XV750 restoration

**rogson** · 20th January 2007, 17:47

Originally Posted by degrom

Darn... That was the one I was looking for.... TR1!!!

Not sure about the model you are referring to, but the model to covert is the XV1000R. Its the sport model, all black with a little black sport/fly screen. Less than 1000 sold worldwide.

I know there is at least one in NZ - maybe more?

**Bonez** · 23rd January 2007, 16:18

Originally Posted by rogson

Not sure about the model you are referring to, but the model to covert is the XV1000R. Its the sport model, all black with a little black sport/fly screen. Less than 1000 sold worldwide.

I know there is at least one in NZ - maybe more?

The XV1000R(Aust) was sold in Europe as the TR1, and in the US as the XV920 IIRC. Mate of my next door neighbor owns one. I don't think the came out with fly screen.

Found this- http://www.copperleife.com/craig/bik...boty1981_1.jpg
http://www.copperleife.com/craig/bik...boty1981_2.jpg

Edit- Was looking at the second link and there's that "C" word .........

**crazybigal** · 23rd January 2007, 16:44

my brother has an xv1000 83 midnight aussie frame.

Originally Posted by Bonez

The XV1000R(Aust) was sold in Europe as the TR1, and in the US as the XV920 IIRC. Mate of my next door neighbor owns one. I don't think the came out with fly screen.

Found this- http://www.copperleife.com/craig/bik...boty1981_1.jpg

**Bonez** · 23rd January 2007, 17:44

Originally Posted by crazybigal

my brother has an xv1000 83 midnight aussie frame.

Yeah they have shaft drives whereas the TR1 et el had an enclosed chain final drive.

**Waylander** · 25th January 2007, 08:00

Hey Wired1...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-85653892.htm

**Wired1** · 25th January 2007, 11:58

Thanks for spotting that, I thought it was my bike for a brief panicky moment, compare the one below (from Turdeme) to mine in my profile - yes it's an uncanny likeness to my bike, but not mine! I would think about buying it if it was in the South Island but it looks like it is going to fetch a fair old price - which is good for my bike considering this one isn't even registered.

**Waylander** · 25th January 2007, 12:01

lol That's why I posted it. When I saw it I though, "what the fuck? Why is he selling it?" Closer look obviously not your bike but someone had a similar idea to you aye.

**Wired1** · 25th January 2007, 14:47

Well actually I will be selling it when it is finished and registered and warranted etc. I get my kicks out of rebuilding them. I am going to restore my black one next as total stock except for the bars, I can't stand those XV bars! After that I am looking for a TT500, the alloy tank model, or maybe an XR500, plus I want to do another scooter for my boy, probably a Suzuki FR50 or similar - has to be 50cc or under if you know what I mean. Here is my first scooter done in 2005.

**Wired1** · 13th March 2007, 16:40

All done and dusted. Got a warrant today so time to sell her and move onto the next project. Maybe an old TT500 or XR500 if I can find one rough enough. She's up on Turdeme http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...px?id=91588296