www.clymer.com 800-262-1954 http www.classicbikeguide.com Welcome to On the Lift episode two, sponsored by Clymer Manuals. I’m James Grooms, Editorial Director. We’re at the Tech Center today and on the lift we have a 1970 BMW R75/5. See also R50 and R60. The /5 ( slash five ) series, introduced for the 70 model year, was a real watershed bike for BMW motorcycle production. The previous generation of machines [ post war wwII R50 R50/2 /2 R60 R60US R69 R69S ] were known for their reliability, comfort and quiet operation. Once exclusive attributes to BMW, however, many of the new models from Japan [ Honda in particular with the CB350, CB450 and revolutionary CB750 ] now achieved this at a lower price along with impressive performance. Greatest ever motorcycles discovery The /5 was available in 500, 600 and 750 cc capacities… this being a 750, thus the R75 designation [ R50/5 R60/5 ]. While relying on BMWs trademark air cooled boxer twin, the model is a radical departure in many ways from the previous models. A telescopic fork replaced the Earles leading link fork. 12 volt electrics replaced a 6 volt system. And to the horror of many a BMW loyalist the bike was available in a color combination other than schwartz mit weiss. The horizontally opposed twin [ boxer, flat twin or airhead ] with overhead valves was all-new. Outwardly, the first noticeable change from the previous models was the placement of the pushrod tubes under the alloy barrels and cylinder heads revealing …
We tracked down Rob Deahn and his ‘72 BMW 2002 at a hot rod show of all places. His 2002 is featured in the September 2011 issue of eurotuner Magazine, with full details of its Nissan S14-based suspension, 3.2L M20 engine conversion and unique leopard paint effect. For even more Euro related content be sure to check out www.eurotuner.com
SUBSCRIBE to stay current on EV news ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ electric-vehicles-cars-bikes.blogspot.com Worlds fastest street legal ELECTRIC CAR 1972 Datsun 1200 Whtie Zombie.Only about 15% of the energy from the fuel you put in your tank gets used to move your car down the road or run useful accessories, such as air conditioning. The rest of the energy is lost to engine and driveline inefficiencies and idling. Therefore, the potential to improve fuel efficiency with advanced technologies is enormous. With an Electric Car it costs just .00 per 100kms with MUCH more performance than with petrol at .00 per 100kms. @@@EVs use between 1/6th and 1/10th the energy of a comparable ICE powered car. This car is based in Oregon… there are something like 18 hydro electric power plants in that state! Datsun 1200 EV Specs: Motor - Hi Torque Electric ‘Siamese 8′ Series Wound DC Dual Armature 8 inch Controller - Zilla Z2K EHV 2000 Amp Battery - 60x 16 Ah Hawker Enersys ‘Genesis’ Lead-Acid 360 Volts Final Drive ratio - 4.11 : 1 Weight - 2450 Pounds (1113 Kilograms)
MY 1972 SUZUKI RV-125 “MUD-BUG” ATV - 2 stroke (normally aspirated) with kick start only … & thus (it was) YES … THE WORLD’S- 1st EVER Genuine 2 Wheeled People Mover. Being fully capable of genuine PEOPLE MOVING Holding 5 kids & 1 adult RIDER OH look … it was- ALL MINE … The originally released very first LINE of models to arrive in New Zealand (& the true year of “original” manufacture - in JAPAN) hahaha- yep … 1972 HALF FRAME (no-visible fuel_tank) MODEL So @dkmotorcycles 3 months ago - U abused me about this And tried to “ram_down” my KIWI throat Ur OWN “blithering” UK (dumb as) salesman’s “hype” U tried to maintain - that Ur model was THE ONLY ever built by SUZUKI THIRTY SIX YEARS ? Yes - after mine - was pre_ordered and BOUGHT - from JAPAN Ur 2008 re-vamped model is just a rather UGLY “roadster” And not the ATV of 1972 - 1982 U have been owned - DU HASST fashion And upstaged by an OLD kiwi’s blithering TRUTHFULL “ancient” memories …? WELL @dkmotorcycles - now who’s the BLITHERING OLD IDIOT EH? People abuse me as a driveling lunatic -AT THEIR PERIL Thus was Ur turn 2 to 3 months ago I comment the TRUTH - on… www.youtube.com Suzuki RV125 VanVan Stock No:55844 And got _b/sht_ CUT AND PASTE [quote] QUIX4U 3 months ago Oh & the original RV125’s… were shaped - as a half & half - ( halfway mid-liners - not a stepthrough & not a tanktop) … dkmotorcycles 3 months ago @QUIX4U You’re rambling dude! - Time for your medication? [un-quote] Well @dkmotorcycles …
me revving up my 1972 suzuki ts90 just got it running…189 original miles HELP! ANYONNE! heres the deal…i was out riding in the woods and got a flat tire, i cant find a innertube or just a tire for it. it would be awesome if you could find or sell me one, thanks anything helps!
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Everyone’s favorite fashion brand Ecko Unltd. recently collabo’ed with everyone’s favorite carmaker, Nissan for a series of ads. Check out our latest for the Nissan Armada entitled “Same Dudes, Different Car.” Ecko Unltd. + Nissan = shift_unltd.
