Hillbilly XL250s Resto - Page 2

Weldangrind · 10-07-2011, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

What a great thread! The engine looks very clean.

Was the oil screen that clean also, or did you clean it up a bit before you took the photograph?

Spud

Thanks Spud.

That's exactly how the screen came out. I wiped it off after and blew it out with the compressor, but it wasn't at all dirty.

Weldangrind · 10-07-2011, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim

Great project

Definitely cleaner inside then my Honda

I'm shocked at how clean it is. Look at the pics from when I brought it home, and you can guess what I thought the filter would look like.

SpudRider · 10-08-2011, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpudRider

What a great thread! The engine looks very clean.

Was the oil screen that clean also, or did you clean it up a bit before you took the photograph?

Spud

Thanks Spud.

That's exactly how the screen came out. I wiped it off after and blew it out with the compressor, but it wasn't at all dirty.

My goodness! The engine appears to be in wonderful condition!

Spud

Weldangrind · 10-08-2011, 03:39 PM

A little more progress. Got the header and heat shields installed, along with the right footpeg and brake pedal. It's slowly coming together.

MICRider · 10-08-2011, 03:52 PM

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...S/DSC06043.jpg

Is that a decompression device at the top of the cylinder head? I see the cable running down from it. If it is, is it actuated by the kickstarter? I just can't see where it connects on the bottom?

Weldangrind · 10-08-2011, 03:59 PM

Yep, automatic decompressor, and it's a work of art. You don't even have to stand up to kick it over, and it usually starts first kick. Gotta love old Hondas.

Look at the second pic above, and you'll see the end of the cable just above the kicker pivot. Need a more close-up pic?

MICRider · 10-08-2011, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Yep, automatic decompressor, and it's a work of art. You don't even have to stand up to kick it over, and it usually starts first kick. Gotta love old Hondas.

Look at the second pic above, and you'll see the end of the cable just above the kicker pivot. Need a more close-up pic?

Ahh! I see where it hooks now, cool system! Have you ran it with the new muffler yet? I bet it sounds good! Speaking of the muffler, I know you mentioned it before but I cant remember, do you use flux core or gas?

Weldangrind · 10-08-2011, 05:42 PM

Haven't tried it yet; hopefully soon.

I use a MIG with 75/25 usually, but right now I'm using tri-mix. The trix-mix is connected because I welded some stainless the other day, and because I'm out of 75/25. It usually goes on sale at KMS in November, so I can wait.

Weldangrind · 10-09-2011, 10:43 PM

Got some more time on it after Church. I realized that I forgot to install the return spring for the brake pedal, so I did that first. Duh. I swapped on another fork leg that was in better shape, installed the front fender, seat, tank, bars, throttle, levers, kill switch and side panels. I've yet to put the pegs and fuel line on, but that won't take long. Here's what it's shaping up to be:

Jim · 10-09-2011, 10:52 PM

Wow, that's looking very good

Weldangrind · 10-09-2011, 11:08 PM

Thanks. To me, it's better than this:

FastDoc · 10-10-2011, 12:17 AM

AMAZING RESULT! :P

MICRider · 10-10-2011, 12:49 AM

Looks great! Huge (as in REALLY) huge improvement!

You said your building this one to sell?

Weldangrind · 10-10-2011, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MICRider

Looks great! Huge (as in REALLY) huge improvement!

You said your building this one to sell?

Yeah, I just delighted in this project. I'd be happy to sell it for much less to a China Rider brother than a CL buyer.

Thanks for the comments, guys.

SpudRider · 10-10-2011, 02:10 AM

That's an amazing transformation. You do beautiful work.

Did you get new plastic, new fenders, and a new fuel tank, or did you paint the old ones? Did you buy the decals from eBay?

Spud

10-08-2011, 03:39 PM	#19
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	A little more progress. Got the header and heat shields installed, along with the right footpeg and brake pedal. It's slowly coming together. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-08-2011, 03:59 PM	#21
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Yep, automatic decompressor, and it's a work of art. You don't even have to stand up to kick it over, and it usually starts first kick. Gotta love old Hondas. Look at the second pic above, and you'll see the end of the cable just above the kicker pivot. Need a more close-up pic? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-08-2011, 05:42 PM	#23
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Haven't tried it yet; hopefully soon. I use a MIG with 75/25 usually, but right now I'm using tri-mix. The trix-mix is connected because I welded some stainless the other day, and because I'm out of 75/25. It usually goes on sale at KMS in November, so I can wait. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-09-2011, 10:43 PM	#24
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Got some more time on it after Church. I realized that I forgot to install the return spring for the brake pedal, so I did that first. Duh. I swapped on another fork leg that was in better shape, installed the front fender, seat, tank, bars, throttle, levers, kill switch and side panels. I've yet to put the pegs and fuel line on, but that won't take long. Here's what it's shaping up to be: __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-09-2011, 10:52 PM	#25
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Wow, that's looking very good __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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10-08-2011, 03:52 PM	#20
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...S/DSC06043.jpg Is that a decompression device at the top of the cylinder head? I see the cable running down from it. If it is, is it actuated by the kickstarter? I just can't see where it connects on the bottom?
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10-09-2011, 11:08 PM	#26
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Thanks. To me, it's better than this: __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-10-2011, 12:17 AM	#27
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	AMAZING RESULT! :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-10-2011, 12:49 AM	#28
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Looks great! Huge (as in REALLY) huge improvement! You said your building this one to sell?
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10-10-2011, 02:10 AM	#30
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	That's an amazing transformation. You do beautiful work. Did you get new plastic, new fenders, and a new fuel tank, or did you paint the old ones? Did you buy the decals from eBay? Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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