1972 R75/6 Inquiry

[tom56]

I am reviewing a '72 R75/5 with a Czech sidecare. The machine has 126K miles, needs tires and possibly new paint on the tank, This BMW has a faring on the bike and windscreen on the car.

What's it worth ?

Thanks

Thomas Sells
SE Mich

[woodnsteel]

1- While 126K would not be terminal mileage for a well cared for R75/5, a person would want a reliable service record to help establish a reasonable degree of confidence in the vehicle.
2- The stock R75/5 is not recomended for sidecar use. It is generally considered to be un-safe to run a sidecar on an airhead without substantial frame reinforcement.
3- A market is not made, nor a value established until a seller and buyer strike a deal and the trade is consumated. Since I am not in "the market" for an R75/5 with a Czech side car, my opinion is meaningless, however....

Based on the info provided, I'd offer $1200 and forget about it if the seller did not counter offer well under $2000

P.S. the R75/5 is a great bike, but not recognized as vintage.
I believe for the purpose of this forum, vintage would be a bike made before 1970.

[YB in IN]

Originally posted by woodnsteel
1- While 126K would not be terminal mileage for a well cared for R75/5, a person would want a reliable service record to help establish a reasonable degree of confidence in the vehicle.
2- The stock R75/5 is not recomended for sidecar use. It is generally considered to be un-safe to run a sidecar on an airhead without substantial frame reinforcement.
3- A market is not made, nor a value established until a seller and buyer strike a deal and the trade is consumated. Since I am not in "the market" for an R75/5 with a Czech side car, my opinion is meaningless, however....

Based on the info provided, I'd offer $1200 and forget about it if the seller did not counter offer well under $2000

P.S. the R75/5 is a great bike, but not recognized as vintage.
I believe for the purpose of this forum, vintage would be a bike made before 1970.

That sounds about the right price to me. You're looking at having to put some decent bucks into tires and paint right off the bat. Does this rig run? Who knows the shape that the electrics are in. You might be looking at a couple more hundred bucks there. Also, that is quite a few miles on a bike. I bought my K75s with a 100000 miles on it and a full folder of all the service that had been done on it by dealers and by the owner. I'd be real wary of spending much more than 1200 bucks. Look at it this way, for a little bit more cash you could get something with lower miles, possibly some service records, and peace of mind about your purchase (that itself alone is priceless) and possibly save some money in the long run.

[tom56]

Thanks for both notes. I think I will not buy it. The owner wants $4500 for it

[YB in IN]

Originally posted by tom48
Thanks for both notes. I think I will not buy it. The owner wants $4500 for it

Holy!@#$ What is he smoking, and how do I get ahold of some of it?

[woodnsteel]

If you fiGURE $3000 for the R75, and $1500 for the car, that is top shelf price for both.JAS

[HankPfister]

If you fiGURE $3000 for the R75, and $1500 for the car, that is top shelf price for both.JAS
Just my humble opinion, but JAS is right, $4500 for this rig, it should be in really good shape, ready to ride. Sounds like it isn't, but I have not seen it. I have a Russian sidecar on my R75/5. It has a special subframe, and steering head modifications for sidecar use. If I were to sell it, I'd be looking for $4500 or more. I saw a /5/Velorex rig on the IBMWR Marketplace, asking $2400 I think. IT looked rough, but claimed ran well. No subframe, lots of rust, original paint. You are probably wise to pass on this one. Watch Ebay and the IBMWR for sidecar rigs. Or get a good Airhead, and build one. Dauntless Motors is really good for sidecar subframes, and modifications. Also Perry's BMWs and Sidecars in Fort Worth Texas. He specializes in Airheads with Russian Dnepr Sidecars (similar to Ural).
Hank Pfister
Copper Hill, VA
pfestus1@yahoo.com
1998 R1100GS, 1978 R100S, 1973 R75/5/Dnepr, KLR 650