1976 Honda XL125. $150!!!

FastDoc · 10-21-2011, 04:47 PM

Not too bad. Runs well, clear title. Needs petcock, needle valve in the carb sticks, may be cleanable or may need replacement, and for seals. Needs tank cleaned and fuel cap gasket and a battery. Needs street legal stuff like head and taillight, horn, speedo. :?

I plan to get a collector vehicle plate for it.

It looks like I can find the bits to get the lights etc going on CL for less than $100 all together. :P

OK enablers, now is the time to start telling me I didn't waste my time and money! :wink:

MICRider · 10-21-2011, 07:39 PM

I think that's an awesome deal! Heck, you could part it out for more than you paid for it

Can't wait to see it all gussied up! Loves my old Hondas!

Weldangrind · 10-21-2011, 09:52 PM

So cool! 8) BTW, I'm a facilitator, not an enabler.

I hope you can find a 6v headlight for cheap. That bike will be easy to work on and a pleasure to have around. Well done!

FastDoc · 10-21-2011, 10:06 PM

I just rode it a bit. Rund really well! Needs a front tire. My buddy Andy will probably give me a decent used one for free. Maybe I'll replace the tube with one I have on hand.

There's no oil in the forks, therefor no damping either. I'll replace the seals and maybe install some PVC preload spacers.

The headlights are all over eBay in the $20 range, new.

It has regular sized tires, 18/21 inches! The brakes are strong. May need a chain.

It makes The Dirt Rat look like a powerhouse beauty queen but it will make a good trainer/buddybike. :P

Weldangrind · 10-21-2011, 10:17 PM

I know that new seals are easy and cheap, but I've had really good luck with a Seal Mate. It was only $5.00 at Gnarly Parts, and it's worked on every fork I've tried it on so far.

Also, I use Castrol 10W or 20W non-detergent oil from the local auto parts store. It's much cheaper than fork oil, and it doesn't foam.

Weldangrind · 10-21-2011, 10:17 PM

Please show us an eBay link with the headlight you're referring to.

MICRider · 10-21-2011, 10:26 PM

+1 on the SealMate, I used one on my KLR and it cleared up a weepy seal... Heck of a lot easier than disassembling the forks to replace the seals!

FastDoc · 10-22-2011, 02:06 AM

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...All-Categories

There's a bunch on this page. $15 and up.

I'm sure these seals can't be saved. They are dry and shrunken. I've done so many fork seals it's no big deal. Unless I screw something up (it happens) I'll be done in an hour. I also use 10W car oil, or ATF.

Does anyone have a link to a service manual on this little thing?

Maybe my XR200 manual covers it. I think all AR's are pretty much the same...

FastDoc · 10-22-2011, 02:17 AM

I can't wait to start on this old bike. I'll take pics and keep you faciltators in the loop! :P

SpudRider · 10-22-2011, 03:17 AM

My name is Spud, and I'm an enabler. 8) You got a great deal, Brother Bill!

Let's see some more photos!

Spud

FastDoc · 10-22-2011, 10:49 AM

The Undisputed King Of Craigslist!LOL!

Weldangrind · 10-22-2011, 11:06 AM

None of my XR / XL manuals cover that displacement, but I'm sure we'll dig up whatever specs you need. As you say, your XR manual should cover most of it, particularly due to the large wheel size.

Weldangrind · 10-22-2011, 11:09 AM

Wow, this is worth watching: HONDA XL125 HEADLIGHT MNTG BRACKET & HORN 1974-77

Are the switches still in place?

Jim · 10-22-2011, 12:07 PM

You didn't waste your time and money if you want it and will enjoy it.

FastDoc · 10-22-2011, 05:59 PM

Does anyone have tune up specs for this bike?

Valve settings? Points? Plug gap? Oil capacity?

Thanks.

10-21-2011, 04:47 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	1976 Honda XL125. $150!!! Not too bad. Runs well, clear title. Needs petcock, needle valve in the carb sticks, may be cleanable or may need replacement, and for seals. Needs tank cleaned and fuel cap gasket and a battery. Needs street legal stuff like head and taillight, horn, speedo. :? I plan to get a collector vehicle plate for it. It looks like I can find the bits to get the lights etc going on CL for less than $100 all together. :P OK enablers, now is the time to start telling me I didn't waste my time and money! :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-21-2011, 09:52 PM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	So cool! 8) BTW, I'm a facilitator, not an enabler. I hope you can find a 6v headlight for cheap. That bike will be easy to work on and a pleasure to have around. Well done! __________________ 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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10-21-2011, 10:06 PM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I just rode it a bit. Rund really well! Needs a front tire. My buddy Andy will probably give me a decent used one for free. Maybe I'll replace the tube with one I have on hand. There's no oil in the forks, therefor no damping either. I'll replace the seals and maybe install some PVC preload spacers. The headlights are all over eBay in the $20 range, new. It has regular sized tires, 18/21 inches! The brakes are strong. May need a chain. It makes The Dirt Rat look like a powerhouse beauty queen but it will make a good trainer/buddybike. :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-21-2011, 10:17 PM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I know that new seals are easy and cheap, but I've had really good luck with a Seal Mate. It was only $5.00 at Gnarly Parts, and it's worked on every fork I've tried it on so far. Also, I use Castrol 10W or 20W non-detergent oil from the local auto parts store. It's much cheaper than fork oil, and it doesn't foam. __________________ 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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10-21-2011, 10:17 PM	#6
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Please show us an eBay link with the headlight you're referring to. __________________ 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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10-21-2011, 07:39 PM	#2
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	I think that's an awesome deal! Heck, you could part it out for more than you paid for it Can't wait to see it all gussied up! Loves my old Hondas!
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10-21-2011, 10:26 PM	#7
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	+1 on the SealMate, I used one on my KLR and it cleared up a weepy seal... Heck of a lot easier than disassembling the forks to replace the seals!
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10-22-2011, 02:06 AM	#8
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...All-Categories There's a bunch on this page. $15 and up. I'm sure these seals can't be saved. They are dry and shrunken. I've done so many fork seals it's no big deal. Unless I screw something up (it happens) I'll be done in an hour. I also use 10W car oil, or ATF. Does anyone have a link to a service manual on this little thing? Maybe my XR200 manual covers it. I think all AR's are pretty much the same... __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-22-2011, 02:17 AM	#9
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I can't wait to start on this old bike. I'll take pics and keep you faciltators in the loop! :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-22-2011, 03:17 AM	#10
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	My name is Spud, and I'm an enabler. 8) You got a great deal, Brother Bill! Let's see some more photos! Spud __________________ 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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10-22-2011, 10:49 AM	#11
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	The Undisputed King Of Craigslist!LOL! __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-22-2011, 11:06 AM	#12
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	None of my XR / XL manuals cover that displacement, but I'm sure we'll dig up whatever specs you need. As you say, your XR manual should cover most of it, particularly due to the large wheel size. __________________ 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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10-22-2011, 11:09 AM	#13
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Wow, this is worth watching: HONDA XL125 HEADLIGHT MNTG BRACKET & HORN 1974-77 Are the switches still in place? __________________ 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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10-22-2011, 12:07 PM	#14
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	You didn't waste your time and money if you want it and will enjoy it. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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10-22-2011, 05:59 PM	#15
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Does anyone have tune up specs for this bike? Valve settings? Points? Plug gap? Oil capacity? Thanks. __________________ Happy to serve.
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