{"id":2220,"date":"2022-01-19T11:41:15","date_gmt":"2022-01-19T16:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mikesxs.net\/blog\/?p=2220"},"modified":"2022-01-19T11:41:15","modified_gmt":"2022-01-19T16:41:15","slug":"scott-picketts-1970-yamaha-r5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mikesxs.net\/blog\/scott-picketts-1970-yamaha-r5\/","title":{"rendered":"Scott Pickett’s 1970 Yamaha R5"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beginning in 1970, Yamaha produced its first 350cc 2-stroke motorcycle: the coveted R5. It ushered in a new wave of 2-strokers, which featured the fast and furious RD350 and RD400 models.<\/p>\n

Long-time Mikes XS customer Scott Pickett (Colorado) decided to flip this dusty ole R5 into his version of a 2-stroke Yamaha street tracker…and he did just that!<\/p>\n

“It started out as a 1970 Yamaha R5, that was a barn find at best”, Pickett explains.<\/p>\n

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The entire front end – including triple trees, forks, brakes, and wheel – was sourced from an ’80s XS650. The steering stem was shortened 1\/2″ to fit the R5 steering head, and then fitted with some upgraded taper roller bearings.<\/p>\n

The engine was rebuilt from the cases up (new top-end, crank, and bearings), buttoned up with all new gaskets and seals. The front brake caliper was rebuilt and fitted with a new performance brake rotor.<\/p>\n

Pickett opted to heavily modify the original R5 rear suspension, in favor of a shortened and narrowed Yamaha 700 Fazer swingarm, fitted with all-new 13 3\/16″ Monza shocks.<\/p>\n

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He also custom-built all of the wiring with all Yamaha-style connectors. “It runs on a Dewalt 12V Lithium-Ion battery that sits in a custom receiver on the inner fender”, Pickett illustrates. “The inner fender was also a modified XS650 part!”<\/p>\n

All LED lighting was installed to make this bike street legal. The electronic tachometer is a Pro Cycle piece that doesn’t spoil the looks with a dangling cable. All switches are hidden in the rear of the headlight box (except for the kill switch and horn switch) to maintain the minimalist flat tracker aesthetic.<\/p>\n

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“All of the work was performed in my home garage, except for the powder coating (as my oven is a bit too small!). I hope you enjoy seeing it as much as I have enjoyed building it and, maybe, it will inspire others to build something they can be proud of!”<\/p>\n

Excellent build, Scott, and thanks for choosing Mikes XS to assist in the completion of this R5 resto-mod!<\/p>\n

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Mikes XS Parts List<\/h2>\n

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Front Fork Damper Valves<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

35mm Front Fork Springs\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

35mm Fork Seal Set<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Fork Damper Bolt Sealing Washers<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Fork Dust Covers<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

35mm Fork Seal Washers<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

RD350 Clutch Cable<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Black Clutch Lever<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Black Clutch Perch<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Floating Front Brake Rotor<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

35mm Fork Tube Cap Bolt<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Black Shock Absorbers (13 3\/16″)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

35mm Fork Cap O-Rings<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

OEM-style Headlamp Connector<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

and various terminals and electrical connectors<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Mikes<\/span><\/p>\n

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