sdanville's 1982 Honda XL 500 R
Info: Another Old Honda Thumper Called my name. "Steve save me". I am amazed how many changed there are between my 1981 XL500s and this XL500R. This one burns oil. I think I will do a top end reb...
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 		 Info: I pull my bikes apart and clean them. In addition a head gasket was installed. These stinkin' Honda's, after 25 years they start leaking oil and you have to buy a $12 head gasket.
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 		 Info: If you look close at the gasket, you can see and oil slick at 6 O Clock on the gasket. Thus the smokin' thumper price I got of $300.
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 		 Info: Man Can not live on one motorcycle alone. Well, this man anyway.
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Info: Almost Done. Clarke Over Sized Tank, new Wiseco Piston rings , lights hooked up.
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 		 Info: What was the winning Motorcycle in the Paris to Dakar race in 1982 ? This Honda 500CC Four Stroke Single XL500 Honda. Riden by a Frenchman.
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 		 Info: New aftermarket Clarke Tank and made in Michigan Side covers.
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 		 Info: I thought it was a Honda 500. Dang. it had a high compression Wiseco Piston in it . The rings on the Wiseco were whimpy compared to the stock Honda.
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Info: Head Gasket and Rings. Courage and $60 is all it takes.
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 		 Info: Nearly Finished Product. Decales on a plastic Clarke Tank will bubble. other than that, happy with the Near Finished Proiduct.
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Purchased: May 2008
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Information: Another bike that screamed "STEVE SAVE ME". This one burned oil. I replaced the rings and head gasket. Had a surprise when I found a Wiseco hi compression piston in it. I replace all the plastic, speedo gear, mirrors,chain,etc. Every stable needs a dual Sport in it. Click the photo for more photos.

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