I bet the front brake is fine. Twin leading shoe brakes don't work as well in reverse.
I discovered that myself while walking my 71 R75/5 backwards down a driveway like yours. Great job on the restoration! I just finished mine a few months ago. Original black with 6 gallon tank. I brought it from the brink as it came to me in boxes. I've owned other old airheads and despite what anti beemer snobs may think, these old bikes are very pleasant to ride and own. Becoming collectible as well.
Agreed...while that king/queen seat is not the most pleasing to look at...it is so freakin' comfortable on a nice, long ride. That's the tradeoff...wonderful airhead...enjoy it... I tend to start and ride my classic motorcycles in front of my kids, too. Don't want them scared. And while I'm all about "choice," pants, gloves and a helmet (at a minimum) would be a great example to set for your little one...
yeah,, GREAT job!! I just did one myself.. and the seat,, yeah, its not too pretty, but everyone Ive talked to with that very seat has loved it.. Dont know about you but my butt has no eyes!!! Sure has nerves though!!!
sweet bike man
4runner39 6 months ago
Beautiful bike.
iridemotorbikes 8 months ago
Soon i will own one of these bike. I really like this r75/5 i hope to find one soon for me!
popitn2nd 8 months ago
sorry to give u that but you and the bike don't match
hootini88 9 months ago
did she make you put that ugly seat on that bike. oh wait of course she did. bummer
goat63able 10 months ago
He: "What do you think?"
She: "I like it."
Ahhhhh be still my heart.
Beautiful Bike. Congratulations.
jaycraft1 1 year ago
Блять! А наших озарило, что стартер можно поставить наверно 98-м!
MrHaryPlotter 1 year ago
He's not coming back
2wheelsteve 1 year ago
I bet the front brake is fine. Twin leading shoe brakes don't work as well in reverse.
I discovered that myself while walking my 71 R75/5 backwards down a driveway like yours. Great job on the restoration! I just finished mine a few months ago. Original black with 6 gallon tank. I brought it from the brink as it came to me in boxes. I've owned other old airheads and despite what anti beemer snobs may think, these old bikes are very pleasant to ride and own. Becoming collectible as well.
motofreddy 1 year ago
Toaster Tank Good Looking Motorcycle
PRICELESS
TL250Rider 1 year ago
Agreed...while that king/queen seat is not the most pleasing to look at...it is so freakin' comfortable on a nice, long ride. That's the tradeoff...wonderful airhead...enjoy it... I tend to start and ride my classic motorcycles in front of my kids, too. Don't want them scared. And while I'm all about "choice," pants, gloves and a helmet (at a minimum) would be a great example to set for your little one...
01triumphbonnie 2 years ago
yeah,, GREAT job!! I just did one myself.. and the seat,, yeah, its not too pretty, but everyone Ive talked to with that very seat has loved it.. Dont know about you but my butt has no eyes!!! Sure has nerves though!!!
funkamongus20 2 years ago
nice bike but the seat sucks
sfn6 2 years ago
hehe it looks like a cinema kid seat
MovieMusic102 2 years ago
Dude, I love your videos! Congrats on a beautiful /5!
stankenpankens 3 years ago
It lives!
Nice job man, sounds like a boxer!
Katjump 3 years ago
@Katjump It is a boxer! haha
MistaTSluss 1 year ago