1971 BMW R-Series

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1971 BMW R75/5 - YouTube Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo] Up for sale with No Reserve is this exceptional 1971 R75/5 that looks and runs great. Please view our video and extra large still photos for a comprehensive look at the complete bike. The finish is in very nice condition and there is only minimal patina from being stored. Both side covers have gone missing but the tool kit and underseat tray are still there. The only thing needed to make this airhead your daily rider is fresh tires. I have a clear PA Title in my name ready to transfer to the new owner.E-mail any questions or call me at (724)502-0035 and I will be happy to answer. This is a No Reserve auction and the high bidder gets the bike. Please do not bid if you are not completely serious about taking possession of the bike. It is currently garaged at my facility in New Stanton PA 15639. New Stanton is located at the intersection of I-70 and I-76 (the Pennsylvania Turnpike). We can accommodate your shipper on a 24/7 basis. If shipping is needed for the Eastern part of the US we can recommend a local trucker who provides excellent service for reasonable rates.Thanks for looking and good luck bidding! Below is some generalized information on the /5 series from various publications: The 1971 BMW R75/5 has the look and feel of any classic motorcycle, but it’s also a bike that you can hop on and ride across the country. A much more practical bike than the previous /2 series, the /5 series BMWs had electric start, telescopic front forks, and a 12-volt electrical system with 180-watt alternator. The drum brakes were a bit of a throwback, along with the four-speed gearbox and the speedometer and tachometer integrated into the headlamp nacelle, but the R75/5 was otherwise a fully contemporary machine and stood out as a leader of engineering and design. The air-cooled, overhead-valve horizontally opposed twin displaced 745cc from an oversquare bore and stroke of 82.0 x 70.6 mm, and the compression ratio was 9.0:1. Revisions for the /5 series added more cooling fins, reduced oil temperatures, and brought about higher-pressure oiling. When the bike was introduced in 1969, the 32mm Bing constant-velocity carburetors had provoked some complaints about low-speed performance, but midrange and top-end were delightful. The boxer twin made 57 hp at 6,200 rpm (redline was 6,800 rpm) and powered the R75/5 to 110 mph, with a strong quarter-mile in 13.89 seconds. The bike also looked like just about the smartest thing on two wheels. It had a 19-inch front wheel and 18-inch rear, a large 6.3-gallon standard tank, and nicely integrated turn signals. More and more color choices were available as well, although some buyers still preferred the timeless black with white pinstriping. “A remarkable piece of work,” as Cycle magazine put it. 1971 BMW R75/5 Info * Body Styles * Motorcycle * Engine Types * 2-cyl. 745cc/50hp Engine Type four-stroke, two-cylinder, horizontally-opposed "Boxer" engine, air-cooled Bore/stroke 82 x 70.6 mm Cubic capacity 745 cm3 (45 in.3) Max power 50 HP / 36.8 kW at 6200 rpm Max torque 43 ft. lbs. / 60 Nm at 5000 rpm Compression ratio 9.0 : 1 Valves per cylinder 2 Valve control ohv, using push rod and rocker arm Carburation system 2 constant depression carburetors Type Bing 64/32/4-3 or 64/32/9-10 Engine lubrication wet sump Power Transmission Clutch dry single plate, with diaphragm spring Number of gears 4 shifting dog-type gearbox (ratchet foot lever) Gear ratios 3.896 / 2.578 / 1.875 / 1.50 : 1 Rear wheel ratio 1 : 3.2 Bevel/crown wheel 10 / 32 teeth Electrical System Alternator Bosch 12 V / 180 W Ignition battery ignition Starter Bosch 0.5 PS Spark plugs Bosch W 230 T 30 / Beru 230/14/3 A / Champion N 7 Y Suspension Type of frame double-loop tubular frame with bolt-on rear section Front suspension telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber Rear suspension long swinging arm with strut Spring travel 208 / 125 mm Rims front 1.85 B 19 Rims rear 1.85 B 18 or 2.15 B 18 Tires front 3.25 S 19 Tires rear 4.00 S 18 Brakes front Duplex-drum brake Ø 200 mm Brakes rear Simplex drum brake Ø 200 mm Dimensions and Weights Length x width x height 83 x 33 x 41 inches / 2100 x 850 x 1040 mm (1973 LWB: 85 x 33 x 41 inches or 2150 x 850 x 1040 mm) Wheel base 54.5 inches / 1385 mm (1973 LWB: 56.5 inches or 1435 mm) Ground clearance 6.5 inches / 165 mm ( at 165 lbs. or 75 kg load) Tank capacity 6.3 gals. / 24 liters (from 1971: 4.5 gals. or 17 liters) Unladen weight, full tank 463 lbs. / 210 kg (from 1971: 452 lbs. or 205 kg) Max permissible weight 877 lbs. / 398 kg Performance Fuel consumption 52.3 MPG (4.5 liters / 100 km) at constant 90 km/h or 56 mph Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) at 6.4 seconds Top speed 109 mph / 175 km/h