I'm thinking of replacing the 4-speed transmission on my '72 75/5 with a 5-speed. Has anyone done this and do you have any advice/ recommendations/caveats? I...
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Jun 1, 2008 2:27 pm
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the 77 tranny is a drop in bolt up affair, the 5 speed will really make the useful /5 a real joy to ride, I didn't look back on my 1977 drop in tranny..... ...
the thing I don't get is how someone can roast me and get away with it.... in the post where I got roasted the fellow did't respect that I had said...... its...
I have a Velorex 1973 which is much to the design of your bike. Gustavo Cesareo Citta Nuova Designs 8832 Arrington Ave. Downey Ca., 90240 877-923-4101 In a...
Does anyone know what type of windshield would fit a 1973 /5 with USA handle bars? Does Slip Streamer or Maier have a shield that will work? I am 6' 4". Any...
Looking for some opinions. I've had my 75/5 for 2 years now, taken a few cross country rides, and I really like its looks, elegant design, and simplicity....
Mike, ? Fact is, having both bikes is the only real solution.? I've been riding airheads since 1971.? When the K75 first came out I was working at a BMW...
I have owned my 73 R75 since new...34 years, and can assure you, that bike is almost bulletproof. I have ridden it all over the country, up MT evans , pikes...
Hi Dave, I was able to get the y-plane dead flat, but found it would want to change again after tightening the top bolts (even using various torque relief ...
I meant 132,000 miles not 32,000. sorry Bob Zinda 85 K100 RT/motorvation II SC I love my computer , because my friends live in it! ... From: robert zinda To:...
I agree with Lyman, Ken, the 5-speed is a very nice addition and requires no special tools/parts to install. If I remember correctly, the clutch actuating...
... Nope, not me. I at first was intrigued by the K100 (RT, in my case) and bought one cheaply. First impressions, and hard to overcome: hot at the crotch,...
I picked up a universal Meier through JC Whitney a few years ago. I had to trim it a little to fit snug around the top of the headlight, but that was not...
(Also posted on the Boxerworks forum)... Hi, all. The forward (driveshaft) drainplug on my final drive (1971 R75/5) is stripped and has been since I bought the...
Hi all, I have a 1973 R75/5 tranny in my /2 conversion that has been making a disconcerting noise at times in first gear. When I downshift into first and let...
Seems stripped threads are the order of the day. My R75 turn signal housing (round type) threads are stripped in the throttle perch. Any suggestions on a...
Hi, all. I am doing a tear down of my 1971 R75/5. The tranny is out and will need a new input bearing (at least). I want to be sure that the tranny is lined up...
Hey Guys I saw the post about one of our members wanting to have a tech day up in the North East. I wanted to see if anyone in the south east would be...
After the thread about Odyssey batteries a short while back I tried to order one (a couple times) - seems that they are back ordered for a while. Has anyone...
Has anyone purchased and installed the 14mm tube set for an R75/5 from the german ebayer hhandlesgatur or some other aftermarket source? I have a few questions...
I'm going to assume you mean alignment to the "bell housing"/rear-of-the-motor and not shimming of the transmission per se. With that assumption - just leave...
My R75/5 is running pretty good, but not as good as I remember it being years ago. When I rebuilt the engine last year I checked the cam timing several times...
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Riddle me this Batman. Snowbum's treatise on pushrod tube installation states that tubes have no "stop" to position the tube appropriately. The 14mm tubes I...
Marty, You're in luck. The R75/5 has a symetrical cam and if you put your motor so that the OT (TDC) mark is centered in the little round hole you use for...
I usually use West Coast Batteries, www.odysseybatteries.com bmc "Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel....." From: Michael Helbraun...
Dear Mike, I bought an R75/5 toaster six years ago and later bought a K75S thinking I'd like it as a more sportier, modern and refined ride, and was attracted...
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