Toasted Scrambler – 1973 BMW R75/5 Custom

In Dual-Sport, Germany by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Sale Update: This BMW sold for $3,724 after 32 bids on eBay.


2-7-18 Update: 6 months later, this custom slash 5 is back up for sale from the same seller so it looks like the previous sale did not go through. Find it with bidding up to $2,475 in Mout Kisco, New York

Post Sale Update: After 44 bids on eBay, this BMW scrambler sold for $5,344.

Imagine riding this and pulling up to someone on the new BMW RnineT Urban G/S. How do you think they’d react? No matter the answer, I’m really enjoying this toaster tank slash 5 that’s been converted into a scrambler!

The seller says everything works on this numbers-matching (VIN: 2998231) build which shows ~39,600 miles on the odometer. Modifications include handlebars from a BMW F650, a heavy-duty top triple clamp, and a powdercoated crash bar. The subframe and seat are custom-built, while the fenders are Bultaco units. In the last few months, the bike got a bit of work done: rebuilt wheel bearings, new rear shocks, rebuilt front fork, new seals in the transmission and rear drive, new spokes in the 18″ front wheel, rebuilt carb, new points, new brakes…the list goes on.

The seller says it starts easily and he filmed a video to back it up:

So what’s the verdict? Is this cool? Dorky? Would you ride it? Find this interesting scrambler for sale in Mount Kisco, New York with bidding up to $3,050

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