[strykmaster]

Here's mine! It's a 1976 and I'm trying to make it look like the RC Factory bikes of that period. It's almost done. What do you think?

 

[corvette6698512]

My '78 xr75

 

[stangr351]

new here

just picked this up I don't know much about it but it is red white and blue

Red frame, white swingarm, a blue seat, and skid plate and the guy I got it from said that is the way he bought it from the dealership(used) the swing arm isn't repainted neither is the skid plate they maybe aftermarket

 

[stangr351]

also it has gold forks does anyone know what is up with this bike?

I am new to this so I am not sure what everything is so keep it simple till I learn it please

 

[AHRMA361]

new here

just picked this up I don't know much about it but it is red white and blue

Red frame, white swingarm, a blue seat, and skid plate and the guy I got it from said that is the way he bought it from the dealership(used) the swing arm isn't repainted neither is the skid plate they maybe aftermarket

That is a painted up stock 77 or 78 XR75. It has aftermarket Maier plastic side covers and front fender.

 

[stangr351]

cool so it has after market parts. I was looking at all the pics and was wondering cause it looked different.

What about the swing arm it is powder coated white could that be aftermarket as well?

 

[VintageHondaKid]

Nah it looks like a painted or powdercoated stock swingarm. Usually most of the aftermarket swingarms are box or square tubing.

 

[tmas]

Hey Z.... Sticky this thread..love the XR's........ thx

tmas

 

[ShapeShifter]

I dunno why but I saw this bike ride by at a swap meet and it just made me smile. Riding it in the pits with these bars makes me happy. Another bike in the garage makes my wife angry.

It is a 4 speed. I don't know what year. Can anyone help me ID the VIN or engine number?

 

[firepower354]

7th VIN digit. "0" for '73, "1" for '74, etc.

I'm guessing 74, with a few custom touches, like the exhaust heat shield, bars, seat, and the sweeet tool bag

 

[ShapeShifter]

7th VIN digit. "0" for '74, "1" for '74, etc.

I'm guessing 74, with a few custom touches, like the exhaust heat shield, bars, seat, and the sweeet tool bag

The seat is supposedly original. The heat shield is from a 350, the front wheel is 17", tool bag is pure Harly..

 

[firepower354]

I'm going to interpolate that to mean "1 = '75" . According to this, mine is a '75. The seat is suppoedly original.



How about the engine? The 7th digit on the engine is a 2 which would make it a '76? I did not think they were made in '76...



The heat shield is from a 350. Tool bag is pure Harly..

I fixed it

 

[ShapeShifter]

I fixed it

In that case, you are correct. It is a '74. What about the engine number?

 

[ShapeShifter]

Is it possible you are a poo face?



I found this in a search. My 7th digit is a 1 but my 6th digit is a 2. So, according to this, that would mean I have a '75 frame.



According to the Honda Motorcycle Identification Guide, the VIN is a 7 digit number, as shown below:



1973 - XR75-1000001~

1974 - XR75-1100001~

1975 - XR75-1200002~

1976 - XR75-1300001~

1977 - XR75-1400013~

1978 - XR75-1500003~

http://planetminis.com/f14/shapeshifter-wins-second-place-classic-japanese-156569.html

 

[firepower354]

It appears your research has paid off I do not currently have poo on my face, but there have been accidents with diaper-tossing at the FP garage/kennel/nursery/coffee shop/shoe shine parlor.



The seat may be original, but that cover is not. The early 70's Japanese Nauga herd was almost exclusively dark-skinned, with fewer tanning wrinkles.

 

[ShapeShifter]

..... I do not currently have poo on my face.........

The seat may be original, but that cover is not. The early 70's Japanese Nauga herd was almost exclusively dark-skinned, with fewer tanning wrinkles.

I want to put a solo springer seat on it anyway. Do you know if Ape pipes will fit?

 

[firepower354]

Ape pipe will bolt to the head, likely. From there back, it's a crap-shoot.



I can not condone a a springer seat, unless accompanied by a giant spring and a latch mechanism, that launches the rider over the bars if an immovable object if struck. Or a remote-controlled button is pushed.

 

[doopsx3]

Ape pipe will bolt to the head, likely. From there back, it's a crap-shoot.



I can not condone a a springer seat, unless accompanied by a giant spring and a latch mechanism, that launches the rider over the bars if an immovable object if struck. Or a remote-controlled button is pushed.

true that....why would you ever deface such a beautiful work of art such as the great Honda XR75.......makes me weep I tell ya:-(

 

[ShapeShifter]

.....

I can not condone a a springer seat, unless accompanied by a giant spring and a latch mechanism, that launches the rider over the bars if an immovable object if struck. Or a remote-controlled button is pushed.

Standard seat install has two solid propellant rockets for when it's time to punch out.





I cant keep anything stock. Besides those cruiser bars are just screaming for a solo seat.

 

[doopsx3]

Standard seat install has two solid propellant rockets for when it's time to punch out.





I cant keep anything stock. Besides those cruiser bars are just screaming for a solo seat.