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 !

dorkpunch · 01-28-2009, 09:19 AM

What more do you need? Thats pretty much all there is to these simple old bikes!

Seriously though, I love doin this stuff, so if anyone wants something specific, let me know and I'll see what I can do. It normally takes me forever though, so be warned.

anonny · 01-28-2009, 05:16 PM

Stop with the guilt trip will ya....

been looking at restoring this old girl for at last 2 years now.

Mista Vern · 01-28-2009, 05:19 PM

Should be a cool thread - thanks!

JeffS77 · 01-30-2009, 09:31 PM

I love the XL's got a '82 XL500R i ride as much as i can (i know its not the same as the oldies but a thumper non the less) a '75 XL125 just came up locally on craigs list for $25 it sold fast i tryed to jump on it..need a bike for my friends who dont really ride to ride when we go camping.

MoMan · 01-31-2009, 07:24 AM

Back in December '06 I purchased a garage kept 1974 Honda XL125 with 2,400 on the speedo for $500 . This is the same model that I use to terrorize the hometown during my old high schoold days. Funny the bike seems smaller to me now

I got some NOS parts from bikebandit.com and the bike is sitting in my garage waiting for a restoration. . Also need to split the cases to replace the kickstand spring (that will be a time consuming ordeal)

Old Honda XL's Rule!

showtime45 · 01-31-2009, 11:10 AM

"split the cases to replace the kickstand spring "

Wow ! You sure?

dorkpunch · 01-31-2009, 11:18 AM

Yup, hes right. I had to do that on a '76 XL175 and an 82 XL200. IT SUCKS.

honcho · 01-31-2009, 01:50 PM

XLs are great bikes... my buddy rides the hell out of his 1980 xl500s and it's stone reliable... and has taken him wherever my xr650 or dr350 could take me... and just as fast.

Ernest T · 01-31-2009, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorkpunch

Yup, hes right. I had to do that on a '76 XL175 and an 82 XL200. IT SUCKS.

Kickstand or kickstarter?

01-18-2009, 04:02 PM	#1
dorkpunch ^OP Oops... Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Blackfoot, ID Oddometer: 4,251	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: 4,251	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: 6,917	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: 1,961	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: 4,251	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 !

01-28-2009, 09:19 AM	#7
dorkpunch ^OP Oops... Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Blackfoot, ID Oddometer: 4,251	What more do you need? Thats pretty much all there is to these simple old bikes! Seriously though, I love doin this stuff, so if anyone wants something specific, let me know and I'll see what I can do. It normally takes me forever though, so be warned. __________________ 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.

01-28-2009, 05:16 PM	#8
anonny What could go wrong? Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Beautiful Revelstoke BC Oddometer: 4,960	Stop with the guilt trip will ya.... been looking at restoring this old girl for at last 2 years now. __________________ Kawasaki H1 build thread 71- 450 Honda CL re & re Just another pathetic sheep following the herd

01-28-2009, 05:19 PM	#9
Mista Vern Knows all - tells some. Joined: Dec 2005 Location: McMinnville, Oregon Oddometer: 12,889	Should be a cool thread - thanks! __________________ Remodeling. Please check again later.

01-30-2009, 09:31 PM	#10
JeffS77 cheap bastard Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Riverside , CA Oddometer: 2,998	I love the XL's got a '82 XL500R i ride as much as i can (i know its not the same as the oldies but a thumper non the less) a '75 XL125 just came up locally on craigs list for $25 it sold fast i tryed to jump on it..need a bike for my friends who dont really ride to ride when we go camping. __________________ A n00b Races Hell on Wheels Vintage Scrambles A n00b Races Elsinore Grand Prix For a Cause A n00b Goes Flat Track Racing

01-31-2009, 07:24 AM	#11
MoMan PigPen Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Oddometer: 644	Back in December '06 I purchased a garage kept 1974 Honda XL125 with 2,400 on the speedo for $500 . This is the same model that I use to terrorize the hometown during my old high schoold days. Funny the bike seems smaller to me now I got some NOS parts from bikebandit.com and the bike is sitting in my garage waiting for a restoration. . Also need to split the cases to replace the kickstand spring (that will be a time consuming ordeal) Old Honda XL's Rule! __________________ It could be that the purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others.

01-31-2009, 11:10 AM	#12
showtime45 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Southern Illinois Oddometer: 110	"split the cases to replace the kickstand spring " Wow ! You sure?

01-31-2009, 11:18 AM	#13
dorkpunch ^OP Oops... Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Blackfoot, ID Oddometer: 4,251	Yup, hes right. I had to do that on a '76 XL175 and an 82 XL200. IT SUCKS. __________________ 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.

01-31-2009, 01:50 PM	#14
honcho Barley Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Viginia Mountains Oddometer: 910	XLs are great bikes... my buddy rides the hell out of his 1980 xl500s and it's stone reliable... and has taken him wherever my xr650 or dr350 could take me... and just as fast. __________________ it'll be an adventure!

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