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!