1973 Bmw R75 5

The fork seals had small leaks and the steering was a bit notchy so i decided to tackle fork seals and steering bearings.

1973 bmw r75 5.

46 bmw 1973 r75 5 repair windjammer ii fairing strip paint. Above left is an illustration in the 1972 bmw motorcycles brochure showing a red u s spec r75 5. The r75 5 was the first machine of that displacement offered by bmw since the end of world war ii. Find 1973 bmw r75 5s for sale on oodle classifieds.

Outwardly the three models are almost completely identical. I removed the handlebars because i also installed bar end turn signals at the same time. The r75 5 could reach 110 mph 177 km h. Above right is the cover of the 1973 50th anniversary bmw motorcycle calendar from bmw ag.

Back in 1973 outside of maybe honda with its superlative 4 stroke twins and fours nobody made a machine as doggedly reliable as bmw and the r75 5 was the best machine bmw had going. 1973 bmw r75 5 values and more. 4 0 us gal rectangular tank with chrome side panels for the second half of the 1973 model year bmw lengthened the rear swingarm 2 5. New flash for the new slash.

Fork seal and steering bearing replacement. The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1973 bmw r75 5 and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market. Curb weight according to the 1973 owner s manual is 412 pounds for the r50 5 and 423 pounds for the r60 5 and r75 5 less fuel. 36 bmw 1973 r75 5 refinish wheels install new spokes repair spun wheel bearing.

Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used motorcycles used roadbikes used dirt bikes scooters and mopeds for sale. For the 1970 model year bmw launched three new models having engine capacities of 500 cc r50 5 600 cc r60 5 and 750 cc r75 5. 1969 1973 bmw r 75 5. 46 bmw 1973 r75 5 install rear sub frame shocks key lock seat latch.

The 1969 my bmw r 75 5 has at its heart an air cooled four stroke 745cc boxer twin cylinder powerhouse paired to a five speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 50 horsepower and 60 nm of torque. Note the granada red 1973 european spec no side reflectors low handlebars r75 5 located behind the r32. 51 bmw 1973 r75 5 paint pinstripes. The 1973 bmw r75 5 features redundant starting procedures.

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