[Crappie Master]

I have $330 in the bike. Don't let the looks of the bike fool you, it really needs a lot of work. I have completely disassembled the bike. I'm removing paint from the frame and other parts now. I'll post pics of what I've done so far tomorrow and tell you what parts I've already ordered.

 

[Domangue418]

It's really a nice bike bro!! Good find at a great price

 

[mxnut23]

Yup looks like fun!! Much better than that rude, angry kx 60!!

 

[Crappie Master]

Finally got all paint removed from frame. I used three cans of aircraft paint remover and 12 medium rough steel wool pads. The paint remover took off 90% of the paint, but what it didn't remove was very difficult to remove with the steel wool. If I restore another bike I will have the frame and all the other parts sand blasted. I'm going to use Dupli-color prep spray, self etching primer and engine enamel color DE1632(I read on this site it's pretty close to Honda red). I bought a exhaust on EBay that is in very good shape for about $100. It has no dents and almost no rust. I also got some nice used triple clamps and motor mounts on eBay.

 

[T Bolt USA]

Good luck with your interesting project !

 

[Crappie Master]

Frame is painted. I'm happy with results. The steel wool sanding made it look like it was done at factory.

 

[Domangue418]

You should of powdered that bro IMO!! It wouldn't rub off and last way longer. You still have time

 

[Crappie Master]

Perhaps sand blasting and powder coating next time. I feel like with the job I'm doing I will give the bike many more years of life and good value. I do appreciate your comments.

 

[Jarret53]

Build it, ride it and enjoy it. There's a minimal market for these bikes so don't look at it as an investment.

 

[Crappie Master]

Took shocks apart and cleaned them up. I think they look good, so no new shocks. Now time to finish removing paint from swing arm and engine mount brackets. These should be the last parts to be painted red. I think I've decided on cleaning up original air filter box and painting it. I was thinking about just going with a UNI filter.

 

[Domangue418]

The shocks look awesome. Great job

 

[Crappie Master]

Thanks Mate. I think it'll be a go'a. Now for a tinny.

 

[BigMoneyGrip]

Those shocks are from a CR80. You have a nice bike!

 

[Crappie Master]

I've learned my wheels are CR 80 too. It's a bit of a problem. XR rear wheel sprockets get bolted on from inside of brake hub. The CR 80 rear sprocket gets bolted on from the outside. The sprockets nuts were rubbing against rear swing arm. I may get a XR wheel hub.

 

[Jarret53]

Let me know if you end up going the route of getting an XR wheel. I have a very nice and a brand new crf80 wheels (not to cheap to be honest) but I may be parting out an older xr80 in the future if it doesn't sell soon.

 

[Crappie Master]

Swing arm and front motor mounts primed and painted.

 

[Crappie Master]

Triple clamp sanded, cleaned and painted

Now kick stand, peg mount bracket and rear wheel support

 

[flower]

There may not be "market value" but there is definitely vintage and worthwhile value in doing what you are doing. I love the older bikes with the flatter frame design and older two shock suspension. But, that is cause old guys like old stuff and like to see it revitalized for younger folks enjoyment and historical value.- Bobby E.

 

[Crappie Master]

I plan to sell the bike when i'm done restoring it. I'm just going to try to sell it for what i got in it. I think i can finish it with about $800 in it. If everything goes well this project I'm thinking the next bike will be like a XR 75, Z50 or a early CRF( 70-125 hp)

 

[Crappie Master]

Swing arm and triple clamp put back on bike. Ordered new grommets for bike yesterday. I guess next thing is to do is polish up forks. I got a inner fender off eBay. It came yesterday. Haven't taken it out of box yet, but it looked to be in a lot better shaper than the one that was on bike. It was badly dis colored and melted.