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1972 Yamaha DS5
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I can get this bike for nothing. Any thoughts? everything is there, tank and cap are rotten with rust. fork sliders are destroyed from rust too
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16 Jan 2025 19:24
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If you have the space to keep it and time to spend on it, at least to suss out what it needs to get on the road as a "survivor", then definitely a YES from me!
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By the way, I'm pretty sure that's a CS5 (195cc, I think), not a DS5.
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By the way, I'm pretty sure that's a CS5 (195cc, I think), not a DS5.
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16 Jan 2025 23:01
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You are right Al, I keep calling it a DS, probably because my friend who has it calls it an RD
17 Jan 2025 03:13
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Replied by Gr8uncleal on topic 1972 Yamaha DS5
Yes, lots of the pre RD models get called RDs.
As it happens, some of the RD125/200 parts will fit, if CS5 originals can't be found.
As it happens, some of the RD125/200 parts will fit, if CS5 originals can't be found.
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17 Jan 2025 03:16
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Looks like it can be saved but don't mind me. If it were a frame, I would say the same thing.
74 DT 360 ... resto in progress.
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17 Jan 2025 11:22
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I think it can be saved, I found a tank and seat already, but haven't bought them or even decided if I am gonna go for it. I already have the DT360 that needs crank seals. and it's in much better shape. But...
17 Jan 2025 14:12
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