I would enjoy a much more in depth video on the build. I get a kick out of your amazing videos, but a video more detail would be fabulous….. I’m heading down to the shop to continue work on my ‘66 T120TT…….
I'd love to see this bike being ridden Ari did an amazing job of modernizing this bike. Consider putting this on an episode of Daily Rider please (and thank you!)
@@nseric1233 I considered the SCR. I think it's an awesome looking bike, I heard it's kind of uncomfortable, like the airbox sticks into your leg. How is it for you comfort wise?
@@trevor8419 Sit on one before buying it. Im short and the airbox doesnt bother my leg. The seat is pretty hard, im uncomfortable after an hour on it but that's all the long 9/10 of my rides are so I like the bike just fine.
Holy bananas Ari! What a fantastic result. As someone who has only done simple modifications to my own bikes, I can truly appreciate the amount of work and determination you put into this one.
This is what my friends and I are waiting for to find new in the showroom today! I had a 1972 XL-250 in 1976 and it was an absolutely fantastic motorcycle. I took it far, far off-road and never found a place I couldn't go. I also toured on it, going on a week-long camping trip which covered almost a thousand miles. It and my 1977 KZ-1000 LTD are the two motorcycles I most regret selling. I like how this bike was updated and modernized without destroying the profile or the spirit. It's absolutely beautiful and I'm certain it's a big improvement on the original which was incredible to begin with. I hope the replaced parts weren't tossed - someone restoring (which means "return to original condition") an XL-250 would find them valuable. Anyway, Honda - are you paying attention? Take my money!!! I would like to see a Daily Rider video about this bike as I can't help but believe it will come back as being darned near The Unicorn.
OMG! Back in '72 when this bike came out, I was racing flat track, and the dealership I was at converted one of these into a TT bike! It had been dropped on a test ride, so was an ideal starting point. With little more than a few hours of stripping down, it was track ready. Not a fast bike, but totally fun to ride! It made an excellent pit bike for the team. I continued to race my on Bultaco Astro ...
This is an inspiring yet practical restomod of a vintage bike. For folks who like to tinker with bikes, the upgrades you outlined look like very worthwhile - thanks for creating and sharing this video!
That thing is sweet! I love old Honda duallies. My first street legal bike, besides a scooter, was a 74' Honda cb 360. It was my ticket to the world. I went everywhere on that thing. put almost 10k miles on it in about a year...this was in 2005. lol was a blast.
at the risk of sounding weird - that damage you had to your face/jaw/mouth (whatever it is that was messed up) has been healed/fixed so much it is surprising. That's impressive
Love it! Excellent work in creating this masterpiece from an Old Honda Ari. The choices that you took to customize the bike into this new look is something that only an experienced motorcycle lover can pull off. Kudos to the winner of this bike! Hope it’s me lol 🤞🏽
This video couldn't have been timed better. First weekend in June I'm picking up my dad's 1972 Kawasaki F9 350 Bighorn to begin fixing it up to get it back on the road. I've been doing a little prep work to get ready for it but I really want to get it running this summer.
What an accomplishment. My XL was stolen when I was overseas. I would rather win the 250 over the Transalp. Nostalgia from my younger days. Excellent content. Thanks.
Had to enter this raffle. The 1974 Honda XL250 was my first bike and my daily commute to high school and work. Also saw quite a bit of off roading inclusive of an airport runway crossing landing me and a friend, on a 1975 XL350, in the can for a Sunday afternoon. That bike never left me stranded, although it was somewhat heavy and lacked the light weight and quickness of the 2 strokes that became more popular. I eventually sold it and picked up a 1975 Yamaha DT400 2-stroke, oil-injected, which was another dependable on-off bike that created its own unique legacy. After 40+ years of riding Harleys, I’ve come back to Honda and street ride a 2021 GoldWing DCT Tour.
I had a 1974 XL 250 back in the early 80's. Fun bike it was allergic to water. I sold it and bought a DR 400 for trail riding. The person I sold it to still owns it.
I had a 1981 CB750. Rebuilt the brakes calipers, MC, full suspension rebuild, and got it running great. In the end, it was still heavy, with only mediocre braking. I realized that I'd be better off with a newer bike for the same money.
Ahhh -- I now remember why I will never buy a vintage bike. I used to think I was a hot shit rider, then I saw Joey Dunlop ride. Ari does the same thing for workshop stuff. I max out at clutch replacement.
You should make more detailed longer videos of for example on how you changed the ignition system or that electrical box. It would be fun to get some more variety on the videos. Just film whatever you are working on, doesnt have to follow the same format you have done for years. Same goes for daily rider. Would be fun with some more variety.
Real shame living in Australia I won’t be eligible to enter this one. Love the work you’ve done on the bike. Can remember these XLs as a kid. Great job anyway Ari. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Nice looking XL250. Not in the continental US, but good luck to the winner. I wish bike manufacturers would make something like this. Simple retro bikes = winner
Sounds so Simple. I have looked for a long time for a an ignition kit to replace the points in my 1971 Honda SL 125 Motor. I had Powroll bore and stroke the SL-125 motor to 160 CC's Ported head hot cam and 24 mm Mikuni carb. I ran the stock ignition with a battery .. One day it lost spark . CDI kits for Honda SL-70's are a dime a dozen but I have not found one for the XL / SL 125 ect ..
Most of this video makes no sense to me because I don't work on my bikes at all. I send everything to the shop. It's still very interesting to watch and i quite enjoy it. I find it amazing that its possible to totally remake an ancient piece of machinery and bring it to the modern age.
I did a similar upgrade (but not nearly as thorough) to my 1972 Yamaha RT2 Enduro. I think this old Honda looks amazing and I would love to win it to sit next to my Yamaha.
Like the build. But for those complaining about the cost, you could similar build way cheaper. There's cheaper mods to use that still work great. Moto unit is just a big priced item, but is totally worth it. Most of that cost is for labor
Shoot, that ecu is dope. Didn’t think I’d ever go that deep rebuilding a bike, but that thing is just too cool. I foresee an expensive future for my 85 Magna😭
Got 3 oldies in the garage at any given time. The issue is part availability! Can you get the right carbs, can you get an e ignition; etc etc etc. When you go to buy a vintage bike, check that parts are available.
That's why I love working on Hondas! Amazing how many OEM parts are still available. The gas cap and loads of rubber bits were all ordered direct from Honda.
@@AriH211 100 percent. I had a 71 CL450, pretty good to get parts. Currently a couple of old gals from the 80s and one from the 90s in the garage, they strike a nice balance between old school, with a few modern touches. Keep up the great content, see you on the road.
@@AriH211 bummer, but understandable. Thanks for all of your great content. I look forward to seeing the next awesome adventure you and Zach have planned!!
Thanks, that's a great video! Could you cover the installation of the Motogadget-mo...in detail? It seems it could save alot of bikes from being written off with hacked up wiring. Throw in the speedo, lights and pointless ignition....could you go further with some basics, like how to use a multimeter as you install this product. You might teach some, and get a few interested in electrical repairs. Great stuff as usual!
That power distribution block though. That is slick. Problem is I have a 1971 BMW R60 with only 3900 miles. Doing this kind of stuff would make it so much nicer - but also reduce value. Guess I need another vintage bike
So beautiful. Would be proud to own this gem. i'm turning 50 this year and always wanted a bike thats as old as me but even the worst bikes are several thousand Euros or more. But unfortunately I'm from Germany and can't enter the giveaway so I say Cheers and thanks for the great restomod.
Great job. Only thing is i don't like the blinkers in the front and the rear light with the integrated blinkers. They don't really look like they belong on a vintage bike like this in my opinion. But other than that it looks amazing.
That bike looks like it will be amazing. I agree with the other requests below that a Daily Rider episode with this would be great before it is given away to the winner (pick me pick me pick me).
I was considering a vintage sport bike to fix up for track days as a mild restoration project Instead I just put an 87 FZ700 front fairing on my existing 2016 FZ07 track bike Less charming but achieved the fun of cobbling stuff together and having a weird bike lol
Please tell me you guys filmed a full build series on this thing! The power distribution device is the most interesting part, though I fear what would happen if that app was no longer available.
Kinda wild to me that the grand prize has both the xl250 and the trans alp. You'd think the trans alp would be split to the next prize (first place). Not to say any of the prizes are shabby just I'd think you would want to have the bike split up.
Motorcycle of Theseus. While its a full update and restoration that looks fantastic, its not really a true 50yr old CRF 250 anymore either. If I win it I pledge to enjoy the hell out of riding it. 🙂
Win this bike by entering Cycle Gear’s 50th Anniversary Sweepstakes! rvz.la/3V3MhLe
Why does it say that is ended the 7th of April?
@@Misterrocckettaro It's in month/day/year format.
@@Tom-nx6evDamn! Always forget that; thank you!
No Canadians allowed?
@@MarkLoweLowebrau seems so :(
Sounds like this 250 needs to be on the Daily Rider before it’s give away.
Wish we could have seen and heard it run. Amazing rebuild!
Zack had the XL on the DR route last week, so you'll be seeing it in action soon!
@@AriH211 Woohoo!
The bike looks damn good, but please let zach or ari for a change up do a daily rider episode of it before it goes. Great video.
Completely agree with the Daily Rider suggestion.
We need a daily rider on this bike!
It's beautiful, Ari. Amazing work there. Beautiful.
We got it now!!
"...that's clearly way more than we can detail in one episode..." So two episode series? I always loved Ari's builds!
Yeah give us the rest of the content here, I'd gladly watch hours of this resto
I would enjoy a much more in depth video on the build. I get a kick out of your amazing videos, but a video more detail would be fabulous….. I’m heading down to the shop to continue work on my ‘66 T120TT…….
100% agree
I'd love to see this bike being ridden Ari did an amazing job of modernizing this bike. Consider putting this on an episode of Daily Rider please (and thank you!)
Stay tuned!
Did I miss a rebuild series?
Anyway, a daily rider on this little gem is a must. Please let Zack give it a spin
So much work! lengthened swing arm as well! the guy who built it, should be keeping this one, a labor of love!
I bought a Yamaha SR 400 for its vintage charm without the vintage maintenance. Your xl looks great!
I have a SCR950 for similar reasons, it looks old but is a dead reliable low maintenance modern cruiser.
@@nseric1233 I considered the SCR. I think it's an awesome looking bike, I heard it's kind of uncomfortable, like the airbox sticks into your leg. How is it for you comfort wise?
@@trevor8419 Sit on one before buying it.
Im short and the airbox doesnt bother my leg. The seat is pretty hard, im uncomfortable after an hour on it but that's all the long 9/10 of my rides are so I like the bike just fine.
Want to see this XL running!
Wow that power module is VERY cool.
That power distribution block is awesome I may need that for the old triumph I just picked up
Love the videos keep them coming
Holy bananas Ari!
What a fantastic result. As someone who has only done simple modifications to my own bikes, I can truly appreciate the amount of work and determination you put into this one.
man I would watch Ari wrench on bikes all day if they'd let him record it, top notch stuff
This is what my friends and I are waiting for to find new in the showroom today! I had a 1972 XL-250 in 1976 and it was an absolutely fantastic motorcycle. I took it far, far off-road and never found a place I couldn't go. I also toured on it, going on a week-long camping trip which covered almost a thousand miles. It and my 1977 KZ-1000 LTD are the two motorcycles I most regret selling.
I like how this bike was updated and modernized without destroying the profile or the spirit. It's absolutely beautiful and I'm certain it's a big improvement on the original which was incredible to begin with. I hope the replaced parts weren't tossed - someone restoring (which means "return to original condition") an XL-250 would find them valuable.
Anyway, Honda - are you paying attention? Take my money!!!
I would like to see a Daily Rider video about this bike as I can't help but believe it will come back as being darned near The Unicorn.
OMG! Back in '72 when this bike came out, I was racing flat track, and the dealership I was at converted one of these into a TT bike! It had been dropped on a test ride, so was an ideal starting point. With little more than a few hours of stripping down, it was track ready. Not a fast bike, but totally fun to ride! It made an excellent pit bike for the team. I continued to race my on Bultaco Astro ...
Great job, love the vintage XL! I own a '94 XR250L but my heart remains connected to the 70's dual sports....I grew up on them1
Transalp and an Ari restored XL250, What a dream 🤩
How do we get the extended cut ASMR video of the restoration?
Well done Ari. This is one of the best motorcycle videos I’ve ever seen in my entire life, very inspiring, very educational, and a good watch.
How Cool Is That!?! I Remember Reading About It 50 Years Ago. Doug Schwerma Made A Custom Frame & It Was Featured In A Magazine. Thank You.
Would love to see this converted into a series of videos.
Man, it's beautiful. Hope it gets a Daily Rider EP before it goes.
Gotta love vintage bikes, i just got done getting my 1978 sohc honda cb750 SS back on the road after 13 years.
The final result is impressive. Well done.
Thanks! Glad you like it.
Nice work! Beautiful! I would love to see a detail on that entire build.
This is an inspiring yet practical restomod of a vintage bike. For folks who like to tinker with bikes, the upgrades you outlined look like very worthwhile - thanks for creating and sharing this video!
That thing is sweet! I love old Honda duallies. My first street legal bike, besides a scooter, was a 74' Honda cb 360. It was my ticket to the world. I went everywhere on that thing. put almost 10k miles on it in about a year...this was in 2005. lol was a blast.
at the risk of sounding weird - that damage you had to your face/jaw/mouth (whatever it is that was messed up) has been healed/fixed so much it is surprising. That's impressive
Love it! Excellent work in creating this masterpiece from an Old Honda Ari. The choices that you took to customize the bike into this new look is something that only an experienced motorcycle lover can pull off. Kudos to the winner of this bike! Hope it’s me lol 🤞🏽
This video couldn't have been timed better. First weekend in June I'm picking up my dad's 1972 Kawasaki F9 350 Bighorn to begin fixing it up to get it back on the road. I've been doing a little prep work to get ready for it but I really want to get it running this summer.
Gotta say, i love everything with Ari in it
Love The Shop Manual. Like cowbell, more Shop Manual.
What an accomplishment. My XL was stolen when I was overseas. I would rather win the 250 over the Transalp. Nostalgia from my younger days. Excellent content. Thanks.
This was a great video.
Not sure how I feel about ditching the stock gauges but, still an awesome video.
Thanks you Ari for years of great content!!!!
I would love an ASMR video of this build; I’m sure it’s way too much production but Ari’s attention to detail is phenomenal.
Damn - had no idea stuff like this existed. My last CB350 project would have been a lot different.
This came out at the perfect time! I was just given a 1974 Yamaha RD250 that I want to fix up.
Had to enter this raffle. The 1974 Honda XL250 was my first bike and my daily commute to high school and work. Also saw quite a bit of off roading inclusive of an airport runway crossing landing me and a friend, on a 1975 XL350, in the can for a Sunday afternoon. That bike never left me stranded, although it was somewhat heavy and lacked the light weight and quickness of the 2 strokes that became more popular. I eventually sold it and picked up a 1975 Yamaha DT400 2-stroke, oil-injected, which was another dependable on-off bike that created its own unique legacy. After 40+ years of riding Harleys, I’ve come back to Honda and street ride a 2021 GoldWing DCT Tour.
Wow, what an absolute beauty! I’m working on restoring an old CL125S - this video gives me so much motivation!
I'd certainly recommend the mo.unit for your project. It's a sweet piece of kit.
I had a 1974 XL 250 back in the early 80's. Fun bike it was allergic to water. I sold it and bought a DR 400 for trail riding. The person I sold it to still owns it.
Brilliant work. Even visually one can see and feel(!) this great vintage look and modern technic fusion. Great, great, no other words!!!
I had a 1981 CB750. Rebuilt the brakes calipers, MC, full suspension rebuild, and got it running great.
In the end, it was still heavy, with only mediocre braking. I realized that I'd be better off with a newer bike for the same money.
Great to see you back
Can't get over how ripped this man is. Absolute unit.
Ahhh -- I now remember why I will never buy a vintage bike. I used to think I was a hot shit rider, then I saw Joey Dunlop ride. Ari does the same thing for workshop stuff. I max out at clutch replacement.
You should make more detailed longer videos of for example on how you changed the ignition system or that electrical box. It would be fun to get some more variety on the videos. Just film whatever you are working on, doesnt have to follow the same format you have done for years. Same goes for daily rider. Would be fun with some more variety.
The XL came out phenomenal! 👌
Totally in love with that bike.. great job!
Damn, old dirtbikes silhouette are just beautiful
foooooking hell man. What an incredible amount of work. Ari is so cool.
From Kenya 🇰🇪 Africa 🌍 loving the upgrade... It's a turn 🛞 of work 💪 but the end product is a load of fun 😊👏👏
Real shame living in Australia I won’t be eligible to enter this one. Love the work you’ve done on the bike. Can remember these XLs as a kid. Great job anyway Ari. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Nice looking XL250. Not in the continental US, but good luck to the winner. I wish bike manufacturers would make something like this. Simple retro bikes = winner
WHAT !! only 8 mins long .. i feel robbed .. lol
Sounds so Simple. I have looked for a long time for a an ignition kit to replace the points in my 1971 Honda SL 125 Motor. I had Powroll bore and stroke the SL-125 motor to 160 CC's Ported head hot cam and 24 mm Mikuni carb.
I ran the stock ignition with a battery .. One day it lost spark . CDI kits for Honda SL-70's are a dime a dozen but I have not found one for the XL / SL 125 ect ..
I wish I had the funds and talent to upgrade my 1973 SL350K2 like that. Great job, guys.
Add my vote for a series on the rebuild/modernization effort. Assuming it was videoed.
Definitely a project of passion.
This is so cool I might take one on myself.
Most of this video makes no sense to me because I don't work on my bikes at all. I send everything to the shop. It's still very interesting to watch and i quite enjoy it. I find it amazing that its possible to totally remake an ancient piece of machinery and bring it to the modern age.
My weekend watch 🎉
This is just in time for my xl75 I'm going to do up all fancy like.
I entered the sweepstakes, Ari.
Good luck!
I did a similar upgrade (but not nearly as thorough) to my 1972 Yamaha RT2 Enduro. I think this old Honda looks amazing and I would love to win it to sit next to my Yamaha.
We need an ASMR rebuild video on this like the DT-1!
Like the build. But for those complaining about the cost, you could similar build way cheaper. There's cheaper mods to use that still work great. Moto unit is just a big priced item, but is totally worth it. Most of that cost is for labor
I have a 1974 Honda XL250 in its original configuration. I would love to do this to my bike.
What a build 👏
It's beautiful.
Great work!
That bike is so freaking cool now...
Nice rebuild. I had a 78 XL 350 that would have liked that treatment.
Shoot, that ecu is dope. Didn’t think I’d ever go that deep rebuilding a bike, but that thing is just too cool. I foresee an expensive future for my 85 Magna😭
Sorry, DPU- power distribution unit. Not Electronic Control unit.
Got 3 oldies in the garage at any given time. The issue is part availability! Can you get the right carbs, can you get an e ignition; etc etc etc. When you go to buy a vintage bike, check that parts are available.
That's why I love working on Hondas! Amazing how many OEM parts are still available. The gas cap and loads of rubber bits were all ordered direct from Honda.
@@AriH211 100 percent. I had a 71 CL450, pretty good to get parts. Currently a couple of old gals from the 80s and one from the 90s in the garage, they strike a nice balance between old school, with a few modern touches. Keep up the great content, see you on the road.
It looks great! I sure hope you recorded the entire build and plan to put out a video or series showing the build!
We didn't, which is unfortunate for folks like you but ultimately necessary for our schedule since filming makes things take about 2x longer.
@@AriH211 bummer, but understandable. Thanks for all of your great content. I look forward to seeing the next awesome adventure you and Zach have planned!!
Thanks, that's a great video!
Could you cover the installation of the Motogadget-mo...in detail?
It seems it could save alot of bikes from being written off with hacked up wiring.
Throw in the speedo, lights and pointless ignition....could you go further with some basics, like how to use a multimeter as you install this product. You might teach some, and get a few interested in electrical repairs.
Great stuff as usual!
That power distribution block though. That is slick. Problem is I have a 1971 BMW R60 with only 3900 miles. Doing this kind of stuff would make it so much nicer - but also reduce value. Guess I need another vintage bike
So beautiful. Would be proud to own this gem. i'm turning 50 this year and always wanted a bike thats as old as me but even the worst bikes are several thousand Euros or more. But unfortunately I'm from Germany and can't enter the giveaway so I say Cheers and thanks for the great restomod.
Great job. Only thing is i don't like the blinkers in the front and the rear light with the integrated blinkers. They don't really look like they belong on a vintage bike like this in my opinion. But other than that it looks amazing.
That bike looks like it will be amazing. I agree with the other requests below that a Daily Rider episode with this would be great before it is given away to the winner (pick me pick me pick me).
I was considering a vintage sport bike to fix up for track days as a mild restoration project
Instead I just put an 87 FZ700 front fairing on my existing 2016 FZ07 track bike
Less charming but achieved the fun of cobbling stuff together and having a weird bike lol
Great video Ari, I am looking to restore the MZ ETZ 250, just got the bike now it's down to start tearing down :)
I would love to see full series of rebuild this honda
Wish we'd see more of you harry,!
ran a full motogadget suite of goodies in my bonneville. absolute game changer. pricey tho.
Agreed, and agreed. This is my first time using their stuff and I'm a convert.
I’m certain I speak for more than just myself when I say we want to see ALL of the nerdy details of completely transforming this bike to modernize it
Now imagine getting those mods to pass the restrictions in Germany (like MoT). But great bike build and nice result.
I would love to see the in depth build process from this project.
Please tell me you guys filmed a full build series on this thing! The power distribution device is the most interesting part, though I fear what would happen if that app was no longer available.
You don't actually need the app to operate it, though that does open up some extra features.
The tachometer was cool though. Should have included that also 😐. Would have completed the aesthetics.
Yeah. The dual clocks is part of the look. The replacement is much smaller and I couldn't see a dang thing on it when riding.
Ari probably wouldn’t do that to his bike. I think this episode was stupid, an original bike destroyed.
Kinda wild to me that the grand prize has both the xl250 and the trans alp. You'd think the trans alp would be split to the next prize (first place). Not to say any of the prizes are shabby just I'd think you would want to have the bike split up.
She’s beautiful
Really nice job 👍
Yes, please send me the bike. Thank you
Very Nice, i'm sure you'll get to the mundane stuff like a chain guard, plate hanger and mirrors.
SUPER COOL!! 🔥
I'm from Canada, not allowed to enter. Great job on the restoration.
Motorcycle of Theseus. While its a full update and restoration that looks fantastic, its not really a true 50yr old CRF 250 anymore either. If I win it I pledge to enjoy the hell out of riding it. 🙂
Oh my God it really beautiful 😍
Sweet