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10-04-2020, 01:24 PM
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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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10-04-2020, 04:00 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Stockport, Oh.
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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.
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10-06-2020, 07:54 PM
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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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10-06-2020, 07:58 PM
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Any ideas?
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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10-04-2020, 06:34 PM
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Join Date: May 2018
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There is another member on this site rebuilding a Honda xl ,he is from Australia or New Zealand and his is an early 90’s model ,but it appears to be identical to the early 80’s models we had in North America .He is doing a great job and would be worth reading his thread .His name is Excelsior or something like that .
Where about in Canada are you from ?a few of us might be your neighbour ! |
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10-06-2020, 07:50 PM
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10-05-2020, 06:24 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Australia
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Hi Diggy, Bruces eluded to my XL185/CG250 swap project thread which you might find useful.
I am not sure how extensive the dents in the tank are or if you are trying to preserve original paint/patina but i just went cheap and used filler for small pea and peanut dings. As for 6V LED... I don't believe there is as an extensive range of options. Most if not all modern stuff is 12V LED. But just try searching aliexpress or similar and with a bit of tinkering and DIY i think it could be done. the RFVC engine is pretty bulletproof but I think your biggest issue might be trying to replace a 23" front tire if that is what it has equipped. |
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10-06-2020, 08:33 PM
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Why change the front tire? |
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10-07-2020, 09:20 PM
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Join Date: May 2020
Location: Northern Minnesota
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I just picked up a 1971 CB 175
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10-12-2020, 07:59 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 187
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Honda XL250 S 1981- Air Filter where you buy.
Anyone have any tips in buying an air filter for this bike. I took this one out and it’s pretty oily black dirty ripped.
Also the spark plug. What is the best thing to do? eBay? Or Honda? Prime? Thanks |
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