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

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea!

@tallcool1jeff

Жыл бұрын

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

@Drmcclung

Жыл бұрын

Lobster tail rear mud guard, that would be cute

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

Жыл бұрын

Maybe KZread 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 :)

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

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

@KraftyandKranky

2 ай бұрын

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.

Subscribed for lobster, but luckily I also love old motorcycles

@joeblow5037

Жыл бұрын

me also haha been riding for 51 years

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 !

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.

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@johnmartin2079

12 күн бұрын

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

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

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

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

5 ай бұрын

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

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.

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.

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

This model was unstoppable they would last forever

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 🤗

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

Жыл бұрын

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

a man who knows his stuff. respect

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for checking it out. ✌️✌️✌️

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!

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 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.

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

Жыл бұрын

That is so true! ✌️✌️✌️

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

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

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.🖤🇨🇦

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!

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

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

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.

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

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

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

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

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.

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

@randallgd

Жыл бұрын

Great times brother

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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. ☺️

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

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

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

@Bradybrandwood

7 ай бұрын

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

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

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

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.

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 .

@Bradybrandwood

8 ай бұрын

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. ✌️✌️✌️

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!

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

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. ✌️✌️✌️

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

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for watching. ✌️✌️✌️

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

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

XR75 - A Legend machine.

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

Yes definitely!

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

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

2 ай бұрын

Awesome story! ✌️✌️✌️

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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. 😉

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

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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.

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

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!!!

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

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

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.

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

Adjust the valves there tight on the intake side

@joeblow5037

Жыл бұрын

yea, one of the first things I woulda done. ez pz on those old honda's

@randeljones4740

Жыл бұрын

@@joeblow5037 first thing then clean the carb and make sure it's in time and the exhaust is clear.... there isn't much to them also I would say them old rubber valve seals are hard and that's where alot of the oil was coming from...

@joeblow5037

Жыл бұрын

@@randeljones4740 yea, needs rings for sure...hopefully just a hone and stock rings. Did that to my Triumph 500 when I got it 30 years ago, still perfect compression. He's right about the timing chain, etc...that was a weak point on my SL-125.

@randeljones4740

Жыл бұрын

@@joeblow5037 right

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

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for watching. ✌️✌️✌️

@skyline2188

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting look forward to new videos

Damn that bike man, it's sweet!

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

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!

Thanks Brady, another informative and well produced video.

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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

You really are a man of many talents my friend

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!

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.

@Bradybrandwood

Жыл бұрын

😂 Are you talking about dialect ‘ism’s’?

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

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

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!

Absolutely amazing

Definitely interested in seeing the progress on this restoration.

I had same bike so many great memories Thanks!

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

Awesome! I think you should do more of these.

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

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

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.

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

You're a pretty interesting guy Brady, really enjoy the documentation of your hobbies and sagas

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.

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