Lot Listing #373 1971 BMW R-75/5 Blue Motorcycle
The bike is overall very complete and features an interesting seat alternative. Most components function with a few important parts that don't. The frozen carburetor slides make it very difficult to start or run. The slow cranking may be attributed to the starter's long disuse and close proximity to water. It appears that the bike had laid on its RH side for some time. Water then found its way into the RH intake funnel and filled the carb and cylinder intake chamber. Fortunately the valve was closed and no water entered the cylinder barrel. This is a great start for a restoration or an amazingly complete parts bike. Please see below for more detail. I plan to complete the cleaning of the LH carburetor, then try to start the engine.
1971 BMW R75/5
Color: Blue/white pinstripes
The Good:
Has bakelite key
Throttle handle and cables, choke lever and cables function
Brakes front and rear activate and release (rear brake is missing small components)
Headlight both high and low and push to pass
Brake light (from rear brake pedal only)
All signals w/sound indicator
Suspension both front and rear
Steering head bearings are smooth
Kick starter, electric starter both function
Wheels bearings are smooth
Forks don't leak
Swing arm bearings are smooth, no play
Air filter in place
Both spark plugs fire
Tank can be used with clean out and filters
Nice pair of side covers
The Bad:
Battery exploded causing acid rash to the battery box, frame, swing arm and LH muffler.
Electric starter cranks slowly with spark plugs in place(solenoid chatters)
Weather checked Continental tires
No petcocks (2)
Rusty reflector in headlight
Broken speedometer lens
Slightly bent handlebars
Small damage to RH side of tank and cylinder head cover
Both carburetor throttle slides are frozen in place
Notes:
Oil level is full
RH spark plug hard to remove, covered with debris
RH carburetor full of rust/corrosion
RH cylinder intake chamber shows signs of water filling/contamination (photos)
RH cylinder barrel shows no sigh of rust or water! (intake valve must have been fully seated)
RH cylinder pushrod tubes leak at engine block
Handlebars were put on backward
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