This sweet R50/5 wears its age well and has been thoroughly tuned from top to bottom.
It has a variety of great original features, new components, and recent service upgrades including:
- new fluids and filters
- rebuilt Bing carbs with ticklers
- rebored cylinders with larger 600cc pistons
- new valves, springs, and guides
- rebuilt front forks with new fork boots
- new seals including rear main, transmission output, and more
- new swingarm bearings and seals
- extensive bead-blasting and cosmetic cleanup
- electrical and starter system cleanup
- new Bridgestone Spitfire 11 tires
- new period-correct EMGO mufflers
- new Odyssey battery
- large fuel tank
- original side panels
- original bench seat with chrome grab rail
- rear rack and side-case racks
- chrome engine crash guards
- chrome mirrors
- low Euro handlebar
- sidestand and center stand
- tire pump and toolbox
Note: speedometer needle has a bend in it, but the speedo works.
The bike starts easily, idles reliably, and is flat-out fun to ride.
Happy to answer questions!