2990885 1972 BMW R75-5, SWB WHITE. COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL RESTORATION!

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This BEAUTIFUL Vintage BMW R75/5 SWB (Short Wheel Base), was given a COMPLETE Front to Back, inside-out Restoration by Re-Psycle BMW Parts just before they closed. No expense was spared; ALL components were either Restored, Refinished, or Replaced with New!

The BMW R75/5 came into the shop with 60,327 Miles on the Odometer. First it was torn down all the way to the frame. The frame, Subframe, Swingarm, Center-stand, Battery Box, Fork Triple Clamps, Hand Controls, and License Bracket, were all Powder Coated a shiny Gloss Black.

The Front Forks were rebuilt with new seals, gaskets, and bumpers. New original 13 rib Fork Boots were installed. The Steering Neck bearings were replaced. Both wheel hubs were bead blasted and rebuilt with new bearings & seals. New stock BMW Aluminum Rims were laced on with Stainless Steel spokes. New Dunlop Tires were Installed and Balanced. New EBC Brake shoes were installed front & rear. A like new pair of ICON (Australian Koni) Shocks were installed.

The Motor was torn all the way down and rebuilt crankshaft up. Main bearings clearance measured as minimal, so were left in the block. Conrods were checked for straight. New lower rod bearing shells were installed in the conrods. The small end bushings clearance measured as minimal.

To give the R75/5 BMW a boost in torque, a nice low mileage pair of used BMW early 800cc pistons were located, the Cylinders were bored to fit, and new rings installed and properly gaped. New stainless pushrod tubes were installed.

The Cylinder Heads were rebuilt with new valves and guides. A new Cam Chain and rubbing blocks installed, and new front and rear seals and pushrod seals installed. All was assembled with a new BMW Engine Gasket and Seal set. A reconditioned Clutch Pressure Plate and new friction disc and spring installed.

The Transmission was torn down and carefully inspected. Gears and shafts were found very good. All bearings, gaskets, and seals were replaced and the whole transmission re-shimmed. The Final Drive was torn down and inspected, and all bearings replaced, then re-shimmed and re-sealed.

The original Large 22 Liter Fuel Tank and Fenders were painted Bright White, and Pinstriped in Gloss Black. New rubber Knee Pads and Tank Emblems were installed. A pair of Rebuilt /7 style petcocks were installed for better fuel shut off. The Carburetors were rebuilt, including New Floats, Needles, and Rubber boots. New Continental Braided Cloth covered Fuel Line was installed. A Bing Vacuum Update Kit was installed in the Carburetors to ease in more accurate balancing.

The Headlight Bucket was replaced with a NOS part, then bucket, mounting ears, and taillight housing painted gloss black. A Bosch H4 Headlight assembly was installed for improved lighting at night, plus an LED Parking Light for daytime running safety. A new original style Reproduction Seat with a steel pan and chrome grab rail was installed. New Chrome Battery Covers were installed. NOS Original Reflectors were installed.

New “EURO” style Handlebars were installed with new cables and grips, and the Hand Control bodies repainted satin black. New handlebar control switches were installed. New BMW Bumm Original Chrome Long Stem Mirrors installed. New Footpeg Rubbers were installed.

New chrome Headers and Reproduction original “Cigar Tip” style mufflers were installed. There is a tool tray and a nice used original tool kit.

The Instruments were serviced for optimum operation for an extended life, and the mileage was reset to turn over to -0- after 22 more miles. All new bulbs installed. The main Wire Harness was replaced with new, and all Sub-Harnesses carefully inspected and replaced as necessary. A complete Rubber Grommet kit was installed during assembly.

All Electrical components were inspected and refurbished or replaced as necessary. A New Battery was installed with a New Rubber Strap. New Spark Plug Wires with Original Metal Caps were installed. A Stainless-Steel Nut and Bolt kit was used on final assembly of the motorcycle.

After the first photographs were taken, a very nice pair of Original R75/5 Polished Aluminum Shock Covers were installed. You can see them in the last 5 Photographs posted on eBay.

Finally, the entire R75/5 was cleaned and carefully detailed. This BMW is as close as to a NEW R75/5 as it is possible to be.

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