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speedemon636
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Post subject: Check Out My New Project!!! 
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 2:17 am |
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this is my dads old honda xl250, it has been sittin in a old wooden shed in clio for 20+ years and we decided to go get it and restore (try to restore) this old machine....got it back to the house and suprisingly when we kicked the kick start it tried to turn over!!! restoring it may be more than just a dream after all haha, anyways ill have a blast working with it and i know yall r tired of reading this crap so here are the pics Attachment: 
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 2:11 pm |
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At least its complete. the hard part of many projects is finding any missing parts. Obviously. the carb will need to be rebuilt. Gas tank is probably rusted on the inside and will need to be Kreemed. Brake fluid in the MC will look like a hockey puck.
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speedemon636
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 8:03 pm |
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Thomash wrote: At least its complete. the hard part of many projects is finding any missing parts. Obviously. the carb will need to be rebuilt. Gas tank is probably rusted on the inside and will need to be Kreemed. Brake fluid in the MC will look like a hockey puck. For real, finding parts for that woulda been mission impossible, the gas tank is gonna be the first thing i do, theres old gas in it that has transformed into this funky tary substance... After that i think im gonna work from the engine up...i cant wait to hear it run _________________ I Dont Live 2 Ride, I Ride 4 Jesus.....If Your In Christ You Have Nothing To Fear, Not Even Death, So Ride On My Brother Ride On http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNw2M8liqQM
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 9:13 pm |
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Honda sold millions of XL/XR motorcycles in the US. Finding parts should you need them should not be a problem. Good luck with the resto and holla if you need help.
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 9:35 pm |
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I have a 1978 XL 100. Parts are still available on BikeBandit.com
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speedemon636
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 12:46 am |
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ScottsMoJo wrote: Honda sold millions of XL/XR motorcycles in the US. Finding parts should you need them should not be a problem. Good luck with the resto and holla if you need help. Thanx bro, good to know that i shouldnt have too much trouble finding parts if i need to....whether i get it to run or not ill have fun doing it btw know anything i can get to eat that gunk outta the tank? _________________ I Dont Live 2 Ride, I Ride 4 Jesus.....If Your In Christ You Have Nothing To Fear, Not Even Death, So Ride On My Brother Ride On http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNw2M8liqQM
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speedemon636
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 12:49 am |
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EVERESTGRANT wrote: I have a 1978 XL 100. Parts are still available on BikeBandit.com Awsome, when i find out what parts exactly ill need to get ill check it out, gracias _________________ I Dont Live 2 Ride, I Ride 4 Jesus.....If Your In Christ You Have Nothing To Fear, Not Even Death, So Ride On My Brother Ride On http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNw2M8liqQM
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 3:44 am |
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speedemon636 wrote: EVERESTGRANT wrote: I have a 1978 XL 100. Parts are still available on BikeBandit.com Awsome, when i find out what parts exactly ill need to get ill check it out, gracias What year is your bike? I just looked at BikeBandit and most of the parts are available, not all. You can also try RonAyers.com or locally, you might try Willies Cycles in Camp Hill, Alabama. _________________ When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.
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speedemon636
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 4:08 am |
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Holy crap dude im not sure, uhhhh......early 70's not sure on the exact year
thanks for the sites man, my goal is to hear it run fore i move
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 6:35 am |
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Old Honda's never die, they just get aged !
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 2:40 pm |
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Krusher CBR wrote: Old Honda's never die, they just get aged ! Yep, they just get old and go to sleep, all we gotta do is wake em up _________________ I Dont Live 2 Ride, I Ride 4 Jesus.....If Your In Christ You Have Nothing To Fear, Not Even Death, So Ride On My Brother Ride On http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNw2M8liqQM
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 2:59 pm |
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That thing will look great restored!
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
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speedemon636 wrote: Holy crap dude im not sure, uhhhh......early 70's not sure on the exact year
thanks for the sites man, my goal is to hear it run fore i move Looks like a '75 model. Check the steering tube - there should be a date of mfg stamped into the tube.
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 3:51 pm |
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here is mine....78 model
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 4:07 pm |
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EVERESTGRANT wrote: here is mine....78 model 
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 4:21 pm |
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EVERESTGRANT wrote: here is mine....78 model You should totally take it out to the next bike night... (without it being in the back of a truck, that is) _________________ Fear is that little demon inside you that is clenching your sphincter in an attempt to keep your desire from exceeding your talent when you lack the skill to go as fast as you feel is possible... - 
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 7:57 pm |
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ScottsMoJo wrote: EVERESTGRANT wrote: here is mine....78 model +1...  _________________ "every corner has an eventual speed limit ~ JP" "you have to ride at a pace that allows you room for error - power is nothing without c o n t r o l" 01 GSXR60008 GT650R 
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speedemon636
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:15 pm |
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Krusher CBR wrote: That thing will look great restored! Oh yea, ive never seen it in its prime so itll be a treat for me once i get it to run thatll be the most rewarding ride ever _________________ I Dont Live 2 Ride, I Ride 4 Jesus.....If Your In Christ You Have Nothing To Fear, Not Even Death, So Ride On My Brother Ride On http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNw2M8liqQM
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speedemon636
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:23 pm |
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EVERESTGRANT wrote: here is mine....78 model Dude thats so tight!!! I bet thats so much fun to ride _________________ I Dont Live 2 Ride, I Ride 4 Jesus.....If Your In Christ You Have Nothing To Fear, Not Even Death, So Ride On My Brother Ride On http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNw2M8liqQM
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 10:22 pm |
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speedemon636 wrote: EVERESTGRANT wrote: here is mine....78 model Dude thats so tight!!! I bet thats so much fun to ride Well Grant could not tell you motorcycles are to dangerous to ride so he can only look at it. 
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 1:08 pm |
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Here is a 1974 Elsinore MR50 that I restored last year.They only made this bike for 2 years so parts were tricky to find but i had good luck on ebay and on re-mx.com they only sell parts for old honda's. re-mx.com is the place to find gasket kits,piston and ring kits ect.good luck and if you have any questions or need help hit me up. Attachment: 
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speedemon636
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 3:55 am |
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Thats awsome man, good job restoring it, looks brand new...2 stroke?
i cant really afford to buy new parts for my xl since i spent a crap load on getting my bike track ready, wrecking it then fixing it back, so im just gonna have to try to clean up and use the old 1's....so far ive took off the gas tank still trying to clean out the inside of it, and pulled the carb took it apart and soaking it in cleaner
i keep stripping these old @$$ skrews on the bike and am having a time tryin to get em off haha
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
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speedemon636 wrote: i keep stripping these old @$$ skrews on the bike and am having a time tryin to get em off haha yea there a pain.You can take a dremmel tool and cut a slot in the heads so you can get them out with a flat head.you can also take a hammer and tap the heads of the screws before you try to remove them.And all the ones you have striped or cut with a dremmel replace.i got all mine at lows just take the old ones with you to match thread and lenght and they are realy cheap.
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 3:16 pm |
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FerrisBUELLer wrote: speedemon636 wrote: i keep stripping these old @$$ skrews on the bike and am having a time tryin to get em off haha yea there a pain.You can take a dremmel tool and cut a slot in the heads so you can get them out with a flat head.you can also take a hammer and tap the heads of the screws before you try to remove them.And all the ones you have striped or cut with a dremmel replace.i got all mine at lows just take the old ones with you to match thread and lenght and they are realy cheap. ah good idea! I gave all the skrews a good whack or 2 with the hammer fore i took em out and it loosened up most of em, but u always have thoes few turds that dont wanna go nowhere, but thnx though ill try thaT _________________ I Dont Live 2 Ride, I Ride 4 Jesus.....If Your In Christ You Have Nothing To Fear, Not Even Death, So Ride On My Brother Ride On http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNw2M8liqQM
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 3:23 pm |
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An impact driver helps too on the tough ones.
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
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What i ended up doing is taking a chizel and a hammer and hitting it at a angle, they all came loose
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
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If you can find a good source for classic Honda parts, my dad has a 1976 Honda CB400Four that we would like to restore.
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 9:02 pm |
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Tackleberry wrote: If you can find a good source for classic Honda parts, my dad has a 1976 Honda CB400Four that we would like to restore. Dude post some pics of that, i dont think i know what that is, anyways, if i find a good place with alotta honda parts ill message ya _________________ I Dont Live 2 Ride, I Ride 4 Jesus.....If Your In Christ You Have Nothing To Fear, Not Even Death, So Ride On My Brother Ride On http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNw2M8liqQM
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
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This isn't our bike, but this is exactly what it looks like minus years of rust. LMAO
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Post subject: Re: Check Out My New Project!!!
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Tackleberry wrote: This isn't our bike, but this is exactly what it looks like minus years of rust. LMAO Gotta love them inline fours ! _________________ 1996 Honda CBR 600 F3 Custom LED front signals Custom LED rear pegs Custom Seat cowl Aluminum mesh vent openings Polished rim lips & stator cover K&N filter http://WWW.MYSPACE.COM/KRUSHERCBR
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