Hi, I saw one at a dealer back in 87 or 88 and didn't know they had a bike like that. It was the factory orange and that caught my eye first, then the two carbs, wow what's this? Couldn't buy it I was already makin payments on a wide glide. Have not seen one in person since. Memories.....
Nice video, but kindly let the engine warm thoroughly before you rev it up. That was painful to watch. I remember when these were new, and even then they were extremely rare on the highways. Great bike!
So I'm rebuilding an 83 XR1000 and I need help out there people!!!!! Would someone with an XR1000 pop off the two little nuts that hold the speedo cover on and get me a picture of the information on the back of the speedo? Or if anyone has the part number, please let me know?
You did incredibly well ,do you want to sell it ,in the last couple of years prices have shot up ,thank you for the lovely comment , stay safe Best regards Matt
Jerry Branch did the heads on every one of these.They were the ultimate sportster.
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He did indeed 🙂
Couple of decades ago there was one on eBay that was brand new in the crate. Beat that! The ultimate collector.
Hmm
...been dreaming of one for almost 40 years. Coulda bought one cheap back in the late 80s but was warned that my insurance wouldn't cover it.
What a bike I am missing it badly 🙂
Hi, I saw one at a dealer back in 87 or 88 and didn't know they had a bike like that. It was the factory orange and that caught my eye first, then the two carbs, wow what's this? Couldn't buy it I was already makin payments on a wide glide. Have not seen one in person since. Memories.....
Brilliant story ,they are such a rare machine alas she now has a happy new owner ,happy we could bring those memories to the forefront of your mind 🙂
Thats how you keep a collectors item, totally stock.
Agreed, it's how I like to see them ,but then I love to see anything on 2 wheels 😀
Nice video, but kindly let the engine warm thoroughly before you rev it up. That was painful to watch. I remember when these were new, and even then they were extremely rare on the highways. Great bike!
Just out of interest how do you know it wasn't warmed up before the video was taken 🤔
So I'm rebuilding an 83 XR1000 and I need help out there people!!!!! Would someone with an XR1000 pop off the two little nuts that hold the speedo cover on and get me a picture of the information on the back of the speedo? Or if anyone has the part number, please let me know?
I no longer have it so can't help but someone out there must be able to help 🙂
I brought a 1000xr two years ago for £12000 ,I did well if they want the money they asking for this one,
You did incredibly well ,do you want to sell it ,in the last couple of years prices have shot up ,thank you for the lovely comment , stay safe
Best regards Matt
@@therealtoyshop Hi Matt I sold it last nov , I do miss it , this one you have looks nice,
I don't know if you've noticed but absolutely everything has shot up ,and you'll have to share a video of yours to compare 🙂
Evel bike 👍
Gorgeous bike 🙂
I tried hard to buy one as a young Marine stationed in Southern California. Unfortunately the dealer wanted someone who made more money.
What a shame ,they are an awesome bike ,this one now has a very happy new owner ,Cheers Matt