| 1971 BMW R75-5 Motorcycle |
| 1971 BMW R75-5 Motorcycle. The Slash 5 series (R50/5, R60/5 and R75/5 of 500, 600 and 750cc) was announced for the 1970 season and represented a revolution in BMW motorcycle design. Though the flat-twin BMW boxer engine layout remained, just about everything else was new. @750cc Many feel the BMW R75 /5 series among the first sport touring cycles of its era. The R75 /5 was stealthy and much faster than it looked! Having posted quarter-mile times in the high 13-second range and a top speed close to 110mph. It tours effortlessly at 80mph all day long, returning 50mpg in the process with exceptional handling as well. What is good. · Has bakelite key · Throttle handle and cables, choke lever and cable’s function · Brakes front and rear activate and release (rear brake is missing small components) · Headlight both high and low and push to pass function. · Brake light (from rear brake pedal only) · All signals w/sound indicator · Suspension both front and rear with no leaks. · Steering head bearings are smooth. · Kick starter, electric starter both function · Wheels bearings are smooth. · Forks don't leak. · Swing arm bearings are smooth, no play. · Air filter in place · Both spark plugs fire · Nice pair of side covers What is bad. · Battery exploded causing acid rash to the battery box, frame, swing arm and LH muffler. · Electric starter cranks slowly with spark plugs in place (solenoid chatters) · Weather checked Continental tires. · No petcocks (2) · Rusty reflector in headlight · Broken speedometer lens · Slightly bent handlebars DISCLAIMER The price for this vehicle as equipped does not necessarily have an expiration date and does not include charges such as: License, Title, Registration Fees, State or Local Taxes, Finance Charges, or a negotiable $150 Documentary Service Fee. |
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