Honda XL250

2LZ · 12-08-2015, 04:14 PM

My brother-in-law found this on a job site. I guess he asked the owner about it and the guy said he was thinking of selling it. Runs perfectly. $900.00 later, it's his. Only has about 4000 miles on it. I believe it's a 1978.....

FastDoc · 12-08-2015, 04:56 PM

Killer deal. I'd have bought a half dozen at that price if available. Looks like it was restored for crying out loud!

2LZ · 12-08-2015, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Killer deal. I'd have bought a half dozen at that price if available. Looks like it was restored for crying out loud!

I swear Doc, the guy roots around like a carpet beetle hunting for dust mites. He's always coming up with something.....

MICRider · 12-08-2015, 10:38 PM

Nicest one I've ever seen! Obviously very well taken care of

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FastDoc · 12-08-2015, 11:30 PM

I could provide a link if you want, but there is one on craigslist here locally, much higher mileage, good but not as good condition, for $2000.

SpudRider · 12-09-2015, 12:20 AM

That bike looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor! How do you keep a bike in such excellent condition for 38 years? Obviously, that is a great find.

Weldangrind · 12-09-2015, 01:03 AM

Awesome! I did a hillbilly resto on one a few years ago. Be sure to tell Bro-in-Law about the oil filter. See post #13 here: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=10096

2LZ · 12-09-2015, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Awesome! I did a hillbilly resto on one a few years ago. Be sure to tell Bro-in-Law about the oil filter. See post #13 here: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=10096

Holy cow! You have to pull the whole sidecover to access the oil filter screen? I'll let him know. Thanks Weld!

Weldangrind · 12-09-2015, 11:17 AM

As much as I loved that bike, that was one of the reasons I sold it. That, and the poor output stator and the 23" front wheel. I know I could have invested the time to change those things, but there was profit in the sale.

12-08-2015, 04:56 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Killer deal. I'd have bought a half dozen at that price if available. Looks like it was restored for crying out loud! __________________ Happy to serve.
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12-08-2015, 11:30 PM	#5
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I could provide a link if you want, but there is one on craigslist here locally, much higher mileage, good but not as good condition, for $2000. __________________ Happy to serve.
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12-09-2015, 12:20 AM	#6
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	That bike looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor! How do you keep a bike in such excellent condition for 38 years? Obviously, that is a great find. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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12-09-2015, 01:03 AM	#7
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Awesome! I did a hillbilly resto on one a few years ago. Be sure to tell Bro-in-Law about the oil filter. See post #13 here: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=10096 __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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12-09-2015, 11:17 AM	#9
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	As much as I loved that bike, that was one of the reasons I sold it. That, and the poor output stator and the 23" front wheel. I know I could have invested the time to change those things, but there was profit in the sale. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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12-08-2015, 04:14 PM	#1
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,078	Honda XL250 My brother-in-law found this on a job site. I guess he asked the owner about it and the guy said he was thinking of selling it. Runs perfectly. $900.00 later, it's his. Only has about 4000 miles on it. I believe it's a 1978..... __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350 Last edited by 2LZ; 08-29-2016 at 10:54 AM.
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12-08-2015, 10:38 PM	#4
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Nicest one I've ever seen! Obviously very well taken care of .
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