Ummm, I dunno? xr100?

**laserracer** · 19th October 2009, 06:12

Hey guys ....ok and gals is a 1980 honda xr 100 considered a trail bike or an enduro bike ...because if it were legal i might just have the start of a bucket on my hands

and if not im left with a shitty old trail bike

At present have a frame, forks ,and engine,

**nudemetalz** · 19th October 2009, 06:30

Heya,

We've actually had a chat before about the legalities of the XR's
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...d.php?t=107635

Interesting reading for you

**Buddha#81:Me** · 19th October 2009, 07:06

Originally Posted by nudemetalz

Heya,

We've actually had a chat before about the legalities of the XR's
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...d.php?t=107635

Interesting reading for you

Its hardly going to set the world on fire......Call it a XL100 and go racing!

**laserracer** · 19th October 2009, 07:13

Thanx mate.. interesting reading sort of a grey area ..im not likely to win anything on a very overweight bike with a very overweight rider anytime soon >>>Lol

shit the xr 100 engine alone feels like it weighs about the same as my yz 426 with an engine in it

just dont wanna build something that is not gonna be legal..It would actually be a xr100 motor in a xl 185 frame

**fi5hy** · 19th October 2009, 07:20

XR XL who's looking that close they look the same and go the same you'll be right mate

**Shorty_925** · 19th October 2009, 07:22

Like others have said, dont think it'll set the world on fire. I run around on a DRZ125, and its easy, cheap fun on that bike. My bro also uses a KLX(same model as the DRZ), and its just to get out on the track and have a bit of fun.

**nudemetalz** · 19th October 2009, 07:22

Like Buddha & Fishy says,..you don't have an XR100, you have an XL100......

**laserracer** · 19th October 2009, 09:22

Thanks guys ...i always knew it was an xl 100

oh did i mention i was going to fill it full of yoshimura parts and a turbo

nah just kidding ..even with all that it wouldnt drag my fat arse around a track at speed
So wifee is gonna be pleased another bike to fill the garage

this will be number 3 ...OH boy i can hardly wait to start this project
cheers Dave

**Buckets4Me** · 19th October 2009, 13:20

Originally Posted by laserracer

Thanks guys ...i always knew it was an xl 100

oh did i mention i was going to fill it full of yoshimura parts and a turbo

nah

unless you are winning then who is going to pay the money to make a protest ?????

and I cant see you winning on that

but then you never know

if you find that you cant use it pull the engine out and put another one in
there is nothing wrong with the frame

**gav** · 19th October 2009, 20:31

Originally Posted by laserracer

just dont wanna build something that is not gonna be legal..It would actually be a xr100 motor in a xl 185 frame

OK, if you are serious about this bit, then find another engine. The XR100 would be considered a competition engine and by the rules is technically illegal. Sure its probably no faster than an XL100, and maybe you won't be competitive on it, but what happens when you upgrade and get that FXR or CBR150, and decide to sell your XR to another newcomer? Its not worth the hassle, by all means if your local club is happy for it to run, then fine, but by the rules, it wont be a legal bike. If that means anything to you, then you'll do the right thing. I posted in that thread about it not being that hard to build a legal race bike, and alot seemed to agree. Don't mean to be a killjoy but just try and look at the bigger picture and help keep the rules clear.

Heres an engine for ya!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-248506466.htm
and some spares
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-248060177.htm
SL125 motor here
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-247758969.htm

**Yow Ling** · 20th October 2009, 05:28

Jeez Gav , You practicing to be the new Steve Langley?
Yea down here it would clean up the F5 , but in welly it would be an also ran.
There are buckets down here that dont fit all the rules but run at the back so nobody cares.
I say let him run it til he gets a FXR then same for the next guy

**laserracer** · 20th October 2009, 05:51

Thanks guys for all the replys...im kinda trying to keep it all under control $wise and so far frame, forks, and motor, owes me $21...i know it may be a grey area ...but i may take a chance ..i will try to make it multi fit so if anyone does their nana i will just plug the trail bike bits back on and head for the dirt ,or if it starts winning its class

..come on.. im in my 50"s over 100kg,s on a 1980,s 100cc 4 stroke trail bike...you guys must have somthing thats gonna beat that

its not that i wanna win, im quit content to just get out there and give it a go someones gotta be last, might as well be me

**fi5hy** · 20th October 2009, 16:20

Mate ride what you build people miss the point sometimes the class is all about fun the more on the start grid the merrier I say

if they don't like it race it in Wellington

**Henk** · 20th October 2009, 17:34

Where are you planning to run this? Might pay to give the local organiser a call and ask them if it will be allowed to run at the venue you're aiming at.