HerrDeacon
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Not sure if this is the correct section for this build. I won't be doing a full factory restoration, but will not be modifying it in anyway like a tracker/cafe. If Tim or one of the mods wants to move this, feel free.
Picked up a 1978 Honda XL250s this past weekend. I've been wanting a dual purpose for quite a while now, but the main reason I bought it was so I could have a project to work on to introduce my son to the wonderful world of working on bikes. He's excited to start, but we'll most likely hold off until his school year is finished in late June. That will hopefully give me time to get some other things completed on the CB350.
The bike is in rough shape and is missing quite a bit of stuff, but I'm hoping we can make a decent road worthy dual purpose out of it. Hope is to use it for some light trails and commuting to work.
Here's a brief rundown of how things look:
Thats about it at this point, will update when we start in on it next month.
Picked up a 1978 Honda XL250s this past weekend. I've been wanting a dual purpose for quite a while now, but the main reason I bought it was so I could have a project to work on to introduce my son to the wonderful world of working on bikes. He's excited to start, but we'll most likely hold off until his school year is finished in late June. That will hopefully give me time to get some other things completed on the CB350.
The bike is in rough shape and is missing quite a bit of stuff, but I'm hoping we can make a decent road worthy dual purpose out of it. Hope is to use it for some light trails and commuting to work.
Here's a brief rundown of how things look:
- Engine - not stuck but seller said it won't shift at all. First task will be to have a closer look at this and also check compression
- Tank - couple of sizable dents but no hard creases so I'm hoping they can be pulled out. Inside is amazingly clean. Petcock still works
- Frame - bit of rust, but solid and seems straight
- Seat and Plastics - bit faded but in really good condition for the age
- Electrics - seem to be a mess, wiring harness looks hacked to bits and no turn signals, brake light, handlebar controls
- Forks/Steering - everything looks good here, nice and straight
- Exhaust - headers are quite rusty but solid, muffler is some aftermarket mess
- Rims - in amazing shape, few scratches and such but no dents or damage. Really please with them.
- Random Bits - footpeg, kickstarter, kickstand, rear brake lever, shifter, etc. are all horrible and will definitely need some attention. Will need all new cables, chain and sprockets as well
- Missing parts - no battery holder, hand controls, speedo, lights, plate holder, key/ignition switch. Probably other things as well.
Thats about it at this point, will update when we start in on it next month.