www.clymer.com 800-262-1954 http www.classicbikeguide.com Welcome to On the Lift episode two, sponsored by Clymer Manuals. I’m James Grooms, Editorial Director. We’re at the Tech Center today and on the lift we have a 1970 BMW R75/5. See also R50 and R60. The /5 ( slash five ) series, introduced for the 70 model year, was a real watershed bike for BMW motorcycle production. The previous generation of machines [ post war wwII R50 R50/2 /2 R60 R60US R69 R69S ] were known for their reliability, comfort and quiet operation. Once exclusive attributes to BMW, however, many of the new models from Japan [ Honda in particular with the CB350, CB450 and revolutionary CB750 ] now achieved this at a lower price along with impressive performance. Greatest ever motorcycles discovery The /5 was available in 500, 600 and 750 cc capacities… this being a 750, thus the R75 designation [ R50/5 R60/5 ]. While relying on BMWs trademark air cooled boxer twin, the model is a radical departure in many ways from the previous models. A telescopic fork replaced the Earles leading link fork. 12 volt electrics replaced a 6 volt system. And to the horror of many a BMW loyalist the bike was available in a color combination other than schwartz mit weiss. The horizontally opposed twin [ boxer, flat twin or airhead ] with overhead valves was all-new. Outwardly, the first noticeable change from the previous models was the placement of the pushrod tubes under the alloy barrels and cylinder heads revealing …
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heh? nice
Does anywhere know where to get? these mirrors?
O Brasil export 50 unit. e 20 years riding police in São Paulo e depois foi bid. For sale on Suzuki GT250 1976 my 10 years? para comprar a BMW in invernal de 2011( June )500kms vuyage in the Bus, return riding in historic old motorcycle. Beautiful voyage memories. My BMW is one dream já é one member family. Tenho outras Motorcycles BSA B31 1952, Honda CB400F 1976, Monark Jawa 1956 150cc 3 vel , Yamaha RD 50 1974 pertence my children 6 years tiver licence pilot.
Working ofice restaured
@Aletunari
Thanks! Police bike? Very cool. Send us? a picture at info@clymer
Muito boa a reportagêm! Sou do Brasil e possuo uma modelo policial? ano 1973 decor black e estou muito feliz de poder ter esta moto que serviu trabalhando pela polícia rodoviária do estado de São Paulo, sou o terceiro dono e a mesma tem aproximadamente 500.000kms rodados ! Agora quase 40 anos depois etou restaurando para uso própio e devo realizar uma grande viagem para a Patagônia Argentina…
Abraços a todos do Clymer
ALEX
@bmwresto
Thanks! Your videos? are great!
Sweet!! Great Commentary, very? information and Love the /5 !!
@ClymerManuals
I say go for it, if the price is right. Drain? the trans oil and inspect carefully. You could also get it out and have a BMW tech overhaul if its a real mess and then reinstall yourself. Fun project!!!
Keep us posted!
@spencerleeb
Well I might be a little biased, ’cause I love BMW Airheads and in particular /5s? First off, they are super easy to work on. Lets start with your tranny issue, its easy to remove. You mention 3 series cars, well like a car the trans in not unit with engine. So you? remove the swingarm, unbolt it and lift it out.. If you have to overhaul it, its straight forward automotive stuff. But you may get it out, remove the back cover and see part of the shift mechanism giving you trouble.
I have a question. So I have the chance to buy a? r60/5 but the owner says the transmission is stuck in gear. I only know about BMWs because I’ve owned a few 3 series cars. Would this be a big project for a newbie?
@ninjatronica666
the solo is sooo comfy. That’s cause it’s no garage queen! Although there is? no room for Clymer Girl
@ClymerManuals And as far as the seat being an option…that’s where it shoulda? stayed…in the catalog…on the back of some shelf…unseen…unused…yuck!
@ClymerManuals So I’m a purist. Why would anyone want to destroy such a beautiful motorcycle? Might as well go cutting it up and turn it into some backyard mechanic’s? version of a cafe racer. Or better yet…a bobber.
@ninjatronica666
Oh my, another purist! Yes, the same bike on the cover. Man we’ve covered this ground…no gorilla snot is going on that beautiful paint job by the mad mule man out south. And oh the seat, well it was an option, so I’m off the hook? OEM fasionista.
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Is that? the same bike used on the cover of your manual? If so you shoulda kept it in it’s original form. Why would you not use the knee pads? And that seat! Really?!
@ClymerManuals
Thanks for clarifying!?
@GasparLatanya778
Thanks Gaspar or is? it Latanya?
@wolfy317
1970-1973. /6 was new? for 1974.
@MrWiringguy
Thanks! check out the R80RT video. Also, we are starting a R100 Cafe project and? will do a ‘build thread’ with videos. Soooooon!
Super? video!
@frogamic
They look cool, however, not the? best for visibility.
I love the mirror? positioning
@popitn2nd
You don’t have to have one built. You can find them for sale all over the US. That particular model was made from 1969-1975 I believe. Then it changed slightly. I have a 1971.? It was my first bike, and I’ve had it for 17 years.
@perolito83
Sure. I think the most important thing about a first bike is that it? is not so heavy. /6 has good brakes and controls for getting started. And if you want to service your ride, the airheads are super easy to work on.
@MountieFan16
Yep, not? a brand snob, but the “BMW is besser.”