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The last part of our series „Milestones in the history of BMW Motorcycle”.

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 …

This update to the RM 60 is about the rear wheel. I am changing the tube and while I’m at it I am getting it relaced because it had some missing and bent spokes.

This is an update since the Top end Rebuild video Part 1 from March 7th 2010. In this video in the latest staus of the bike and a cold start.

This is an update of the 1980 Suzuki RM 60 Dirt Bike where I talk about the staus of the bikes compession

Taking the top end off of the RM60 and getting it ready for boreing and a new piston & rings. I hope this takes care of the compression problems. Part 2 is the update and cold start but not the full rebuild. See the other video for more detail.

So, after a good carburetor cleaning and new jets it runs pretty well. the reason it was bogging a bit when i revved it was because the engine was cold, once it warms up it has very good throttle response. Pretty good for a free bike, huh?

Just got this the other day. in great condition, just needs carb work, front brakes, and some cosmetic work.