First Road Test On My 1973 BMW R75

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  • Опубліковано 9 бер 2023
  • This video was a fun video to make for me because i got to enjoy a ride on my new to me bike. the video wasnt that long because i for some reason was not able to recover all my footage from one of my cameras. well i hope you enjoy.
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  • @jamesbigham9036
    @jamesbigham9036 Рік тому +3

    I really hope you do more voiceover work in my opinion it was very informative about the bike and definitely added to the video.
    That is a beautiful bike I really like it definitely worth the price

  • @thomasbindesbll8681
    @thomasbindesbll8681 9 місяців тому

    Nice video, thanks👍
    Yes these old type 247 airhead BMW boxers, are anong the most reliable bikes ever build!
    Since 1978 drive ny own 900cc R90S. Never, ever let me down. 200.000 kilometers on the clock! Without any bigger repairs, only regulary and scheduled maintenance. Such iron horse Beemmers deserves a regulary hug, though:-)
    Ride safe 👍 and
    all the best!
    Thomas, Denmark.

  • @steveridgley1386
    @steveridgley1386 Рік тому +1

    The toaster tank, only year 1973. Had a 71 R75 for many many years. Great bikes. I drove mine after pulling a valve through one of the cyl heads from York Pa to Hammond In, It never failed me. Sold it when I bought my New 1999 Moto Guzzi Bassa 1100. Wish I had it back. If you didn't already you have to sync the Carbs with a vacuum stick to get the best performance out of them.

  • @raycasson1774
    @raycasson1774 Рік тому +1

    Had a 1974 R75/6,best bike I ever had.Should never had sold it.

  • @superduperj1202
    @superduperj1202 9 місяців тому

    Glad you have an Airhead! had a R90/6 for about 19 years. Great bikes. They love to be ridden many miles.

  • @WingmanJohnny
    @WingmanJohnny Рік тому +1

    Super nice scoot. Great runners. And last forever. Making bunch ride videos for my channel this year. Keep up the great work

  • @robertwells6454
    @robertwells6454 Рік тому +1

    Nice old ride. Lot's of fun riding an older bike. People always want to know about them. 🤟😎

  • @sissybaby9380
    @sissybaby9380 Рік тому +2

    Yes, the commentary and history was a great addition. Nice bike, but I'm​ more into street and trail. It's funny you mention highet. I have to tippy toe on my Honda 650L. Can't wait for more car & truck videos​. Keep on ridding.👍

  • @Derf1313
    @Derf1313 Рік тому +1

    Nice boxer twin, always thought they were the smoothest ride. Had a R100RS, long time ago, was a pleasure to ride. Sure, my buddies with 4 cyl, could get ya outta the hole, but you'd blow by on the mid & upper end, lol! Met A grandpa that rode an R100RTback in the early 80's, that had well over 250k riding coast to coast visiting kids & grandkids, other than maintenance & tires, his only issue was a shaft seal that had leaked A little...
    Definitely enjoy the commentary, info & history, enjoy that classic for decades to come! Thanx !

  • @danielfarmer2097
    @danielfarmer2097 Рік тому +4

    Love seeing yall get old stuff back on the road. Gives me hope on all my projects

  • @richardsteele6776
    @richardsteele6776 Рік тому

    One thing about the old airheads is once you adapt to the them you will enjoy that bike more than any other bike.

  • @lukemeier8917
    @lukemeier8917 Рік тому +1

    Ike, I really liked the narration! Just what I was hoping you would do with this one! Super interesting!

  • @12gaugeCharlee
    @12gaugeCharlee Рік тому +2

    Man that bike sounds like it rolled off the factory floor. And looks super clean.

  • @gabebothers9937
    @gabebothers9937 Рік тому +3

    Thats a sharp unit. Nothing beats the open road on or in a classic ride, nice work

  • @99unclebob
    @99unclebob Рік тому +4

    Sweet bile Ike, it's in great shape obviously kept in a garage, I remember as a kid seeing these around during the 70's here at home and the shaft drive on BMW bikes have been known to last well over 100k when you take care of them with regular maintenance and don't ride the crap out of them, this was shared with us by a neighbour who owned several of these BMW's until he gave up his bike license at the age of 86 years old, he road bike during WW2 as a courier which was always a wild ride, I had an uncle who did the same 👍Oh ya i am definitely jealous of your weather, here in Winnipeg it is warmer than usual 30 degrees now, it'll be 8 weeks before we see any blossoms on our trees

  • @dadratsforge
    @dadratsforge Рік тому +2

    Don't change anything Ike, just look after it and you will not regret owning it. I love the power delivery of the boxer engine, effortless. Good find at $2300

  • @iannorton4463
    @iannorton4463 Рік тому +2

    I'm so glad that you started talking over the video Isaac because looking at the just the front wheel and hearing wind noise wasn't that good. Anyway it's another avenue for you to explore and I wouldn't mind seeing something more of this ilk buddy. I hope things are looking up for you and of course you are in my thoughts. Take care dude. ✌️👍🇬🇧

  • @Shortryde
    @Shortryde Рік тому

    Beautiful Bike! they say riding a Motorcycle is like an art Something you do because you feel something inside. thanks for sharing... watching here from the Philippines.

  • @geoffreyjones2000
    @geoffreyjones2000 Рік тому +1

    Love the airheads, sir

  • @tinoanderson3912
    @tinoanderson3912 Рік тому +1

    Always love those bikes because it's like they shoved a twin cylinder airplane engine in a motorcycle frame I love the looks of the jugs hanging out the side I don't know how comfortable it would be to ride personally I feel like I'd burn the hell out of my legs on the heads but definitely a gorgeous bike

  • @shrugger1
    @shrugger1 Рік тому

    I've wanted one since I was stationed in Germany 1990. Nice find.

  • @blainehale
    @blainehale Рік тому +6

    I've had the same model for over a decade and I'll never get rid of it. Such a great bike! Btw, you can tell if it's long wheel base if there's a 1-2 inch collar welded into the swing arm. Looks like someone cut it and welded on an extension. LWB is a much smoother ride but the SWB model is a little more fun in the twisties.

  • @JohnHill-jm7tm
    @JohnHill-jm7tm Рік тому +2

    Another great video Ike 👍. Brings back memories for this Old Man. Hope to see some day. 🛵🧔💝

  • @chrisbruce3164
    @chrisbruce3164 Рік тому +1

    Sweet bike! Great job on the edit and walk around at the end. ✨✅✨

  • @gradybrowning3976
    @gradybrowning3976 Рік тому +2

    Yea Boy what a Good Looking Bike!

  • @paulteirney3587
    @paulteirney3587 Рік тому +2

    Loved the video, it was so good to hear the history of the bike and what you though and that you wanted this model bike.

  • @davidowen888
    @davidowen888 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing, being a fellow rider I diggit ☮️

  • @bigpoppajeff
    @bigpoppajeff Рік тому

    The bike is beautiful and I love the voice over I could hear everything you were saying it was good. good 😊 luck with the bike Isaac

  • @bradrichards6107
    @bradrichards6107 Рік тому

    That’s a very nice BMW motorcycle, Isaac. I liked the commentary. Have a great weekend.

  • @charlesfrazer1166
    @charlesfrazer1166 Рік тому

    Nice score, Isaac! I like the color, too; my '00 F150 is Amazon Green Metallic. :)

  • @darylturner6094
    @darylturner6094 Рік тому

    Sexy bike! The commentary was important for the back story on it. Love the green too

  • @JohnWilson-ql8ks
    @JohnWilson-ql8ks Рік тому

    Glad to see you got a BMW i had the rs1000 touring bike and i put a lot of 4 cylinder rice burners to shame with full saddle bags and trunk. And i am sure you know what BMW stands for Best Motorcycle in the World...

  • @AndrewHCann
    @AndrewHCann Рік тому +2

    Excellent video Issac :) also this bike doing well for sure and more information about the bike be great to hear about! Think you did excellent job for price and light TLC to it get going too! Like mellow sounds on video too and keep in tip top shape too!

  • @aaronhoward7593
    @aaronhoward7593 Рік тому +2

    definitely a sweet bike

  • @stephenhuber1079
    @stephenhuber1079 Рік тому

    Yeah man, cool commentary of info on this really nice bike, Isaac!

  • @Robert-ni6ut
    @Robert-ni6ut Рік тому

    Nice bike glad to see part too of this bike . Oh nice music 🎶 felt like I was in B M W comurshall 😁

  • @hillbillymancave6083
    @hillbillymancave6083 Рік тому

    So jealous lol. I love those older bikes.

  • @markc5593
    @markc5593 Рік тому

    A lot of class in that bike.

  • @shanetesmer5198
    @shanetesmer5198 Рік тому

    Love bmw bikes. I’ve had a r1150r and currently have a r1200rt

  • @darrellnichter9894
    @darrellnichter9894 Рік тому

    She polished up real nice!

  • @michaelb2975
    @michaelb2975 Рік тому

    I like the voice over commentary. Keep up the good work!

  • @danf4616
    @danf4616 Рік тому

    Great classic bike. Just don't see them much anymore. Thanks for the videos! 👍👍

  • @jfv65
    @jfv65 Рік тому +1

    I owned a BMW K100 which i enjoyed very much. But then i did a test ride on an R80RT , similar aircooled boxer bike. I cleanly remember how leight that bike felt after stepping off the K100. Sadly those aircooled BMW's are getting more pricey as the years pass. Out of reach for many people. I would love to own an R80GS (offroad/allroad version)

  • @drewp9112
    @drewp9112 Рік тому +2

    nice bike, i wouldnt mind finding something like that and fixing it up to ride. pretty cool. hope you bring more motorcycles to your content in the future.

  • @johnlonnevik5917
    @johnlonnevik5917 Рік тому

    I have admired the opposed cylender BMW for years but never had one. My favorite bike was a 1975 Honda 400 Supersport.

  • @ba3037
    @ba3037 Рік тому

    Nice that you gave the info on the bike.

  • @darrellkelly7614
    @darrellkelly7614 Рік тому

    Great bike great video..
    Thoughts are with u Ike. Oregon awaits a visit

  • @robertbelote5273
    @robertbelote5273 Рік тому +2

    Great bike man, such a cool choice keeping it stock,thanks for showing us. When you get a chance, compare legitimately advertised motorcycle gloves to the Mechanix mpact gloves . I do have moto gloves but usually wear mpacts.

  • @RealSuburbanCowboy
    @RealSuburbanCowboy Рік тому +1

    That's a cool old bike. Nice you could revive it. I am super jelly of your weather. We just got dumped on with snow in Southern Wisconsin. I'm itching to get my bike out.

  • @jonmckee7490
    @jonmckee7490 Рік тому

    a dream bike for me,very nice.

  • @magnuscato9770
    @magnuscato9770 Рік тому

    Brilliant bike, and a reasonable price imho. Just enjoy it.

  • @srcobra50
    @srcobra50 Рік тому

    Really cool bike I like it. Great video ike. I prefer these older bmw motorcycles vs the new ones

  • @isickofit
    @isickofit Рік тому +1

    Glove up Buttercup..

  • @tristanmcnabb2741
    @tristanmcnabb2741 Рік тому

    Allsome stuff bud😊👍🦇🎉🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @kenbell9564
    @kenbell9564 Рік тому

    Looking Good Isaac !!!

  • @larrydavidson3402
    @larrydavidson3402 Рік тому

    Bike is looking great Ike.

  • @robsidgor
    @robsidgor Рік тому

    Great content and love the format

  • @rosebooth7367
    @rosebooth7367 Рік тому +1

    Guess which muppet burnt her leg on the exhaust first time she rode pillion- that'll be me! Never did it again though 😜. Liked the commentary Ike..

  • @cskalle1213
    @cskalle1213 Рік тому +1

    That seat looks so good no wonder you don't want to break that leather

  • @davidkilbourne5422
    @davidkilbourne5422 Рік тому

    That's a cool motorcycle! I liked the stats you gave about the bikes also!

  • @RearEngineShop
    @RearEngineShop Рік тому

    I love these old BMW motorcycles. It cleaned up nice. 👍

  • @after5auto133
    @after5auto133 Рік тому

    Saddle soap works great on a motorcycle seat. Softens the material

  • @smsservicesall
    @smsservicesall Рік тому

    That's a sweet looking bike

  • @geecee4
    @geecee4 Рік тому

    Nice bike brother!! Luv the green.

  • @MadsWorld34
    @MadsWorld34 Рік тому

    i just started hanging with some people the call themselves the TEXAS Tidlers. just a group of small bike riders mostly 300 CC and smaller. and old bikes. but there is one guy that i think is restoring that same bike. it looks just like it. and i think it might be the same year. but they are growing and the way you and the rest of the crew likes to ride small bikes also maybe you would want to look into it. and i think in the next few years. they may expand towards the east coast.

  • @gregoryjewell1
    @gregoryjewell1 Рік тому

    Man those mirrors are rock steady. Every bike I've ever rode the mirrors shake at least a little

  • @gradybrowning3976
    @gradybrowning3976 Рік тому

    Love taking a ride with ya!

  • @daniellaurion17
    @daniellaurion17 Рік тому

    Looks great!

  • @jonathonh1089
    @jonathonh1089 Рік тому

    I liked this video and it would be cool to see you do that with your Harley.

  • @jeffrg8293
    @jeffrg8293 Рік тому

    I enjoyed the commentary 👌 nice job

  • @themoelman
    @themoelman Рік тому +1

    I like the curves/twisties too - mostly in 4 wheel vehicles but still fun

  • @bobmanzi7712
    @bobmanzi7712 Рік тому +1

    great stuff thanks

  • @robertadams4415
    @robertadams4415 Рік тому

    Loved the commentary

  • @twocvbloke
    @twocvbloke Рік тому

    It's so hilarious how that bike sounds so much like a 2CV when riding, granted it's cos both are aircooled twins, but it still amuses me (I'm a simple fella!)... :P
    (Though fun-fact, pre-WWII when the 2CV was in prototyping stages, they used watercooled bmw bike engines in their TPV test platforms, and post-WWII, Citroen developed their own engine loosely based on the air-cooled bmw bike engines)

  • @paulweigle6872
    @paulweigle6872 Рік тому

    Nice bike!

  • @bryduhbikeguy
    @bryduhbikeguy Рік тому

    What a BEAutiful bike.It's a keeper for sure.Total clean and detail with waxing then just enjoy it.I'd find a period correct short windshield just for the bugs,and highway buffeting on long trip.But that's just me I guess.(my bud took his on his 1st highway trip of 200-ish miles and swore he wouldn't again because of the wind,but loved it around town and short excursions)

  • @ericsnead1377
    @ericsnead1377 Рік тому

    Beautiful bike man! I hope to one day get my dad's 77 Honda cb550 4k going again hard to find parts for the old bikes

  • @richardclark8262
    @richardclark8262 Рік тому

    Love that bike

  • @wetduc
    @wetduc Рік тому

    Great Ride, let's do it again soon 😎

  • @tinygaragepowersports0122
    @tinygaragepowersports0122 Рік тому +1

    I'm not familiar with BMW bikes, but I agree that this one is a real looker. The gas tank is my favorite piece. They just don't make stuff that looks like that anymore. The engine is fascinating....a big chunk of metal with a couple cylinders hanging off of it. Looks like it moves out pretty good. 4.7 gallons and that big ol' engine....what's the machine weigh?? Too big for my small frame, but I'll bet it rides good. Nice work!

  • @ivia4525
    @ivia4525 Рік тому

    love the commentary

  • @grymatgreen6708
    @grymatgreen6708 Рік тому

    Commentary is great

  • @Brianshrader6357
    @Brianshrader6357 Рік тому

    Coll bike I'm sure there are not alot of those still out there.

  • @keithmiller8400
    @keithmiller8400 Рік тому

    Like the green paint

  • @johnkoelliker8480
    @johnkoelliker8480 Рік тому

    The commentary was great

  • @carlhart5543
    @carlhart5543 Рік тому +1

    I have a 1974ish powerdyne motorcycle they say that only maybe 300 were made it would be great if you could do something with it on cars and cameras I would donate it to the show

  • @coryyoung574
    @coryyoung574 Рік тому +1

    I cant wait another month to go by to get the KLR out.-19c here today no riding yet.

  • @rickfazzini22
    @rickfazzini22 Рік тому +1

    You may wanna check your timing, I’d say that’s where the kickback is coming from.

  • @wadetyler5056
    @wadetyler5056 Рік тому

    A motorcycle for those who ride for the joy of riding, not racing, stunting or bar hopping. Fill it up, check the oil, put on your gear and just ride!

  • @kevinmurray8815
    @kevinmurray8815 Рік тому

    Sweet bike! Now let's do something with that zippy Chevette.

  • @isickofit
    @isickofit Рік тому

    Love my R100 Cafe racer.

  • @mikepelz7004
    @mikepelz7004 Рік тому +1

    Ike, maybe the kickback on starting are stuck mechanical advance weights!

    • @stevenfoster9304
      @stevenfoster9304 Рік тому +1

      He should for sure check the points gap and the advance mechanism.

  • @lindsey349
    @lindsey349 Рік тому +1

    sounds like the timing might be a little advanced, even with the electric starter sounds like its kicking back a little. nice bike though.

  • @adamwhite3584
    @adamwhite3584 Рік тому +1

    WhatUp homie !

  • @johna6968
    @johna6968 Рік тому

    Clear visors and shades.. so American.

  • @mrutherford8590
    @mrutherford8590 Рік тому +3

    If it has points the timing might be too far advanced. That’s why it kicks back when kick starting

    • @shawnsatterlee6035
      @shawnsatterlee6035 Рік тому

      No it's called compression and no compression release. Gotta b smarter than the actual motor is all. If was overly advanced would hear it under a load when riding it.

    • @mrutherford8590
      @mrutherford8590 Рік тому

      I had a 1973 DT360 that kicked back until I got the timing right.

  • @Herbybandit
    @Herbybandit Рік тому +1

    That is a sweet bike, your doing the right thing just leaving it as is.
    While your in the European bike mood will you be looking at the Triumph any time soon?

  • @moneygooddude
    @moneygooddude Рік тому

    As for the crispy seat use either mink oil or pork belly grease.

  • @keng2495
    @keng2495 Рік тому +1

    The helmet cam needed to be pointed up a dit. I think the timing is off just a bit on the bike. Listen to it.

  • @isomer13
    @isomer13 Рік тому

    Sweet. I'm jealous.