Seen here is the 2nd series of the KS750-only torsion tube sidecar frame. The major difference between this and the first series is the provision for mounting a tow hook on the front, and the redesigned sidecar mounting point of the rear upper strut. In 1943 Zundapp standardized on the BMW version of the sidecar frame, the easier to produce 1/2 leaf spring frame.

This is the style pillion seat you often find on the back of an R75 or KS750, and they're still easy to find in good shape - but it's not correct. If you have to, use it until you find the right one. The seat cover on this one is a Drilastic  reinforced rubber top, and the grab handle is made of wood.

This is the correct style pillion seat for your R75 and KS750, and it was only used on these two models. The grab handle is a rubber hose type affair over a steel cable wire loop. The seat top is made by Drilastic, but it's rounder style then the seat above. Note the small rubber pad at the front of the pillion seat - on the late war seats this feature was eliminated, and the mounting hole was left un pierced. Original pillion seats like these are very difficult to find, but they are being reproduced.

I have to admit that I have a real soft spot for Kettenkrads. I've never owned one, but I've been lucky enough to ride in several and even drive one around for about a half hour. It's really a remarkable machine! In the background are two KS750s. This photo was taken at an old bike get-together in Czechoslovakia.

Here's a photo of an R75 that just came over from Holland. The front fender, fork legs and a few other small details need fixing, but otherwise this looks like a real good machine to get.

Drive wheel chains of the type that were used on the R75 and KS750.

Now here's a little guy that knows when to be excited! This solo R75 came up for sale about 15 years ago. Whoever got it got a real nice bike to start with. There are a few parts missing (OK, not counting the whole sidecar!), but what's here is right.

It just keeps getting better! Also for sale by the same owner as the last bike was this clean early R75. Note the nice 180mm fenders and the tool box tank. Someone's fitted a different exhaust system to the bike, but once again - everything else is right!

Another variation of ammo trailer used during the war. This photo was taken in Germany almost 20 years ago.

I can honestly say that this was the bike that hooked me on R75s. This bike belonged to my buddy John Harper, co-founder of the Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners Ltd. It was from John that I learned to strive for the most authentic R75 restoration possible.