The Honda XL (and other vintage singles) thread! - Page 8

Towhee · 05-13-2009, 08:59 PM

pack mule

sturleyau · 05-16-2009, 07:15 PM

Hi all,
Has anyone got any ideas on converting the archaic 6V system to 12V?
I have been doing some research and only found a few references to this idea. Apparently a US racer in the early 70s did it to give him better headlights but had the coils on the alternator professionally rewound.
From what I can find it looks like the first 12V system appeared on the XL around 1979 and that motor is quite different to the early models.
The coil fitting looks different as well as the shape of the crankcase cover. The taper of the rotor may also be different?
I have also found reference to rewinding the original coils with half the wire size and double the turns.
Any ideas?

Glenn

Towhee · 05-20-2009, 12:14 AM

Anyone know why the XL Board (http://xlboard.aimoo.com/) is not letting me sign up as a new user?
would like to sign up but can't

MoMan · 05-26-2009, 12:51 PM

My turn...

anybody know if a gasket kit designed for a Honda XL125 1976-78 will fit a 1974 model?
There just can't be that much (if any) differences!

brucifer · 05-28-2009, 06:57 AM

Dorkpunch! Check your PMs!

Motoduc1 · 05-28-2009, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoMan

My turn...

anybody know if a gasket kit designed for a Honda XL125 1976-78 will fit a 1974 model?
There just can't be that much (if any) differences!

You can go to Bikebandit and search part numbers for both bikes, all years. If they match...you win!

kobra011 · 05-28-2009, 11:20 AM

This is my honda XL600R 1985

sturleyau · 06-10-2009, 10:28 PM

Hi Inmates,
Has any one any idea what brand this tank is? Apparently early 70's universal for single downtube framed trailies.

Glenn

sidetrack one · 06-11-2009, 03:14 AM

Looks like an early Don Vesco to me? Had one in the 70's on a XL , along with a Bassani exhaust!

and Preston Petty Mudder guards! Arrhhhh , the memories are flooding back, those were the days

MoMan · 06-11-2009, 07:49 PM

In the 70's, I had a Honda '74 XL125 and so wanted a Bassani exhaust, but at the time they were just making them for the SL125's. I ended up getting a P&K racing header. A little loud, but man what fun.

Ahhhh the memories, countershaft sprocket 2-tooth drop - what for the light to change green, pop-up the front wheel in 1st, wheelie and shift into 2nd, hold until the balance is just right, shift into 3rd, ride through the next stop light and slowly let the front drop, shift into 4th & 5th and get the hell out the area before "The Man" shows up.

I bought a '74 XL125 a couple of years ago on Craig's List. Haven't done anything to it yet, but it makes me smile every time I walk into my garage.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidetrack bob

Looks like an early Don Vesco to me? Had one in the 70's on a XL , along with a Bassani exhaust!

and Preston Petty Mudder guards! Arrhhhh , the memories are flooding back, those were the days

sturleyau · 06-11-2009, 08:22 PM

Thanks for the input. So now for the next question.
Where can I get a Bassani.
In the early 70's there were 2 blokes I saw, one on a 250, the other a 350 and they both had Bassani's.
Sounded awesome!
I held that thought for years until I finally got my own 250 but I am still looking for the exhaust!

dorkpunch · 06-11-2009, 08:46 PM

i think you can buy a similar style pipe on xlintperformance.com.

sturleyau · 06-13-2009, 04:25 AM

Hi All, I picked up the yellow tank today and it is definitely a Don Vesco.

Has anyone got another petcock for this tank as I would like to have both outlets operational?

Thanks Glenn

sturleyau · 06-14-2009, 03:06 AM

G'day (again),

Thought all you XL buffs may like to see the Don Vesco attached to the bike so here it is.

zagger · 06-14-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sturleyau

Hi all,
Has anyone got any ideas on converting the archaic 6V system to 12V?
Any ideas?

Glenn

Hey man, why bother? What's wrong with 6V? 12V is SO overrated. The cool thing is that LED lights actually run at very low voltages. I added two LED "light bar" headlights to my XL500 and they only draw 200mA of the available 1A (1000mA) generating capacity. Prepakaged LED lights are naturally set up for 12V because that is what everyone has - except us. All you need is a DC voltage regulator which is small, cheap, and dirt simple to wire up. If you actually want to dig into this let me know and I will give you some more detailed info.
zag

05-16-2009, 07:15 PM	#107
sturleyau Monarch 42 Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Avonsleigh, Victoria (that's near Emerald) Oddometer: 183	6Volt to 12Volt conversion for Early XLs Hi all, Has anyone got any ideas on converting the archaic 6V system to 12V? I have been doing some research and only found a few references to this idea. Apparently a US racer in the early 70s did it to give him better headlights but had the coils on the alternator professionally rewound. From what I can find it looks like the first 12V system appeared on the XL around 1979 and that motor is quite different to the early models. The coil fitting looks different as well as the shape of the crankcase cover. The taper of the rotor may also be different? I have also found reference to rewinding the original coils with half the wire size and double the turns. Any ideas? Glenn __________________ May we still be riding when the sun sets!

05-20-2009, 12:14 AM	#108
Towhee Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: california Oddometer: 12	the XL board Anyone know why the XL Board (http://xlboard.aimoo.com/) is not letting me sign up as a new user? would like to sign up but can't

05-26-2009, 12:51 PM	#109
MoMan PigPen Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Oddometer: 644	Gasket Kit My turn... anybody know if a gasket kit designed for a Honda XL125 1976-78 will fit a 1974 model? There just can't be that much (if any) differences! __________________ It could be that the purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others.

05-28-2009, 06:57 AM	#110
brucifer Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Eureka, Ca. Oddometer: 1,623	Dorkpunch! Check your PMs! __________________ 2006 KLR650-2002 Husaberg FC550E w/2008 FE550E engine-2000 Buell M2 Cyclone-Plated 1995 XR600R-1984 Honda CR500R-1984 Honda XL600R/XR650L Hybrid-1984 Yamaha TT600L-1981 Honda XR500R-1980 Honda CB750F

05-28-2009, 11:20 AM	#112
kobra011 ENDRO RIDER SERBIA Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Belgrade SERBIA Oddometer: 56	This is my honda XL600R 1985 __________________ 1985 Honda XL600R (sold) 1995 Kawasaki GPZ 1100 (sold) 1986 Honda XL600R GIRLS CHOICE ENDURO BOYS

05-13-2009, 08:59 PM	#106
Towhee Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: california Oddometer: 12	pack mule

06-10-2009, 10:28 PM	#113
sturleyau Monarch 42 Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Avonsleigh, Victoria (that's near Emerald) Oddometer: 183	Early XL Fuel Tanks Hi Inmates, Has any one any idea what brand this tank is? Apparently early 70's universal for single downtube framed trailies. Glenn __________________ May we still be riding when the sun sets!

06-11-2009, 03:14 AM	#114
sidetrack one Boss STAG Joined: Jul 2006 Location: hole shaven area Oddometer: 3,728	Looks like an early Don Vesco to me? Had one in the 70's on a XL , along with a Bassani exhaust! and Preston Petty Mudder guards! Arrhhhh , the memories are flooding back, those were the days __________________ I live more in 5 minutes on my motorcycle than some people live in a lifetime............... My last ride started badly,steadily got worse,until it ended in disaster, but apart from that it was excellent!

06-11-2009, 08:22 PM	#116
sturleyau Monarch 42 Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Avonsleigh, Victoria (that's near Emerald) Oddometer: 183	Thanks for the input. So now for the next question. Where can I get a Bassani. In the early 70's there were 2 blokes I saw, one on a 250, the other a 350 and they both had Bassani's. Sounded awesome! I held that thought for years until I finally got my own 250 but I am still looking for the exhaust! __________________ May we still be riding when the sun sets!

06-11-2009, 08:46 PM	#117
dorkpunch ^OP Oops... Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Blackfoot, ID Oddometer: 4,245	i think you can buy a similar style pipe on xlintperformance.com. __________________ 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.

06-13-2009, 04:25 AM	#118
sturleyau Monarch 42 Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Avonsleigh, Victoria (that's near Emerald) Oddometer: 183	Hi All, I picked up the yellow tank today and it is definitely a Don Vesco. Has anyone got another petcock for this tank as I would like to have both outlets operational? Thanks Glenn Attached Images __________________ May we still be riding when the sun sets!

06-14-2009, 03:06 AM	#119
sturleyau Monarch 42 Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Avonsleigh, Victoria (that's near Emerald) Oddometer: 183	G'day (again), Thought all you XL buffs may like to see the Don Vesco attached to the bike so here it is. Attached Images __________________ May we still be riding when the sun sets!

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