BARN FIND...!!!! HONDA XL 250R RESTORATION Are they worth doing? Part 1
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- Hi Guys and welcome back to the channel.
I've bought a Honda XL 250 1982. This bike hasn't seen the light of day in the last 15 years, it now comes under a classic classification, over 40 years old. My plan is to take it apart, refresh all the components and make it look like new again. This is my first ever project and I'm no mechanic, so I might need all the help you guys can offer.
So sit back, relax and enjoy part one of this rebuild!
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Wow you’ve got a job on your hands there!! 😮
It’s been a challenge for sire biker girl 👍
Ah love it . That was my first bike . Still have it 30 od years later . Am planning a resto on it also . Have to others aswell . Ones a good parts bike 👌
Thanks. I’m not expert on doing restoration but really enjoyed the learning the bike. I’ve still got it and I’m hoping to do some videos when the weathers better. I don’t think I could ever get tired of this bike. A timeless classic for sure 👍
Hello sir iam big fan honda xl 250 iam hassan from Pakistan karachi this model my date of birth iam 1982 old is gold really remarkable machine
Many thanks Hassan for the comment 👍 it’s wonder full bike. Part 2 is already out and oart 3 will be on in the next 2 days. Hope you enjoy the videos 👍
A great bike to start with, not overly complicated to work on.
It’s been a pain to find some parts but the bike was almost complete when I bought it. Thanks for the comment 👍
When rebuilding a motorcycle, a very important point is that the chassis is healthy and not bent. Because sometimes it has been observed that the wheels are not in line with each other and the front wheel and rear wheel should be in the same line.
When I bought the bike, this particular one was a eBay auction where the guy had owned three of them for very long time and the communication was very good but yes you are right. This is something that could be quite easily overlooked.
Hello I just picked up the exact same bike and year here in Orlando Florida, Ill be watching your videos closely mate, thanks in advance for posting. I'm originally from the Stockport area of England cheers and good luck with the restoration
That’s great news, this is a first for me for doing a restoration, so I’m not sure how much I can do myself but I hope you enjoy the videos. I’m looking forward to the ride when it’s finished. I’ve bought a few parts from the US it’s getting hard to find stuff here. Many thanks for the comment 👍
A great project bike
Thanks Steve 👍
This is my generations ,first bike,era.
Bike looks complete ,should be an easy resto.
It’s not been to testing so far, I was told to try and buy a complete bike as parts are getting rare and expensive. Thanks for the comment 👍
I have an 1987 XT250 T I restored.
It still makes me smile when I ride it.
@@noelbowerman1562 it’s good that you ride it to. That’s my intention with this bike to take it to a few bike nights 👍
Tengo esa moto 😢 esta parada pero aun prende
Oh no what’s wrong with it ?
own the same bike - 1982 xlr 250 since one year. Great fun bike. milage 40K. some minor repairs in need for some fresh seals fe on the gear change pedal to engine. RPM meter needle broke off. dont know how to open that instrument…
It sounds like you have a classic 1982 XL 250 motorcycle that's been a lot of fun to ride. With 40,000 miles on it, it's natural that it needs some minor repairs. Replacing seals, especially around the gear change pedal, is a common maintenance task. As for the broken RPM meter needle, fixing it typically involves carefully opening the instrument cluster.
If you're not comfortable doing these repairs yourself, taking it to a professional mechanic who specializes in vintage motorcycles. They would have the right tools and expertise to handle these tasks. I don’t think I would attempt this but let me know how you get on. It’s a great bike and I’m looking forward to doing some future rides and videos on this. 👍
Love what u do
Many thanks, I should have the final part 6 on this week, I’m glad your enjoying it 👍
Had an 87 ZL250R.. Miss it to this day.
It’s a great bike for sure, there’s a possibility il be selling this when it’s finished to fund another.
Can a gauge cluster ie the Speedo and neutral/high beam/indicator be refurbished? That plastic and lens crack over time. Don’t want to replace with a different for fear of losing the mileage
Honestly I don’t know the answer, I’m guessing in the right hands probably I can be. Where you based? In the uk the have some classic dirt bike shows with real experts that would know the answer.
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I have the same bike. The chain drags along the frame just after the sprocket. Should there be a roller or guide to stop this? Too tight and when I sit on the bike the chain is too tight. Too loose and it drags on the lower frame when I'm not on the bike.
Yes there should be a chain slipper guide
If you watch the videos there should be a bit of that information there
I did. But didn't see anything about the guide. Or maybe I missed it??? Looks like yours drags along the bottom frame too??? @@thatbikersimon
@@martynjames5963 I had to get a mate to make me the guide because I couldn’t get one. He 3D printed it and then made it out of nylon which it was originally. I can’t remember how the chain sits now without looking at it.
I'll see if I can get one of those roller wheels. There seems to be a place to bolt one. @@thatbikersimon
Very silly to have an exemption for the MOT for older vehicles. It means in order to operate on the roads your vehicle needs to be certified safe, unless it is older.
I don’t make the rules but I guess there is true in that statement. I personally will make sure it is safe as would most guys riding on the road.
Just realized the video says two weeks ago ... No problem will be waiting ... 😁 ...
Barn Find Restoration of a 250 Honda ... Waiting for Part 2 ...
Hey Peter, im hoping part 2 will be up by Sunday, but don’t worry I’m working on it. Ive got a video I need to put out tomorrow and the Honda is next in line after that. thanks for the interest 👍
Where is Barn Find Restoration Part 2 it didn't follow Part 1? Need to see how the honda 250 came out
The videos probably won’t follow each other just because of other videos I need to do, the Honda is taking me a while as parts I’m waiting for overseas need to turn up but it all a working progress Peter 👍
What's the deal with the two exhaust pipes?
As in what you see in the background? There’s others that use this workshop so there’s parts from other bikes in there.
@@thatbikersimon No it looks like two pipes coming out of the head as if it is a two cylinder.
Dont just clean and paint and say its re-built.
I only did what I needed to do the bike is looking like factory condition
Your "new style" of narrating is not good in my opinion.. Calm down and just talk normally, no need to sound like an "action movie trailer commentator" All said in the best of intentions!
Thanks for the feedback. I am 100 mph with everything in life lol but I do take the comments on board it’s really hard to please everyone, this is genuinely how my life is. 👍