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01-24-2011, 07:29 PM | #1 |
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1974 XL 125 resto/custom
I thought I would share another project I've been working on. This is a 1974 Honda XL 125 frame. I got it from a pick-up load of scrap at the steel mill for $25. The engine was shot (ran hot with no oil) so I got an engine off a '72 SL 125, totally rebuilt it, and used the flywheel, stator, and head from the XL. I sand blasted the frame,wheels,steering,brake components,tank,etc and repainted everything with automotive base/clear. The plastics are UFO universal fenders, the rear shocks are nitrogen filled aftermarkets, rebuilt the front shocks and installed a spacer for some preload, the carb is off an early '80s XR. I put a massive rear tire on, I still need to shave the side lugs for clearance. Just finished building a wiring harness; I plan to install some sort of head light and tail/brake light. All that is left now is to fab a header, find a muffler, fab a seat pan- cusion and cover that, and see if she'll crank. I was thinking of finding a header from a chinese bike, exhaust port is the same as a Lifan 200, any tips?
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01-24-2011, 07:30 PM | #2 |
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01-24-2011, 10:02 PM | #3 |
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That looks sweet! Cant wait to see the end product... Hopefully someone can answer your header question, I don't have a clue
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01-24-2011, 11:22 PM | #4 |
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Nice work on the paint; excellent colour choice. If that carb is an early eighties XR unit, it is most likely a Keihin. Jets are easily found when the time comes.
If you can find a header from a 250cc Gio / X-Moto, check it with a magnet, since some of them were stainless. As well, they have quite a large ID, so they won't create a restriction.
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01-24-2011, 11:34 PM | #5 |
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Just plain lovely little motorcycle.
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01-26-2011, 06:45 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for the lead on those models, but I still can't find a header. Pretty much any displacement under 500 should work as long as it's for a vertical engine. Maybe some links to chinese motor parts that carry exhaust. Thanks
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01-27-2011, 11:48 PM | #7 |
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Nice work! Great job giving it a second life.
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01-28-2011, 12:47 AM | #8 |
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This is kind of pricey, but it looks like it will fit. No way to tell if it's stainless or not.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/250CC-GIO-Dirt-Bi...item518182b27c
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01-28-2011, 08:51 AM | #9 |
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crf150r ? I think it is stainless.
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