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The Classic Biker Bar / Hiya
« on: July 30, 2009, 03:32:14 PM »
Hi all,

Im pretty new to the vintage bike scene having had mostly newer sports bike type stuff before, but since getting my YDS5 im totally hooked. It might not be a bonkers crotch rocket but im loving just cruizing around on it, it draws comments like a 'blade never could, and there's always something to tinker with in the garage of an evening. Ace!

Now i just need some spare bits - Anyone make replacement Yamaha tank badges?

Cheers

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Japanese Bikes / YDS5E Gear oil....
« on: August 26, 2009, 11:05:42 AM »
Morning all,

I have recently bought a nice '67 Yamaha YDS5, and im loving every minute of it! I managed to get hold of a copy if the owners manual which states i should use SAE30 MS or SEA 10-20-30 MS gear oil in the 'box.....I have found a few manufacturers of older style single weight oils, but im wondering if there is a readily available gear oil that would do the job just as well? I have topped her up with 80-90 gear saver, but the clutch really draggs when cold now, so it seems a little too heavy.....im confused about the 10-20-30 equivanence to seemingly higher rated 75-140 ish values for modern gear oils....educate me anyone?

Cheers

James

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