Video of XL500S running

Click on the link below to see the beast running!

Crispy Honda XL500S running

XL250S tank paint scheme

I am thinking that a great way to retain some of the patina on this tank, would be to remove all the paint, but leave all the decal areas intact. Then add a clear coat to the entire tank.

Messing around with fuel tanks

When we bought the bike we also got a few XL250S parts (frame, tank & front end). The pic directly above is the XL250S tank, which is nearly identical to the 500 except that the tunnel underneath the tank is narrower on the 250 and does not clear the decompression mechanism! The tank could be fairly easily modified to fit, I think. The upper two pics show the XL185 tank that I have fitted, this will take a lot more modifications to fit, but I like its compact aesthetic.

Crispy XL500 is go

On the weekend we picked up this Honda XL500 of 1980 vintage. And unlike my previous Suzuki DR400 project, this bike is assembled, runs and rides! This is a joint project, thanks to Cameron and David for becoming joint partners. It has a noisey top end (see video above), so will be investigating this first. Then we need to procure a wiring harness and lights etc so we can get it road registered. see my previous post for potential design schemes for the old girl.

Crispy Honda XL500 tracker motard

Street tracker come motard. XL185 tank, 16x3 tall tyres, flatter seat, red wheels.

Crispy Honda MT125 supermotard continues.....

Just using higher profile tyres (130/90 x 16) front and rear in this option....

Crispy Honda MT125 vintage super motard obsession!!!

My vintage supermoto super motard obsession continues with this lightweight 2-stroke Honda. Using the 16x3 wheel at the back and a 17x2.75 wheel with a CB175 twin-leading shoe hub at the front the difference between stock and sumo is subtle. Also added in are a flat seat and more compact rear light combination.