Vehicle Description
Outstanding concours restoration completed by the Heritage Division
of Max BMW-Connecticut!�� Approximately 300 miles ridden by vintage
motorcycle collector and connoisseur, Ray Lamontagne, since
completion.� All original, and better than factory by presentation
today, it also comes fitted with complete Krauser hard bags with
soft travel insert bags, quad rearview mirrors, and Metzeler
tires!� As good as they get! Beginning in 1970, BMW introduced the
/5 models in three forms; 500cc (R50/5), 600cc (R60/5), and the
750cc (R75/5). These were the first motorcycles built entirely at
the Berlin, Germany plant and stayed in production for only 3 years
before revisions were introduced.� All of the /5 models have both
electric & kick starters, air-cooled four-stroke opposed twin
cylinder boxer-style engines with hemispherical combustion
chambers, 4-speed transmissions, and shaft driven power to the rear
wheel.� All models were equipped with telescopic front forks,
tachometer, 12-volt alternator charging systems, and turn signals.�
The largest of the bunch, the R75/5 was equipped with larger bore
specs and bigger Bing 32mm carburetors to produce 50 horsepower,
and an achievable top speed of 110 mph! This stunningly restored
1971 BMW R75/5 was expertly completed by the crafted hands at Max
BMW based in Danbury, CT through their Heritage Division for
vintage classics! Finished in Gloss Black with proper White
pinstripe, it continues to operate with its original, numbers
matching engine and proper Bing carbs, all fully rebuilt.� All new
wiring harness, Hagon shocks, and upgraded Enduralast charging
system.� No detail was left untouched, leaving results likely
better than new!� It will come documented with MAX BMW restoration
documentation.� Having sold to Grammy-awarded singer, songwriter
Ray Lamontagne upon completion, it has traveled only 300 miles on
the open road under his care.� Ray's collection of motorcycles is
broad and outstanding, with a taste for only the best money can
buy.� Having enjoyed this one since July of 2014, he has elected to
sell it for something new.� It is exceptional throughout, museum
worthy without question, and restored to be enjoyed.� Act quickly.
They rarely present themselves on the market as nicely as this one
does!