’73 R75/5 “Lil Doom v2.0” Change #1

by Stan Chen / Monday, 11 September 2017 / Published in Bike Restoration, Blog, Latest posts

Lil Doom V1.0

Here’s how Lil Doom was when first introduced at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

While I did enjoy the overall look, I wanted to make some changes.

Change #1:

In the initial design, I chose to make it kick start only for a few reasons:

1. As a result of removing the electronic starter unit, I was able to shed about 10 lbs.

2. That’s how it should be!

As a result of having it be kick only, I’m constantly running the risk of the kick start lever smashing into the factory foot peg rubber. There is also a chance of the lever actually getting stuck underneath the peg too! Therefore, the only viable solution is to find some quality rear sets.

After searching the forums and doing research online, the best option for functionality and quality were the Oshmo rearsets. The shift rod sits lower along the frame versus others sets hence allowing for proper clearance.

Here’s a shot of the factory rubber location. You can see that it’s in the direct path of the lever.

About Stan Chen

My passion for vintage motorcycles started later in life over the last 6 years. I started out modifying cars like BMW, Audi and VWs through my shop DTM Autohaus back in 2000. Once that business was sold and continued my automotive career with Toyo Tires, I became more interested in the simpler and classic things in life. My first motorcycle was a 1978 Triumph Bonneville, but was short lived as I never got it to run properly. I then swooped up a 1976 Honda CB750F which was turned into a cafe racer and enjoyed for several years until I decided to do a redesign. During that time I obtained a 1969 Honda CB160 that is currently my daily rider. In 2014 I picked up a BMW 328ix wagon which was modified with aero, wheels and air suspension. I decided to go a little more wild by building a one off matching motorcycle trailer also on air suspension. Enter the 1973 BMW R75/5 that my good friend used as a daily rider. Knowing about the project, he was willing to let it go for what he paid (a ridiculously good price) and so Lil Doom was born. All 3 builds aptly named "Von Doom" (car) "The Raft" (trailer) and "Lil Doom" all met for the first time at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. After a few years of bringing it out to events and meets it was time for Lil Doom to get a make over. And so it begins...