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We don't mind some modifications around here, but you go and start talking "aftermarket petcocks", and, well, you might find yourself in for a fight. (No, not really, just my wee opinion).
But seriously, if you can't afford a new one (can't blame you), a good one from a known breaker should save you some money.

Some PO's would cut off the short "straw" on the petcock to increase the range on their reserve.
There should be a long screen over the intake tube, and if it is the straight "exits at 6 o'clock" style, there should be a small screen in the bottom, after the valve and before the nipple. Between these two screens, you should not need an aftermarket fuel filter. (imo)

Congratulations on your new bike, Stu! I should know you chose the right one, since I also managed to get myself a '73 75/5 earlier this summer

templetommy wrote: . . . check out the 5 United forum on yahoo and /5 site on facebook good information

+1 Many thanks for the tip, lots of info on http://5united.org/, including an owner's manual, which I've been looking for.

templetommy wrote: whats the manufacture date? Anything I can help you with let me know

73 R75/5 born 1/1/73

How did you find the manufacture _date_? I was told, via the BMW Club in UK, that the manufacture records in Germany were a bit lacking wrt that info. Only got Feb '73 for mine.

got too many 1 s in there mine was built in 1/73 dont think anyone was working on new years day and if they were I"m not sure if I would want a bike bult then "zu vilie beir letzte nacht"