Honda XL 250 1981

Diggy · 10-04-2020, 01:24 PM

I have a lot of question.

Gas tank has some dents in it and I would like to fix it. Anyone have experience in this?

The person told me runs good but needs a carb clean.

Anything I should know about the carb and should I buy anything for it?

Also I live in Canada I do want to get it on the road and I was thinking of moving everything g to LED. I do not know much about the 6V system. Could anyone help me with this?

Thank you

OneLeggedRider · 10-04-2020, 04:00 PM

Gas tank dents. A technique that can work on some is to gently heat the area with a hairdryer or heat gun ( the latter can blister paint or remove paint easily, so caution) Then apply ice to the dent. Often it will pop out with a loud pop due to the rapid contraction of the metal chilling. Works some of the time. You can also try a glue stick dent puller.

Don't try the old method of filling the tank with water and putting it in a freezer, about half the time it will split the tank at the lower seams.

Cleaning a carb is really simple, watch some YouTube videos.

Diggy · 10-06-2020, 07:54 PM

Thank you so much for the information on different ideas on how to fix the dent. I have one on the front and one on the left side. They are pretty but ig dents and may just pop back in place. Crossing fingers! Yes I will also look up YouTube videos on this carb. It should be pretty easy!

Any other info please let me know!

Thanks

Diggy · 10-06-2020, 07:58 PM

So I was looking at the muffler area around engine. Is there anything I can do to make this pipe better or protect it. I know they get very hot and most look like this?

Also I am kinda new on how to take care of the engine? What is the best thing to clean up the engine? I seen all these kind of sprays any tips?

Thank you

Diggy · 10-06-2020, 08:12 PM

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So I was looking at the muffler area around engine. Is there anything I can do to make this pipe better or protect it. I know they get very hot and most look like this?

Also I am kinda new on how to take care of the engine? What is the best thing to clean up the engine? I seen all these kind of sprays any tips?

Thank you

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Diggy Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 187	Honda XL 250 1981 I have a lot of question. Gas tank has some dents in it and I would like to fix it. Anyone have experience in this? The person told me runs good but needs a carb clean. Anything I should know about the carb and should I buy anything for it? Also I live in Canada I do want to get it on the road and I was thinking of moving everything g to LED. I do not know much about the 6V system. Could anyone help me with this? Thank you
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OneLeggedRider Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Stockport, Oh. Posts: 1,442	Gas tank dents. A technique that can work on some is to gently heat the area with a hairdryer or heat gun ( the latter can blister paint or remove paint easily, so caution) Then apply ice to the dent. Often it will pop out with a loud pop due to the rapid contraction of the metal chilling. Works some of the time. You can also try a glue stick dent puller. Don't try the old method of filling the tank with water and putting it in a freezer, about half the time it will split the tank at the lower seams. Cleaning a carb is really simple, watch some YouTube videos. __________________ ~ Don't poke the bear ~ M.M.I. Dean's List graduate class of '95 and Specialty welder 2020 Ice Bear Terifecta 150cc Trike 2011 Honda Foreman 500ES 4x4 2001 Polaris Scrambler 400
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10-06-2020, 07:54 PM	#3
Diggy Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 187	Thank you so much for the information on different ideas on how to fix the dent. I have one on the front and one on the left side. They are pretty but ig dents and may just pop back in place. Crossing fingers! Yes I will also look up YouTube videos on this carb. It should be pretty easy! Any other info please let me know! Thanks
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