Wow that is amazing! That was my first motorcycle and I have a lifetime of memories from it and I bet you I put 100k miles on it and it was a great built bike
I had one when I was 10, the bike had been sitting in my folks shed for 20 something years, the other day I got it out put some fuel in it and started like it was last used yesterday. Great little bikes
That is absolutely gorgeous I have on original bike but my muffler and carb are the only non original parts and min has ben road lots but still original tires paint seat .seat is missing cover and the paint is worenbut I don't want to re paint it . You have a gem
@@350willy Actually i do know what i am talking about. I own a K1 and a K4, so i have the same model XR75 as you. Been repairing, nut and bolt restorations and collecting motorcycles for decades. Your bike does not present in "as new" condition. 1/ Tyres are worn, made evident by the lack of new tyre nibs anywhere. 2/ Engine casings patina do not match each other. 3/ Alloy tappet cover has mismatched brown dirt stains yet it is claimed it has never seen the dirt. 4/ Tool marks on fasteners. 5/ Most fasteners (except motor) are not zinc coated or galvanized on an XR75. 6/ Rusty nuts and bolts (fasteners) appear touched up with silver paint. 6/ Torn replacement seat wrapping. 7/ Brand new aftermarket Handlebars and levers do not match bikes overall patina. 8/ Fork paint scratched/dodgy. 9/ Risers painted black or aftermarket. I could keep going but have waisted enough time on you, YOU ARE DEBUNKED!
Why does it have a mirror perch on the front handbrake? I just bought a 75 off an original owner an it has a tacho and Speedo drive but swears it's an xr75? I want to build it correct the engine is black and there is no charger coil or space for a battery someone explain please! I want to build it right!
I have an all original ‘74 xr75. I thought the same thing when I looked at the front wheel hub and saw speedo gears greased and all in the hub. I did research and asked around and found the answer. The predecessor to the xr75 (first year was ‘73) was the sl70. Sl70’s were potentially street legal so they could be ordered with perches that had mounts for mirrors and wheel hubs ready for Speedo cable. When they started producing xr75’s they used up left over inventory parts of discontinued sl70’s to build the early 75’s off the production lines. Do the research, you’ll see. If based on your serial numbers your bike is an early model off the assembly line it’s more than likely it has some of these interchangeable parts. Also, If you paid attention, the gas tank on the first year model ‘73 xr75 is an sl70 tank with different paint graphics. Exact same tank. Good luck with your rebuild and I hope this helps.
Beautiful bike! Truly a work of art. You did a meticulous job on it. I have a 1974 model in my basement restored. I enjoy riding it around the lawn and neighborhood on sunny days. Always get comments on it. My two teenage daughters ride it also under my critical supervision of course. Regards. Stefan
Shame that no young kid as got to ride it, after all thats what it was made for, I prefer to buy items that have been enjoyed and have a little character. shame.
Good job Willo. Still got mine immaculate completely original, purchased new in 1973. Still have the purchase/ warranty certificate and manual. Hard to believe they're 43 yo now
Oh..how I wanted one of these, and oh how my parents did not want me to have one. And how I winged and bitched about. I remember watching with insane envy, even as I couldn't even ride a bike, my 15 year old buddies burning down the tracks in the forests north of Melbourne or on suburban grassy lanes. Finally, aged 30 I got a bike.
I'm so Envious right now , i had that exact model and year , Way back in 1976 when i was 11 years old out on the plains of Wyoming , That bike became my Best friend and basically my only form of entertainment , Brings back such memories .Thanks for sharing !
Who sez there are no such things as time machines ... That nice man with excellent taste was just riding one... The engine was NEVER that polished ... But who cares... That little girl does not know how lucky she is.... BRAVO DAD !
Ward won the micicycle world champoinship on an R75 agaist 2-cycle bikes. This cause the ripple that has resulted in the motocross world adopting 4-cycle bikes, realizing tat sheer and controllable torque gets a bike around a track faster than the less controllable, low torque but ig HP output of 2-cycle bikes.
NephilimFree I raced in the '74 world mini gp with Ward, he won because his motor was bored out to 100cc, same with Myerscoughs yz 80.. i was on a regular '75 yz 80 they smoked me n everybody else but i smoked the regular xr's lol
Rare as a black diamond
Rare as hens teeth🐔
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Wtf badass bike beautiful 💯👍🏻
Класный мопед!!!
Wow that is amazing! That was my first motorcycle and I have a lifetime of memories from it and I bet you I put 100k miles on it and it was a great built bike
Indestructible machine! This was my first dirt bike and we beat the life out of that thing. Great great bike.
I had one when I was 10, the bike had been sitting in my folks shed for 20 something years, the other day I got it out put some fuel in it and started like it was last used yesterday. Great little bikes
That is absolutely gorgeous I have on original bike but my muffler and carb are the only non original parts and min has ben road lots but still original tires paint seat .seat is missing cover and the paint is worenbut I don't want to re paint it . You have a gem
Nice try, you can buy those seats new, they come wrapped in plastic.
You have no idea what you’re talking about. Fortunately your opinion on the authenticity of the bike matters very little to me.
@@350willy Actually i do know what i am talking about. I own a K1 and a K4, so i have the same model XR75 as you. Been repairing, nut and bolt restorations and collecting motorcycles for decades. Your bike does not present in "as new" condition. 1/ Tyres are worn, made evident by the lack of new tyre nibs anywhere. 2/ Engine casings patina do not match each other. 3/ Alloy tappet cover has mismatched brown dirt stains yet it is claimed it has never seen the dirt. 4/ Tool marks on fasteners. 5/ Most fasteners (except motor) are not zinc coated or galvanized on an XR75. 6/ Rusty nuts and bolts (fasteners) appear touched up with silver paint. 6/ Torn replacement seat wrapping. 7/ Brand new aftermarket Handlebars and levers do not match bikes overall patina. 8/ Fork paint scratched/dodgy. 9/ Risers painted black or aftermarket. I could keep going but have waisted enough time on you, YOU ARE DEBUNKED!
I put a 80 kit in mine and snapped the crank
Very Nice!
My 1st Honda. First year with a 5 speed transmission !!!
A video of my 77 Street Model XL75: ua-cam.com/video/E6zYuJ8slqM/v-deo.html
Why does it have a mirror perch on the front handbrake? I just bought a 75 off an original owner an it has a tacho and Speedo drive but swears it's an xr75? I want to build it correct the engine is black and there is no charger coil or space for a battery someone explain please! I want to build it right!
I have an all original ‘74 xr75. I thought the same thing when I looked at the front wheel hub and saw speedo gears greased and all in the hub. I did research and asked around and found the answer. The predecessor to the xr75 (first year was ‘73) was the sl70. Sl70’s were potentially street legal so they could be ordered with perches that had mounts for mirrors and wheel hubs ready for Speedo cable. When they started producing xr75’s they used up left over inventory parts of discontinued sl70’s to build the early 75’s off the production lines. Do the research, you’ll see. If based on your serial numbers your bike is an early model off the assembly line it’s more than likely it has some of these interchangeable parts. Also, If you paid attention, the gas tank on the first year model ‘73 xr75 is an sl70 tank with different paint graphics. Exact same tank. Good luck with your rebuild and I hope this helps.
Why was it never used?
My family owned a Honda dealership since I was a child, this is one of my favorite rides, let's see it perform! Awesome!
The red one is how they're supposed to look.
That's a wall hanger !!
That's cool...brand new '77
you must have a connection over there for new parts..where did you get them..i want to build or buy a '73 and '74 someday
i had one of these ,,good times mate ,,i was 14 ,,,i put a PK pipe on it ,great ,,
Beautiful bike! Truly a work of art. You did a meticulous job on it. I have a 1974 model in my basement restored. I enjoy riding it around the lawn and neighborhood on sunny days. Always get comments on it. My two teenage daughters ride it also under my critical supervision of course. Regards. Stefan
man that things nice I had a 74 and it was really clean
john reilly ditto ditto!!
wow! that was my first bike. I loved it.
phukkem k it was my first bike before it was yours haha
My first bike too. Those were the days, when you couldn't wait to get home from school to ride it.
Tugster Riggins my first bike , I was 12, now 55, and I still ride a Honda gl1800 goldwing
Excellent find. I would love to be the owner. Congratulations
Shame that no young kid as got to ride it, after all thats what it was made for, I prefer to buy items that have been enjoyed and have a little character. shame.
nice bikes!
wtf how much
Very nice! the problem with a perfect restore is , ya wanna play with it but you dont want to mess it up lol
i disliked this because its sad how people let these things sit and collect dust
Good job Willo. Still got mine immaculate completely original, purchased new in 1973. Still have the purchase/ warranty certificate and manual. Hard to believe they're 43 yo now
The kill switch is always on the right, why is this one on the left?
I can assure you, the switch is on the left , at least on the 1977. I got one for Christmas in 1976 and still have it.
I have a 78 and the kill switch is on the left
It is rare indeed ! Nice find
That was my first bike.... rode that thing till the wheels fell off.
Oh..how I wanted one of these, and oh how my parents did not want me to have one. And how I winged and bitched about. I remember watching with insane envy, even as I couldn't even ride a bike, my 15 year old buddies burning down the tracks in the forests north of Melbourne or on suburban grassy lanes. Finally, aged 30 I got a bike.
i need hope take seat off
were do you find the parts?
I'm so Envious right now , i had that exact model and year , Way back in 1976 when i was 11 years old out on the plains of Wyoming , That bike became my Best friend and basically my only form of entertainment , Brings back such memories .Thanks for sharing !
Sucker born everyday 4 grand lol!!!
10 grand? Good luck you clown lol.
Lol they were 300 new what a bargain
I want this for my fcking birthday|!
Who sez there are no such things as time machines ... That nice man with excellent taste was just riding one... The engine was NEVER that polished ... But who cares... That little girl does not know how lucky she is.... BRAVO DAD !
Unbeliveably clean. Amazing!
Ward won the micicycle world champoinship on an R75 agaist 2-cycle bikes. This cause the ripple that has resulted in the motocross world adopting 4-cycle bikes, realizing tat sheer and controllable torque gets a bike around a track faster than the less controllable, low torque but ig HP output of 2-cycle bikes.
NephilimFree I raced in the '74 world mini gp with Ward, he won because his motor was bored out to 100cc, same with Myerscoughs yz 80.. i was on a regular '75 yz 80 they smoked me n everybody else but i smoked the regular xr's lol