http://xlboard.aimoo.comAimoo CityAimooen-USAimoo http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/XL250-carb-alternatives-1-1177889.html Penton 2008-12-04 00:02:03.2 XL 250 Seems the Mikuni was a popular alternative for the early XLs. I have a ;72 XL250 and happen to have a few old Keihin round slide PE carbs sitting around. ANy one with expereince run oen of these Keihins on an old sideport? ANy idea on baseline jetting that would give me a starting point? http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/1972-XL-250-seat-or-cover-1-1176803.html rickdanger 2008-12-03 05:41:56.263 XL 250 Anyone know where to get a new cover or seat? Does anyone make reproduction covers? http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/1974-XL250-parts-if-you-need-t-1-1169432.html Brucer 2008-12-01 09:48:58.153 XL 250 I was just given a 1974 Honda XL250. I have a 1986 and my buddy said I could have it for parts or for a fixer upper. Well non of the parts are of any use on my newer bike so here I am with clear title on a bike I have no use or interest in restoring. Tank is dent free and slightly faded, rear fender http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/wiring-problems-1-1166047.html difflock13 2008-11-28 10:25:32.653 XL 250 hi to all i have got a quad bike that has got a xl 250 engine but i cant sort the wiring out all i want it to do is run i dont need any lights or speedo things like that how do i wire it up? i have the wiring loom coming out of the crankcase by the gear selector i think there are 5 wires here and 2 http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/XL-250-KO-Turn-Signals-1-1162399.html mb_45-21 2008-11-27 00:22:18.403 XL 250 Hi, I've seen a picture on this forum of an XL 250 KO in Australia that was equipped with turn signals.  Searching through the archives, I can't seem to find it.  Does anybody remember the gentleman's name?  I'd like to contact him and try to get some detailed pics of how the rea http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Improving-the-lights-74-xl250--1-1149037.html English Phil 2008-11-27 03:28:13.06 XL 250 Winter is well and truly here in the UK, and with it comes darkness at 4pm. Having finally got my old xl in good shape and road legal, a ride home last night nearly saw me doing some unintensional 'off road' riding. Any ideas on how I can improve the headlight? Is a 12volt conversion possible o http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Rear-tire-Size-1-1133473.html boilerman 2008-11-21 09:50:39.247 XL 250 I need to replace my rear tire on my 82 XL250R.  It calls for a 4.6 - 17.  Looking at some metric tires... will a 130/80 - 17 fit back there?  If my math is right that tire will be about 0.5" wider than my stock tire.  Has anyone went slightly larger on the rear tire?  Any p http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Standard-BHP-for-XL250-S-1-1132739.html guestie 2008-11-21 01:55:40.483 XL 250 I think this part of my question was lost at the foot of my post re exhaust bore size.Simply - What is the factory claimed BHP on the XL250S circa 1979I am new to the world of XL engines - please help me guys - I am buliding up a bike to race on the grasstracks and speedways of England.This is http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Rear-tire-1-1127583.html Gimlett 2008-11-17 05:04:27.763 XL 250 That may be a stupid question, but I just started riding this year with my young son. I need to change my rear tire. Is this something I can do myself? Or does it require special tools and equipment and should be done at a shop?Also I'm currently running Dunlop 756s. I was looking for something that http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Exhaust-Bore-1-1120643.html guestie 2008-11-15 02:55:33.187 XL 250 Are the diamater of the exhaust ports on an XL250 S and CB250Rs the same?I want to fit the twin into one downpipes to my 79 XL250S but want to be sure they will fit.Also finding it hard to determine the original factory claimed BHP of the XL250S - Could any one please advise http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/1980-XL250s-Alternator-Output-1-1110768.html Cartesius 2008-11-15 11:57:31.043 XL 250 Does anyone know what the output of the alternator is on a '78-'81 XL250s.Looks like there are at least 2 separate stator outputs. One for the ignition & one for the lights. I'm curious about the one that feeds the voltage regulator & eventually the lights.Has anyone switched one of these to http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/STUART-NEED-TO-YOU-ANSWER-lol--1-1107842.html Stuwie01 2008-11-11 12:36:22.983 XL 250 Hey guys, who on this forum live in australia and WHO is australia live in the mighty GETADELAIDE lol get it GET-adeLAIDE any please comment i just dont want to be the only one in South Aust :( so let me know http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Cam-chain-tension-guide-1-1107805.html SAE237839 2008-11-11 12:25:30.653 XL 250 '78 XL250S:My forward cam chain tention guide is like a U channel and the aft one is smooth.  Is this normal?  My Haynes manual only states that wear will be self evident.   and if deeply grooved it should be replaced.   The forward guide is smooth within the U channel http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Photos-1-1107708.html Stuwie01 2008-11-11 12:12:28.873 XL 250 Here are some photos of what i have done so far...... which is... just ...... pulled it to pieces anyway maybe if you see what im doing you might understand what the hell im on about anywayhere we go...........  oh and sorry about the quality of the shots they where taken on my Phone[IMG]http:/ http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/WHY-CANT-MY-BIKE-LOOK-LIKE-THI-1-1107665.html Stuwie01 2008-11-11 11:40:46.733 XL 250 THIS IS WHAT I WANT MY BIKE TO LOOK LIKE!!!!!!!!!!![IMG]http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc354/Stuwie038/01.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc354/Stuwie038/03.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc354/Stuwie038/02.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i527.photobucket.com/al http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Throttle-problem-1-1106968.html boilerman 2008-11-14 05:33:51.187 XL 250 Hey guys,If you'll remember I have the 82  XL250R.  Its is running good now.  I've put nearly 100 miles on it since I got it running.  The current problem is the other day I was riding and I heard a click and my throttle got really easy feeling.  Turns out after I put my car http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Bad-Click-sound-in-motor-1-1102660.html johndoe8289 2008-11-11 08:23:27.187 XL 250 79 XL250s . When started there is a loud ticka ticka ticka ticka ticka sound. It is louder when cold but after it warms up you can still here it just not as loud. Any ideas? http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Stage-1-Pulling-it-to-pieces-1-1102080.html Stuwie01 2008-11-12 09:22:50.45 XL 250 ok for the past few day i have been pulling my bike to pieces, and all that remains is the frame, wheels, brakes, front forks and exhaust. I am having trouble undoing some of the nuts and bolts now knowing that aluminium and zink fuse together which make them very difficult to undo, h http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Newbie-come-say-hi-1-1102030.html Stuwie01 2008-11-10 20:51:11.403 XL 250 Hey eveyone,my name is stuart and im 17Now i joined here because i believe there is no better way to talk to people when we all have something in common but also i know that if i need any help i can ask someone who might already know, for instance...... when i was five i was give a motorcycle, it wa http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/79-250s-turn-signal-question-1-1101823.html johndoe8289 2008-11-11 08:40:23.31 XL 250 My turn signals on my 79 Xl 250s would not flash when turned on. I replaced the flasher and now they flash only when the engine is running. If the bike is not running they come on but dont flash. Also when the bike is running they will flash unless the brake is applied then they stay on. Is this nor http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Airbox-Removal-76-xl250-1-1090823.html Hotcurry 2008-11-08 12:18:15.373 XL 250 Hey Guys,So the last airbox removal thread inspired me, and with some help from Murry I dove in. I've got a series of photos of the process, and I'll post the last few when I get some nice weather to roll it outside. Comments on the process:Getting the box out wasn't as quick as I thought - I ended http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Clutch-replacement-76-xl250-No-1-1090777.html Hotcurry 2008-11-18 12:49:55.64 XL 250 Hey Guys,I've got a clutch that has needed changing for about 6 months now. I started assembling the parts I need, fiber plates ($50), springs ($13), and a gasket ($7). I read the sketchy chapter on doing it in the clymer manual. Before I rip into this and am up to my elbows, is there anything trick http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Difference-in-XL-models-1-1089040.html jehicks87 2008-11-10 03:19:16.873 XL 250 I bought an '83 xl250r.  What is the "r" designate?  I'll be restoring it for an in-town ride.  Anybody done a similar project? http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/83-bottom-end-with-a-78-top-en-1-1083960.html woosh 2008-11-05 07:49:10.497 XL 250 I bought a 83 complete bottom end for 30 bucks. I plan on putting it in my 78 and use the top end from it. I am not possitive it will work but am hopping so. I am doing this as I want a six speed in my 250 and this has one. The first problem I ran into is my 78 is 6 volt and this 83 is 12 volt. Shou http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/few-clutch-questions-1-1081359.html BPG 2008-11-14 23:52:04.78 XL 250 Riding out to some trails today on the highway, I noticed that my '78 XL250S was occasionally running up into higher RPMs in 5th gear, close to 60-65mph.  It worked fine all afternoon on the trails (mostly at lower RPMs), and then on a particularly hellacious hill climb with a lot of clutc http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/shockers-1-1079173.html Surftoy 2008-11-02 07:11:51.78 XL 250  hi everyone ... very new to this and now starting to assemble my stripped Motorsport... does anyone know if the shockers off a K3/K4 will fit the KO Motorsport ?  Seems there is very little diff in the overall length pin to pin. http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/flanges-1-1078869.html slydog 2008-11-02 23:51:36.607 XL 250  i have a new exhaust complete delivered . fitting it today the old flanges are no good as the last pipe was a bodge up job . i have searched everywhere and cant seem to find these two simple flages . can anyone help pleaseeeeeeeeee oh its a 250s twin pipe 1978  cheers http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Battery-Cover-for-a-79-XL-250s-1-1078752.html johndoe8289 2008-11-10 04:08:43.653 XL 250 I have a 1979 XL 250s thats missing the battery cover. Any ideas where to get one? Cant seem to find. http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/1983-XL250-Big-Bore-Kit-1-1068920.html Gimlett 2008-11-11 06:50:08.903 XL 250 Greetings,Does anyone know where to go for big bore kits for XL's?Thanks http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/restoration-1-1065757.html slydog 2008-10-27 19:59:12.327 XL 250  hi everyone my names mark and am in the uk . ive just become the owner of a 1978 xl250s . this bikes close to my heart for personal reasons and im gonna fix her up good . so now comes the questions etc etc lol . on inspection today the rocker cover has no decompressor arm so presuming its off http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/new-parts-1-1065455.html MarkAvo 2008-10-27 00:34:56.093 XL 250 I'm after a few bits to get my 79 xl250 looking right(ish)If anyone has a speedo for sale i would be interested, but on to the reason for my post.I need a full set of indicators & a new set of bars & I came acros the following site on ebay.He sells parts for Yam XTs, but his chrome bars look http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/1978-vs-1979-XL250s-1-1063661.html johndoe8289 2008-10-26 02:23:57.733 XL 250 Are there any differences between a 78 and 79 XL250s besides the decal? Thanks http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Front-end-conversion-xl250s-1-1055707.html wheel_gun 2008-11-10 02:25:44.593 XL 250 Anyone know of an easy swap out   for the front end of an xl250s (1978)?  I'd like to go with a 21 inch front rim instead of the 23. http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Fork-Oil-volume-type-1-1055668.html oscarbravo 2008-10-19 17:06:15.89 XL 250 Hi all,Can anyone out there tell me the proper amount and type of oil to use in an 82 XL?I'm in the middle of a fork seal replacement and have a manual on order but it won't be in for a week... I'd kind of like to get the front end back together sooner than later.Thanks for any help! http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/New-77-K3-1-1054456.html Joe_Sheffield 2008-10-16 21:34:30.327 XL 250 Hi all,I am new to this forum -  and forums in general.Passed my bike test (UK) last month and am restricted to <33BHP for the next 2 years. The insurance on my CG125 ran out last week and I am now the proud owner/rider of a 1977 XL250 (K3). It's insured, taxed and (after some graft includin http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/How-do-I-make-my-83-louder-1-1053911.html Gimlett 2008-10-16 23:17:38.56 XL 250 Greetings,I recently bought an 83' XL250 totally stripped for dirt. I love it. I would, however, like to make it louder. It has the stock exhaust. Anyone have any suggestions.Thanks http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/1972-xl250-exhaust-1-1052694.html ChisT 2008-10-12 11:50:41.11 XL 250 I recently acquired a 1972 XL250 that has been sitting in a garage for about twenty years from my grandfather. I plan on fixing, and eventually restoring it. All in all, it's in good shape except for the exhaust system. It's an old aftermarket exhaust system that needs to be replaced. Anyone have an http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Almost-free-78-XL250-worth-it-1-1051358.html BPG 2008-11-02 08:10:43.577 XL 250 So I'm trying to work my way into dual sporting (a bud lent me a plated XR650 for a month and I was hooked!). It turns out that I have another friend back home who's trying to get rid of his old Honda XL250, for like $100 . Here's my take:THE GOOD :- CHEAP! If I end up not liking it, no big deal- Ru http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/just-a-question-350-barrel-and-1-1050564.html traccer 2008-10-10 09:17:26.84 XL 250 Ok i have a 72 xl250, was wondering if i got a 72 or 73 sideport 350 barrel head and piston would it just bolt right on?  what sort of mods would i be looking at?  just tossing the idea around. http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/1975-XL-250-needs-battery-1-1050097.html OscarmanXL 2008-10-10 17:15:43.39 XL 250 Hi XL 250 fans,My 1975 XL 250 has been sitting in my garage for two years unused and the battery died.  When I get a new battery I'm going to sell it.  Does anyone know where to get a 6N6-3B battery and has anyone had luck buying or selling their XL 250 on the internet?Thanks http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Replacement-Ignition-1-1049853.html oscarbravo 2008-10-11 22:50:52.013 XL 250 Hi all,New owner here, I just picked up a 82 XL250 which is in great nick with the exception of the lack of a key.  The bike runs without issue but I'd really like to be able to have a keyed ignition as to be able to lock the steering.Does anyone in here know of an off the shelf replacement?&nb http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Slip-on-muffler-1-1048145.html Hotcurry 2008-10-27 07:59:09.31 XL 250 So to shed some pounds, I'm stashing my beautiful stock exhaust (76 xl250) in storage and looking at slip-on mufflers. I've got a buddy who can do the pipe extension, etc.The problem is that I am cheap. I want one of the nice new tunable supertrapps, or the Q4 FMF silencers, etc, but I really don't http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/kick-start-lever-shaft-size-1-1047416.html devonnick 2008-10-03 23:13:25.233 XL 250 Hi one and all...i have trouble getting a kick start lever for my 79 250s...i was told that the shaft splines were 20mm..i have tried a xbr 500 lever which measures 20 mm and its to big...i have measured mine and they are approx 16.9 mm also the shaft oil seal is 18mm but the shaft does taper down t http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/coil-vs-mec-1-1046810.html babuski 2008-10-07 01:34:02.31 XL 250 Hi all.My mecanic is "helping" me with my eleltrical harness. But he tells me, that me that the coil need to have and minus. And it only have one wire just like the picture: http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-xl250-motosport-250-k0-us_model837/partslist/F++20.htmlIt's a 73 xl 250.It have points, like every http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Need-Rear-Tail-Light-Bracket-a-1-1046293.html ss1cgc 2008-10-01 12:52:22.06 XL 250 Please, if anyone has these let me know soon as you get the chance.Only thing left to get to complete the bike! http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Lower-front-forks-polish-or-pa-1-1046169.html Hotcurry 2008-11-20 22:10:46.093 XL 250 Hi guys,Winter is coming and it's time to rip everything apart and make it pretty. I have an 1976 XL250 in nice shape. The lower front forks have that blotchy 'not so fresh' look. I'm considering painting them black if I can't get the aluminum polished up. Is it possible to get the lower forks polis http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Stuck-Swinging-arm-removal-1-1045237.html axa_xl 2008-09-29 23:11:00.39 XL 250 Hi all,great to find this board.First post so 2 line intro:Red 1980 XL250S bought in 1988 for £100, I'm only the second owner.Have done 21" front wheel conversion to get better tyre fitments.My problem:Bike failed its MOT on swinging arm bushes.  I have replacement bushes and seals but I can't http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/1973-xl250-help-1-1043723.html corxl250 2008-09-26 22:43:00.873 XL 250 im new to the board here and i have a 1973 xl 250 that i got off of a friend for next to nothing. only thing that kept it from running was the ignition coil other than that it had been running pryor, however i was able to find a brand new coil from honda and have since put it on and now i have a no http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Performance-carb-and-pipe-for--1-1042931.html XL_2Fidy 2008-10-08 08:55:42.547 XL 250 Hello all,It's been suggested to me (By a reliable source, I should add) that simply fitting a decent pipe, pod type air filter and an XL 350 carb that a good gain in performance can be made without tinkering with engine itself. Can anyone add anything to this, or has made this sort of change?What d http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/airbox-removal-good-or-bad-1-1041976.html devonnick 2008-09-23 08:06:51.763 XL 250 Hi one and all hows it going?....i have a problem with the airbox on this odd bod bike i am building..i am using the chassis of a yam xt 250 with a 79 xl 250 s motor..as i am fitting the exhaust it seems that for a nice neat pipe route the yams airbox is in the way...(they are low in the frame beaca