Will It Crank? Buying a 48 year old XR75

[@WhateverMan35]

I think going forward, you'll need a lobster decal.

[@Bradybrandwood]

That’s a great idea!

[@tallcool1jeff]

That really is a great idea the Honda Lobster xr75. LOL

[@Drmcclung]

Lobster tail rear mud guard, that would be cute

[@vida22aj]

I had a 1978 and it was a lot of fun!

[@TheSaxMloan]

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

[@testaccountusa4828]

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.

[@bubblegumplastic]

Maybe KZbin 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 :)

[@toddstimson3559]

I did it was the best little bike I ever had love seeing it akon

[@bobross5580]

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 KZbin I can relive memories that were not mine ;-)

[@KraftyandKranky]

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.

[@louieloudog8533]

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 !

[@faliciastephens2702]

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 🤗

[@kalrideshondas9072]

My mom had one growing up

[@lindasprenkle5203]

Not Leon or a cave to explore but interesting video Brady good luck with your restoration project. Have fun.

[@hea1655]

I dont know a thing about motorcycles, but your energy has made this video interesting, even for me!

[@simonsammut9289]

I had one when i was 11. My childhood was amazing because of it

[@Bradybrandwood]

That is awesome!!!

[@dinerenblancc]

Subscribed for lobster, but luckily I also love old motorcycles

[@joeblow5037]

me also haha been riding for 51 years

[@simonsammut9289]

What lobster?

[@gavinsmiyh6218]

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!

[@craigknuth8776]

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.

[@Bradybrandwood]

Craig yeah no kidding, I’m surprised any of us live through it. 😂

[@johnmartin2079]

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

[@MrCrabbing]

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

[@geddiayon77]

a man who knows his stuff. respect

[@johnnybox6070]

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.

[@tonyvermeer7409]

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.

[@cleigh113]

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.

[@Bradybrandwood]

Man, you had the greatest bikes in 1974! That’s awesome!

[@RookwingsKirk]

Wow, nice find! I've got a CG/CB hybrid, registered in 1976, so I appreciate it!

[@DavidHoenshell]

I had a '78 XR75, it was red, it had the muffler cut off and front fender was missing when I got it. Had muffler welded back on and found a fender at a bike salvage. Had alot of fun on that little bike. Got it in '81

[@jamman6]

Awesome video man, keep mixing it up like you're doing!! And please bring us along for the restoration!

[@dalewun]

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.

[@unfi6798]

XR75 - A Legend machine.

[@Bradybrandwood]

Yes definitely!

[@fcbrants]

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 :)

[@Bradybrandwood]

That is awesome Frank! I had an SL70 and my brother had an XR75. Definitely fun bikes! ✌️✌️✌️

[@jackt7990]

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

[@hondaryder3779]

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

[@Billthebaker420]

Takes me back, I had a 1978 XL75. Now I ride a 2000 Softail! 😎🤘

[@Voodoochild-tf6xr]

Why did you trade down?

[@DRZWhisperer]

I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing and I'm excited to see how this project goes.

[@Bradybrandwood]

Awesome! Thanks for checking it out. ✌️✌️✌️

[@larrypayne1555]

Yep. Had one of those and spent some of the best years of my early life on it. Still miss it today.

[@randallgd]

Great times brother

[@artvandelay4962]

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.

[@SouthBaySteelers]

Had a Suzuki TS 250. Fun bike. I was in grad school 1980-82. That was my daily ride.

[@trentgray7168]

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.

[@Bradybrandwood]

That is very cool! Yeah this one has been painted. The 1974 model was a much darker metallic gray. ✌️✌️✌️

[@marysoldeeley2218]

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!😊

[@jeroen0011]

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

[@Bradybrandwood]

That is so true! ✌️✌️✌️

[@tamarrajames3590]

Loving your approach to life Brady. It is a pleasure to watch you patiently chasing down the troubles of a bike you enjoyed in your youth, and bringing it back to a machine that works again. The past is worth preserving…at least the good parts of it.🖤🇨🇦

[@robertborre99]

Good times man. My parents bought a 1974 XR from my uncle for 200 bucks in 1978. Lots of memories.

[@gamersroost]

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!

[@ronnieritter5425]

I owned a 1984(?) XR80 enduro. Most reliable little bike, ever. Always would start with one or two kicks, winter included! Nice find, Brady!

[@Bob489]

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

[@tezy0193]

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 🙂

[@Bradybrandwood]

That is awesome!

[@mistibarbee8043]

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.

[@hiredgoon4269]

Can't wait to see more. I love Leon and all, in fact, he got me into your channel, but I watched a lot of your other videos and love the restorations/restomods the best! Please buy and fix more bikes!!!

[@Eclispestar]

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.

[@212days]

an XR75. Well that brings back some memories. That was my high school friend's favorite toy.

[@md-ln4fp]

I learned to ride on a Yamaha 50 at 11 yrs old, good times way before the internet. Nice find btw.

[@tallcool1jeff]

This is great, really nostalgic considering this is the very first bike I ever owned. Excellent!!

[@Bradybrandwood]

Awesome!!! That’s a very cool first bike!

[@Chickentender77922]

This was cool! Nicely done. I'm interested in seeing this project go forward.

[@mscdorman]

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.

[@Bradybrandwood]

Very cool story! Sounds like you had a 1973. Awesome!

[@elisadingle7763]

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.

[@bubblegumplastic]

You're so good at knowing what this machine needs, I'm impressed by your knowledge and handiness

[@herzglass]

Came here for the lobster and I don't mind watching a bike restoration. Great video!

[@pippipants]

I had an XL125 as my first bike. Was rescued from a barn and that did have a mouse nest in the air box!

[@NotTheMama371]

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.

[@MasterMindset2]

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

[@Bradybrandwood]

Awesome! Thank you for watching. ✌️✌️✌️

[@JohnThomasii]

Really like this video. I will check out the other restoration videos. Thanks

[@stonewall3041]

In had a similar XR75 when I was 12 (56 now). It use to belong to my next door neighbors & my dad bought it from them when their boys out grew it. It had the cylinder bored & was one of the fastest bikes in the neighborhood. Funny you mention the exhaust pipe. Mine had a Hooker Header & yep you could hear it 4 blocks away. Great memories. I still ride dirt bikes today. BTW... I hope Leon is doing well. 😉

[@paulstack5081]

Got mine when I was nine for Christmas and still have it ready for the grandkids

[@Bradybrandwood]

That is amazing! I can’t even imagine what it would be like to have any of my early bikes. Would love that.

[@imfaizzi]

Give us more Lobster!!

[@Bradybrandwood]

Yeah I have a Leon update coming out very soon.

[@KillroyWasHere86]

I joined for Leon and was surprised you work on vintage bikes two.

[@jWestdd]

I stumbled across your channel over winter break and truly enjoy your content and presentation style .... can listen all day, thankyou!

[@Topsrite]

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

[@randallgd]

Right on man had one too. Raced it many times against those Yamaha's. Perfect first bike :)

[@GSD_4_LIFE]

These types of videos are awesome , my 1st bike was a 1977 RM 100 , I wish I still had it.

[@garmble]

Absolutely love the restoration! This 48 year old machine works much better than my current motorcycle, I guess old stuff were made with good quality materials not just for its time but current time too. Also tell Leon I said hello.

[@stewartfooter3580]

You really are a man of many talents my friend

[@PK-oy4fe]

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❤️😇

[@ethermal1]

Awesome, came for the lobster stayed for the great motorcycle content.

[@Share2885]

Intresting video would like to see more

[@WontSeeReplies]

First thought, “is this the Leon the lobster guy?” I love dirt bikes. Especially these collectors.

[@U-P-G-R-A-Y-E-D-D]

I had this exact model as a kid. I rode that thing everywhere.

[@Bradybrandwood]

That is awesome! It is definitely the bike every kid wanted back then.

[@madcat789]

Give me that. Give me that bike. Toss it through my screen, I'll catch it.

[@dcrog69]

Ahh now you've done it I guess I gotta dig out my old bike and start tinkering. 😁

[@MrTimbo318]

Great video. I still have my 78 xr I raced back in high school, as you can see in my profile picture.

[@andicus1]

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!

[@DetroitMicroSound]

Great little bike! I'm weird, I've always wanted to turn one into a featherweight GP road racer, with fairing, and the works!

[@coachjeff493]

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.

[@Bradybrandwood]

Awesome Coach Jeff! Thank you for checking it out. ✌️✌️✌️

[@Romans15.32]

We own a 1980 Honda cx500. It's in very good condition with only 8600 miles. We don't use it much. A few times a summer but every time I think, maybe I should sell it, I think - Why would I sell it? It's an enjoyable bike, in great shape, we are putting it to use. Thank you this was enjoyable.

[@cullercoatstunneloflove4307]

What a great project. Looking forward to your future posting! Sláinte

[@BeatlesCentricUniverse]

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!

[@kgreene460]

It's a very pretty bike, I love the primer grey tank!

[@jsmcinnes]

Bikes AND lobsters!! Love it!! Best to Leon!

[@karlos2805]

I’m a big bike fan so love these kind of videos right up my street lol keep up with the great videos Brady

[@Bradybrandwood]

Awesome Karlos! Thanks for checking it out. ✌️✌️✌️

[@randallgd]

I had same bike so many great memories Thanks!

[@19boris57]

Great video. Reminded me of the little SL100 that I bought for my boy.

[@grahamchilds821]

This model was unstoppable they would last forever

[@MaNkYmInX]

Nice find. Looking forward to seeing it all restored. 👍

[@skyline2188]

Amazing video! I started watching because Leon was recommended to me randomly and I have loved your commentary!

[@Bradybrandwood]

Awesome! Thank you for watching. ✌️✌️✌️

[@skyline2188]

Thank you for posting look forward to new videos

[@tracybowling1156]

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. ☺️

[@richardcranium3403]

Thank you sir, i thoroughly enjoyed this. As 4 Leon ! Long as he's happy I am too ! 🙂👍

[@Wat-Dat]

Woah I had no idea this was also a motorcycle channel. Im gonna watch some of the other builds after this!

[@ZPDSurvival]

Very Cool bike. I just put my 1974 Honda XL250 back together and I think I may need to rebuild the motor. I am having the same issues you are showing. Thank You.

[@GR4MPI]

wow, it looks fresh for 48 years !

[@GatorMike79]

Nice find! Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

[@brianshellnutt9986]

Whoa whoa whoa! You're into vintage MX bikes? I just thought this page was all about Leon. This is awesome 👍

[@Thaimiles]

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!

[@Bradybrandwood]

Awesome story! ✌️✌️✌️

[@dwayneolson2774]

I had a 76, I always liked the silver XRs from 74, I think they are nicest looking of all the xrs.

[@Bradybrandwood]

Yeah I really love the look of them too, even today. Kind of a timeless style.

[@dianne11ca]

I believe that most of my male peers had one of these back in '74! If I was a boy, I would have had one, too, but, back then, girls rode 10 speed bikes, maybe a mustang. lol Enjoyed this very much. Found it as interesting and well put together as our beloved Leon videos. I am hooked on your channel for sure. Keep up the great work. You are very relaxing to watch.

[@stephanieparker1250]

I love restores! Hope to see more! 🙌🙌🙌

[@theinkedactor8863]

Damn that bike man, it's sweet!