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Offline Leino

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A question to US racers
« on: October 13, 2012, 09:32:18 AM »
I know this has nothing to do with Honda's but does anyone know is there any XR 750 engines or engine parts available?
I couldn't find any on Ebay but I wonder how rare pieces of machinery they are?

Not turning into a Harley-dude, just trying to help a friend.

 Juha

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Re: A question to US racers
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2012, 10:35:57 AM »
Call or email Dave Zanotti of Zanotti Racing.  If he can't help -- no one can.

http://zanottiracing.com/Zanottiracingbackground.html
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Re: A question to US racers
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2012, 10:42:22 AM »
Call or email Dave Zanotti of Zanotti Racing.  If he can't help -- no one can.

http://zanottiracing.com/Zanottiracingbackground.html
Thank you. I assume they race or have raced these bikes?

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Re: A question to US racers
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2012, 10:47:11 AM »
AMA Pro Grand National Championship winner Jake Johnson rides for Zanotti on an XR.
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Re: A question to US racers
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2012, 11:00:59 AM »
OK, thanks, not familiar with the sport since we don't have it here.
Sounds like a place to contact.

 Juha

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Re: A question to US racers
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2012, 11:50:36 AM »
You can still buy XR750 kit engines (P/N 16070-98R), about $12K US.  Of course you still have to machine the heads, and assemble everything. ;)
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Re: A question to US racers
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2012, 11:58:59 AM »
You can still buy XR750 kit engines (P/N 16070-98R), about $12K US.  Of course you still have to machine the heads, and assemble everything. ;)
I thought those heads came bare...like in no valve seat cut outs etc etc. ;D
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Re: A question to US racers
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2012, 12:07:54 PM »
You can still buy XR750 kit engines (P/N 16070-98R), about $12K US.  Of course you still have to machine the heads, and assemble everything. ;)
I thought those heads came bare...like in no valve seat cut outs etc etc. ;D

I did say 'you still have to machine the heads' MR.  Guess I should have been more specific, as in 'they need everything done', basically just the casting. ;) :)
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Re: A question to US racers
« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2012, 12:27:44 PM »
Is this request for Mike or Jaromo ?

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Re: A question to US racers
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2012, 12:32:29 PM »
Jarmo and there's this island included in the plans  ;)