Detail Info for: BMW : R-Series 1971 BMW R75/5 CAFE RACER VINTAGE R-SERIES MOTORCYCLE SUPER BIKE NR BOBBER SWEET

Transaction Info

Sold On:
12/01/2013
Price:
$ 5500.00
Condition:
Mileage:
13700
Location:
Duluth, Minnesota, 55812
Seller Type:

Vehicle Specification

Year Make Model:
1971 BMW R-Series
Submodel Body Type:
Engine:
Transmission:
VIN:
29735xx
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:

Vehicle Detail

VINTAGE 1971 BMW R75/5 CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE!!! A RARE FIND INDEED!!! HERE WE HAVE A VERY NICE ORIGINAL TWO OWNER BMW R75/5 MOTORCYCLE, THE FRAME, MOTOR, AND TITLE ALL HAVE MATCHING NUMBERS #2973547 ORIGINAL, THE MOTORCYCLE WAS BOUGHT NEW IN 1971 AT KARLS CYCLE SHOP MINNEAPOLIS, THE BIKE WAS OWNED BY THAT SAME OWNER FOR JUST OVER 40 YEARS THEN SOLD TO HIS BEST FRIEND UP HERE IN DULUTH,MN JUST ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO, THE BIKE BEFORE IT LEFT THE TWIN CITIES WAS ALL CHECKED OUT AT A TWIN CITIES BMW DEALER AND WAS ALL GOOD TO GO, THE NEW OWNER RODE IT VERY LITTLE, HE LIVED IN THE COUNTRY AND DID NOT FIND THE TIME TO RIDE SO HE DECIDED TO SELL, THE BIKE HAS ALWAYS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED BY THE OWNER, THE BIKE HAS ALWAYS BEEN STORED INDOORS, IT HAS NEWER METZELER TIRES, THE HORN DOES NOT WORK, THE HEADLIGHT WORKS AS IT SHOULD HI AND LOW BEAM WITH A NEW BULB INSTALLED, THE BLINKERS ALL WORK AS WELL AS THE BRAKE LIGHT, THE SPEEDMOMETER HAS NOT WORKED SINCE THE SECOND OR THIRD YEAR THAT THE ORIGINAL OWNER HAD THE BIKE HE NEVER HAD IT REPLACED, SO THE MILEAGE IS UNKNOWN "BUMMER", IF HE WOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT THIS BIKE 40 SOME YEARS LATER WOULD BE A TRUE CLASSIC I'M SURE HE WOULD HAVE HAD IT FIXED, SHOWS 13640 NOW, THE TACH AND ALL THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS ALL WORK AS THEY SHOULD, THE BIKE STARTS AND RUNS EXCELLENT, THE BATTERY SEEMS VERY, VERY WEAK AND SHOULD BE REPLACED, THE KICK STARTER WORKS WITH EASE AND STARTS RIGHT UP, SHIFTS LIKE IT SHOULD, AND RIDES VERY NICE DOWN THE ROAD AND FREEWAY, HAS BOTH ORIGINAL KEYS AS WELL AS THE KEY FOR THE SEAT AND TOOL BOX STORAGE AREA, THE TANK HAS ONE VERY SMALL DING AS SHOWN, AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF PAINT LOSS AND SCRATCHES, THE SEAT IS PERFECT IT HAS NO RIPS, NO TEARS, THE BIKE HAS THE ORIGINAL BING CARB'S, AND FRESH OIL CHANGE, THE MUFFLERS HAVE SOME RUST OUT ON THE BOTTOMS NEAR THE BACK OF THEM BUT THEY WORK AND SOUND FINE, I ALSO HAVE THE ORIGINAL TOOL KIT THAT CAME WITH THE BIKE AS SHOWN IN GREATCOMPLETE CONDITION, BIKE HAS THE ORIGINAL TIRE PUMP, ALSO THE BIKE WILL COME WITH THE BATWING FAIRING, IT GIVES THE BIKE A VERY OLD SCHOOL LOOK, ALSO COMES WITH LEATHER SADDLE BAGS NOT INSTALLED WITH ALL THE MOUNTING HARDWARE, LUGGAGE RACK WITH PASSENGER BACK REST, COMES WITH THE ORIGINAL "KARLS CYCLE SHOP MINNEAPOLIS" LICENSE PLATE HOLDER, THE BIKE ITSELF NEEDS TO BE CLEANED I THOUGHT THAT I WOULD LEAVE THAT UP TO THE NEW PROUD OWNER, IT WILL CLEAN UP VERY NICE, AS FAR AS THE TITLE IT IS CLEAN AND CLEAR IN MY NAME, THIS BIKE IS IN SUPER CONDITION FOR BEING 42 YEARS OLD AND IS A VERY RARE BIKE!!! THIS BIKE WOULD LOOK GREAT WITH STRAIGHT BARS AND A SOLO SEAT, IT WOULD GIVE IT THAT BOBBER LOOK THAT EVERYONE IS GETTING INTO THESE DAYS!!! STARTING PRICE AT .99 WITH NO RESERVE!!! WANT IT NOW OR ANY QUESTIONS, JUST CALL ME AT 218-390-7889, WE CAN TALK!!! $500.00 NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT WITH PAYPAL WITHIN 24 HOURS OF AUCTION END, THE REST OF PAYMENT DUE IN THREE DAYS, PERSONAL CHECK, CASH, WIRE TRANSFER, BANK CHECK, WHATEVER WORKS BEST FOR YOU, I WILL WORK WITH YOU ON THAT TIME LINE!!! I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO PULL THE BIKE OFF AUCTION AT ANY TIME, FOR WHATEVER REASON!!! THIS WILL BE FOR PICKUP ONLY, ALTHOUGH I WILL SHIP AT NEW OWNERS EXPENSE NO PROBLEM, AND I WILL GIVE ANY AND ALL HELP NEEDED, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS ON THIS BIKE, BIKE LOCATED IN DULUTH,MN 55812!!! NOW FOR THE BEST PART, THIS CAN BE SOLD WORLD WIDE, THE HIGH BIDDER WINS THIS GREAT OLD 1971 BMW R75/5 MOTORCYCLE!! Good Luck Bidding !!!! EBAYS NEW PAYMENT RULES OF REQUIRING ELECTRONIC PAYMENT ONLY (PAYPAL) HAVE MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR MANY OF OUR CUSTOMERS WHO DO NOT HAVE A PAYPAL ACCOUNT AND DO NOT WANT ONE. "PLEASE" DO NOT LET THIS BE AN OBSTICLE TO YOUR BIDDING ON OUR ITEMS, WE ENCOURAGE, AND WELCOME YOUR BIDS EVEN IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PAYPAL ACCOUNT. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR BIDS AND PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER GREAT LISTINGS!! GOOD LUCK BIDDING!!! FAST SHIPPING AND ALL ITEMS ARE EXTREMELY WELL PACKED, SHIPPING COST SHOWN IS FOR THE UNITED STATES. COMBINED SHIPPING FOR MULTIPLE ITEM WINNINGS. GOOD LUCK BIDDING! WINNING BIDDER SHALL SEND PAYMENT NO LATER THAN 5 DAYS AFTER AUCTION ENDS, I ACCEPT PAYPAL AND OTHER METHODS OF PAYMENT!!! Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.

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