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Title: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: Mark Austin on January 06, 2008, 10:21:07 pm
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Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: KB171 on January 07, 2008, 08:45:13 am
Crikey ,for $5,000 you'd want the tank stickers put on straight at least.
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: AjayVMX on January 08, 2008, 10:37:04 am
It sure is purty though.... ::)

Just remember that the NOS exhaust pipes can go for >US$1000 each, so there are some difficult to get parts on that bike... ;)
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: BETRIC on January 08, 2008, 02:35:23 pm
AJ
That XR75 K1 has a modified K4/5 XR75/79 XR80 pipe on it, the tail pipe has been cut off to make it look like an early pipe, you can still buy the late pipes from Honda for $210, their is a few things wrong on the bike, they are
Tire info decal on chain guard, should be on rear guard.
Chain guide & rear brake stay black, should be zinc colour.
Throttle cable through front number plate, should be behind plate.
Uses K2/3 front brake cable guide, should have KO/K1 type behind number plate on plate bracket.
Wrong colour used on engine cases.
Missing taco blanking  plug (rubber) on clutch cover.
Missing rubber caps on clutch/brake levers.
Honda tank wings wrong postion.
Info decals missing on tank.
Rear shock decals facing out should be facing in.
Later model rims used
Front/Rear guards mounting plates are black should be zinc
Wrong finish (polished) on forks/rocker cover/ center fly wheel cover and brake backing plate
Front engine bolts fitted wrong way round.
Exhaust warning decal in wrong postion on swing arm.
Missing the opac plastic band for the kill switch cable.
Clutch cable/kill switch cable not routed through the handle bar clamp guide.
Swing arm bolt has washer on chain side should not be their.

He claims it is perfect and finished as standard, I know I have been a bit anal about this but if you are asking that sort of money he should have done a bit research on finishing this XR75
PS: He strated the auction at $7000 then reduced back to $5000

 
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: firko on January 08, 2008, 03:12:02 pm
Jeez Dave, very anal of you! That's the great thing about this forum and the vintage movement in general. If you don't know something about a particular bike there is definitely someone out there who does. I was impressed by your knowledge of these little tiddlers when we had a few beers at the Coffs Nats. I'm amazed you can spot so much wrong with that XR from the photos. Good work.

The latest news from AJ is that he now has two of those GRM, Mexican trials bikes on the water. One will probably be for sale so I'd reckon you'll need it to park next to the Coopers! Catch you at CD5

Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: AjayVMX on January 08, 2008, 03:38:50 pm
Hey thanks Betric...  :o

Quite a few of those "little things" you have highlighted are pretty easy to fix though.

I must admit that my first viewing of the photos did raise alarm bells regarding the pipe - due to the unusually large size of the outlet.

I also didn't know that the later pipes were still available - I've got a Red XR that needs one... 8)

Maybe there are bits on my K1 that are "more stock" than this one... ;D

(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1052255/XR75-4.jpg)

Love that orange pipe though!!!
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: BETRIC on January 08, 2008, 04:52:40 pm
AJAYVMX
YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO BUY A REPRO XR75 4 SPEED PIPE IN THE COMING MONTHS, I HAVE HAD A STOCK XR75 4 SPEED PIPE OVER IN NZ BEING COPIED BY MUSKET EXHAUST, IT'S BEEN 2yr's SINCE THE PROJECT WAS STARTED WITH MUSKET & RE MX IN THE STATES, AND NOW IT IS JUST ABOUT READY TO BE MANUFACTURED IN NUMBERS, IT WILL COME WITH THE MOUNTING BRACKET,THEY ARE JUST WORKING ON THE CLEARANCE FOR THE KICK STARTER ON THE HEADER PIPE, A LOT OF WORK HAS BEEN PUT INTO THE PIPE TO GET IT RIGHT
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: Rossvickicampbell on January 08, 2008, 10:41:06 pm
and Dan at RE-MX is good value also.

Rossco
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: Quicksilver on January 09, 2008, 02:38:35 pm
No takers. At 5k not a shock either ;)
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: kevwrx on January 10, 2008, 10:07:22 pm
Here's mine
All original 1977 Model XR-75 Red Devil Chassis Number 0666

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Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: Rossvickicampbell on January 11, 2008, 02:09:55 am
kevwrx - was that the first of the XR 75s with the 5 speed box and laid down shocks?  If so then I can remember my brother getting one brand new - brings back some memories!!!

thanks

Rossco
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: Hoony on January 11, 2008, 07:25:10 am
kevwrx - was that the first of the XR 75s with the 5 speed box and laid down shocks?  If so then I can remember my brother getting one brand new - brings back some memories!!!

thanks

Rossco

Yep, first 5 speeder, model designation is K4 i had one too (my first bike $430 new) great memories.  :)
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: kevwrx on January 11, 2008, 07:27:46 am
kevwrx - was that the first of the XR 75s with the 5 speed box and laid down shocks?  If so then I can remember my brother getting one brand new - brings back some memories!!!

thanks

Rossco

That's the one Rosco  :)
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: Rossvickicampbell on January 11, 2008, 01:43:53 pm
and yours looks nice to - well done!

regards

Rossco
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: KB171 on January 11, 2008, 01:54:10 pm
This is the revised version of my old shitter

(http://i3.tinypic.com/85uyg7m.jpg)

(http://i16.tinypic.com/7x3023d.jpg)
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: yzhilly on January 11, 2008, 02:19:05 pm
Very nice KB ,i expect that will be the pitbike at CD5 ?.
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: KB171 on January 11, 2008, 04:46:18 pm
Thanks Hilly i wish i could do send better photos than that ,the on line image resiz.n thing wont play ball,i've spent close to 3 hrs an 14 VB'S try'n to to send them,has to be abetter F#$@%$KN way.
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: Hoony on January 11, 2008, 04:47:34 pm
G'day KB, you can always mail em out to each forum member  ;D
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: KB171 on January 11, 2008, 04:55:36 pm
gdy Hooney,my computin skills are on par with Basil Faultys, not good.
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: Tim754 on January 11, 2008, 09:57:07 pm
I just email mine to Greame and beg nicely ;) problem solvered  ::)Cheers Tim
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: yzhilly on January 11, 2008, 10:13:04 pm
Hah KB no wonder ya computer skills are getting fuzzy after 14 VB's in 3 hours it's coz your pissed mate .I take a bit of impressing by a honda but your XR is Fu%&in pisser.
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: KB171 on January 11, 2008, 10:42:47 pm
Be good if you could see it properly,it sure wont pass the decible test,but shit it's got a grouse bark on it,I'll keep tryin to get better photos up, but i've run outa computer wizz kids,I do believe I've still got a slab n a half left so i think i should tend to them asap ,cheers.
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: Quicksilver on January 12, 2008, 07:19:51 am
 Got mine band new on my 10th Birthday. Only changes are pipe ( still have the original ) replacement tyres, seat recovered, coil, cables and things, apart from that she remains original.

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Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: Quicksilver on January 12, 2008, 07:21:18 am
xr75 k2

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Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: Quicksilver on January 12, 2008, 08:24:19 am
My 1977 XR75 project. XR100 front end to give little a lift, having a banana swingarm made up for it now by one of the VMX forum members. Thinking about a Poweroll 120cc stroker kit. Anyone use one these? Curently the engine is XL75 which use later 5 speed top end yet still ( Dunno why ) used the old 4 speed gearbox.

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Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: KB171 on January 12, 2008, 11:10:05 am
Still rooting around with this computer.  ???

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m156/609759/6B4C6105-E0CC-322C-D96F81953750DC09.jpg)
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: AjayVMX on January 12, 2008, 11:14:29 am
Obviously....  you don't appear to have had time to cut the grass  ;D
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: KB171 on January 12, 2008, 11:21:32 am
Bloody Hell,howd me missus send that message through here? :-[
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: Hoony on January 12, 2008, 11:45:15 am
Still rooting around with this computer.  ???

love the megaphone, bet that sounds good KB !

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m156/609759/6B4C6105-E0CC-322C-D96F81953750DC09.jpg)


Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: KB171 on January 12, 2008, 12:04:14 pm
Made from s/s hand rails and a $30 swapmeet rollar,all home brewed.
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: Quicksilver on January 12, 2008, 01:13:21 pm
That pipe is an absolutely marvelous job. full credits. Wonderful piece of work. In fact the whole package is fantastic looking machine. Everthing seems to just work, fits together beautifully
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: Hoony on January 12, 2008, 01:15:42 pm
Made from s/s hand rails and a $30 swapmeet rollar,all home brewed.

any reason you exited it on the LHS instead of the usual RHS?
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: KB171 on January 12, 2008, 01:43:06 pm
Yep i had trouble buying genuine kickstarter that folds out to clear the pipe,$15 cheapy and poked it out the L/H side.
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: Doc on January 12, 2008, 03:03:42 pm
Dodgee..where are you!! This man has what I believe is the ex Derim Porter full DG XR80 still with the mini Betors an' all :) I can't think who else had one at the time but there wearn't many in Oz..

KB..I have to admit your unit is unique and extremely desirable and you've done a fantastic job!  8)

Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: KB171 on January 12, 2008, 05:42:04 pm
This is what ive been trying to post for the past couple of days.
Cheers.

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m156/609759/xr2woeifweg.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m156/609759/RIMG0726fuji.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m156/609759/RIMG0693wefreg.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m156/609759/RIMG0738dsgw.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m156/609759/RIMG0721wefqwe.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m156/609759/RIMG0720qwed.jpg)
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: Hoony on January 12, 2008, 05:57:16 pm
top job KB, have you still got it?
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: KB171 on January 12, 2008, 06:10:22 pm
Shit yeah. Its the new thing to drink around in the garage.

What model is your Cr 80? I have 2 near - new front and rear guards to suit a 82 - 85 model, if you need them.
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: Hoony on January 12, 2008, 06:29:01 pm
its YzHilly that has the CR80 RG "1986" .
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: YZ250H on January 12, 2008, 06:46:29 pm
Never thought I'd say this when Hoony was in earshot, but that is one sexy little Honda.  Well done KB - it's a credit to you mate.  Including the home made exhaust (which looks great) and the dunny lid number plates (which also look great).
A real example of enginuity at work.
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: kevwrx on January 12, 2008, 07:02:52 pm
Dodgee..where are you!! This man has what I believe is the ex Derim Porter full DG XR80 still with the mini Betors an' all :) I can't think who else had one at the time but there wearn't many in Oz.. 

Derrim is working for me next weekend, can we get some pics posted up of the DG bike ??
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: KB171 on January 12, 2008, 08:31:47 pm
Gdy Doc, there aint no DG bits on this one, I'm to much of a tightarse,I usedYZ80 triples,RM80 forks an wheels,home brew swingarm, removable lower frame,YZ brake pedal ,runs over footpeg,and a few alloy bits carved out with drills n files and alot of stubbies,the rest was stripped, painted an polished very close to the fridge.Cheers
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: Doc on January 12, 2008, 11:47:00 pm
KB, that is exactly why I like it so much!  ;)
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: KB171 on January 23, 2008, 05:40:02 pm
The XR 75 that started this is back on ebay $4000 this time ,no bids yet.
Title: Re: XR75 Cheap ?
Post by: Tim754 on January 23, 2008, 07:51:28 pm
Superb KB Got some projects for you to now. 1 make the beloved Kawasaki W1 650 pre68 sidecar look that neat... no forget that, Lots of odd people think it is unique in its crude roughness :D. 2 Fix the steps on your Kids Playhouse!!!!!  ;)3 maybe show us any more magic you have done :) :) Cheers Tim