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1971 Bmw R-series on 2040-motos

US $3,750.00
YearYear:1971 MileageMileage:13 ColorColor: Black
Location:

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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BMW R-Series tech info

Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):750 WarrantyWarranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty For Sale ByFor Sale By:Private Seller

BMW R-Series description

Up for sale is a 1971 BMW R75/5 short wheel base!



Runs awesome

Starts up every time

Just had a lot of work done at a very good shop here in Nashville for Spring

New headlight

New low profile seat, 

New K70 tires great for dirt/gravel

New Fluids 

Carbs cleaned

Timing Adjusted

New Horn

New Mirrors

New Battery

Euro Handlebars



Odometer/tach does not functioning. 

Also included- $200 stainless steel hardware kit, oil gasket, oil filters, the jumbo repair manual, the original owners manual, an extra key as well as original. 

PLEASE NOTE I took off the luggage rack off and pinched a wire knocking out rear light in process .Shop is backed up for weeks here want to see if I get any interest before I drop it off. 1Hr job. The brake light does work when braking


Bike is located in East Nashville if you want to take a look before bidding.

Work Receipt

K70 400-18 REAR
K70 325-19 FRT
87-5956 IRC TUBE 3.25/4.10-19
61 21 1 230 392 TENSION STRAP
07 11 9 903 326 STUD BOLT - M8X25 Spark Plugs (Customer Provided) 80W90 gear oil
Reproduction horn
Left switch
___Subtotal Parts___

Left switch needs to be cleaned, wiring cleanup inside headlight shell Diagnose and Repair horn
- replace left switch
R&R Fork Stud

Change Oil in Both Forks
Adjust front brake
Check and adjust valve clearance
R&R Spark Plugs
Check timing, adjust carbs
R&R Final Drive Oil
R&R Transmission Oil
R&R Drive Shaft Oil
Labor to mount/balance front tire (on bike)
Labor to mount/balance rear tire (on bike, shaft)


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