Honda Xl600r Rebuild Part 3: Frame and Components

Basket case rebuild of a 1987 Honda XL600r motorcycle with complete disassembly of the frame and related components. Using parts from my years of collecting, I have almost everything to rebuild it except for a few small items and the major gaskets. As part of the tear down, I explain the role of every single part, how to check them for wear and show you the points of failure common to these engines. This includes the frame, seat, swing, gas tank, seat, swing arm, engine mounts, oil lines, air box, handlebars, steering bearings, front brake, tires, forks, instrument cluster, plastics, lights and rubber gaskets.
The intent of these videos is to help beginners understand how these bikes work and how to fix them when they don't! By using used parts and simple tools, it is possible to do a lot of the work yourself and keep the cost of repairs to a minimum. I hope you enjoy it and please subscribe to see lots more that are in the works!

[@franselinger9150]

Good, clear angles with the video. 👍

[@peterandersen1378]

I had a 1977 XL350 - single cylinder (kick start only). A heavy pig that I had on the road through high school and university. Years later I went 0:06 from my XL to a 2011 BMW R1200 GSA.

[@darinmay6742]

Nice video, I just picked up a 1986 xl600r runs great. I'm learning alot with your videos thanks !

[@jasonselinger]

Glad you are enjoying them!!

[@alexhaworth]

Loving the videos thank you

[@jasonselinger]

Thank you for watching!!

[@nickmescall1950]

Nice series. I am in the process of tidying up my 86👍. Guy before me butchered up the wiring, so im currently sorting out the lights.

[@jasonselinger]

Thank you! I’ve gone through the wiring mess before. Thankfully it’s not a very complicated system. Do you have the wiring diagram?

[@yomommaahotoo264]

Man - Do I wish I had the time to do a frame off!

[@yomommaahotoo264]

Yo - lemme axe sumbody sumpmm.
Are split fork boots available to spruce up the front?