Another old bike

JimW · 03-08-2010, 07:56 PM

Thought everyone would like to see an old Honda XL125 that I came across this past week and had to have. Runs good and rides nice. It even has the original tires on it.

AZ200cc · 03-08-2010, 10:06 PM

That is very clean.

Weldangrind · 03-08-2010, 11:22 PM

That seat doesn't look like it has ever had a bum on it.

JimW · 03-09-2010, 07:48 AM

Thanks. For it's age it actually is in pretty nice shape. As with most of the xl hondas it's missing the right side cover. I don't know if people just tossed them or what but they're hard to find.

The previous owner found an oem cover for the seat is why. He said the original cover wasn't real bad, he just didn't like the looks of it.

Jim · 03-09-2010, 07:50 AM

I agree, looks very clean, nice bike

FastDoc · 03-09-2010, 12:05 PM

Unbelievably nice. I gotta ask the 'rude' question:

What'd ya pay?

FastDoc · 03-09-2010, 12:06 PM

Don't ride it on those tires though. Change them out first.

FastDoc · 03-09-2010, 01:04 PM

I guess they're out there. I'm all project-out right now though. :?

http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/1635150859.html

JimW · 03-09-2010, 04:00 PM

No worry on the tires, I don't think I'll ride it very much. If I do tho, I'll change them. I only got it because I always wanted one as a kid and it's the same year I graduated high school in 77. Kind of dumb reasons really, I guess.

I don't mind telling you guys what I paid for it. I had an old 110V wire welder that I quit using when I upgraded, and an old 22 rifle. That's what I gave for it.

My wife might have to put a stop to my projects too doc, or add to my shop

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Also as an update, I just got started painting the tank on the suzi today.

FastDoc · 03-09-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JimW

No worry on the tires, I don't think I'll ride it very much. If I do tho, I'll change them. I only got it because I always wanted one as a kid and it's the same year I graduated high school in 77. Kind of dumb reasons really, I guess.

I don't mind telling you guys what I paid for it. I had an old 110V wire welder that I quit using when I upgraded, and an old 22 rifle. That's what I gave for it.

My wife might have to put a stop to my projects too doc, or add to my shop

.

Also as an update, I just got started painting the tank on the suzi today.

Sounds like a great price!

Your motives for getting the Honda are excellent, about the same as mine were getting the KZ400

Women need to ahve a sense of humor regarding their men's hobbies. The way I see it working in the shop on a bunch of projects is a clean, safe, productive distraction from life's other temptations. Heck, women should beg us to buy China Bikes and old Japanese machinery.

JimW · 03-09-2010, 07:33 PM

Your last statement is so true, doc. Fortunately I managed to have a great wife. It took two times but she's well worth the trial and error of the first one

SpudRider · 03-10-2010, 12:24 AM

That bike is in beautiful shape, Jim! I don't know how you and Doc find all the great deals!

Spud

JimW · 03-10-2010, 07:58 AM

Thanks Spud. It is pretty nice looking, but doc outdoes me on condition of the ones he finds.

FastDoc · 03-10-2010, 04:13 PM

Let see how well she does today after I fabricate and install the intake manifod/boot gaskets...

I did get my "Collector Vehicle" plate from the Washington DOL though!

03-08-2010, 07:56 PM	#1
JimW Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Panhandle of oklahoma Posts: 276	Another old bike Thought everyone would like to see an old Honda XL125 that I came across this past week and had to have. Runs good and rides nice. It even has the original tires on it.
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03-08-2010, 10:06 PM	#2
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	That is very clean. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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03-08-2010, 11:22 PM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That seat doesn't look like it has ever had a bum on it. __________________ 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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03-09-2010, 07:50 AM	#5
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	I agree, looks very clean, nice bike __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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03-09-2010, 12:05 PM	#6
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Unbelievably nice. I gotta ask the 'rude' question: What'd ya pay? __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-09-2010, 07:48 AM	#4
JimW Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Panhandle of oklahoma Posts: 276	Thanks. For it's age it actually is in pretty nice shape. As with most of the xl hondas it's missing the right side cover. I don't know if people just tossed them or what but they're hard to find. The previous owner found an oem cover for the seat is why. He said the original cover wasn't real bad, he just didn't like the looks of it.
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03-09-2010, 12:06 PM	#7
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Don't ride it on those tires though. Change them out first. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-09-2010, 01:04 PM	#8
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I guess they're out there. I'm all project-out right now though. :? http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/1635150859.html __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-09-2010, 04:00 PM	#9
JimW Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Panhandle of oklahoma Posts: 276	No worry on the tires, I don't think I'll ride it very much. If I do tho, I'll change them. I only got it because I always wanted one as a kid and it's the same year I graduated high school in 77. Kind of dumb reasons really, I guess. I don't mind telling you guys what I paid for it. I had an old 110V wire welder that I quit using when I upgraded, and an old 22 rifle. That's what I gave for it. My wife might have to put a stop to my projects too doc, or add to my shop . Also as an update, I just got started painting the tank on the suzi today.
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03-09-2010, 07:33 PM	#11
JimW Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Panhandle of oklahoma Posts: 276	Your last statement is so true, doc. Fortunately I managed to have a great wife. It took two times but she's well worth the trial and error of the first one
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03-10-2010, 12:24 AM	#12
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	That bike is in beautiful shape, Jim! I don't know how you and Doc find all the great deals! 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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03-10-2010, 07:58 AM	#13
JimW Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Panhandle of oklahoma Posts: 276	Thanks Spud. It is pretty nice looking, but doc outdoes me on condition of the ones he finds.
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03-10-2010, 04:13 PM	#14
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Let see how well she does today after I fabricate and install the intake manifod/boot gaskets... I did get my "Collector Vehicle" plate from the Washington DOL though! __________________ Happy to serve.
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