http://xlboard.aimoo.comAimoo CityAimooen-USAimoo http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Air-cutoff-valve-on-1977-XL350-1-1669490.html vanrooster 2009-11-21 10:39:59.863 XL 350 My 1977 XL350 has been having a strange problem that I believe is rooted in the carb.  I've long suspected a vacuum leak, but I've been unable to locate one.  When warm, the engine doesn't want to come down from high revs.  Even if I bring them down using the compression of the engine http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/1974-xl-350-vrs-1983-xr-350-1-1665228.html timer 2009-11-16 13:55:40.733 XL 350 Hi GangLast night while reading i found something i just cant understand. Can anyone help? In a original honda manual It mentions a 74 XL 350 to produce 30 hp at 7000 rpm & produce 21.7 ft lbs of torque at 6000 rpm. While looking in a May 1983 Issue of Dirt Rider I noticed it has the stats for a http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Carb-Manifold-1-1661880.html sudman 2009-11-14 02:57:14.233 XL 350 So when you are fitting a larger carb to a side port or centre port what manifold do you use if the stock one takes a 32mm carb. I 36mm & 38mm carbs.ThanksTony http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/XL350-Flattrack-bikes-for-sale-1-1658993.html Swiss 2009-11-07 23:43:27.363 XL 350 http://www.flattrack.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=46&func=view&catid=11&id=69399Found some Pat Orman motored flattrack bikes for sale.  Rich Long is his name.  Sold his parts already, but has two racebikes ready to go.Swiss http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Looking-for-Repair-on-a-74-XL350-Speedo-1-1657785.html Cplane 2009-11-06 04:10:19.95 XL 350 Can anyone provide a source to repair Speedo's of this vintage? http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Backfires-over-half-throttle-1-1653681.html sudman 2009-11-11 03:06:24.193 XL 350 Picked up a 74 side port 350 that had not been going for two years, cleaned the carb, new air cleaner, new spark plug, starts & runs fine till you give it more than 1/2 throttle & it backfires misses dies unless you close the throttle down below half, has the std 36mm carb with a 120 main je http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/C-J-frame-on-EBay-1-1653468.html Swiss 2009-11-01 07:29:26.183 XL 350 OK Guys, I am putting my C&J frame on EBay.  It is a Centerport MX model.  Needs some minor work which is all documented in the Ebay listing.  Would be an hour or two of work to fix it up and then a nice paint job.  Any questions, just ask.  No cracks or problems with th http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Replacement-shock-seals-and-other-questions-1-1652591.html dgramo 2009-10-31 10:27:08.84 XL 350 I recently purchased a set of rear shocks off a 1975 CR250 for my XL350. These shocks need to be rebuilt. Anyone know where to get the seals from. The shocks have the 12.5 mm shafts. These should be much better then the worn out stockers that were on the bike when I picked it up. I was also hoping t http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Mototek-CD350-CDI-1-1651710.html Swiss 2009-10-30 08:35:12.717 XL 350 Just listed a Mototek CD350 CDI on EBay.  Got to pay the bills!Swiss http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/75-sideport-for-sale-in-oregon-1-1645534.html mattm 2009-10-30 08:06:26.59 XL 350 i hate to do it but im selling my vintage racer 3 inch extended swing arm runs good very original 2nd owner. no title has ohv sticker  500$ pm me if interested i can send pics http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/74-XL350-front-brake-noise-1-1644425.html dgramo 2009-10-21 21:48:38.53 XL 350 I just recently put my newly acquired xl350 on the road. It has been unused for 20 years. I pulled the front brake apart and cleaned and lubed up all the pivot points and put it back together. It made a noise before pulling it apart and it is still making the noise. If you pull the brake lever and p http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Need-1984-XL-350-intake-manifold-boot-1-1641487.html BillyHendo 2009-10-18 09:20:00.013 XL 350 Anyone know of anyone parting out a 1984 XL 350?  I am in desperate need of an intake manifold boot.  It is the year there was a dual carb.  Please call me at 610-247-3336.  I am in PA.  Thanks!!!!!! http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Looking-for-discontinued-part-for-74-XL-350-1-1637278.html Oldbones 2009-10-13 07:44:56.92 XL 350 I am looking for the felt pad that rubs against the contact breaker rotor.  I've been told it is discontinued for the 1974 Honda XL350.  Anybody know what to use for a substitute? http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/XL350-On-the-fence-1-1630808.html Madbikebreaker 2009-10-06 07:17:46.903 XL 350 I finally did it, I went and bought another XL350, 1976 model. I really liked my old one, but had to sell it due to money issues. I know Have a bike that is pretty sad looking, but the motor runs great! I know that I will never get this bike to showroom condition, never intended to try that. Just wa http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/CB-Forks-on-the-XL-1-1630208.html bigvincent 2009-10-13 06:48:28.7 XL 350 Well I have had a '74 350 sitting for about 18 years now. I have decided to do a custom build with it, aiming for a hybrid of a street tracker. Anyway the bike is stripped down and I have been getting ready for a mock up. I would like to lower the bike about two inches. The rear is easy it's the fro http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/kickback-when-starting-xl-350-1-1629975.html Oldbones 2009-10-15 08:29:09.84 XL 350 I have a 1974 XL350, sat in storage for 25 years, recently rebuilt carb and have running.  This thing has about broke my ankle a couple of times when starting, such a kickback.  Don't remember that ever happening 25 years ago.  Any suggestions on what is causing this. http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/NEWBIE-WITH-75-XL350-1-1619440.html SKIDOZER 2009-09-25 00:11:09.577 XL 350 Hi guys just picked up a 75 xl 350. Havent had a xl in 25 years but have had many Honda street bikes.Bought the bike not running with spare motor for $250 and ist not in too bad of shape.Haven't made her run yet just put a new rebuilt carb on, has spark but won't fire yet.Do I need to have the batte http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Need-help-again-1-1610336.html XLGreg 2009-09-21 12:15:22.933 XL 350 I'm working on a 1974 XL350. I'm wiring it up straight. The problem is I don't get spark from the coil if I come off the black and white wire from the stator. I get spark from coil by using the big tan wire off stator and bike runs good. Will the tan wire cause me to blister the points or burn the c http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Rebuilt-Head-Protective-Coating-1-1609828.html tschroder 2009-09-15 06:17:04.517 XL 350 I had a '75 head rebuilt and it came back with what looks like spray paint on the cam journals and lifter cover surface. I assume this is to protect the exposed metal from oxidizing. How does one remove this coating? http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/XL350R-Suspension-upgrade-1-1609523.html Homerb 2009-09-11 13:30:29.5 XL 350 Hi Guys, I'm looking to upgrade the front and rear suspension on my trusty old beast. I was wondering what shocks I can use to replace the original non-rebuildable unit? Would the XR shock fit the Xl? If so, what years/models? I'll probably swap the forks with some later bike with a similar fork tub http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Kick-start-Issue-1-1607381.html evox15 2009-09-11 13:12:24.877 XL 350 I've had this 85 XL 350 for about a month, last time I rode it when I went to stop it kinda stalled and then it wouldn't kickstart anymore, felt stuck or seized.  Weird thing is that if I put it in gear and roll it back and forth, when I go to kickstart the kick start lever goes all the way dow http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Help-with-cam-chain-tension-1-1606860.html XLGreg 2009-09-08 13:58:26.483 XL 350 I just bought a 1974 XL 350 and on the left side cover around the gear shifter where I think the cam chain tension adjuster should be, it looks like the bolt has been wrung off. What do I need to do to fix it? I'm not familiar with 350's. Thanks in advance. http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Float-bowl-gasket-1-1600441.html bobbo4775 2009-09-02 06:32:42.16 XL 350 Hi guys, I just stumbled upon this site. I restored my dad's 1978 XL350 recently but it wasn't until I removed the carburetor and removed the float bowl gasket and tossed it, did I find out that it is a discontinued item! So I was wondering if anyone had any tips, pointers, advice as to replace the http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/XL350K0-Front-Fork-Brace-1-1600260.html Cplane 2009-09-01 03:21:22.973 XL 350 Can anyone help with the mounting of what I believe is an after-market front fork Brace that was used on the early XL's? http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Good-off-road-shocks-for-76-XL350-1-1597102.html coxey2 2009-08-28 08:52:51.3 XL 350 What are some good shocks for a 76 XL350. I ride some off road and want to smooth it out a bit?   http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Oil-leak-1-1596781.html WaRice 2009-08-28 08:50:37.16 XL 350 I have a '74 XL350 in very good shape. There is a small oil leak on the block where it appears time and vibration have caused a 1/8 inch crack near one of the side panel engine bolts. Was thinking of repairing with J-B Weld. Is this a good solution? http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/how-to-identify-carb-year-1-1596186.html taylorjohn 2009-08-27 22:58:09.927 XL 350 Hey I put a post on before that was a bit redundant on mid range problems. I was reading an older post that gave me good ideas. I got looking at the carb on my 1978 XL350 , because it sounds like from what everyone is saying I need to change the jet. From what I read the stock jet is a 130 and I thi http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/New-to-me-XL-1-1595272.html taylorjohn 2009-09-02 22:03:11.4 XL 350 Hey, I just bought my first XL. It's a 1978 XL350, its a little beat up but at 500 bucks it is what it is. I just took it out for a quick boot and it just ain't right. It seems to idle well and up above 4500 RPM's it seems ok. When you get onto the gas hard it falls on its face. I pulled the carb ap http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Happy-new-XL350-owner-Questions-1-1593544.html midnight340 2009-08-27 13:13:23.74 XL 350 Greetings.... just paid $500 for a XL350 with 6500 miles.  (I'm happy!!!)  Stock, but tank is flat-blacked.  Lights all work, etc.  Was hard to start but a new plug fixed that.  I had two new-ish XL250's in the 70's/80's so feel like I am back home!Questions:  Who makes http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Zinc-Plating-on-the-Cheap-1-1593356.html oldsport 2009-08-27 02:25:54.6 XL 350 Most of the nuts and bolts on my 74 XL350 were seriously corroded like the swing arm bolt. I was familiar with the zinc plating kits you can buy - such as the one from Eastwood but they aren't all that cheap at around $70. After searching around, I came across a site that had instructions for a http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/XL350-K0-Engine-Case-Color-comparison-1-1593309.html oldsport 2009-09-02 11:44:05.44 XL 350 Regarding engine case color - ErnestT had referred us to this thread by helgiman where he had found Dupli-Color Truck, Van and SUV rattle can Spruce Green to be a close match to the original color.http://xlboard.aimoo.com/XL-250/New-addition-1-1014441.htmlHelgiman says that it has held up http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Poor-voltage-on-the-tail-light-circuit-1-1583613.html DrKayak 2009-08-12 09:42:29.73 XL 350 As every XL owner should know the 74-78 has 3 seperate 6v circuits:Points/coilHead LightTail light, battery, gauges and brake light.So this weekend was the first real-world use of the newly restored XL350.  Being a total beginner my wife road it very slow in second. She would often forget to tu http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Tach-Cable-1-1583444.html Superfunk 2009-08-12 09:34:19.84 XL 350 I would really like to get the tach running on my '74 XL350.  Nowhere seems to sell a cable for this bike.  Is there a good aftermarket place to look for this?  Anyone using a cable off a different bike with success?  Thanks, http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Clutch-Adjustment-1-1583335.html ErnestT 2009-10-26 23:27:48.717 XL 350 I lost tension on the clutch lever at the handlebars and figured the adjustment on the clutch lever in the engine case had come loose.  I popped the rubber stopper out of the side and engine oil came out.  I was under the impression that the clutch adjustment was not lubricated with e http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/fork-oil-capacity-1-1583216.html willysworker 2009-08-12 21:26:58.937 XL 350  I am replacing the fork seals on my '84 xl350r. what is the cc of fork oil in each? http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/XL350-muffler-problem-1-1582662.html fishingpaul350 2009-08-11 20:54:35.013 XL 350 I've got a low-mileage 1983 Honda XL350 whose baffle has come out of the muffler and does not appear to be "fixable." The bike therefore is too loud. I use it occasionally on-road. I'm looking for suggestions other that approx $160 worth of Super Trapp muffler.....preferrably not involving taking of http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Stock-shock-length-and-fork-travel-1-1581469.html Cabmkr 2009-08-09 22:35:56.357 XL 350     I Just got a 75 side port that im going to rebuild. The bike came with a set of fox air shocks with a TT500 front end. I am looking for the stock shock length (no load) and front travel and fork OAL lenght.     Also does anyone have any more info or pics on the Muge http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/new-to-forum-1-1579346.html crockettxl350 2009-08-07 09:42:25.543 XL 350 Hey all:New to the forum!  I just picked up a 1974 xl350.  Runs fine and I'm really excited.  Here it is.  Looks a bit more beat up in person.  Anyway I'm hoping to learn more here.  I've owned at least 7-8 honda thumpers over the years.  Nothing this old, well I g http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/76-XL350-resto-1-1577445.html traildog 2009-08-05 12:32:09.537 XL 350 I have a 76 XL350 that I have had for about 12 years but I am going to have to sell it. My question is should I put any money into trying to return is to stock or should I just sell it as is. It is a fairly clean bike but has a few non orignal items ie. the mirrors, clutch lever mount, the front fen http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Just-got-the-bike-in-a-box-running-1-1576752.html Drewcifer 2009-08-05 05:49:01.53 XL 350 Hi Folks, I'm new to this group and thank got i found it. I purchased a 1985 XL350R for a hundred bucks and just managed to get it running this week. When i say running ..it actually runs pretty good...but..it seems to run rough when just coasting along at mid RPM. I've gathered that the jets may be http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/I-Want-a-near-street-tire-for-XL350R-4-60-x-17-120-80-1-1573499.html sdanville 2009-11-13 09:11:04.39 XL 350  I will be on the street 95% of the time. I see Shinko makes a 90% road looking rear in the size of 120/90/17 but I read a 4.60 = 120/80/17 So, 1) Is the 120/90 larger ? I cannot have anything larger as my 4.60 now is 1/2" from the Cobra muffler. Any recommendations is appre http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/1984-xl350r-CARB-Problem-1-1572319.html tsanders_123 2009-08-04 07:05:01.873 XL 350 I have a 1984 xl350r. The engine has been rebuilt and the carbs cleaned and checked. The bike starts on the third or forth kick and idles fine. But when you give it gas it boggs down and dies. Help Please! http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Home-made-side-covers-for-the-Centerports-1-1562057.html dorkpunch 2009-08-28 09:20:50.147 XL 350 It helps if you have a pattern to work off of... But lets just say that the side covers for your bike happen to be slightly harder to find than an exhaust pipe for a sideport XL350 that doesnt have rust holes in it!  :dealI've been tinkering with a '76 XL250.  The side covers for the cente http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Cam-chain-adjustment-XL350r-1-1561270.html LanceB 2009-07-23 13:01:53.69 XL 350  I figured out the noise that I was hearing in the top end. It is that the cam chain is loose. I try to adjust it by turning the chrome thing on the right side, but it does not move either way. What is the proper way to adjust the cam chain on the RFVC engine? Is it bad to be riding with the http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/30-years-in-the-Garage-74-XL350-1-1560165.html Canalia 2009-08-04 01:45:17.797 XL 350 My freinds dad has a '74 XL350 which has spent the last 30 years or so in his garage (stopped riding it after uni). From what he tells me it has been unriden since some freinds of his clipped the garage quite a few years ago, the damage from that seems to be limited to a cracked head light moulding, http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/XL350R-Slow-jet-1-1555940.html Ninskrillz 2009-07-16 08:45:35.187 XL 350 I recently picked up a 1984 XL350R with some carb problems. the guy i bought it from suspected a clogged jet or something, but when I opened up the carbs I found that carb 2 was missing a pilot jet. So, I ordered what I thought was a replacement, a Keihin #42 slow jet. The jet arrived today and I fo http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/need-help-identifying-rear-sprocket-1-1552476.html timer 2009-07-17 10:13:43.17 XL 350 Hi GuysBought a 72 XL 250 several months ago. It got a big bore kit,trapp & mikuni. Its also been stripped & tank & seat replaced with xl 175 parts. (almost a direct bolt on). Rear sprocket & chain are dead & need replaced. The hub of the back wheel is black & it has an http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/76-XL350-So-where-does-the-key-go-1-1550574.html DrKayak 2009-07-14 23:32:45.407 XL 350 I'm restoring a 76XL350 to street legal. It was wired with just a kill button when I bought it. I have the OE wiring harness, battery and key. I see where most everything mounts except the key. Am I missing 2 clamps that go around the frame? I know it mounds on the left side under the tank, jus http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Well-That-Was-Easy-Carb-Tuning-1-1544931.html ErnestT 2009-07-10 03:23:26.263 XL 350 I've been screwing around with the needle clip position ever since I put the bike back together in the spring, but I couldn't get rid of the stutter which began around 4.5-5K.  I wasn't really serious about it, because I had a top end noise (that's finally fixed) and I wasn't really sure the st http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Making-Progress-on-the-74-XL-350-1-1544268.html ErnestT 2009-07-04 11:28:52.2 XL 350 I finally timed the beast.  I bought a piece of plexiglass and used my Harley to power the timing light.  The timing was pretty close after performing the static adjustment.  I had to retard it a little to get the "F" mark lined up with the index on the side case a