1974 Honda XL250 Restoration

[Grimes]

So, I'm starting my 1974 Honda XL250 restoration.

I got the 1974 complete bike and the 1972 parts bike for $750. Yeah I may have payed a little much but I've really wanted one and they do not come up very often around here.

I'm restoring the 1974, and it had a few missing parts and dings but that adds character. It runs good and rides good.

I've so far bought most of the missing parts and a manual for a total so far of $284.31.

I have about another $100 or less to go before its done.

I'm doing a complete restoration of it. That means stripping the frame, painting it, replacing parts, cleaning, etc.

I will be updating on my progress and uploading pictures starting this weekend.

[HondaIlya]

can't wait to see the pics. Im doing an `85 XL350R for my boss right now

[Grimes]

Sorry I've been busy guys, here's an update on the bike

Got the frame all stripped down today and replaced the fork oil just cause. Also had to switch out the springs inside with some good extra ones I had as they were rusted really bad. But all is good now.

Here's pictures of the parts and such. Bike came with new tires and a new chain, so I'm pretty happy, plus the entire extra parts bike including the extra entire engine makes me even happier for replacement parts as needed.

A few days ago I won a 1975 XL250 fuel tank with cap and petcock on ebay for $5.00+$15.00 shipping. Inside is brand new looking, outside is good condition with a small dent on the right side. Comes with the petcock I've been needing. (not pictured)

Then I got the rear grab bar with the turn signal mounts for $19 on ebay. (not pictured)

As you can see, I already put the two fuel tank mounting studs on the frame that was missing them, now I just have to weld that small hole on the muffler, get the rest of the parts, replace seals and gaskets for top end, paint the frame and engine, and put it all back together. Then start her up.

* That is my fathers pristine 1968 CT90 in one of the pictures.


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Got the final list compiled of what I need to do.

Ebay

1.) Headlight
2.) Complete Gasket/o-ring kit

Honda

1.) Parts adding up to $30.42 + shipping

Local stores/online

1.) Rotella T 15w-40 oil
2.) Fuse cover
3.) Fuse holder
4.) New plastic connectors for wiring
5.) Hondabond HT
6.) Bel-ray molylube 65
7.) Bel-ray waterproof grease
8.) Battery

Make at home

1.) Tach cable holder
2.) Blue cover for High Beam indicator
3.) Screw for muffler shield

Work on bike once I get all parts

1.) Degrease/Clean frame and frame parts
2.) Remove rust from frame and frame parts
3.) Paint Frame and clear coat and paint frame parts
4.) Clean up outside of fuel tank and touch up paint/clear coat
5.) Replace gaskets/oil seals/o-rings for top end
6.) Set timing and points
7.) Put wiring and parts back into frame
8.) Weld small hole in muffler
9.) Put engine back in frame
10.) Fill engine with oil
11.) Add gas
12.) Start her up and test ride around block


Also somewhere in here

1.) Go to DMV and apply for bonded title (or if they have a record for a previous owner, get title from them)

I know I shouldn't have bought without title but I couldn't resist as these bikes don't come up often around here. I have Bill of Sale and everything though. The frame was checked and not stolen.

[Grimes]

Got some good news.

I had the police run the frame i'm using for the restoration and it came back as not stolen (not registered too, but its if it was stolen or not i wanted to know most). I'm good to do a bonded title on it.