The Honda XL (and other vintage singles) thread!

dorkpunch · 01-18-2009, 04:02 PM

Yes. I'm addicted to the XL's. So sue me.

Seems like I'm always going back through pages of threads to find a bit of information to (re)share with another inmate. SO- I'm going to make a "Bike Specific" index. Seems to have worked well in Thumpers!

For now, I'm going to compile threads on info, links, how-to's, etc on all of the older Honda Singles here. As (if) it grows, I may pare that down to be a little more bike specific and copy Meats format for Thread Indexes.

***THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS!***

FOR NOW:

How To's:

How to: Cheap muffler for the Sideport 350's:

How to: Fork Seals

How to: Engine Removal/Installation and Head Removal/Installation

How to: Valve Stem Seal Replacement

How to: Troubleshooting spark issues

How to: Make your own side covers

How to: Reviving an old dead bike. (new)

Inmates Bikes:

ErnestT's '74 XL350 Restoration

pckopp's '74 XL250 Ressurection

EvilClown's TL125

Links:

XL Forum: http://xlboard.aimoo.com/
-Great board relating to all things XL

XLinterpformance: http://www.xlintperformance.com/
-Lots of new and stock parts available

dorkpunch: http://www.dorkpunch.com
-A history of the Honda XL, some maintenance info, some used parts. I'm in the process of moving and updating my site, so bear with me!

XL Riders: http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/sho...605318&page=14
-Pages of thumpertalk's XL riders and rides!

dorkpunch · 01-18-2009, 04:03 PM

Please also feel free to suggest threads I may have missed... Off to thumpers to do a search!

crazydrummerdude · 01-18-2009, 07:21 PM

I am considering working on my '80 XL125 next winter.. I like what you've done with your bikes.

Cordless · 01-18-2009, 07:46 PM

I am subscribed.

I was just corresponding with another XL owner on another site. We talked about a TAT trip limited to Hondas over 25 years old. We would need this thread to get us prepped.

dorkpunch · 01-27-2009, 11:33 AM

Been lots of questions here and on the XL board about spark, so I added a HOW TO on troubleshooting spark issues...

showtime45 · 01-27-2009, 01:17 PM

Keep em coming!! Old Honda singles are GREAT !

Sniper X · 04-15-2009, 01:28 PM

Well?

here's a pic form yesterday...

mrfixit54016 · 04-17-2009, 12:33 PM

Here's mine.

NMTrailboss · 04-17-2009, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrfixit54016

Here's mine.

Sweet scoot!!

I used to have the off-road only version of that bike many years ago. What a great engine!

akarob · 04-17-2009, 08:35 PM

I'll post mine. I did the top end last year and love to blast around on it.

blaine.hale · 04-17-2009, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrfixit54016

Here's mine.

Is that the Nerf moto?

Klantz · 04-18-2009, 08:03 AM

Not really sure if this counts as a resurrection, I am sure its not a restoration, but it is my XL500R.

bongodave · 08-06-2009, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klantz

Not really sure if this counts as a resurrection, I am sure its not a restoration, but it is my XL500R.

Arr, matey! I'm lovin' this thread!

sturleyau · 04-18-2009, 04:47 PM

Here is yet another 1972 XL250K0. I fitted the panniers last week and believe they were original Honda panniers fitted to CB900Fs. I also added the Ventura rack "L" bars and rack.
The panniers are fibreglass and I got them off E Bay for AUS$26 the pair with an original (modified) rack. What a steal!

CharlieT · 04-19-2009, 05:20 AM

Here's another 1972 XL250KO. Picked it up last fall. Is actually in very good condition, starts right up 2nd kick and runs great. Just too bad that at some point someone repainted it.

Haven't really decided on just what I want to do with it yet.

01-18-2009, 04:02 PM	#1
dorkpunch ^OP Oops... Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Blackfoot, ID Oddometer: 4,245	The Honda XL (and other vintage singles) thread! Yes. I'm addicted to the XL's. So sue me. Seems like I'm always going back through pages of threads to find a bit of information to (re)share with another inmate. SO- I'm going to make a "Bike Specific" index. Seems to have worked well in Thumpers! For now, I'm going to compile threads on info, links, how-to's, etc on all of the older Honda Singles here. As (if) it grows, I may pare that down to be a little more bike specific and copy Meats format for Thread Indexes. *THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS!* FOR NOW: How To's: How to: Cheap muffler for the Sideport 350's: How to: Fork Seals How to: Engine Removal/Installation and Head Removal/Installation How to: Valve Stem Seal Replacement How to: Troubleshooting spark issues How to: Make your own side covers How to: Reviving an old dead bike. (new) Inmates Bikes: ErnestT's '74 XL350 Restoration pckopp's '74 XL250 Ressurection EvilClown's TL125 Links: XL Forum: http://xlboard.aimoo.com/ -Great board relating to all things XL XLinterpformance: http://www.xlintperformance.com/ -Lots of new and stock parts available dorkpunch: http://www.dorkpunch.com -A history of the Honda XL, some maintenance info, some used parts. I'm in the process of moving and updating my site, so bear with me! XL Riders: http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/sho...605318&page=14 -Pages of thumpertalk's XL riders and rides! __________________ http://www.mobilemrt.com http://www.dorkpunch.com "I've been going to this high school for SEVEN YEARS. I'm no dummy!" -Charles De Mar. dorkpunch screwed with this post 11-14-2009 at 10:17 AM

01-18-2009, 04:03 PM	#2
dorkpunch ^OP Oops... Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Blackfoot, ID Oddometer: 4,245	Please also feel free to suggest threads I may have missed... Off to thumpers to do a search! __________________ http://www.mobilemrt.com http://www.dorkpunch.com "I've been going to this high school for SEVEN YEARS. I'm no dummy!" -Charles De Mar.

01-18-2009, 07:21 PM	#3
crazydrummerdude Wacky Bongo Boy Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Moore/OKC Oddometer: 6,907	I am considering working on my '80 XL125 next winter.. I like what you've done with your bikes. __________________ 1974 BMW R75/6, 1974 BMW R90/6, 1969 BMW R60/2 hack, 1929 Ford Model A, Metal casting, Part 2/Part 1 among others..

01-18-2009, 07:46 PM	#4
Cordless Two Wheel Addict Joined: Sep 2006 Location: ABQ, NM Oddometer: 1,960	Yessssssss I am subscribed. I was just corresponding with another XL owner on another site. We talked about a TAT trip limited to Hondas over 25 years old. We would need this thread to get us prepped.

01-27-2009, 11:33 AM	#5
dorkpunch ^OP Oops... Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Blackfoot, ID Oddometer: 4,245	Been lots of questions here and on the XL board about spark, so I added a HOW TO on troubleshooting spark issues... __________________ http://www.mobilemrt.com http://www.dorkpunch.com "I've been going to this high school for SEVEN YEARS. I'm no dummy!" -Charles De Mar.

01-27-2009, 01:17 PM	#6
showtime45 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Southern Illinois Oddometer: 110	Keep em coming!! Old Honda singles are GREAT !

04-15-2009, 01:28 PM	#7
Sniper X De Oppresso Liber Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Central New Mexico, 7420ft above sea level Oddometer: 30,336	Does my 1974 TY250A count as a vintage single? Well? here's a pic form yesterday... __________________ "I claim to be frightened of horses but do so only to get out of attending parades. It's peculiar but ...it works. The Horses get it. RESISTANCE IS NOT FUTILE. IT'S VOLTAGE DIVIDED BY CURRENT

04-17-2009, 12:33 PM	#8
mrfixit54016 Wisconsin Dual Sporter Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Hudson, WI Oddometer: 503	Nice Bike Highchief Here's mine.

04-17-2009, 08:35 PM	#10
akarob Green Cantern Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Skuncasville, CT Oddometer: 6,500	I'll post mine. I did the top end last year and love to blast around on it. __________________ 9 50/990 CRASH BAR BAGS, FENDER BAGS, and more. Made with pride. Pachaug Map '08 KTM 450 xcr-w, '10 KTM 990 Adventure '85 Honda CR500 NETRA #24519

04-18-2009, 08:03 AM	#12
Klantz Texas born and bred Joined: Feb 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Oddometer: 69	Not really sure if this counts as a resurrection, I am sure its not a restoration, but it is my XL500R. __________________ '82 XL500R, "filthy whore" '04 Weestrom, (sold)

04-18-2009, 04:47 PM	#14
sturleyau Monarch 42 Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Avonsleigh, Victoria (that's near Emerald) Oddometer: 183	Here is yet another 1972 XL250K0. I fitted the panniers last week and believe they were original Honda panniers fitted to CB900Fs. I also added the Ventura rack "L" bars and rack. The panniers are fibreglass and I got them off E Bay for AUS$26 the pair with an original (modified) rack. What a steal! Attached Images __________________ May we still be riding when the sun sets!

04-19-2009, 05:20 AM	#15
CharlieT old school Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Kalamazoo Oddometer: 1,041	Here's another 1972 XL250KO. Picked it up last fall. Is actually in very good condition, starts right up 2nd kick and runs great. Just too bad that at some point someone repainted it. Haven't really decided on just what I want to do with it yet. __________________ A good bike mechanic only needs two tools, WD40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move, but should, use the WD40. If it does move but shouldn't use the duct tape. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Checke...22319847810910

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