Jul 2, 2012 · Here's a few to get you started. But remember, the R75/5 series is a 40 year old machine. It was originally fitted with Continentals (3.25x19 front (RB2) and 4.00x18 rear (K112). Nothing manufactured today (other than the Continental (still in production) is a "true" fit. That said a lot of tires will work. I have Bridgestone S11 on my LWB /5.

Feb 19, 2012 · Last year for the 750, the R75/7 numbered about 2500 for US. My first new BMW was a 1977 R75/7 in Bronco Metallic with gold pin stripes. 6120884 US production. The 750/7 is exactly the same motorcycle as the 1977 R100/7 except …

May 29, 2016 · This shows up in the R75/6 series as well as others. So when ordering parts, especially seals, use the engine number to identify the parts you need. I did a ground up restoration utilizing a R50/5 frame, headlight, bars & controls, seat and rear subframe and put a R75/6 750 engine , tranny, rear end, LWB swingarm replaced the SWB swingarm.

Sep 3, 2015 · 1971 BMW R75/5. I noticed my left muffler now has a nice sized tear (more than a simple hole) near the exhaust pipe. I replaced the stock mufflers, perhaps in the mid 1970's, with some type of "guaranteed for the life of the bike" after-market mufflers. I really don't remember what make they are or how to tell by looking.

Aug 14, 2017 · Both my R90s and R75/5 have the original points and condenser. I like adjusting points, setting dwell. But I was raised in Detroit, head under the hood as a kid, working on big block V8 's! I once installed a Dyna III in my R90s, 25 years ago and could never get it to run right, so I switched back to points and have no regrets.

Aug 29, 2018 · Well I did it again and purchased a new project and it is a SWB 1973 BMW R75/5 so I’m told. If in fact this is a short wheel base, how difficult is it to make it a LWB or can it be done. It not to say that I would but I have the parts that are needed except for the frame tail piece that I bought several years ago.

Feb 22, 2007 · 77 Bmw R75/7 I own a 77 R75/7 and it is a very nice road bike. Kind of stogy with 2 up and I don't recommend 2up and luggage. The only advice I can give is upgrade to dual plugs, a dyna solid state ignition and Dyna dual output coils. It may seem expensive , but in the long run it makes the bike really start and run very well.

Aug 29, 2016 · How to install left horn/dimmer switch on 1972 BMW R75/5. yourpalcal; Feb 3, 2019; Airheads; Replies 5 ...

Dec 9, 2014 · The stock compression ratio is 9.0:1 for the R75/5. For estimations of a nominal compression value, I use the compression ratio plus 1.0 times 14.7. In this case 10*14.7 equals 147. So I would think 125 cold is not too bad. Note that the best reading comes when the carbs are removed from the heads.

May 9, 2013 · I'm about to replace the center stand on my 1972 R75/5. Can anyone tell me where the two rubber "stoppers" go? (referred to as grommets in other diagrams). They are #6 and #7 on page 671 of the Clymer Manual (fig. 3). Or #18 and #19 in this diagram...