Repair Articles
So, you own a BMW /5 and want to keep it running well. Or maybe something is wrong. Never fear, help is out there!
Below are several pages that might help. If you can't find what you need, you can always post your question on the 5United e-mail list. Additional resources that have yet to be organized here are available under the files and database sections of the 5United e-mail list site.
/5 Maintenance and Basic Information
- Owner's Manual
- Basic Maintenance and Maintenance Schedule for your /5
- Torque Specifications for the /5 motorcycles
/5 Engine Repair, Overhaul and Tuning
- Final Drive
- Rear Wheel Splines, Rear Drive Oil Leaks, etc (on Snowbum's BMW Tech web site)
- Replacing Throw-out Bearing
- Clutch and Main Seal Guide
- Early R75/5 Bing CV Carburetors (on Snowbum's BMW Tech web site)
- The Carb Chronicles (on Dave's web site)
- Speedo/Tach Rebuilding
/5 Electrical Information
- Lighting Upgrades
- Charging system
- The Slash 5 starter relay 'cricket' noise and starter problem (on Snowbum's BMW Tech web site)
- Wiring Diagrams
- Bosch starter and solenoid repair by Gregory Bender (thisoldtractor.com)
/5 Wheels and Suspension
- Tire Options
- Brake Overhaul
- Fork Alignment
- Replacing Steering Head Bearing
- Tire Balance (on Duane Ausherman's BMW Tech web site)
- Wheel bearings (on Duane Ausherman's BMW Tech web site)
Miscellany
Ready Reference
- 1973 BMW R75/5 Rebuild: Project Index by Brook Reams