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1973 Bmw R-series on 2040-motos

US $3,200.00
YearYear:1973 MileageMileage:79 ColorColor: Blue
Location:

Kennebunk, Maine, United States

Kennebunk, Maine, United States
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BMW R-Series photos

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BMW R-Series tech info

Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):750 TypeType:Sport Touring For Sale ByFor Sale By:Private Seller

BMW R-Series description

1973 BMW R75/5 LWB with original toaster tank.

This /5 sports the original toaster tank that has been POR-15 resealed. brand new straight Karcoma petcocks, new and correct Continental braided fuel lines and fuel filters. 

The 32mm Bing carburetors have ultra-sonic cleaned through 3 cycles and fully rebuilt with all new gaskets, O-rings and diaphragms. All cables have been replaced: clutch, front brake and both throttle. The top end was removed for cleaning and inspection and everything was very good to include: valve guides, springs, seats, piston rings etc...

All were cleaned and reassemble with new PRT seals, gaskets. Exhaust nuts and related exhaust parts were all properly coated with anti-seize for ease of future maintenance.  The bike has newly installed and correct "cigar style" mufflers. The original bars were replaced with a pair of German made Euro style low bars(originals will come with it). The seat is also new a made to correct fitment from the U.K.. The Motometer gauge set has a new ring seal installed by Palto Alto Speedometer.

Moto blog

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Make no mistake Cal Crutchlow is doing an amazing job during his short career in Moto GP. He is asking not to be compared to Ben Spies but when you consider Spies had three Moto GP races under his belt at the same point in his career, Cal's 8th position in Qatar qualifying then 11th in the race is a pretty solid start.  He ended 2010 as one of the best world's best superbike riders but the 800cc Moto GP machines require different riding skills. Watching trackside it is easy to see the the riders have to brake later backshift quicker before getting back on the throttle on the corner entry. With the help of advanced electronics this loads the front tyre earlier giving the potential for greater momentum that continues past the apex to the corner exit and beyond.

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