1973 Bmw R75 5 Lwb

Well i did it again and purchased a new project and it is a swb 1973 bmw r75 5 so i m told.

1973 bmw r75 5 lwb.

A very good question and the answer is simple. The r75 5 was the top of the line model for 1973 with a 50 horsepower 750cc flat twin good for a top speed of 110 mph. For the 1970 model year bmw launched three new models having engine capacities of 500 cc r50 5 600 cc r60 5 and 750 cc r75 5. When trading in at a dealership.

Above right is the cover of the 1973 50th anniversary bmw motorcycle calendar from bmw ag. 1973 bmw r75 5 lwb. In the middle of 1973 production bmw started using a longer swingarm to get more wheelbase and therefore more stability. In good condition with typical mileage.

Good evening to you all. See my page on wobbles for more info on this subject. 1973 bmw r75 5 swb versus lwb well i did it again and purchased a new project and it is a swb 1973 bmw r75 5 so i m told. This 1973 bmw r75 5 is offered by the owner of a bmw motorcycle restoration shop who purchased the bike four years ago and has given it a full restoration.

Above left is an illustration in the 1972 bmw motorcycles brochure showing a red u s spec r75 5. Failed verification model year 1972 saw the introduction of the 15 l 3 3 imp gal. The r75 5 could reach 110 mph 177 km h. Your 1973 bmw r75 5 values.

If in fact this is a short wheel base how difficult is it to make it a lwb or can it be done. New tires only original 15 125. The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1973 bmw r75 5 and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market. 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.

1973 bmw r75 5 values and more. 22 lt tank very clean original matching numbers. 4 0 us gal rectangular tank with chrome side panels for the second half of the 1973 model year bmw lengthened the rear swingarm 2 5.