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OldPro277
7/25/2019 8:54am
7/25/2019 8:54am
Edited Date/Time
1/25/2022 7:04pm
So.... although I've built several full size vintage show bikes and racers with period correct race mods, this is my first mini build. Obviously it HAD to be an XR75 since that's what we all had for pit bikes back then.
This one was in semi sketchy condition which is what you'd expect for a 42 yo thrashed mini . But it was a good base starting point.
First it was stripped down ,engine popped apart, finely bead blasted, painted in VMX red at 50% gloss, new bearings, seals, Big bore High compression Wiseco piston, Custom ground high performance cam, new valves, A PVL ignition, billet intake and a 24 mm Mikuni rounded out the engine.
The frame was repaired in a few spots, kick stand cut off and ground smooth and painted in the same VMX red at full gloss as was the fuel tank. Used cut down Elsinore forks in the front. Works Gassers in the rear attached to an authentic DG alloy arm, A DG race exhaust was found ,stripped and I did my special "scotchbrite wheel" procedure on it, lol. made an alloy rear brake stay , adapted some modern footpegs, and had old Vital member Clayton Miller do some bronze cerakoting work on the valve cover, triples , clutch cable guide and a couple other pieces. Mika mini bars,old school Oury grips (still my favorite !!) and shorty Maguras handle the controls. I had a local upholsterer conjur up an HRC blue seat cover , polished up some DID rims and anodized them gold and slipped a nice Pirelli on the rear and an IRC on the front.All the hardware is polished stainless allen heads, found a couple of NOS axles (the originals were beyond refinishing) And my man at TJ ghosted in my "277" on the big number 1 ,pretty cool !! And the "L" pays a little tribute to my wife (her initial) for putting up with my crazy Vintage bike disease.
Finished product came out better than I expected, now I'm almost afraid to use it for what I intended.
I'm a little torn on putting any period correct decals that I originally planned on doing, because it looks so damn good naked.
So any comments, critique and advice is welcomed .
The Shop
Brings back memories. After a Rupp mini bike, my first “real” motorcycle was an XR in ‘73 I think. Rode the wheels off of that thing!
Great work. Does someone make an aluminum kicker for XRs?
Great work. Does someone make an aluminum kicker for XRs?
https://www.re-mx.com/
Looks great as is!
Pit Row
Wish I never sold mine 12 years ago but needed full resto and alot of time and dedication I never had.
I've always wanted to build a "Vulcan" XR.
It's too good and i'd put it straight in the pool room (trophy room) no i'd ride it nope on second thoughts i'd leave it in the pool room but jeez it would be good to ride.
Good luck with your decision
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