The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: GrimReaper on September 28, 2011, 10:53:15 PM
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hi all,
i just find a 1973 r75/5 LWB with 50k milel on it,hepco-becker boxes corbin seat and riffle fairing .Bike also has kickstart.the owner asks for 2500 usd and bike looks in really good condition.how this sound?is the price fair enought?and what should i look for(i mean different from our beloved r65)
Thank you
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Could be a rip off, Could be a steal... Depends on the bike...
Go look at it and see...
John
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In many regions of the USA, the /5 models are pretty highly sought after. The LWB models had most all of the kinks worked out - if I were shopping for a /5 I would be looking at the LWB 1973 model myself. But as they say, condition is everything. If it is mechanically good and in need of cosmetics, I'd say $2500 is a pretty fair price, especially in my area.
Things to look for include: kickstart spur gear is often weak/prone to breakage.. Use it sparingly, but do check that it is functional on the bike before buying. Documentation of maintenance/work/repairs is often (but not always) a pretty good indicator of how well it was cared for. Combo Speedo/tachometers on these bikes are EXPENSIVE to replace or repair so pay attention to that as well. The wiring harness is also a weak point.
Keep in mind, as "primitive" as some people think our R65 bikes are, the /5 models are REALLY, errrr. "basic" ;-)