okeefe01 Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Hey guys, I have an opportunity to buy a 1974 Honda XL175. It looks like it is in good shape. I am going to look at it on Saturday. They were asking $1100, but they have been trying to see it for a while. I offered $800, and they said they would consider it. So, is it worth $800 assuming it runs well and is in good shape? I have a DT125, but don't have a title for it. They have a title for this, so I could hit the roads and the trails with it. And being a four stroker, it might be a little more fun puttering on trails. Let me know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Eh... 6 volt system. Hard to find bulbs etc for em. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-no-moto Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I had a 73 honda xl250. Thing was a beast and heavy as shit. Think my uncle paid 300$ 10 years ago but it didnt run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okeefe01 Posted January 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I forgot about them being 6 volt. I think they were wired so that the ignition and lights work off of the battery versus off of the alternator. So a dead battery means your dead in the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I forgot about them being 6 volt. I think they were wired so that the ignition and lights work off of the battery versus off of the alternator. So a dead battery means your dead in the water.True. Bike runs off battery, alternator charges battery. Dead battery = fucked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I have an aversion to the double-shock dirt/trail bikes. Not saying I wouldn't own one, but I wouldn't pay more than $600-$700 for one... If it's in great shape, and 'worth' $1100, so what? You don't want a great bike from 1974, you want a cheap bike that you can beat up on the trails. For the same $1100, you can find mid-late 90's enduros... Maybe $1500 is more realistic for that age range, but my point is for a few hundred more, you can get a MUCH better bike. Kawasaki made some good little enduros. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocket226 Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 You got me thinking of the DT100 my parents bought for me in '74, brand new.Started it all. Beat the piss out of it for years. Wish I still had it.Gotta look for pictures now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okeefe01 Posted January 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Well, you talked me out of it. Chris is right. I'f I'm gonna spend money, I should get something a little easier to maintain and more modern. Something like a TW200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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