Nice little bike! one owner from new, high mileage but owner reckons it's fine could be a bargain with a good offer. Wonder what that metal plate just in front of the oil filler cap is for?? (Picture 7)
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One owner G5 on ebay
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One owner G5 on ebay
Paul
1960 Model 8
1974 Yamaha RD250B US Model 6 speed
1960 Model 8
1974 Yamaha RD250B US Model 6 speed
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Re: One owner G5 on ebay
Theres also a mudflap added on the mudguard, probably used on muddy country tracks. Also has an external kickstarter spring in the form of a bungee strap.
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Re: One owner G5 on ebay
That is what I call a project all easy peesy but that's probably because I am a "lightweight"
Paul
Paul
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1960 Model 8
1974 Yamaha RD250B US Model 6 speed
1960 Model 8
1974 Yamaha RD250B US Model 6 speed
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Re: One owner G5 on ebay
Nice little bike. Hopefully the new owner will keep it original and unrestored.
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Re: One owner G5 on ebay
It shows total lack of style. Yellow kick-start bungees are so dated. Everyone knows they should be green. Like mine was.
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Re: One owner G5 on ebay
Should the bungee had been British Racing green Janet, which was also the must have colour of plug lead back in the late 50's.
A stronger kick starter spring was introduced in 1962.
A stronger kick starter spring was introduced in 1962.