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**frankpilli** · 07-01-2014, 07:47 PM

Re: Power twin.........My Garage.....My Bikes

The BSA Bantam D1 is better than when it rolled out of the showroom! is it the original color?
BTW, nowadays you completely left xbhp and more active on FB

your last post in xbhp is on 17-02-2014!

**powertwin** · 09-14-2014, 10:54 PM

My " HONDA XLV 750 R " - 1985 & Hionda dax

Hi All ,
Of course Frank was right !!...was bit active at my Garage with some of Machines.......kept low at this XBHP thread for some obvious reasons , but felt not to lose those real blue biker buddies ...hence sharing my completed projects ....namely HONDA XLV 750 R .......a Dual Sport Bike which is very rare at least in our Country ..

About Honda XLV 750 R :-
The *Honda XLV750R* was only in production for a few years, however it provided the basis and was the forerunner of the Transalp and Africa twin. The XLV750R was sold in Europe from 1983 -1986

The HONDA XLV 750 R has been sold from 1983 to 1986, as RD 01 type, as RD version first, presented in 'Salon de la Moto' in Paris in October 1982, and sold from July 1983, in RF version next, after some mechanical and aspect modifications, and sold from February 1985.

The major difference between the two versions is the painting , the RD version est 'rather flashy' in three colors : blue, white, red, while the RF version is 'rather invisible' en two colors : black + red or black + grey. In fact, the last bikes in RD version sold at the beginning of 1985 have received some of the modifications
planned for the RF version, as the adjustable rear suspension... and may be all or part of the mechanical modifications,
Tech Specs of this Mighty machine:-

Make / Country :-)	HONDA XLV R / Japan
Year	1985
Engine
Capacity	749
Bore x Stroke	79.5 x 75.5 mm
Compression Ratio	8.4:1
Induction	2x Keihin VD Throttle bore 36 mm
Ignition / Starting	CDI / electric
Max Power	61 hp 45 KW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque	7 kg-m 68.4 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Transmission / Drive	5 Speed / shaft
Gear Ratio	1st 2.500:1 (40116) 2nd 1.750:1 (35120) 3rd 1.291:1 (31124) 4th 1.000:1 (28128) 5th 0.833:1 (25130
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Frame	Double cradle
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks, 200mm wheel travel.
Rear Suspension	Air assisted Pro-Link, 180mm wheel travel
Front Brakes	Single 276mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tyre	90/90 21
Rear Tyre	130/80 17
Seat Height	855 mm
Dry-Weight / Wet-Weight	195 kg / 212 kg
Fuel Capacity	19.5 Liters
Top Speed	165-170 km/h

...Now Also Let me club that Pint sized **HONDA DAX ST70- 1971**..here itself

About this DAX ..was picked & restored to its stock Glory ..however very few cosmetic parts was swapped ...it is quiet nice runner ......nice fun Bike

Well as usual presenting some pics of both the Hondas for our Dudes !!>>>

Well will continue the* DAX*in my next post .....

Cheers!!
KMK

**krishna77** · 09-14-2014, 11:25 PM

Re: My " HONDA XLV 750 R " - 1985 & Hionda dax

Amazing restoration. Will be glued for future updates.

**frankpilli** · 09-16-2014, 11:52 AM

Re: My " HONDA XLV 750 R " - 1985 & Hionda dax

Unable to see the pics

**TheArcher84** · 09-19-2014, 03:40 PM

Re: My " HONDA XLV 750 R " - 1985 & Hionda dax

The best collection I have ever seen...Vintage is always cool...nice going Anna...

**powertwin** · 09-21-2014, 06:38 PM

Re: My " HONDA XLV 750 R " - 1985 & Hionda dax

Originally posted by frankpilli;1092033[B

]Unable to see the pics[/B]

Why Frank ???..what happened ?
were you kidding ???......may be some thing wrong with your system I guess

PS : Have posted a pic in a unusual manner

Attached Files

**frankpilli** · 09-23-2014, 12:38 PM

Re: My " HONDA XLV 750 R " - 1985 & Hionda dax

Superb restoration as usual, but please post pictures of the restoration process of both the bikes

**moto rider** · 09-24-2014, 10:03 AM

Re: My " HONDA XLV 750 R " - 1985 & Hionda dax

Hi Muthu sir iam GANESH from Chennai quite happen to see your work, what a great job your doing bringing back to life from the graveyard.Your patience and immense knowledge in automobile and especially your hard work reflect with them,then the side mirrors, keep rocking sir

**srikanth kvnap** · 09-24-2014, 10:29 AM

Re: My " HONDA XLV 750 R " - 1985 & Hionda dax

Hey Muthu Sir,

This Post shot up in the xTracker and luckily I read it. Loved your work on the above two Honda bikes. So, went back to page 1 to see all your amazing bikes. Truly marvelous.

**moto rider** · 09-24-2014, 02:58 PM

Re:my fury 175 & Suzuki's 250 single

Hi Muthu sir if i know you earlier, i would have given my Enfield's fury grand Prix and a Suzuki's 250 single scrambler to you,then to scrapyard.

**powertwin** · 09-28-2014, 01:56 PM

Re: Power twin.........My Garage.....My Bikes---- My Honda Dax & XLV 750 R

Originally posted by frankpilli View Post

Superb restoration as usual, but please post pictures of the restoration process of both the bikes

Some thing is better than Nothing Frank

....Sure will post the restoration pics , but as most of friends ( to this thread ..have moved out for some personal reasons ...) including me ....hence honestly speaking, 'am keeping low as nowadays most of the guys are interested in riding & specific bike trips ...most are not interested to hear more about Junks which I restore ..

..

PS: Anyway I don't want to lose many of our buddies at this forum ....hence 'am here ..

Originally posted by moto rider View Post

Hi Muthu sir iam GANESH from Chennai quite happen to see your work, what a great job your doing bringing back to life from the graveyard.Your patience and immense knowledge in automobile and especially your hard work reflect with them,then the side mirrors, keep rocking sir

thanks for your compliments Ganesh !!

Originally posted by srikanth kvnap View Post

Hey Muthu Sir,

This Post shot up in the xTracker and luckily I read it. Loved your work on the above two Honda bikes. So, went back to page 1 to see all your amazing bikes. Truly marvelous.

Originally posted by moto rider View Post

Hi Muthu sir if i know you earlier, i would have given my Enfield's fury grand Prix and a Suzuki's 250 single scrambler to you,then to scrapyard.

Again thanks for your compliments & gestures..." ganesh & Srikanth :-)

Well , as already something has been discussed about Honda XLV 750R ---GOLIATH

Here some thing about ...............................HONDA Dax ST 70 ---- David

About this DAX ;- Thank God this was not a Basket Job like many others , overall in pretty nice shape , but inside was buggered up .....also missing few vital cosmetics
Was worked on to its STOCK glory ( at least more than 70%

) this is **1972 model HONDA DAX ST 70 **
About HONDA dax ST 70 :-
A key feature of the ST-series is the pressed-steel "T-bone" frame that distinguishes it from Honda's other minibikes: the Honda Z series , the Hond Ape, the CF50 & CF70, and the CY50 & CY80 Nautydax.
Came in several guises ..50 cc, 70 cc, 90 cc & 100 cc .....................Was Road legal at Certain countries ( yes it is LEGAL in our India :-) )... at most countries it was NOT ( for just entertainment purposes and as Pit bikes at Road race venues )
Plenty of details available in internet ...hence some pics for you ...... of * DAVID & Goliath * ( Honda XLV 750R & Honda dax ST 70 )
Before that tech specs of DAX- ST 70 >>>>

Honda Motor Company

OHC 4-stroke 72 cc

5.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm

0.51 kg-m @ 7,000 rpm

Expanding Brake

3.50-10-2PR

1.035 m

L 1.590 m
W 0.630 m
H 0.955 m

70 kg

2.5 liters

post script : Sorry for NOT posting Close up & some detail pics .....as ONE good completed file containing *Before, ON & after restoration * got hidden in a photo sharing site archives , ...for sure will post it later after extracting the same

untill than ....Cheers!!
KMK

**kb100** · 09-28-2014, 04:40 PM

Re: Power twin.........My Garage.....My Bikes---- My Honda Dax & XLV 750 R

Originally posted by powertwin View Post

Some thing is better than Nothing Frank

....Sure will post the restoration pics , but as most of friends ( to this thread ..have moved out for some personal reasons ...) including me ....hence honestly speaking, 'am keeping low as nowadays most of the guys are interested in riding & specific bike trips ...most are not interested to hear more about Junks which I restore ..

..

PS: Anyway I don't want to lose many of our buddies at this forum ....hence 'am here ..

thanks for your compliments Ganesh !!

Again thanks for your compliments & gestures..." ganesh & Srikanth :-)

Well , as already something has been discussed about Honda XLV 750R ---GOLIATH

Here some thing about ...............................HONDA Dax ST 70 ---- David

About this DAX ;- Thank God this was not a Basket Job like many others , overall in pretty nice shape , but inside was buggered up .....also missing few vital cosmetics
Was worked on to its STOCK glory ( at least more than 70%

) this is **1972 model HONDA DAX ST 70 **
About HONDA dax ST 70 :-
A key feature of the ST-series is the pressed-steel "T-bone" frame that distinguishes it from Honda's other minibikes: the Honda Z series , the Hond Ape, the CF50 & CF70, and the CY50 & CY80 Nautydax.
Came in several guises ..50 cc, 70 cc, 90 cc & 100 cc .....................Was Road legal at Certain countries ( yes it is LEGAL in our India :-) )... at most countries it was NOT ( for just entertainment purposes and as Pit bikes at Road race venues )
Plenty of details available in internet ...hence some pics for you ...... of * DAVID & Goliath * ( Honda XLV 750R & Honda dax ST 70 )
Before that tech specs of DAX- ST 70 >>>>

Honda Motor Company

OHC 4-stroke 72 cc

5.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm

0.51 kg-m @ 7,000 rpm

Expanding Brake

3.50-10-2PR

1.035 m

L 1.590 m
W 0.630 m
H 0.955 m

70 kg

2.5 liters

ah, back to monkeying around with bikes again....... nice

**Balgi** · 09-28-2014, 04:43 PM

Re: Power twin.........My Garage.....My Bikes

Hello Muthu sir,
Honestly, your thread made my day. So many beautiful pieces of history so well restored. You deserve a round of applause. Not many have the guts to exit the rat race and take on such a gruelling task. Keep it up sir, and your post about mopeds in India was just superb. Hats off to you sir.

**powertwin** · 09-28-2014, 06:29 PM

Re: Power twin.........My Garage.....My Bikes---- My Honda Dax &amp; XLV 750 R

Originally posted by kb100 View Post

ah, back to monkeying around with bikes again....... nice

...........What else did you expect ?.......BTW ...how you KB Siblings doing

?.....Have plans to post some of my projects which I accomplished for our petro head dudes at recent times here ....but it all depends ......." How this stuff works "

Keep in touch !!
Cheers
KMK

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Originally posted by Balgi View Post

Hello Muthu sir,
Honestly, your thread made my day. So many beautiful pieces of history so well restored. You deserve a round of applause. Not many have the guts to exit the rat race and take on such a grueling task. Keep it up sir, and your post about mopeds in India was just superb. Hats off to you sir.

Thank you Dude for the compliments !!
Very Soon you'll see one of my Very Common MOPED of '80 S ( Purely Desi), restoration has been completely done, but it is "Not a Sub 50 cc Moped "...Guess what ??

Cheers!!
KMK

**Balgi** · 09-28-2014, 07:38 PM

Re: Power twin.........My Garage.....My Bikes---- My Honda Dax &amp;amp; XLV 750 R

Originally posted by powertwin View Post

...........What else did you expect ?.......BTW ...how you KB Siblings doing

?.....Have plans to post some of my projects which I accomplished for our petro head dudes at recent times here ....but it all depends ......." How this stuff works "

Keep in touch !!
Cheers
KMK

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Thank you Dude for the compliments !!
Very Soon you'll see one of my Very Common MOPED of '80 S ( Purely Desi), restoration has been completely done, but it is "Not a Sub 50 cc Moped "...Guess what ??

Cheers!!
KMK

Oh My God now you got me excited to insanity Sir. can't wait to see what it is. will be watching this thread closely.

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Originally posted by powertwin View Post

...........What else did you expect ?.......BTW ...how you KB Siblings doing

?.....Have plans to post some of my projects which I accomplished for our petro head dudes at recent times here ....but it all depends ......." How this stuff works "

Keep in touch !!
Cheers
KMK

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Thank you Dude for the compliments !!
Very Soon you'll see one of my Very Common MOPED of '80 S ( Purely Desi), restoration has been completely done, but it is "Not a Sub 50 cc Moped "...Guess what ??

Cheers!!
KMK

Oh My God now you got me excited to insanity Sir. can't wait to see what it is. will be watching this thread closely.

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