Lot Listing #373 1971 BMW R-75/5 Blue Motorcycle

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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

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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