http://xlboard.aimoo.comAimoo CityAimooen-USAimoo http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/1975-XL-125-won-t-start-its-just-back-from-overhaul-1-1660845.html brettzilla 2009-11-16 08:24:10.2 XL125 bought a 1975 for my girlfriend a few weeks ago. its a surprise for her birthday so we can go riding together.  we already have a 78 xl175. so i bought it from some guys who overhauled it and it was running beautifully. i took it for a test drive about 3 weeks ago. its been in the garage for th http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/XL-100-resto-1-1660071.html offroadrob 2009-11-09 04:01:12.24 XL125 Im currently restoring a 1975 xl100, and I am wondering about the finish of the engine cases, the cylinder and the head, etc.What parts are painted/polished/bare?I can find several pictures, but they all seem to be differentAny help would be greatthanksrob http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Picked-up-a-75-today-1-1645796.html SierraM37 2009-11-12 12:06:05.943 XL125 Picked up a fairly clean '75 XL 125 with 4200 miles on it. Should be the right size for my two boys, 12 and 14. their feet can just touch the ground when sitting on it. Figured it made more sense to start here than a smaller bike they will outgrow quickly. http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/speedometer-Rebuild-Anyone-have-success-pulling-apart-1-1642079.html Northofforty 2009-10-27 10:28:25.7 XL125 I am restoring a 1978 XL100 and am making pretty good progress.Looking at my speedometer, Single round unit, the inside face for some reason has mud or dirt on it. The outside is fine.I want to pull it apart to clean the inside face.Has anyone pulled one of these units apart?It looks like the back a http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/speedometer-Rebuild-Anyone-have-success-pulling-apart-1-1642078.html Northofforty 2009-10-19 02:59:39.39 XL125 I am restoring a 1978 XL100 and am making pretty good progress.Looking at my speedometer, Single round unit, the inside face for some reason has mud or dirt on it. The outside is fine.I want to pull it apart to clean the inside face.Has anyone pulled one of these units apart?It looks like the back a http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/speedometer-Rebuild-Anyone-have-success-pulling-apart-1-1642077.html Northofforty 2009-10-19 02:59:34.043 XL125 I am restoring a 1978 XL100 and am making pretty good progress.Looking at my speedometer, Single round unit, the inside face for some reason has mud or dirt on it. The outside is fine.I want to pull it apart to clean the inside face.Has anyone pulled one of these units apart?It looks like the back a http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/speedometer-Rebuild-Anyone-have-success-pulling-apart-1-1642076.html Northofforty 2009-10-19 02:59:19.28 XL125 I am restoring a 1978 XL100 and am making pretty good progress.Looking at my speedometer, Single round unit, the inside face for some reason has mud or dirt on it. The outside is fine.I want to pull it apart to clean the inside face.Has anyone pulled one of these units apart?It looks like the back a http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Fork-Seal-Orientation-1-1637655.html Northofforty 2009-10-14 06:45:55.75 XL125 I have my forks apart and didn't get back to them for a few weeks for reassembly. I forgot to note which way the Fork Seals go in, wiper facing down or facing up?The manual does not show or describe at all. Does anyone have a picture of the correct orientation.The manual I have is for a 1979 and up http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/WTB-Left-Side-Cover-1-1627569.html Northofforty 2009-10-05 03:08:08.857 XL125 I am in need of a left, Side cover in good shape for my 1978 xl100.I know that the XL125 side covers are the same back to I believe 1974If anyone could help me out it would be much appreciate.I am rebuilding this bike for my Sons as a Christmas Present so I do have some time. http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Paint-type-and-procedure-1-1624687.html Northofforty 2009-09-29 04:32:27.217 XL125 I have my 78 xl all torn down to a bare frame and it is really rough looking. I want to repaint it, so what do you all recommend for paints that match the original used on the bike(as in color and degree of gloss match)Also, what is the best way to ensure that this paint job looks good and lasts?San http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/1978-Xl-100-parts-cross-reference-1-1622119.html Northofforty 2009-09-26 02:02:54.17 XL125 I am currently restoring a 1978 XL 100 for my Son and am missing some of the usual take off parts.I am looking for the following partsSide CoversHeadlight Tail lightTurn SignalsExhaust Front Exhaust Pipe Shield coverWould anyone know what years and models would have the same parts as the 1978 xl 100 http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/CB125-RS-head-conversion-1-1613906.html 6volt 2009-09-30 02:52:46.45 XL125 Just rebuilt motor with a Honda CB125 RS head, has the cam bearings in the head. Works very well, no more tappet noises and valve/ignition timing seems more consistent.Engine definitely runs with a bit more poke. Head is painted black so needs a bit of a sandblast and the mount sits at the rear http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Progressive-Suspension-Shocks-on-an-XL125-1-1594342.html sandmbik1414 2009-08-25 08:08:26.09 XL125 Hello, I was wondering if anyone out there has progressive suspension shocks on their XL125?  I like to put a longer than stock shock on my bike I just don't know how much I can get away with out ruining the geometry of the bike.  If anyone has experience putting longer than stock shoc http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Picked-up-an-82-XL125-today-1-1588679.html JThomas7 2009-08-27 19:27:20.77 XL125 Well let me start off by saying I'm a honda guy.  I restore Z50's and XR75's.  I also do the CR500 Aluminum frame conversions.  However I really don't know much about the ole xl's and electrical has never really been my strong point.This XL125s popped up on Craigslist today for $150, http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/thanks-1-1586351.html Goobersbro 2009-08-15 11:17:58.607 XL125 Alright thanks man....Another question? how bad is it to ride it until I adjust it. Like can I do any major damage http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/centrifugal-advance-spring-question-1-1586330.html Asval 2009-08-15 10:46:00.75 XL125 my bike gets cough when i rev up a little...i replaced new spring (Hard/soft) but still cough http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/How-do-I-adjust-the-distance-between-the-can-arm-and-the-valve-1-1585527.html Goobersbro 2009-08-15 11:19:20.763 XL125 Okay So I have been going over the bike and getting it all tuned and good to go...  I asked a while back what the sticky lifter like sound I was hearing was... I was told the distance between my can arm and valve was probably  to great and creating the sound.  I was also told it's a s http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/No-oil-coming-up-on-cylinder-head-need-help-1-1582334.html Asval 2009-08-15 10:16:51.7 XL125 I have a 79 xl125 my problem is there is no oil coming up on cylinder head i already cleaned all the oil passages,pump and oil filter rotor still no oil coming up on the head.. when i open the oil cap screw behind the kickstart while engine is running there's a lot of air psi and oil coming out &nbs http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/XL125-K0-K1-OS-bore-fit-K2-piston-1-1571829.html 74XL125 2009-08-03 10:12:47.233 XL125 I have a 1974 XL125, that has needed an overbore/hone. I have taken it to nearly 0.50mm over (waiting til i get piston and rings to match to before finishing), and things are looking good now.What I was wondering was if, now that I'll be at 56.5mm bore, I can use rings/piston from a 76+ bike? They a http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Rickman-XL125-Damn-I-wish-it-was-mine-1-1564337.html sandmbik1414 2009-07-23 14:25:55.05 XL125   I had the honor of checking out and riding a custom Rickman framed Xl125 with Rickman plastics, seat, and tank.  I am not complete sure about the brands of the parts, but about the only thing on the bike that was stock was the carb and engine.  I'm not sure if the engine had any mod http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Back-from-the-dead-1-1563868.html Franklin_Speedy 2009-07-23 02:33:23.347 XL125 Hey guys, its been along time since i was on here last, any ways, i broke my arm and wrist back in april, been healing and doing theropy. any way to get back on track with things, I'm needing alittle help. searching for good replacement valves for one piece heads, I got two sitting here, one i want http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/XL-125-76-ROTOR-MAGNETS-1-1560861.html 6volt 2009-08-27 16:18:51.99 XL125 Does anyone have any experience of the magnets performance failing after an overheated engine.Engine rebuilt now.It seems that the stator coils give an ac output but its low and the coil is hard to energise on just a kick start.Are there any output specs for this alternator? http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/77-XL-125-engine-swap-1-1554068.html eclipseaudio4 2009-07-16 11:18:57.827 XL125 Ok a while ago I was reading about swapping a Lifan 200cc into the XL 125 w/o modifications. This is the motor in question. HereFirst is this possable? Next It will cost me about $200 to rebuild the top end of my quite wore out 125 motor. Would it be worth the extra ~$150 for a brand new motor that' http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/After-Market-suspension-suggestions-1-1551614.html sandmbik1414 2009-08-27 02:36:22.067 XL125 I was wondering if anyone knows of a company that makes relatively in-expensive rear shocks for XL125's that have adjustable pre-load and dampening.  I image that Hagon could put some together for me, just wanted to hear what you guys have to say.  Also I was wondering if the anyone knows http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/whats-up-new-xl-owner-here-couple-questions-1-1550905.html Goobersbro 2009-07-12 01:08:42.593 XL125 Hey guys whats up just recently purchased a 1984 125 xl.  So far I am trying to get it back street legal I have re done most of the wireing bought a new sparg plug flushed all the hoses cleaned the carb, drained and refilled the tank gas tank and cranked it rite up.  So I have it up and ru http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Wiring-Diagram-for-XL125-1-1518088.html redbug2 2009-07-31 22:55:01.34 XL125 Is there a wiring diagram for the XL125 on-line? Picked up a nice 74 last year at mid ohio, battery was out I would like to wire one back in. .Fixed the wiring harnes due to the short factory harness.. The previous owner obviously never got the recall replacement extension. If you have a stock http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Honda-XL-100-help-1-1498767.html Motoduc84 2009-06-10 18:27:46.843 XL125 I know this isn't a 125, but...there wasn't a forum for it, so here I am.This is a 1977 XL 100.  Disconnected all the lights, tail light, etc... and removed them.  Just need to know:1.  I no longer need the battery?  True or false?2.  Which wires do I need to reconnect?&nbsp http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/My-79-XL125-K1-K3-Video-1-1431721.html Asval 2009-05-28 11:06:43.55 XL125 just wanna share my video of my bike http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h73n4mxNys http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/1978-xl-125-parts-wanted-1-1425836.html gasgas 2009-03-25 04:58:51.513 XL125 I'm looking for the airbox to carb boot or snorkle. Aswell as the right side cover for the battery compartment. Any year parts that fit will do as long as they are in good shape. Thanks http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/cb125-head-on-xl-1-1424538.html LanceB 2009-03-24 18:38:53.263 XL125 There is a CB head on ebay right now, and I was woundering if would work on my XL? http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Removing-the-this-part-1-1422872.html LanceB 2009-03-24 06:07:20.863 XL125 [IMG]http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu198/lalazart/DSC_0043.jpg[/IMG] So, I have have been working dismantling the engine this weekend but, can't remove this piece. I have the Clymers manual but it does not say how to remove it just say remove it. HELP-Lance it's the part inside of the timing ca http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Top-End-Replacment-1-1417535.html LanceB 2009-03-19 07:35:13.44 XL125 So, I have a 1980 xl125s  that I bought last fall for $500 and I took the engine out in the winter thinking that i would  replace the top end but have been kind of scared to take off the head off because I might not get the timing right, and now that spring is here I really want to ride it http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/where-is-everyone-1-1394904.html Franklin_Speedy 2009-03-16 06:16:46.09 XL125 looks like not many poeple been coming on lately, guess not many are working on there little honda anymore. http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Crank-Main-Bearing-Question-1-1383843.html sandmbik1414 2009-03-01 10:27:45.393 XL125 I was wondering if anyone knows whether the main bearing on a 74 crank is the same as those in 76 model and later XL125 cranks.  If you look at the fiches, before 76, the entire crank is listed as a single part.  Where as on the 76 fiche, the rod and main bearing are listed as a numbered i http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Xl-125S-carby-options-1-1376080.html jow4040 2009-02-20 19:08:46.467 XL125 Are there any good bolt up alternatives for the xl125s head that could be sourced from a wrecker or the like?? What are most of the guys on here running? http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Xl125-top-end-on-a-cb125-bottom-1-1368061.html jow4040 2009-02-16 14:56:04.877 XL125 Hi everyone. I am a beginner when it comes to motor bike engine rebuilds but i have decided to build up a project bike based around a cb125. Perhaps i have bitten off a little more than i can chew but i am having a great time learning and doing the work!I have an old xl125s engine that i would like http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Race-cams-for-early-XL125-two-piece-heads-1-1355620.html sandmbik1414 2009-02-19 11:00:32.373 XL125 I was wondering if anyone knows of any manufacturers of aftermarket cams for early (77) Xl125 two piece heads, other than megacycle.  Thanks,Adam   http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Are-122cc-and-124cc-cylinder-sleeves-interchangeable-1-1314157.html sandmbik1414 2009-02-09 05:07:00.5 XL125 Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows whether the outer diameter of 122cc cylinder sleeves are the same as that of 124cc cylinder sleeves?  http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Wanted-122cc-Cylinder-1-1300291.html sandmbik1414 2009-02-09 05:08:44.577 XL125 If anyone has a 122 cylinder, in any shape(fins intact), they would be willing to let go for relatively cheap send me message at sandmbik1414@gmail.com.  All I really need is the cylinder body, as I am going to replace the sleeve with one from a powroll big-bore kit. Thanks again, Adam http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Carbs-witch-is-better-1-1266735.html Franklin_Speedy 2009-01-05 11:46:29.623 XL125 ok some of you may know, my machine is modified heavy, cb125s with XR200 jug and head, 67mm bore, 59.4mm stroke. midrange/topend cam heres what im looking at32mm lectron carb,FCR MX 32mm31mm CR special32mm mikuni VMjust to name some, I still having a hard time trying to figure out witch would be bes http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/what-happend-to-all-my-postes-1-1264858.html Franklin_Speedy 2009-01-03 09:49:47.7 XL125 I have posted a bunch of times in the XL125 page, and the for sale area, and nothing sticks, I thought it was my computer, then i thought it was something with my user name, so i changed it, and still none of my post show,did something happen to the board. http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/What-happened-to-Speedy-1-1263398.html Motoracer838 2009-01-03 10:48:23.747 XL125 Like the title says, what happened to Speedy Franklin?Joe http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/CB125S-gear-ratios-1-1256365.html generatorshovel 2008-12-30 14:39:15.763 XL125 Can anyone help me with info on early CB125S gearbox ratios ? (yup, 5 speed)I need to work out how fast test ride # 1 was,,,10,000 rpm in 4th Tiny http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/d-my-old-account-1-1255966.html Franklin_Speedy 2008-12-30 10:37:34.0 XL125 I posted some stuff and it hasnt been posted, it shows in the topic list that i had posted stuff but nothing was there, and i was having some problems with my old account to I closed it and opened a new one, all my post have been removed, I'll post some up dates. I'm using this post as a test to see http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/hey-guys-been-some-time-1-1240009.html Guest 2008-12-28 16:22:16.09 XL125 I been working on some other projects over the summer, my little CB125 cafe bike has been sitting in the corner for some time now, i pulled it out and started working on it again, still searching for parts, I'm in need of finding a new carb, 30mm or 32mm flatslide,  I got a bunch of tranny part http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/XL125-with-250-Nighthawk-engine-1-1194414.html hughes1962 2009-01-18 10:31:08.717 XL125 Does anyone have an idea whether this is feasible -- putting a 250 Nighthawk (or Rebel) engine in an XL125 frame. I have the XL rolling chassis and a friend has offered me a rough but running 250 Nighthawk for $200. I'm wondering whether I can put them together. Thanks for any experience or ideas yo http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Replacement-rear-fender-1-1170016.html excessive125 2008-12-02 08:06:00.997 XL125 For all those that are missing or have a broken rear fender, I think I have found a suitable replacement.  I ordered one of the universal rear MX fender from UFO Plastics (approx. $22 Can.). In red of course .[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/excessive650/dk614199.jpg[/IMG]When http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/new-member-saying-hi-1-1164623.html modxl 2008-12-16 03:39:23.107 XL125 just to say hi to u all,very usefull board as not much info here in the uk got xl125rc which is running 2mm oversize bigger bore exhaust full system and 26mm carb goes well.more mods to come want to raise compression ratio but cant find out what to skim head of at when find out that be full port and http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/Plastic-rear-fender-for-a-1974-XL125-1-1164429.html sandmbik1414 2009-04-25 11:38:16.75 XL125 Hello, I wondering if anyone of a plastic rear fender that somewhat mates up with a 74 xl125.  Trying to give my bike a little bit of a modern racer touch.  I'm not looking for perfection, just a fender that I can work with.   Thanks, Adam http://xlboard.aimoo.com/category/77-125-starting-problems-1-1152932.html tlj81404 2008-11-23 23:54:06.263 XL125     I have a 77 XL 125. I got a few things fixed on it and now I can not get it running. I tried it a few days ago, about 5 or 6 kicks and it started, but I had to keep full throttle on it to keep it going and full throttle wasn't very full. It was sputtering a bit but kept running bu