Warning; Long post. Sorry. Heads and CylindersAlternatorTiming CoverTiming ChainClutch/Flywheel/Oil PumpConnecting RodsCam/CrankCleanup In my last project I didn't do a full engine rebuild. In fact I didn't even take off the…
Overview Much is made of the weaknesses of the final drive, however despite these, the shaft drive has remained a successful signature of BMW motorcycle design for nearly 100 years.…
This is just a quick post outlining the process of replacing the swingarm bearings on the /5. The bearings are slightly different from the ones on my '84 R65 which…
This was a challenging but rewarding job that I had been a little apprehensive about undertaking. I'd never rebuild a motorcycle wheel, but I had rebuilt bicycle wheels so it…
Cleaning up and refurbishing the frame, subframe and swingarm proceeded largely like my previous project the R65. Like that frame, this one was very dirty. It also had worse rust…
On my last project I replaced the wheel bearings but left the tyres as they were pretty good, but on the 75/5 I really wanted to completely rebuild the spoked…
So today the tear down of the 1972 R75/5 Toaster began in ernest. And as this unfolded my initial thoughts of "good original condition" /5 started to fade somewhat. Aside…