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Someone recently told me that Honda played with a shaft driven XRV styled bike before it released the twin. Does anyone know about this or have pictures?
Last edited by Gnasher; 28-02-08 at 09:58 AM.
XRV750 RD04
There were a couple of those went on ebay recently. I've been up all night so the model number escapes me at the moment. I think I've got a bookmark somewhere though. I'll see if I can find it.
XRV750 RD04
http://zoic.org/sharkey/moto/xlv/ - those were the ones that were on ebay I think.
edit : http://www.trailbike.org.uk/forums/s...t=9133&page=30 - some photos on this page on this site.
Last edited by Zenarchy; 26-02-08 at 03:37 PM.
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There is someboby on this forum rebuilding one, I remember seeing the pic's but can't remember who.
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Their the XLV750R, never officially bought into the UK but popular in Europe. The link below is the guy who is restoring one...
OH God!! What`ve I Done!?!?
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Honda XLV750R RD01Originally Posted by Gnasher
Last edited by Stormforce8; 26-02-08 at 03:57 PM.
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'Maybe I'm just simple - but can't we all just get along..........'
Current stable.............
2002 - BMW R1150GS - Graphitan
2000 - Honda Africa Twin XRV750RR RD07A - Red White,
1996 - Aprilia Moto 6.5 - Starck Orange,
1990 - Honda Africa Twin XRV750 RD04 - HRC
1990 - Cagiva N90 - Lucky Explorer
1989 - Yamaha XT600Z Tenere 3AJ - BYRD,
aka Oxbone :)
Now thats sexeh......Honda XLV750R RD01
...and carry the two.....
Hmmm, I wonder what Honda were on when they dreamt this one up???
Shaft drive, one front disk and a rear drum brake.
Brrrmm - '04 XL650V Transalp in Silver
It's not a case of whether we can fix it or not - it's more a case of how fixed would you like it?
Einstein - Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.
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These are old bikes. Brakes on most bikes were ****e back then.
...and carry the two.....
Ay, I suppose you're right. We must all have not been in so much of a rush.
Brrrmm - '04 XL650V Transalp in Silver
It's not a case of whether we can fix it or not - it's more a case of how fixed would you like it?
Einstein - Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.
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