The Honda XL (and other vintage singles) thread! - Page 61

Mullet Bullet · 12-30-2011, 02:18 PM

rear is done, new front tube should be here any time now today. can't wait to ride to work tonight, even in 40 degree weather at 2am.

jas67 · 12-30-2011, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mullet Bullet

rear is done, new front tube should be here any time now today. can't wait to ride to work tonight, even in 40 degree weather at 2am.

Those tires look like just what I want on MY XL185S. And that rack.... was it on it when you bought it?!? If anyone here has a rack like that for sale that will fit my XL185S, please PM me!

Mullet Bullet · 12-30-2011, 06:43 PM

yea these are the Kenda K761's. fronts are 90/90-21, rear is 110/80-18 just finished up about a hour ago getting them on and balanced. they ride really smooth but i need to put at least 100 miles on them to scrub them in before i can push them. and coming from off-road only knobbies i can tell it already rides much smoother.

also the luggage rack was on the bike when i purchased it, i think its a stock option that these had. ive seen a few on e-bay.

had to go grab a couple pictures.

dorkpunch · 12-30-2011, 07:49 PM

I like the look of those tires- they look a lot like the IRC GP110's I have on my XL350.

not the best pic...

Kinda miss my collection.

CrownRoyal · 01-01-2012, 12:45 AM

Took me for ever to find the XL thread. Lots and lots of threads on this site. Looks like I got lots of pages to look though. I recently received a 82 Xl250R as a gift. I did some initial examining and ordered some parts. While I waited for the parts to come in the mail. I went to the local sand dunes for some fun. here are some pictures.

I found this HUGE mailbox on the way to the sand dunes.

This is a great way to park the bike

Juniper sand dunes- juniper tree, not many around these parts too far north

had to take a rest.

I actually got some air time today.

Got a new chaing, 53t sprocket, duals sport mirrors, and front brake shoes coming in the mail,

Madhouse · 01-08-2012, 07:05 PM

Old is cool.
Here's a shot of my 1979 XR185

john479 · 01-10-2012, 01:16 PM

Hi all. I'm not sure if people will have seen this in the Old's Cool section but I'm having problems with my 73 SL125. Getting very hot and having near seizures. I was wondering if people on this thread had any idea of what is wrong. I'm really stumped on this and so want to get riding it again.

Here is the link:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...=744803&page=4

I've linked to page 4 but the previous pages gives you an idea of what I've gone through so far.

Many thanks if anyone can take a look.

John

High Country Herb · 01-10-2012, 03:36 PM

Hey you XL guys, have you seen this thread?

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...hlight=parting

I am not in the market for one, but maybe someone here can save this bike from being parted out.

Short of that, I'm sure someone could use some '82 XL185s parts.

Gene1956 · 01-11-2012, 02:00 AM

My 1981 XL500

skorpioskorpio · 01-11-2012, 02:12 AM

Here's a recent pic of my pair of 250s:

Mullet Bullet · 01-14-2012, 06:42 PM

little update for those who care, ive put just shy of 200 miles on these kenda tires on my old 185 and love them so far on the street. tried a little wet grass/mud and they are honestly useless. the front was fine but the rear has no grip per say. but i originally got these because this is my DD rain or shine 99% street only.

KTMSER · 01-23-2012, 05:23 PM

Anybody have a service manual for the 79-82 XR/XL500 they want to part with?

Send me a PM please...

sentenza · 01-27-2012, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gene1956

My 1981 XL500

Superbe !! Je suis Francais (I'm french)
J'ai une belle collections de Honda et Yamaha Trail-bikes...
5 XLS (125/400/500cc)
3 XRR (350/600)
2 XLR (600)

9 XT (dont les 8 XT500 Europeenes)

et 2 R100GS bmw...
Comment fait on pour envoyer des photos !! Est ce que quelqu'un parle Francais sur ce site , car mon Anglais n'est pas bon !! HELP !!

sentenza · 01-27-2012, 06:16 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sentenza

Superbe !! Je suis Francais (I'm french)
J'ai une belle collections de Honda et Yamaha Trail-bikes...
5 XLS (125/400/500cc)
3 XRR (350/600)
2 XLR (600)

9 XT (dont les 8 XT500 Europeenes)

et 2 R100GS bmw...
Comment fait on pour envoyer des photos !! Est ce que quelqu'un parle Francais sur ce site , car mon Anglais n'est pas bon !! HELP !!

je fais un essais d'envois de photo!!

sentenza · 01-27-2012, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sentenza

Superbe !! Je suis Francais (I'm french)
J'ai une belle collections de Honda et Yamaha Trail-bikes...
5 XLS (125/400/500cc)
3 XRR (350/600)
2 XLR (600)

9 XT (dont les 8 XT500 Europeenes)

et 2 R100GS bmw...
Comment fait on pour envoyer des photos !! Est ce que quelqu'un parle Francais sur ce site , car mon Anglais n'est pas bon !! HELP !!

Je fais un autre essais!!

12-30-2011, 07:49 PM	#904
dorkpunch ^OP Oops... Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Blackfoot, ID Oddometer: 4,245	I like the look of those tires- they look a lot like the IRC GP110's I have on my XL350. not the best pic... Kinda miss my collection. __________________ 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.

01-11-2012, 02:00 AM	#909
Gene1956 Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Asheboro Oddometer: 23	My 1981 XL500 My 1981 XL500 Attached Images

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12-30-2011, 02:18 PM	#901
Mullet Bullet Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Burien, Washington, USA Oddometer: 364	rear is done, new front tube should be here any time now today. can't wait to ride to work tonight, even in 40 degree weather at 2am.

12-30-2011, 06:43 PM	#903
Mullet Bullet Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Burien, Washington, USA Oddometer: 364	yea these are the Kenda K761's. fronts are 90/90-21, rear is 110/80-18 just finished up about a hour ago getting them on and balanced. they ride really smooth but i need to put at least 100 miles on them to scrub them in before i can push them. and coming from off-road only knobbies i can tell it already rides much smoother. also the luggage rack was on the bike when i purchased it, i think its a stock option that these had. ive seen a few on e-bay. had to go grab a couple pictures.

01-01-2012, 12:45 AM	#905
CrownRoyal n00b Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Mesa,AZ Oddometer: 7	Took me for ever to find the XL thread. Lots and lots of threads on this site. Looks like I got lots of pages to look though. I recently received a 82 Xl250R as a gift. I did some initial examining and ordered some parts. While I waited for the parts to come in the mail. I went to the local sand dunes for some fun. here are some pictures. I found this HUGE mailbox on the way to the sand dunes. This is a great way to park the bike Juniper sand dunes- juniper tree, not many around these parts too far north had to take a rest. I actually got some air time today. Got a new chaing, 53t sprocket, duals sport mirrors, and front brake shoes coming in the mail,

01-08-2012, 07:05 PM	#906
Madhouse Semi-Goodlookin! Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Cantonment Florida Oddometer: 2,602	Old is cool. Here's a shot of my 1979 XR185

01-10-2012, 01:16 PM	#907
john479 Adventurer Joined: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Oddometer: 97	Hi all. I'm not sure if people will have seen this in the Old's Cool section but I'm having problems with my 73 SL125. Getting very hot and having near seizures. I was wondering if people on this thread had any idea of what is wrong. I'm really stumped on this and so want to get riding it again. Here is the link: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...=744803&page=4 I've linked to page 4 but the previous pages gives you an idea of what I've gone through so far. Many thanks if anyone can take a look. John

01-10-2012, 03:36 PM	#908
High Country Herb Olds Cool Adventurer Joined: Apr 2011 Location: Sierra Nevadas Oddometer: 2,666	Hey you XL guys, have you seen this thread? http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...hlight=parting I am not in the market for one, but maybe someone here can save this bike from being parted out. Short of that, I'm sure someone could use some '82 XL185s parts.

01-11-2012, 02:12 AM	#910
skorpioskorpio Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Location: los Angeles, CA Oddometer: 277	Here's a recent pic of my pair of 250s:

01-14-2012, 06:42 PM	#911
Mullet Bullet Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Burien, Washington, USA Oddometer: 364	little update for those who care, ive put just shy of 200 miles on these kenda tires on my old 185 and love them so far on the street. tried a little wet grass/mud and they are honestly useless. the front was fine but the rear has no grip per say. but i originally got these because this is my DD rain or shine 99% street only.