BMW ‘Dead Ace’
Here comes a vintage BMW “R75/6” from 1975. The owner is one of the most “chic” gentleman we have ever met. It was therefore natural that for this very unique time, we decided to go for a paint job on a vintage “Honda” tank.
And if we were to re-do it, we’d go for it 100%.
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Photos: Blitz Motorcycles
- 100% rebuilt BMW R75/6 engine (piston, rings, top engine gaskets);
- 100% “plug & play” rear loop (made in France) + bespoke seat
- 100% bespoke battery side covers designed to match with the bespoke rear loop.
- Blitz Motorcycles mini switches (100% stainless steel / 100% made in France)
- simplified and bespoke electric wiring
- and yes: the push button color does match with the spark plugs wires.
- Vintage Triumph handlebar
- Vintage Honda CB 125 S tank
- A shiny black paint job was done + chrome job of the fuel tank lid.
- reconditioned Bing carburators
- Vintage Bang & Olufsen buttons used for the choke rods.
- all engine covers + frame + fork legs + wheels + bespoke mudguards + handlebar + levers + fenders shiny black powder coated;
- High temperature resistant matt black painting of the engine (after complete reconditioning)
- Dunlop K81 front and rear tyres
- “Campbell” mufflers
Bespoke alloy air filters (100% hand made).
