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
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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.
