1975 R75/6 box of parts..

Strongwater · 03-24-2012, 05:10 PM

started thread as a poll by mistake . . . can't figure out how to edit to change it not to be a poll. http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=769703

Long story short got this:

Missing at least:

rear subframe keys/locks ignition switch handlebars handlebar mounts steering damper, knob left rider footpeg right and left control perches rear light lens spring clips for front headlight exhaust pipe gasket front axle 1975+ choke lever/assembly throttle assembly air filter voltage regulator starter wire
brake cables
clutch cable
no title

Have been able to get a bunch of above parts from a friend, a fellow BMW enthusiast.
There is a Zundapp, a Hoske /2 Tank and a Belgian Police R69S in this picture:

I have been buying parts as time and $ permits.

starting with the front brake Master Cylinder:

Yeah, I know, UGLY!

I'm committed to trying to re-use everything I can for now.

more to come.

Strongwater · 03-24-2012, 05:37 PM

Ok, I have a front brake perch on the way, and a front axle that works. time to think about triple tree.

Pretty dirty, dried up grease encrusted triple trees.

Wait a min - this guy has a question.

After a thorough scrubbing in laquer thinner, (the forks, not the kid!)

Good enough. . . gotta find time for assembling front end. Still working on getting a title.

wmax351 · 03-24-2012, 05:43 PM

Looks fun. I did one of those, but a '71 R75/5.

Title should just be a matter of inspection at the DMV or Highway Patrol office. Its easy on the old bikes that have sat since 1980.

Foot dragger · 03-24-2012, 05:48 PM

Most of that will buff right out,Settle in for some fun,the devil is in the details.

bmwhacker · 03-24-2012, 06:17 PM

You have a nice project ahead of you. All the parts you're missing are readily found and not that expensive via IBMWR, EBay, etc, etc....

[QUOTE
Have been able to get a bunch of above parts from a friend, a fellow BMW enthusiast.
There is a Zundapp, a Hoske /2 Tank and a Belgian Police R69S in this picture:

QUOTE]

Makes me sad seeing such rare machines sitting ......

Bill Harris · 03-24-2012, 10:17 PM

Don't feel bad. Mine started as a crate of parts 38 years ago and it's still a work-in-progress. You'll finish eventually.

Strongwater · 03-25-2012, 06:34 AM

Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I know this is going to take a while . . .

BMWHacker - i know what you mean, maybe someday they'll get the attention they deserve, but one can only do so many projects at a time . . .

Next update in a week or two . . .

Strongwater · 03-25-2012, 05:26 PM

If I recall correctly . . . this is pretty common to see cracks like this:

Went and had them welded up . . . had to go back because he didn't successfully repair one of them.

Ground down and a little primer to keep any rust away:

I keep telling myself I'll get the main front end components together one of these weekends. I'll be sure to post pictures when I do. . . .

knary · 03-26-2012, 11:57 PM

bmwblake · 04-28-2012, 09:11 AM

Hawk Medicine · 04-28-2012, 05:05 PM

Don't worry, those gussets will probably crack again.

Plate them with 1/4 plate steel and they'll never crack again and your bike will handle a lot better.

JAMHIK!

03-24-2012, 05:10 PM	#1
Strongwater ^OP Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Wash DC metro Oddometer: 23	1975 R75/6 box of parts.. started thread as a poll by mistake . . . can't figure out how to edit to change it not to be a poll. http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=769703 Long story short got this: Missing at least: rear subframe keys/locks ignition switch handlebars handlebar mounts steering damper, knob left rider footpeg right and left control perches rear light lens spring clips for front headlight exhaust pipe gasket front axle 1975+ choke lever/assembly throttle assembly air filter voltage regulator starter wire brake cables clutch cable no title Have been able to get a bunch of above parts from a friend, a fellow BMW enthusiast. There is a Zundapp, a Hoske /2 Tank and a Belgian Police R69S in this picture: I have been buying parts as time and $ permits. starting with the front brake Master Cylinder: Yeah, I know, UGLY! I'm committed to trying to re-use everything I can for now. more to come. __________________ "It's life Jim. But not as we know it." "Hey, easy man, I've got a beverage here." 1988 FLHTP - Caddilac pearl white road sofa. 1975 R75/6 - in boxes.

03-24-2012, 05:37 PM	#2
Strongwater ^OP Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Wash DC metro Oddometer: 23	forks... Ok, I have a front brake perch on the way, and a front axle that works. time to think about triple tree. Pretty dirty, dried up grease encrusted triple trees. Wait a min - this guy has a question. After a thorough scrubbing in laquer thinner, (the forks, not the kid!) Good enough. . . gotta find time for assembling front end. Still working on getting a title. __________________ "It's life Jim. But not as we know it." "Hey, easy man, I've got a beverage here." 1988 FLHTP - Caddilac pearl white road sofa. 1975 R75/6 - in boxes.

03-24-2012, 05:48 PM	#4
Foot dragger beat up ex flat tracker Joined: Dec 2006 Location: chico,just below rag dump(nor-cal) Oddometer: 6,924	Most of that will buff right out,Settle in for some fun,the devil is in the details. __________________ Some bikes around at times

03-24-2012, 06:17 PM	#5
bmwhacker Still on 3 wheels Joined: May 2009 Location: MONTANA NATIVE from NATIVE MONTANA Oddometer: 3,470	You have a nice project ahead of you. All the parts you're missing are readily found and not that expensive via IBMWR, EBay, etc, etc.... [QUOTE Have been able to get a bunch of above parts from a friend, a fellow BMW enthusiast. There is a Zundapp, a Hoske /2 Tank and a Belgian Police R69S in this picture: QUOTE] Makes me sad seeing such rare machines sitting ...... __________________ http://jupiterhack.blogspot.com Living proof you shouldn't play with matches

03-24-2012, 10:17 PM	#6
Bill Harris Confirmed Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2008 Location: backwoods Alabama Oddometer: 4,003	Don't feel bad. Mine started as a crate of parts 38 years ago and it's still a work-in-progress. You'll finish eventually. __________________ '73 R60/5 Toaster

03-24-2012, 05:43 PM	#3
wmax351 Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: Marin County and Berkeley, CA Oddometer: 740	Looks fun. I did one of those, but a '71 R75/5. Title should just be a matter of inspection at the DMV or Highway Patrol office. Its easy on the old bikes that have sat since 1980.

03-25-2012, 06:34 AM	#7
Strongwater ^OP Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Wash DC metro Oddometer: 23	Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I know this is going to take a while . . . BMWHacker - i know what you mean, maybe someday they'll get the attention they deserve, but one can only do so many projects at a time . . . Next update in a week or two . . . __________________ "It's life Jim. But not as we know it." "Hey, easy man, I've got a beverage here." 1988 FLHTP - Caddilac pearl white road sofa. 1975 R75/6 - in boxes.

03-25-2012, 05:26 PM	#8
Strongwater ^OP Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Wash DC metro Oddometer: 23	Surprise, fixed two minor frame cracks If I recall correctly . . . this is pretty common to see cracks like this: Went and had them welded up . . . had to go back because he didn't successfully repair one of them. Ground down and a little primer to keep any rust away: I keep telling myself I'll get the main front end components together one of these weekends. I'll be sure to post pictures when I do. . . . __________________ "It's life Jim. But not as we know it." "Hey, easy man, I've got a beverage here." 1988 FLHTP - Caddilac pearl white road sofa. 1975 R75/6 - in boxes.

03-26-2012, 11:57 PM	#9
knary sunshine and puppies Joined: Jun 2002 Location: portland, or Oddometer: 28,982	__________________ Go Jane Go - Analog Jane and her three chamber heart www.scottconary.com \| Oil & Piston : Motorcycle paintings and prints \| The Punk's Bike

04-28-2012, 09:11 AM	#10
bmwblake upside down parker Joined: Mar 2004 Location: nashville, tn Oddometer: 3,238

04-28-2012, 05:05 PM	#11
Hawk Medicine Coyote's Brother Joined: Jun 2008 Location: NOR CAL Oddometer: 3,299	Don't worry, those gussets will probably crack again. Plate them with 1/4 plate steel and they'll never crack again and your bike will handle a lot better. JAMHIK! __________________ Hawkdude Hate rots the pocket that carries it.

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