Will It Crank? Buying a 48 year old XR75
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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2022
- Let's take a close look at this 'new' old purchase,... a 1974 Honda XR75. Let's see if we can get it to start.
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I think going forward, you'll need a lobster decal.
That’s a great idea!
That really is a great idea the Honda Lobster xr75. LOL
Lobster tail rear mud guard, that would be cute
This model was unstoppable they would last forever
I am 62 now but when I was a pimply face up and coming motocross failure I remember times at Indian dunes sitting on my Yamaha 80MX watching the grown ups take these XR's sideways into the turns with the sound only a thumper can make! So much fun for them.... Nay fun for me. I always wanted one and my mom knew I wanted one so she bought me an MX 80, same thing right??? No, not even close! Thanks to CZcams I can relive memories that were not mine ;-)
I had the MX 80 when XR's came out. My dad bored it out through a 34 Mikuni on it with a J&R power pipe and NOTHING could touch me.
Nice one Brady, you're a man of all trades!!! We've got animals, we've got exploring and now we have vehicles! You're WAY too underated, but I predict that you will grow even bigger in the future! Keep up the grind, keep pushing for good content and you'll be in the big league in two years FOR SURE.
Maybe CZcams fame isn't his goal, though. There's something nice about having a smaller channel - less weirdos and rude comments. He could set up some kind of support system if he could use the money, like a patreon or a join button :)
Subscribed for lobster, but luckily I also love old motorcycles
me also
haha
been riding for 51 years
What I enjoy about these videos is that Brady just seems to enjoy making videos and they're well edited and made. Such an underrated channel
an XR75. Well that brings back some memories. That was my high school friend's favorite toy.
Good times man. My parents bought a 1974 XR from my uncle for 200 bucks in 1978. Lots of memories.
Cool, I had a 1974 XR 75. Hit the bush every weekend with my mates. Had to sell after being caught riding on the road by local police. I was 15, it was a great bike and I learnt so much on that bike. Kwinana Wester Australia.
Give me that. Give me that bike. Toss it through my screen, I'll catch it.
I got a red 1978 XR75 when I was 9 years old. When I moved away my younger brother started riding the bike. Then our youngest brother rode the bike after him (there are three of us). When I bought my own house I went back home, got the bike and brought it with me. It didn't run anymore, the handlebars was broken and replaced with neon-green aftermarket ones. The killswitch was broken after the bike rolled over, none of the wheels points in the right direction anymore, the sadle is torn and some of the foam inside is missing and there's a bunch of other problems with it.
Stil, I love the thing but never got around to fix it. Didn't have a garage so I stored it in a shed that was everything other than weather-proof.
Now, I've bought a bigger house with a proper garage and of course the bike went with me here, I still have some other projects to take care of but then I'm gonna try to restore that bike. Guess it's gonna take more than one winter though.... :/
Great video! It's an inspiration to start working on my own bike :D
I had a brand new 1975 XR75. I think they they designated it (K1) . It was a fine piece of machinery. It was tough as nails. I put a many a mile on it. Now my cousin has it and is doing a frame up on it. This brings back many memories of my childhood. Thanks for posting.
Not Leon or a cave to explore but interesting video Brady good luck with your restoration project. Have fun.
The XR75 was my first dirt bike. My Father bought me an earlier version, all grey gas tank with red racing stripes. I must have been in First Grade, I was only 5 or 6 years old. my feet couldnt reach the ground. Id slow down and he would catch me!! I can remember him yelling, SHIFT SHIFT! LOL. I rode this bike through the orange groves of central FL. until around 4th grade. I still have burn scars from laying it over and the exhaust cooked me, I was too little to get it off me. Mom and Dad split and all the bikes were gone! Thanks for the fantastic memories, I hope you get it solid again.
Very cool story! Sounds like you had a 1973. Awesome!
Takes me back, I had a 1978 XL75. Now I ride a 2000 Softail! 😎🤘
This was my first bike in1974! I had so much fun on this bike and I drove it hard (and crashed it hard) it was so durable. My parents brought 2 home for me and my sister and a mr50 for my lil brother, as I was driving our tractor all over very fast.
Man, you had the greatest bikes in 1974! That’s awesome!
My younger brother had a XR-75 it was orange, maybe 1975 model. My older brother had a XR-80. I had a Suzuki RM-80. I can’t believe we all lived though the crazy stuff we did on those bikes. Loved the video.
Craig yeah no kidding, I’m surprised any of us live through it. 😂
Back in those days you guys on the RM and CR got to watch the xr75 ride all day every day, while you two strokers were wrenching all day trying to get to start. The 2stroke riders became great mechanics, and the xr75 still running
I dont know a thing about motorcycles, but your energy has made this video interesting, even for me!
I came for Leon and what do you know? I see a pic of my Very first motorcycle as a kid! I bought it used and it had many of the same problems this one had! I learned so much about bikes from that bike since it had those issues. It never ran perfect but I still had so much fun learning to ride and how to fix them. That bike lead to the purchase of many more over the years, thanks for sharing this and I am really looking forward to seeing it finished! You brought back loads of memories Brady! Thanks !
Had a Suzuki TS 250. Fun bike. I was in grad school 1980-82. That was my daily ride.
I had a 1978 and it was a lot of fun!
Early teens, my friend had the exact same year XR-75 and I had a 77' XL-75. My XL had dirt tires and all of the street legal accessories removed, so basically an XR. We lived in a rural area so we rode all of the time. I paid $200 for mine and my dad made me come up with half that cash. That took forever saving allowances, b-day, and lawn mowing money. I had to learn on my own or from my peers to do my own mechanic work. Those little bikes run forever. I can't believe how expensive they are today.
The feeling when it does crank tho... even if it runs crappy at first it's always a victory moment after trying and doing some stuff
That is so true! ✌️✌️✌️
Got mine when I was nine for Christmas and still have it ready for the grandkids
That is amazing! I can’t even imagine what it would be like to have any of my early bikes. Would love that.
I love to look of that bike! My childhood bike was a Honda red balloon tire little one I could bomb through the potato fields, wind in my hair! My Dad would let me ride along the highway to the restaurant when we would go for supper. I felt so grown up. I was 7-8. I sure am enjoying your channel!😊
Your voice is so distinguished. I was like this sounds like the Leon the Lobster guy. & yes it’s you!!!! You do a lot. I enjoy your videos.
a man who knows his stuff. respect
Great looking bike, it"s a HONDA she'll run again. I ride an old Transalp, daily ride and offroad weekend rocket. She still starts every first try, well maintained ofcourse. Nothing gives more smiles per miles than a reliable bike.👏🇳🇱 NL
I had one in 1975 and loved it. Ran it till I outgrew it and sold it to a family friend. He kept it till it rusted out in this barn. ATTENTION Brady! You may want to distance yourself and your channel from your knife sponsor. They have been investigated and discovered to be a SCAM! Selling knives made for old K-Mart that retailed for $ 10.00 for high end cutlery. Their knives are made from lowest level Japanese steel and are made in China! Oh well thought you may want to know! Thanks for the postings and take care!
Hey John have you actually owned one of the knife sets? I’ve been using them for 6 months now and I love them, sharp, well balanced, and beautiful. I have heard there are some bad reviews out there, but also a lot of very good ones. I think the knife industry is probably really competitive, and so there’s a lot of dirt out there also. ✌️✌️✌️
I had this exact model as a kid. I rode that thing everywhere.
That is awesome! It is definitely the bike every kid wanted back then.
Neat little bike, I've never had a motor bike or really wanted one but now I find myself wanting to get one and renovate it, possibly a DT 50
I learned to ride on a Yamaha 50 at 11 yrs old, good times way before the internet. Nice find btw.
I had a 1978 HONDA XR75 as a kid in the early 80's. Loved that bike! mine was red, never saw a gray one.
That is very cool! Yeah this one has been painted. The 1974 model was a much darker metallic gray. ✌️✌️✌️
I absolutely love restoration. Things were just made in my opinion of higher quality and built to last longer a long time ago. I can’t wait to see the final restoration. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. And tell Leon I said hi 🤗
I had a blue Honda 70 when I was a kid. I loved riding it! It started out as my brother’s, but I ended up riding it more than him, so it became mine. I’d ride it on all the dirt roads and in pastures. My little dog then, Happy, would sit on the gas tank and ride with me.
Ahh now you've done it I guess I gotta dig out my old bike and start tinkering. 😁
I had an XL125 as my first bike. Was rescued from a barn and that did have a mouse nest in the air box!
First thought, “is this the Leon the lobster guy?”
I love dirt bikes. Especially these collectors.
Whoa whoa whoa! You're into vintage MX bikes? I just thought this page was all about Leon. This is awesome 👍
I live in Ga, I'm loving the Leon videos, AND I had that EXACT bike in 1974. I was 15! Edit: Mine didn't have the green stripe on the fender or gas tank. And I don't remember having the number plate. 2nd edit: haha, I see the green stripe was added later. Glad you removed it!
This is great, really nostalgic considering this is the very first bike I ever owned. Excellent!!
Awesome!!! That’s a very cool first bike!
Woah I had no idea this was also a motorcycle channel. Im gonna watch some of the other builds after this!
If memory serves my older brother had a red xr75 back in 1976, and it was a 73
I still have my XL70 sitting in a shed 2,000 miles away… but I still have the title, and hopes of restoring it someday…
Thanks for providing some motivation to continue that hope.
Wow that brings back fond memories. I had an XR75 when I was 13 (now 54). Great fun dirt biking through the bush in Australia. Had heaps of power and was really loud. Thanks for the video!
I saved my $ and bought one new for $451 with a silver helmet. Not sure what year but it was gray almost like this one. I left home for school and my Mom still rode it some. I returned once after she passed it was gone and I wish I still had it now! That bike was Freedom!
Awesome story! ✌️✌️✌️
i had a xl50 .. my first bike when i was 7 years old, build i together with my father .. when we got it, it was just a rusty lump sitting in a parking lot for 15 years .. fired up the first day though, with the help of starting fluid 🙂
That is awesome!
My mom had one growing up
You really are a man of many talents my friend
I spent the better part of my childhood exploring on an XR75. My whole world revolved around that bike. Thanks for bringing back some great memories :)
That is awesome Frank! I had an SL70 and my brother had an XR75. Definitely fun bikes! ✌️✌️✌️
XR75 - A Legend machine.
Yes definitely!
I joined for Leon and was surprised you work on vintage bikes two.
I was a teenager back then. This bike was probably #1
To me the term "crank" is often used to designate something that will not START. Some use the term to say that something will not "turn over" ( engine locked or broken). As one that spent years teaching courses for JOHN DEERE, the description "Won't crank" always left me asking my students this. "Do you mean it will not start or do you mean the engine is locked-up or broken?" I endeavored to get them to use a term that actually describes the problem.
😂 Are you talking about dialect ‘ism’s’?
Great video. I still have my 78 xr I raced back in high school, as you can see in my profile picture.
I did it was the best little bike I ever had love seeing it akon
Im on a restoration bike myself. 1969 Yamaha L5T. Mine ran ok. But was quite rusty and narsty. Love to see how your project goes.
I trashed a couple of those back in da day. Had one as a pit bike (NHRA). They're very economical when you need to drive a large distance to get a lobster dinner too ;-)~
Awesome video man, keep mixing it up like you're doing!! And please bring us along for the restoration!
Yep. Had one of those and spent some of the best years of my early life on it. Still miss it today.
Great times brother
Keep those videos coming man I just discovered your channel and already got in touch with Leon. It's so wholesome would love to hear more about him
Awesome! Thank you for watching. ✌️✌️✌️
I didn't have one, but a friend had a 1977 XR75. I learned to use a clutch on that bike. At the time, I had a 1974 Kawasaki KV75 which had a centrifugal clutch. I hope to see more on this restoration!
Staving for air is what it was sounded like to me. Also. the jet is likely plugged and the atomizer tube (if equipped) as well. I am 100% sure you weren't really asking lol.
LOVE THIS!
Thank you sir, i thoroughly enjoyed this.
As 4 Leon ! Long as he's happy I am too ! 🙂👍
Came here for the lobster and I don't mind watching a bike restoration. Great video!
I was the general sales manager at Blue Moon Cycles in Atlanta and just had too much going on at the time...that was my first bike.
I stumbled across your channel over winter break and truly enjoy your content and presentation style .... can listen all day, thankyou!
Brady, you just plainly make good videos. I didn't have a bike like this as a young person. That's probably because I would have killed myself on it. It is a neat looking bike. I hope there is an update sometime soon. ☺️
I had a 76, I always liked the silver XRs from 74, I think they are nicest looking of all the xrs.
Yeah I really love the look of them too, even today. Kind of a timeless style.
I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing and I'm excited to see how this project goes.
Awesome! Thanks for checking it out. ✌️✌️✌️
Thanks for the videos. Had a XR as a kid and have been looking for one to restore myself. I'm sure I will be checking out your other videos. Thanks for the help
Really like this video. I will check out the other restoration videos. Thanks
I'm missing my motorcycle right now. Had one since I was 17...but taking blood thinners had me rethink my ride🥲🥲🥲. Loving your videos. Is there anything you can't do? ..❤️ to Leon❤️😇
I grew up riding a Honda 50cc. That thing took me everywhere. Even adults loved to ride it when we had parties at the house.
Wow, nice find!
I've got a CG/CB hybrid, registered in 1976, so I appreciate it!
My brother had one, I was an allowed to have one because I was a girl. But I was allowed to be a Girl Scout but my brother wasn’t allowed to be a Boy Scout. My brother crashed his bike so often he moved up to much larger bikes. To the point of where they were street legal. He really enjoyed those bikes. I really enjoyed Girl Scouts. The bike does bring back a lot of good memories. Thanks
I am the original owner of a 1976 I hope to redo it one day now that Im close to retirement and having more time to get it done .
That is awesome! I’m always envious of people that have been able to keep their bikes over many years. I always sold and traded throughout the years to get Neewer bikes, and now I wish I had so many of my old bikes back. ✌️✌️✌️
My cousin had one identical back in 1979.
Awesome, came for the lobster stayed for the great motorcycle content.
Bikes AND lobsters!! Love it!! Best to Leon!
I remember watching jeff ward and Eric kehoe race this bike at Indian dunes.they were both number 1 and already had factory contracts . the advantage is 4 strokes do not slip in the corners.they grip 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
Give us more Lobster!!
Yeah I have a Leon update coming out very soon.
I’m a big bike fan so love these kind of videos right up my street lol keep up with the great videos Brady
Awesome Karlos! Thanks for checking it out. ✌️✌️✌️
Great video. Reminded me of the little SL100 that I bought for my boy.
Had a 76 xl that was a present at Christmas I immediately stripped the light and tail lights off This was the bike my father picked out Not exactly what I wanted But grew to love that bike While friends 2 stroke’s wouldn’t start mine would When there’s continued to break down Mine ran awesome always And it for the time and how much or little I weighed was plenty fast I even raced it a few times I traded that in on a 78 RM 100 that at first regretted but loved that bike also Me and my cousin would strap our rifles o our backs and he be my passenger we go miles into the woods hunting It was amazing how fast we go thru the woods 2 up He had no fear and knew how to lean into turns The only bikes I own now is My orig 72 ct70 and a 69 ct70 that I put a 125 Chinese motor in with a Clutch And that little bike is fast compared to the 70cc
Amazing video! I started watching because Leon was recommended to me randomly and I have loved your commentary!
Awesome! Thank you for watching. ✌️✌️✌️
Thank you for posting look forward to new videos
"That's not Leon. C'mon kids! Let's go! I thought he was gonna do Leon."
(Robin Williams re: Mork)
Damn that bike man, it's sweet!
These types of videos are awesome , my 1st bike was a 1977 RM 100 , I wish I still had it.
Absolutely flippin aweosme mate ..... came for Leon and saw ya bike stuff. I am an old honda fan and have a couple myself ..... looking forward to more of your bike stuff and of course our mate Leon.
Awesome Coach Jeff! Thank you for checking it out. ✌️✌️✌️
Nice find! I have just picked one up for $200!! Started to restore it and I was pleasantly surprised of how much parts there are available on the web still.
Wow, you got yours at an excellent price! Congrats on that!
@@Bradybrandwood thanks yeah I could not pass it up!
I owned a 1984(?) XR80 enduro. Most reliable little bike, ever. Always would start with one or two kicks, winter included! Nice find, Brady!
My first was a 78 XR75…Fun for their time…
Great little bike! I'm weird, I've always wanted to turn one into a featherweight GP road racer, with fairing, and the works!
Hello Brady nice find. When it comes to carburetor replacement the Chinese regime counterfeit carburetors will always let the consumer down. Bottom line they are not calibrated. Drop the money for a mikuni replacement carb for this and do the top end on it I guarantee you will be rocking. Take care buddy peace. ✌️
Oh and tell Leon hi for me. LOL
Valve adj.. next
Ha! I have one of those in the shed right now! Built it up for the neighbor kid and, carb is leaking gas. Fun bikes tho.
That's a sick looking bike;)
Wow , wow!!! I had one of those. The paint colors were definitely different, no green, silver /blue no side panels. It was built to to compete and beat the the Yamaha mini enduro I believe, a 2cycle , smaller but very fast bike. The xr75 was Hondas answer, it was however a 4 cycle engine. Great to see this video, thanks
Right on man had one too. Raced it many times against those Yamaha's. Perfect first bike :)
That's the year model I had and everybody else had bigger dirt bikes so I had to compensate with riding skills. Dirt bikes, building tree forts we would camp out in, Creeks with springs nearby and dirt roads to ride on. Plenty of friends nearby and all-around