This 1972 BMW R75/5 (serial 2986620) has reportedly traveled a remarkable 112k miles over the past four-and-a-half decades, and though it wears the battle scars to prove it, the bike sounds like it’s been very well kept and the seller says they wouldn’t hesitate to ride it cross-country. Lots of cool period mods include a nine-gallon Heinrich tank, low bars, headlight-mounted mirrors, an upgraded side-stand and more. Around 54k miles ago the engine was rebuilt by well-regarded RPM Cycles of Ventura, with work including fitment of an 840cc big-bore kit, lightened flywheel and more. A gearbox rebuild is noted as well, along with more recent routine maintenance. Says the seller: “Don’t let the miles scare you, this bike has received constant maintenance and proper attention and is ready for another 112,000 miles!” Find it here on eBay in Mount Kisco, New York with an $8,500 BIN.

From the ad: “This my Monza Blue R75/5 that’s been used but never abused. It’s traveled approximately 112,000 miles across the continent, so it’s accumulated some bruises, some paint touch-ups, faded frame paint, some surface corrosion, a few chips and dings along the way. The tank has a three-inch long shallow depression on the throttle side as a result of a tip-over. A paintless dent removal pro can likely pop it out, but I left it alone as a yet another reminder of its history… and of my stupidity.”

Continued from the seller’s writeup: “So it has a worn look about it, but it wears it well. That said, it’s always been lovingly maintained, as evidenced by a thick folder of maintenance and repair receipts dating back to 1981, indicating that no expense was spared in keeping this bike running perfectly. As you can see in the photos, it’s not a show queen, but it’s quite an eye catcher, and it runs as good today as any airhead that I’ve ever owned.” Low bars, the big tank, and a headlight guard sprouting twin mirrors all make for a fantastic looking bike.

Again from the seller: “At about 58,000 milesbRPM Motorcycles went through the bottom end of the engine replacing the crank bearings, and treating it to an 840cc big-bore kit. They also lightened the flywheel and performed a few other reliability tricks that helped owner Reg Pridmore win the AMA Superbike Championship. The transmission was gone through as well. After a move, BMW of Marin, San Rafael, Ca performed most of it’s routine maintenance, then a few other indie BMW shops, until the bike recently moved to the east coast. The bike went through MAX BMW’s shop last year for a checkup and a thorough service. It received new tires, a new battery, a tuneup and fluid change, trans input shaft spline lube, rear drive splines, charging system test (no issues), fork rebuild, steering head bearings, carb rebuild, new brakes, carb synch and other maintenance service to get it in tip top shape.”

One more time from the ad: “The bike starts on command and does not smoke, does not burn any oil, shifts extremely smoothly, stops, turns and handles like a brand-new airhead. All electrical components, lights, charging system, etc. work as they should.”