway then get the points 'just' breaking at [whatever timing is guessing 1.8mm or 72thou as most things were back then]. NOTICE: If you are not a free registered member of the site, you will not see the photos in the forum, and you won't be able to access our premium member content.Please consider joining our community! Find great deals on eBay for 1972 yamaha r5 manual. Shop with confidence. Skip to main content. eBay Logo: Shop by category. YAMAHA PARTS MANUAL REPRINT 1970 R5 1971 R5B 1972 R5C. Brand New. $15.00. Guaranteed by Fri, Aug. 9. Buy It Now +$8.35 shipping. Economy Cycle 5815 Acton Circle Suite 102 Granbury, TX 76049. Please use this address for correspondence and returns. We specialize in parts, service and restoration for the Yamaha RD350, RD400 and RZ350 motorcycles OEM is an acronym for original equipment manufacturer, which means that the 1970 Yamaha R5 OEM parts offered at BikeBandit.com are genuine Yamaha parts. Genuine parts give 1970 Yamaha R5 owners the ability to repair or restore a broken down or damaged machine back to the condition it first appeared in on the showroom floor. The Yamaha R5 350 was in many respects the crown jewel of Yamaha's continuing 2-stroke program. While it put out the same 36hp as the previous year's twin, an increase in torque and other refinements meant it easily boasted the best performance of any 2-stroke Yamaha had ever made. Chrome Tank - 1971 Yamaha R5 350. In Japan, Sport by Abhi February 13, 2014 Leave a Comment. The Yamaha R5 350cc twin punched way above its weight class and was one of the best bangs for the buck of any bike in the 70s. Though Honda had moved into the world of 4-strokes, Yamaha was making Manuals & Tools. Suspension. Transmission. Wheels, Tires, Final Drive. 1971 Yamaha R5 Parts. 1971 Yamaha R5B. 1970 Yamaha R5. Yamaha R5 Motorcycle Parts. BikeBandit.com offers thousands of Yamaha R5 parts to repair or restore your Yamaha R5 to original factory condition and increase its The two-stroke bullies. In 1972 Yamaha released the 350cc R5. In the same year, Yamaha 250 and 350 twins left the four-stokes behind. A four-stroke motor would not win Daytona until 1985. The fact is Yamaha for the record won thirteen consecutive times. These small two-strokes could not be beat. The two-stroke bullies. In 1972 Yamaha released the 350cc R5. In the same year, Yamaha 250 and 350 twins left the four-stokes behind. A four-stroke motor would not win Daytona until 1985. The fa