The Honda Odyssey FL250: Reviving a Legend!
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I recently acquired HONDA Odyssey FL250 ABANDONED, WILL IT RUN BARN FIND kinda'. Lets see what it will take to bring her back to life: carb rebuild, new plastics, seat repair, brakes, exhaust, grips, levers, paint, powder coat, tires, wheels and of course tuning, the list is pretty long. From trash to cash this is a diamond in the rough for sure. I can't wait to ride it!
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This was a great video just like I thought it would have been brotha. God bless you and keep on doing what your doing man!
I really appreciate the kind words, thank you. I will do my best.
@@mrcbuilds Ok. Thank you! I'm thinking one way bearing? I know you are probably busy. Just thought I would ask.
@@ronrader575 I'm happy to help
Great video, I just acquired my first honda water cooled engine. I think like you do and I’ve been doing riding mowers and engines for over 50 years. It’s a great hobby. It’s always good to refresh your mind and it’s your video that will help me get this old motor back to running. Thank you.
Hi Randall, there is just something special about bringing back a small engine. As I sit and listen to them run, it's sort of peaceful and pleasing that " I did that" with my own two hands.
I know that feeling of winning each step of the way. Then the big win when the project is complete and usable. Good motivation you give for someone that's maybe not so sure about mechanicing on their own.
Thank you Brad, I hope I can encourage and educate while being somewhat entertaining. Shoptime should be fun time.
I acquired a 1980 Honda CX500 motorcycle from my father a few months ago and that's the project for this coming spring/summer as it doesn't need much. When my friend helped me pick it up he popped the carbs & air box off, cleaned some mouse house out of it, hooked up his portable jumper pack to it, gave it a few squirts of some 2-stroke mix and it fired right off. After looking at the carbs they're frozen solid with some varnished gas as it has been sitting since 2004. But because they're the type that have the vacuum operated slides in them they're garbage anyway.
My friend found a kit that replaces the original carbs, intake boots, and throttle cable with two standard round slide Mikuni's, two billet intake "throats", and a y-throttle cable. But the kit is going for $650, so it's going to take a bit to get them. Luckily after looking it over all it needs is the carbs, some new tires, a battery & air filters and an oil change. Once she's up and running I'll have some cheap transportation for the summer so I'm not driving my truck everywhere.
My other two projects are my 1985 Kawasaki KLT 110 three wheeler that we pick at every now and then and my 1981 Yamaha YZ 465 dirt bike. We replaced the intake and exhaust valves in the KLT but the momentum stopped after we found that we needed some special tools to remove certain engine parts. Once I have those the work will continue. The YZ on the other hand is a roller/basket case and requires a full rebuild so it is a long term project that I'm not worried about it right now. We've been focusing on more important things that have a higher priority. :)
Enjoy the time with friends and family out in the shop, there is no better satisfaction than fixing something yourself. it doesn't matter if its a toaster or a atv, the self worth and satisfaction of a job well done, and that you did it. That's awesome you have your Dads cx500, keep it in the family. Thanks for watching and good luck on your project. Small wins, complete big projects.
@@mrcbuilds Thanks, the CX is definitely a runner. It is a Honda after all. As long as they're out of the weather and not locked up solid they're like old diesels. They're not dead, they're just taking a long nap until someone shows interest. :)
I haven't seen one of these since I was a MUCH smaller feller. My neighbor had a 1st gen. My memory of it was that it was sooo much bigger than what you have here. There again that's been 35+ years ago. Thanks for the video!
Funny how that is. My yard growing up was so big. Now not so much. Lol prospective.
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Oh this brings back memories!! I had one one of these around 1987 when I was 9-10 years old. Seemed like it was a rocket ship to me! It was a second gen with a single headlight, electric start, and the previous owner wrote "Crop Duster" on the snorkel air box. Those were good times!
I think that is why a lot of us mess with these thing, to bring back good memories and hopefully make some new ones, with our children or grandchildren.
Very encouraging words spoken during this video. It’s them words I work by when fixing all my old rebuild finds. Thanks!
Hi Ernie, I try my best to pay forward the lessons I have learned form those willing to teach me. This is their legacy as much as mine. I'm glad I could help.
Awesome score! Great video, hope to see more on this machine. Hope your doing well.
Thanks Pat, me too, I always wanted one of these. thanks for watching the channel
I really appreciate your patience and willing to slow it down and clearly explain things so anyone can understand. Super cool find this is going to be a fun revival.
I appreciate that! I try not to be boring, I don't want to skip over something that might be important to someone else, I think that's what a how should be.
First time viewer. I love Honda's and I'm looking forward to this build. Always wanted an Odyssey.
Thank you Joe. Me too.
I have two and a half Odyssey's sitting in my barn. I had fun with them years ago.
They are really great machines, ahead of there time in a lot of ways. Thanks for watching.
I was a teen in the 80s and loved the odyssey and pilots..had a 250r of course..Great memories..b safe.peace
The 80s were a great time to be a kid, i never had odysseys or 3 wheelers then, but i remember seeing them and wondering what it was like. As an adult i am making up for lost time. Lol thanks for watching.
@@mrcbuilds I still loved the 250r tho.back in the day that was the chick magnate. No matter who u where u knew the 250r..b safe.peace
I wish kids would learn this kind of stuff unstead of cell phones . me and my dad used to do this kind of stuff in the 70s and 80s love those days . love your videos . keep up the good work . im all so restoring a 87 dr 125 suzuki 100.00 bucks
Thank you Preston, I agree we need to pass on basic mechanics to the next generation. Thank you for watching.
My friend bought one Brand new in 1984. He was the Boss on that thing. In south Jersey, everything is sand. That thing would go anywhere fast. That was when the 3-wheelers became popular. I have obsessed over the Odyssey for a while. The 1985 and the Last one, the Honda Pilot are the holy grails to me They were each unique.
I hope to run across a Pilot one day. Thanks for watching
getting back into atc's after 30+ years.................... thank you so much. GREAT VIDEO'S
Thank you sir.
Your videos are always a calming, humble video. Love the videos.
Thank you sir, I hope to encourage, educate and entertain everyone who like Honda's of the 80s.
Luv the video, I have a few Hondas from the 80’s…..85 ATC 250R, 85 200X, 85 CR 125, 85 Spree…..the 250 R and 200X were bought the same day…..I got the R, my uncle got the X…..1985 …..bought @ Haslett Honda, Haslett MI……just put a few of them on you tube All Vintage
Sounds like you have some very nice atc's, thanks for watching.
First time viewer here, great video! I just subscribed. I remember desperately wanting an Odyssey when I was a kid, never got one though.
Welcome aboard! ettythedogger, I am not much of an entertainer, but I hope I can help others fix their rigs. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
These were so cool. Back in '83 they had a class for these at my local motocross track. When those guys crashed it was scary lol
I bet it was scary. I consider these to be the first sxs more than gocarts. Thanks for watching!
FYI, If anyone cares or gives a rats derriere? the part he calls "fingers" or "dogs" on the pull starter rewind unit is normally described in all the parts diagrams I have ever seen as pawls. This doesn't mean every manufacturer uses this this term? Kawasaki and Suzuki do and I'm pretty sure Briggs, Kohler and Tecumseh also list this part as a pawl.
I love these videos and always learn something new with every view. If I had a teacher like this man in school, I would have gotten an A+ in every subject. It's always a down to earth, simple and logical approach that allow even ADHD patients like me to learn something. I have worked on engines all my life for fun and profit, but as usual I don't know everything and always end up learning more with every video.
Thanks superdog, I learn new things everyday and anyone who dosent is dead on the inside.
I feel you with the free work. I’ve traded labor with neighbors. I fixed a ttr 90 for my friend across the street for a Christmas gift for his son. In return, his welder friend has a tig welder and modified my DG exhaust to fit my bike. I can’t justify charging friends and family.
I'm happy to help, I make jokes my neighbors are pretty far away from me. Lol but it is nice to give something back. Thanks for watching
@@mrcbuilds it’s also a plus for me because they don’t call the cops on me when I ride wheelies down the street.
I only have one honda 1985 250 sx (love it) I have done and still have work to do on her but it runs great. I always use a antiseize on about every bolt i ever remove. I am about to rebuild front forks from a parts machine next. Good job!!
That is awesome! It only starts with one, there like gremlins, get it and it will multiply. lol the SX is a great machine, fun, nimble and a tank when it needs to be. Nice choice, the SX was my first also.
awesome video. Love these will it run videos. makes me keep looking for more. Thanks for answers some of my questions lately as well.
H i Logan, thanks for watching and subscribing. I'm glad the videos were helpful. The Oddy is the Cadillac of gocart for sure.
Great project videos man! 👍 Those old Odysseys are a lot of fun my friend had one just like that when we were kids and we drove the heck out it . and they are actually pretty fast for a 250 cc . now mind you that we were kids and neither one of us probably even weighed a hundred pounds . but I'd say that that Lil Red Beast you have there will go about 60 mph once you get it in proper running condition . . once again great video , can't wait to see more . 😎. keep up the good work
Tim from Wisconsin .
Thanks Tim, yes I'm looking forward to it too.
Keep up the great work. I always look forward to watching your videos.
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Thank you Eves Offroad. I am glad you like them.
One of the first CVT transmissions I saw. Absolutely loved those buggies
Thanks John, they are pretty cool!
Finishing up a carb for you today to go out tomorrow good sir
Sounds great. Best in the business!
Awesome video. Very informative. Love the old Honda stuff. Way before my time but looks like so much fun. You’ve earned a sub! 🤘🏻
Thank you Josh, I appreciate everyone sub I get. I'm glad you enjoy the channel
I had to watch this video as I bought one about 3or 4 yrs ago but I really haven't messed with it yet. Like yours, Mine has the wire hang around deal also, I looked the machine up and printed the wiring diagram but had other projects that were being neglected also. The motor has great compression which is good. It came from an estate sale and I bid on it by the pics and description only because it was 175 miles away. One thing you mentioned that I didn't catch when looking through the forums was the color generation. Mine is yellow and it even says 1977 on the id tag on the rear frame. Somehow I don't know I'll ever get to it again, rat rod car and truck,rat utility golf cart type, rat 3 wheel '60 model golf cart and mower projects that are inline ahead of this. I was initially excited when I found in research that there are clubs around the world keeping them alive and would be a wealth of information. If anyone is interested in one I have decided to sell it however I live in north central Minnesota. Not looking to get rich, just get my investment back $600, so someone with more time can eventually enjoy it. I did enjoy your video and like you said, there haven't been any of these to my surprise on youtube.
Hi Gordon, Thanks for watching, if its yellow its the first generation, much like my red one. I promise you if you make a FB marketplace add listing it for sale for that price, it will be gone by morning. They like 3 wheelers are very hot right now. I understand your pain, to many projects can spread your money thin.
@@mrcbuilds I have thought about the ad also but will wait until spring so I can get some good pictures. One person was looking for one a while back on Craigslist and showed interest but I gave up waiting on the no show so after seeing someone else excited over one like this my interest may peak again and cut in line of the other ones....we'll see what life brings.
I owned a FL250 about 7 years ago was way to fast for the solid rear suspension. I ended up installing a racing seat I got at a swap meet for $35 because the original was roached and replacements were expensive I'm sure they are no better now. I have been looking for another for a while it was a boat load of fun. I traded mine to a friend for a "ready to ride" warrior my friend told me he wanted it for his kid to ride because he wasn't comfortable on a quad. He ended up selling the FL250 right after the trade. I only traded because I wanted a kid to enjoy the sport like I did. Had I know what he was going to do it would still be in the horde. I ended up selling the warrior at a severe loss to A coworker who "wanted to ride" with me. He sold that a couple weeks later for more than double what I sold it to him for before we even got to ride together. That entire experience is why I no longer sell especially to people I know.
I hate that happen to you and I completely understand, selling to friends or family is always risky. I plan to do the same aftermarket seat but on a floating base, that should help with the no rear suspension some. Thanks for sharing and supporting the channel.
@@mrcbuilds My seat wasn't padded I had planned to get a cover off summit but traded it. I'm sure just some padding would help immensely. And it's all cool man I learned my lesson. I may have lost that cool vintage Honda but I have more now I've always been more interested in trikes and the loss of the fl250 made room for more trikes.
I just bought a 2nd gen.Oddy a week ago. I'm 54 and can identify with you one a ton of things you said here! But I can't get mine to fire yet going back up to the shop to try" something
Good luck. On that machine start with spark. By pass the kill switch to rule that out. Then check the coil. Once you get spark, fuel/air is next if it wont hit off starter fluid you have low compression. Thanks for watching.
My dream is to open up a small shop that specializes in mostly older street and dirt bikes that some big shops won’t touch. Some younger mechanics are smarter when it comes to electronics and computerized bikes but know nothing about old two strokes and breaker point systems. I grew up with that stuff.
Sounds like a plan! But we do need to teach younger folks this old stuff so they can keep it running after we are gone.
"It never would have run with that on there..." lol, love this guy
Thank you!
Great video my friend!! Really love your channel, I really feel like you work on Honda bikes just like I do and can look at somthing that looks like trash but deep down you know what you see and know if it’s a Honda it can be fixed. Thanks for sharing you great finds with us!!
Thanks home pros, I do see them through rose colored glasses, I don't know what others see, but I can see it ripping down the trail right now. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel
Pretty it up last ( your advice at the end was spot on ) . great vid!
Glad you liked it! thank you.
Thanks for the video looking forward to others...good job.
Thank you Sir
Man that is awesome.I remember my cousin had one back in the late '70s.It was the yellow one.I remember thinking man this is one cool go cart😂😂.The tail light looks like a CT70 one...👍👍😁
You may be right about the tail light, Honda used a lot of the same parts on different machines. That's another reason to sick with one brand and time frame. That coil I used came off a 3 wheeler, so even a 3 wheeler parts bike can save an odyssey. Thanks for watching.
Awesome video she definitely deserves another chance to make ya happy can’t wait to see the end product
Thanks for watching me too. I'm pretty tired of these freezing nights. Lol I need a warm spell to get caught up
I hear ya 7 degrees in NY
What a great video! Keep the details! Love it! It's running!
Also thanks for the encouragement! I pick up an 81 fl250 today. Wish me luck!
Good luck! Chuck, keep us posted. Thank you, I am glad you liked it.
This is absolutely awesome and full of great tips and knowledge!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you Randy
That is the first one I have ever seen or heard of. Cool brother
Thanks Cain.
i had the yellow one,got it without an engine.....i put a rotory snowmobile engine in it. what a load of fun
Hi Paul, I have heard snowmobile engines where a common swap. Thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to tearing up the grass with this one.
I had the slide get stuck like that on my tri z and the original carb was junk cause it corroded so bad. I got the slide out by pulling the main jet out and getting a punch that fit perfectly around the emulation tube and being as gentle as I could and tapping on it. It came right out that way but it’s not advised if it’s a machine that is hard to get parts for. Don’t know if this will help. But nice find those things go for an incredible amount of money where I live.
This is the worst one I have ever had, I soaked it 24 hours in a heated sonic cleaner, nothing, I had to get mad at it and broke the handle of a screwdriver prying it up, That of course nicked the slide, so its useless now. I have an extra 250r carb, I am going to try it tonight, I think I have the intake fixed as well, I want to make a brace to support the carb better so it doesn't just hang off the engine like it does. thanks for watching.
I just bought a Yellow project one I'm probably going to watch this great video a few times as I dig into it thanks for all the great videos
Glad it was helpful! I have a long way to go, but what a neat machine. Thanks for watching
Very informative and well put together video. Thanks for all the advice.
I'm glad you liked the video. I hope it helps. Thank you for watching
Yes indeed. Thank you
Great video Aaron! Was that you singing background vocals?? LOL
Yep, that's me hitting the high note
Have one of them but the engine broke and it's almost impossible to find parts so now it's a project . Just have to decide what engine to put in it. I have a Rotax 440 but was thinking Vtwin electric start 4 stroke . Just installed new rubber all the way around 2 weeks later it died . May install independent rear suspension and fix the crappy front suspension and steering. Looks like yours has been sitting outside a long time
I like the sound of a rotax engine for sure, I'd convert to chain drive, and a hand clutch. Thanks for watching!
That handle fix was just perfect! 👍
Thanks
Very helpful I got a fl250, big frame for a go cart
They were intended for adults mostly.
On those Honda pull starters those tabs that come out the connect.& Make contact inside grabbing inside of the starter cup.& Tang ears in the flywheel aluminum fins. Their called tang ears.& Dog feet& tang arms that are spring loaded to release.& Contract in together. When you stop pulling the pull starter pull rope. That has A guide pin with is sometimes riveted in the pull tops.& Some are removable to witch is roll pins that you tap in the pull tops. That's A 1981 small engine on A 1982 Honda odesy.
Thanks for sharing, I appreciate it.
Another one in the win column, amazing!
Thanks again!
You have a nice grow up whit your channel in the last month nice job Budy :)
Thank you
I think I saw Lou Ferrigno racing one of these on Wide World of Sports back in the day, they was having some sort of celebrity racing event
I would love to see the HULK in an odyssey. lol thanks for sharing.
Just subbed to your channel good work man I grew up on 3 wheelers and those
Thank you jamie, just holding on the the past for as long as I can. Lol
Man, you got a lot of cool bikes. I used to have 83' Odessey myself.
Thank you, it's taken a couple years to track them all down.
That bike is flippin sweet. Seems pretty high-tech for its time, but I just like the look, and design. If I saw it, I'd definitely want to ride it!
Totally agree, this buggy can still hold its own for sure. Thanks for watching!
I had a blast with mine
Great video I just subscribed to your channel and you're working on a two-cycle so don't forget you got to mix the gas and oil together and there is no oil to change in that motor very informative I'm going to keep watching you I enjoyed it
Thanks for the sub! and the tips. This is my first Odyssey, its coming along nicely, I was able to free up the rear axle, and locate a seat alternative. Thanks!
May I ask what is your seat alternative please
Those are legendary!! Always wanted one.
Hi Default Boi, Yes they are the Cadillac of gocarts, I remember them as a child, but had the chance to drive one, soon, very soon, waiting on parts now. Thanks for watching and subscribing to the channel
Did you find this in Tallahassee fl? If so I saw it on Facebook market place and was about to go after it lol
Small world sometimes.
You should have put marvel mystery oil in the plug holes before the spray start. Those were awesome hill climbers.
Your right, I'm a big fan of marvel's and PB blaster, just slipped my mind this time. Thanks for watching.
I used to have one of these. I hated the centrifugal clutch. If it got just a little bit wet it would slip so bad. Still, it was a lot of fun.
I kept some belt dressing with me when I rode. That was definitely a weak point
Are you going to tear it all the way down and restore it completely? If so, I can’t wait to watch those videos. I’m almost 50 and just started tinkering on this kind of stuff and love it. My kids enjoy it more when they get to ride the stuff I fix. Cool video, keep them coming.
Hi Daniel, as much as I'd love to tackle that project, I'm more of a get it running, make it mechanically sound and safe then enjoy it. I plan on keeping it, so there is always a chance in the future of a bigger build like that. I have done a few frame off's like the 200x last year. I average 1 a year I guess. Thanks for watching
You have earn my sub on this one can’t wait to see where it ends for ya
Thank you Sir, I value everyone I get.
All your videos are great, I am currently restoring an 84' 200s and an 82' 185s, other than E-Bay, do you have any other vendors for parts, any parts, engine, drive train, frame, brakes, etc.? Thanks, and keep up the videos, you're the best.
I use amazon a lot, for things that don't have to be Honda, like brake shoes, cables, levers, seat covers, oil, clutches etc.. if it need to be Honda brand, eBay or the FB groups or 3wheelerworld.com.
You know "Oscar Mayer" is my neighbor? We've built lots of cool stuff through the years
He provides a great resource. Thank him from me.!
The only thing I see missing other than the kill switch is there is a rubber boot that goes over the pull rope. 1 end attaches to the top of the recoil case where the rope goes in and the other end slide over the shaft under the nut at the frame where the handle sits
Thank you X, I'm just about ready for another Installed on the oddy, still waiting on a few more parts. Thanks for the heads up.
This is awsome I have a 1985 Honda Odyssey 350. Where are you located mentioned the south I’m in Alabama
HI Brian, I'm in Florida.
ON that OLD THING......I would put a set of crankshaft seals in it BEFORE I did much running. of it. you can bet they will be leaking and making it run super lean. This will cost you a top end PISTON, BORE, and a bunch more money.
Thanks for the heads up Mike. I appreciate it.
@@mrcbuilds could be a 70s. came out in the late 70s like that one. I am not sure. check the vin plate near the bars. I think that is where they are located IDK...dont remember. but it sould have the year on there or the vin starts with the year. I cant totally remember that either.
Nice find man! I've never had the chance to play with one of those, one day!
I hear your playing green right now. lol Thanks for watching
I have 75 Honda mt125 Elsinore and the 2 spark plug is so unique
They share the same head Im told. thanks for watching
Year should be somewhere near the bars or steering wheel on a metal plate. big numbers around then.
Thank you. I will take a look
Lol no love for the zuki pull handle...haha.. This is going to be a great project.
You got that right! na, Honestly, I love to find a lt500, you never know. thanks for watching!
Nice video brings bad allot of good memories...
Thanks David, they take me back to my childhood everytime I see one. Thanks for watching.
All I want is a 250R. I would love a second gen. I had two as a kid. I can’t find one online. How are you getting these? Glad to see someone is saving these.
Dedication, i beat the bushes and keep my fingers busy, always searching. Lol its a sickness.
Those things were always great. Super go cart
Yes they are! I have never rode one, but I cant wait!
2 strokes are fun to work on they are so simple
I am beginning to see that. My 4 strokes may be put on the back burner for awhile. Lol. Thanks for watching
I always thought the dual plugs for fowling was a dumb idea, a plug that doesn't fire will fowl worse than one that sparks so when the ran plug fowls out the other ain't gonna do crap for ya lol
Thing to do is get a dual-plug-coil to fire BOTH spark plugs together, you won't get much better spark than that!
83+ is when Honda settled on their wiring methods, 82 & earlier most Honda machines had inconsistent wiring methods and wire color codes making each of them quite the pain to diagnose and repair but all their 83+ machines are heavenly! That was when they FINALLY "standardized" green as ground, orange and blue as signals, etc and got away from having things like main relays shared between fans AND fuel pumps. They also did less of what they did with the CB550s where every trim of every year had completely different wiring harnesses so a 74 CB550F, 74 CB550K, 75 CB550F, and CB550K do not share wiring harnesses and many electric components aren't directly compatible....
Hi William, I will take your word on the wiring changes, I do not have a lot of experience with the street bike line of honda, I did play around with some of there crotch rockets of the late 90s. But that it. Thanks for watching, and I hope you enjoyed the show.
On the spark plug discussion in 1973 and 74 Honda made Cr 250 and Mt 250 Elsinore's
The Mt had a compression release they used the same casting on the Honda Odyssey for The Jug and head the difference is the Mt has a spot on The Jug that is tapped and the Honda Odyssey jug does not
@@mrcbuilds Yeah their street machines sure differ from these offroad beasts, I only seem to get the street machines through my doors but love the 3 & 4 wheelers! Always wanted to try an Odessey, looking at everything in your video it seems to be its own breed! I definitely enjoyed this video and am excited to see more on this Odessey!
Had one ride nice no but lots of fun true front wheels up good brakes go like hell
I'm looking forward to it myself
The only thing that could.,or might be different on them is the jetting sizes is all. The main jet.& Fuel mixture ratio jet is what I mean by that part of it inside of the float blow.& The venteri tube is ported out different on them to for the carburetor kits that was put inside of them basically to break it all down for ya simplified.
Love the video, nice odyssey .
Glad you enjoyed, thanks, I have been kicking some ideas around, what do you think about a Bouvard bruiser, street machine?
great video, are you close to ocala fl.
look me up on FB, Yes north Florida
I have a general mechanic question I have a 91 Yamaha rt180 ik it's not honda 😅 but it has over size jugg and piston all new but the person before me stripped the threads for the top cap to clamp to the jugg for the head gasket and I was wondering the best way to approach the problem because I wanna save the parts thank you 👍
I would download the manual oscar meyer has yammys too. I would just go very slowly, Depending on how much room you have to work with, Id take the engine out, I would try every trick in the book. undersized sockets, impact sockets, and hammer them on, last resort torch the heads off. I hate to suggest that, but it may come to it. If you done feel comfortable, pull the engine and take it to a motorcycle shop, and let them fight with it. Good luck and let me know what you come up with. Thanks for watching
I got mine street legal in WA state. Registered and all,.. and the next day it spat rings out the exhaust. It's getting rebuilt now.
I bet that was fun, running it down the road. At least there easy to rebuild. Thanks for shareing.
@@mrcbuilds it was a ton of fun. Can't wait to do it again.
great find there
Yes Sir, I got lucky.
Hi. I bought an 86 Big Red 250es. Ran and rode great. Went to start it yesterday and the kick start is locked up...... Just throwing this out to an expert to give me any advise???? The electric start wires have been cut by the previous owners. It's a $600 bike. No beauty queen. Not sure where to start. Thank you for any advice. Really want to get back out and enjoy it.
Hi Ron, that's a hard one to diagnose over the interwebs. So it rode fine a day or so ago, now you got to kickstart it,and the kicker is lock, it will not move. I would make sure it's in neutral, pull the plug and try to kick it again. Pull the inspection cap on the left side where the starter gears are. It takes a torx bit, turn the engine by hand, if it does turn I would guess you have a bad one way bearing on the kicker, if the engine does not turn with the plug out, then the motor is locked up. You can put some PB blaster in the sparkplug hole let it sit 24hrs and try to rotate the engine by hand. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching
@@mrcbuilds Thank you!!!! Appreciate your responce. I will try that.
Hey I know someone who has a yellow one close to you!!!
That was a good video. Say can you tell me what the outside dia, off the roll bar tube is, and the front of the frame tube. Thank you for your time.
Hi, Paul sorry but i no longer have the Odyssey.
By the way the second spark plug hole is for a compression release.
Hi comrades, I may have miss spoke on the 2 spark plug issue, i repeated something i was told. I find it intresting that so many have 2 plugs in them. Why? Did the decompression system fail? If there was a solid plug in the head why would so many people take it out just to install a spark plug and then not hook it up. I have read a few articles stating running 2 plugs for a better burn or to have a spare. I have been researching this issue since posting this video, and can not find clear concise information on this issue. The manual show 1 plug and no decompression button. If this is a left over part from the Honda Elsinore as some have stated, then why would so many average people take the pipe plug out? Thanks for watching.
That suzuki pull handle made it run.
Since it ran, I really can't argue. lol Thanks for watching.
I just picked up a first gen didn't have original motor came with a snowmobile engine
Sounds like fun. Hold on tight!
300 for that is a steal in my area you can't find them for less than a grand In Worse condition. And also is that a 55 Chevy in the corner of your shop? Another cool project that is getting hard to find without spending a ton.
Hi allen, that's my 53 chevy 210 sitting there in the corner. She has a Cadillac 742 motor and turbo 400 trans. It's a fun little car. Yes I thought that was a good price for the odyssey. Lol
Hello would you have any back rims and another engine for that I have one sitting in my back yard for about 26 years keep meaning to get her back out never get around to it lol yellow to
Join the fl250 group on facebook, look for a guy named Karl Allen, he is the man for fl250 parts.
When I was in high school, I wanted an Odyssey more than I wanted a girlfriend. I didn't get to ride in an Odessey until I was about 30. I found out that it had no rear suspension at about full speed. After that, I rode it back at about half throttle and haven't wanted one since.
I have a few ideas to help that. Granted the later model has full suspension. But we will work with this one for now. Lol, thanks for sharing and watching!
The carburetor that looks actually like that one on other 250cc engines. That isn't actually like yours won't fit.,or sometimes even work at all due vacuum lift pressure is differs in those years.&model makes of Honda engines to. Witch is from the stroke.& Bore patterns are slightly different enough to not allow.,or accept that type of carburetor on your style of engine you maybe working on at that point.&'time. Those manuals you got explains that more for you on those matters.& Issues to.
Thanks for the insight
I would love to just sit in his shop and talk shop and have a beer or two.
Hey Brody we just had a live event were we do just that talk shop. Lol i try to do one once a month. Subscribe and click the bell for notifications for the next one.
Love the original SXS’s haha!
This one is going to be fun for sure. Hey didn't I see your name somewhere recently? lol
@@mrcbuilds 🤔 maybe. Lol
so jealous of your work!
Thank you ugus, I'm glad you liked it.
Did they overheat? Being air-cooled, there's no air getting to the engine.
I have never heard of a overheating problem. There was aftermarket watercooled head but honda seem necessary
Those drive clutches will be fun the secondary looks ugly.. solid shape but poor bike was neglected. I agree they were similar to 250r but "watered down"
The carb is toast, I did get it to run a bit longer today, and the driven was expanding and contracting the driven did no, but I could not get any real rpms out of it. but I have a plan.
@@mrcbuilds I'm sure the rollers in the drive are rusty and the little plastic pucks in the driven are trashed out too... but that's all part of the fun. In the snowmobile world they say that up to 30% of power is loss in them clutches... they gotta be in tip top shape... ive also seen governed golf carts that actually wore grooves in the sheaves and we obviously removed the governor and it took alot to overcome the groove(more rpms) but when it did man did it hit hard and take off
I know the carb slides do stick.. and it's tight quaters but are u able to compress the spring enough to get the tiny little need clip off... just a theory that the needle may be more stuck then the slide....with the slide out you have better chance to get pb blaster to the needle/ main jet