http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoardAimoo CityAimooen-USAimoo http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/found-part-in-drained-oil-1-1599410.html willysworker 2009-09-19 21:47:04.763 The RFVC forum... I found this item in the drained oil. [IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b89/willysworker/xl350r/xl350rmotorpart.jpg[/IMG]First I heard something tink into the metal drain pan and found this little cap. No other items or particles. What is it? http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/WTB-84-85-xl350r-junk-muffler-1-1590635.html willysworker 2009-08-29 03:36:40.443 The RFVC forum...  I am looking for the pipe thats welded to the muffler. I want to replace the muffler section with a modified xr400 unit so as long as the pipe is good I'm interested.   http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/XL250-engine-swap-parts-interchangable-1-1469020.html Bas_zelf 2009-04-29 09:01:21.467 The RFVC forum... Hi everyone,I recently bought a XL 250 R, but the gearbox is bad. Making a lot of noise, especialy in second gear. Also the kickstarter sometimes doesn't work.Now am i wondering if it is possible to use a non-RFVC engine and put my good cilinder, piston and rfvc head on it?And if so, wich years are http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/help-1-1455621.html jimby 2009-04-30 06:18:32.08 The RFVC forum...  greetings,im new to this page,glad to find other people with simular bikes,im in need of some help,i have an1985 xl600r with about 9k on the ticker,its got a slight oil leak where the camchain tensioner shaft comes through.how does that cap come off?its the one thats silver and has that protru http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Carb-problem-1-1400096.html Skumbag 2009-03-08 11:07:42.797 The RFVC forum... My son was riding my 84 XL350R and it lost all throttle. It will idle fine but bogs and dies when givven gas. The bike has about 1400 miles on it. I found the air filter had nearly disintagrated into little pieces of foal. I suspect a piece of the filter plugged a jet. Where should I look first??Tha http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Model-weak-points-1-1068571.html rc4man 2008-10-28 23:52:46.873 The RFVC forum... Just curious from you experienced experts what weak points these engines have.I have heard that wiped cams and rocker arms from inadequate oiling is common.Is this a flaw or operator/owner neglect? http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/XL-XR-Interchangeability-1-1059406.html rc4man 2008-10-28 23:48:14.653 The RFVC forum... It is my understanding that top end components of the mid 80's RFVC XL/XR motors are interchangeable. Is this true or not? I am rebuilding an 84-87 XL 250R that was missing the entire top end when I got it and I am shopping replacement components and don't want to purchase anything that I can't use. http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Airscreen-mesh-removal-wings-in-front-of-tank-1-1041085.html swytak 2008-09-11 05:15:22.123 The RFVC forum... Question: I have 1983 XL600R. How hard is it to  put these plastic shields from newer bike onto it to direct air to engine? Question: Is there any downside (theoretical or actual, from experience) to removal of the fine mesh screen in the air box? I know it is supposed to prevent a fla http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/xr350-big-fin-head-1-1038587.html woosh 2008-10-06 06:42:21.153 The RFVC forum... I just scored a xr350 big fin head on ebay for 210 bucks. Not all sure what was done to it besides that. It come with cam and rocker cover as well. I am gonna pull a valve and see what the seats look like I am hoping they got a valve job on it to maybe a more agresive cam it didnt say a whole lot ab http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/1984-xl350r-engine-noise-1-1033729.html smokeman71 2008-07-31 03:49:46.31 The RFVC forum... I am a new owner of a 1984 xl350r.  It has devoloped a significant clack (almost a metalic slapping noise) when it warms up.  I thought it was a valve adjustment issue, so I adjusted the valves last weekend.  It still has the noise.  I notice it most when the engine is warm and a http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Oil-and-an-83-XL600R-1-1030381.html RunWhatsyabrung 2008-09-05 10:20:02.153 The RFVC forum... I've been lurking around here and there for a while and I get the impression that oil is important to my bike. I bought this bike from the original owner who put Mobile 1 in it on day one and has kept the same oil ever since, (it has 7K miles on it). Is this stuff OK? I've found several references t http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Who-wants-to-guess-whats-wrong-with-my-xl350r-1-1028215.html woosh 2008-07-03 03:45:13.967 The RFVC forum... I was ridding today going down the maple valley highway its 50 I was doing 60-65 got to my destination did my thing (gave my mom her casarole dish back) and headed for home about 20 mile drive. I like to go fast you all know what I am talking about so I was doin 70 on the way home. I got close to th http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Xl600r-advice-needed-1-1025659.html Rayleon1 2008-06-16 06:38:59.123 The RFVC forum... Hi, i'm new to the site and have a few questions if some of you guys care to help.1: I have a Dynojet stage 2 kit and I know it's not rocket science but can someone explain what jets to change on what carbs please?2: when respoking a Dakar rear wheel I see there are 36 spokes of 3 differen http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/XL-common-parts-1-1022453.html Darctangent 2008-07-12 05:03:28.14 The RFVC forum... Hello all!I just bought an '85 XL350R in good shape and am looking to fix up the little things that are wrong with it.  I need a rear fender and tail light/license holder for the bike.  Does this bike share any plastic parts with any of the other Honda XL/XRs?  I've looked online and http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Finally-got-the-parts-for-my-xl350r-1-1017874.html woosh 2008-03-09 07:55:40.377 The RFVC forum... Finally got the parts ordered from ebay a little pricey but hey spring is almost here I needed them. Got an xr head crank counter balance and oil pump. I gonna have to remove the engine and split the casses I guess I should replace the seals while its split. Should I rebuild the crank or use it if i http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/xl350r-engine-modded-to-xr350r-specs-1-1014740.html woosh 2008-01-23 23:46:58.547 The RFVC forum... Hi planning on getting a 83 xr350r engine and using it to modify my 84 xl350r engine with. I have read that the xr350r engine had a different head has a differnt squish area design. It also usses a 2mm larger wrist pin. The problem I ran into was that the 83 xr engine has an older oil pump design co http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/XL600R-side-covers-1-1009031.html Guest 2008-01-23 23:48:19.747 The RFVC forum... Hey guys, could anyone tel me what side covers will work on a 1984 XL600R? I want to find a set that is white and wondered if XR covers says from a 500 or 600 might work. Or has anyone adapted newer style side covers to their old style XL? Thanks, Hal http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Has-anyone-ever-used-an-85-xr350-head-on-an-84-xl350-engine-1-999571.html woosh 2007-11-11 16:44:24.0 The RFVC forum... I curently have a 85xr350 head and cover I want to put on my 84 xl350 so I can switch to a single carb and get an aftermarket setup. It looks the same on the outside but I havnt takken the head off my xl yet. Does anyone know if this will work? http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Possible-to-swap-in-a-1990-s-XR250-engine-into-XL250-1-990669.html larboc 2007-06-30 20:51:05.0 The RFVC forum... It looks like the repairs to my top end are going to be prohibitively expensive on my 86 XL250. Is there any reason that an entire newer XR250 engine couldn't be swapped in, even with some modification? http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/I-keep-having-to-put-oil-in-my-xl350r-1-973063.html woosh 2007-08-18 09:40:46.0 The RFVC forum... I have gone thru about half a quart of oil in 100 miles and don't know why. It dosnt smoke it dosnt leak at all. It may smoke but I cant see it if it does. Ive had to replace the cam and rocker cover because it was extremely worn out at only 4800 miles so there may be something real wrong here I jus http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Anyone-know-where-to-get-a-braided-steel-brake-line-kit-1-971796.html woosh 2007-06-30 11:18:52.0 The RFVC forum... I want one for my xl350r and cant find one. I found a place that sells stuff to make one but i would rather buy one already to go. http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Is-anyone-using-a-xl600-as-a-commuter-1-969599.html chopfather 2008-06-16 04:53:44.937 The RFVC forum... I plan to use my '83 xl600r on the street quite a bit and I'm just wondering if anyone else has and if they suggest any mods. Also wondering what size sprockets to use, I'm not planning to use it on the interstate alot but I'd like to be able to do it occasionally. Let me know if you have any sugges http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Info-on-NX650-1988-1-956570.html BOTXL 2005-11-14 19:30:06.0 The RFVC forum... I'm looking at one right now to maybe buy.  Can you still get replacement fairings for these? It looks like the XR 400 or 650 with fairings on it. http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Chris-Carr-s-bike-on-ebay-1-941430.html apexspeed 2004-12-12 04:53:03.0 The RFVC forum... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4511746011Sewweeet! http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/HELP-BEFORE-I-GIVE-MYSELF-A-HERNIA-1-937966.html XLLEE 2006-07-10 13:55:01.0 The RFVC forum... Hi all new to the board all the way from snowy England,if any of you guys can help me with some input re. the problems I,m having with my newly aqquired XL600R 1985 it would be great as theres not a lot of them in this country.As per usual it would appear its a real pig to start from cold (kickstart http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/My-new-thumper-1-920197.html LandSharkGT 2006-09-16 16:15:32.0 The RFVC forum... Hi I just recently purchased this 84 XL600R! It is in great shape and run s like a scalded ape! I plan on pipe, muffler , jetsfrom XR's only and gearing from my local bike shop. Might consider installing cams. Just thought I'd share a pic. This bike also came with new metzler 13/80/17 Kroos, 90/90/2 http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/my-quot-new-1983-XL600R-quot-and-some-questions-oil-line-tires-1-904720.html swytak 2006-11-21 11:17:38.0 The RFVC forum... Just got it. Looks new in every respect. 3140 miles. Runs very well but has that hard to start issue when it stalls on the way to warming up. It seems real nimble for how heavy it is. Sounds different from the 1980 XL in that the 1983 has more of a persistent low volume whine. http://s93.p http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/84-XL-600R-1-886632.html brucifer 2006-01-27 10:45:05.0 The RFVC forum... Just bought a nice '84 xl600 off ebay. Used the buy it now...... $650.00!!! The fenders are a bit faded, the left side cover is cracked and the seat has two small rips in it. The owner claims it has never been run off road and judging by the pictures I have no reason to doubt his word. Now I justhav http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Adding-lights-to-an-XL350R-1-872433.html dandydave 2006-04-10 23:12:21.0 The RFVC forum... I need some help with this one- I want to add 2 off road headlights 35-55watts each with an on/off switch in addition to the stock headlight on my 1984 XL350R. I've seen it on an XR500 but I don't Know how they did it. Any suggestions? Thanks http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/1985-XL-350-1-851121.html nathan4104 2006-03-18 06:16:49.0 The RFVC forum... Hello all. I am new to these boards, great site for information! I am looking at buying my first bike. I need something to run back and forth to work on, and maybe to do a bit of moose hunting/spotting on the logging roads. I have the chance to buy a 1985 XL 350. I cant seem to find much about th http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/time-for-a-sub-forum-1-837138.html apexspeed 2006-03-18 06:21:25.0 The RFVC forum... would it be possible to assemble what little XL RFVC data we have collected so far into a sub-forum specifically for these models? Honda ended the XL line on a high note, the dual carbed RFVC. somehow these bikes have become rarer than even the earliest XL, I feel that any info on these should be hi http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/brain-freeze-1-836770.html leanjoe 2007-08-31 06:36:56.0 The RFVC forum... please tell me what .RFVC stands for.  putting pilsers in my 500 this weekend. Still looking for valve springs for 74 XL350. Both will be/are for sale.  Joe http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/84-XL350r-owner-needs-a-brain-1-835106.html bbuhlman 2007-07-22 20:01:17.0 The RFVC forum... Hi Everyone,Sorry for the attitude folks. I guess I was looking for a little encouragement in starting the project.Bill http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Tuning-1-820754.html LandSharkGT 2006-09-24 16:20:21.0 The RFVC forum... I have a 84' XL600L and would like info on Twin Carb tuning and tune up procedures please.Thanx,Bill http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/different-engines-1-809722.html martinfan30 2006-01-26 14:02:15.0 The RFVC forum... what is the difference between xr650l and xr650c engines? http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Exhausted-LOL-1-808917.html LandSharkGT 2006-09-26 15:07:00.0 The RFVC forum... I am so stoked! I have been trying to locate a header & pipe for my bike for awhile now and no such luck for these old critters! But I just got off the phone and ordered my header & exhaust pipe & jets from XR's Only for my old 84 XL600R! I really cant wait to see how this bike will reac http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/pistons-1-792746.html martinfan30 2005-12-10 05:27:30.0 The RFVC forum... does any body know where(or if even) i can find a higher compression piston set in standard bore size for my 05 xr650l? i beleive stock is 8.1to1. lookin for 10to1 or anything close to that. thanks fellas. http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Splitting-cases-1-767592.html LandSharkGT 2006-10-28 13:49:39.0 The RFVC forum... I plan to rebuild my 84 XL600R motor this winter and I am going with wiesco 1mm over piston & rings, hotrods rod kit, new crank bearings, full gasket & seals kit, stainless steel valves, springs, cam, new cam chain & tensioner, Barnett dirt digger clutch kit. my question is do I need a p http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/tm400-1-744931.html martinfan30 2006-01-29 19:36:18.0 The RFVC forum... anybody know where i can find an earlier suzuk tm 400? rode 1 once and was blown away by the SNAP! caused by  the half moon flywheel. sorry to get off topic, again! later! http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/link-pics-of-my-XL250R-1-715886.html apexspeed 2005-10-09 17:21:09.0 The RFVC forum... I thought I had linked these pics before but I didnt see them. here is mine: http://www.geocities.com/apexmotosport/85_xl250r.htm if you click the top arrow it will goto more of my bike pages but I havnt added the my most recent ones. mabey this winter when things slow down in the shop. lot http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/New-Tank-1-712137.html LandSharkGT 2006-10-10 21:03:49.0 The RFVC forum... I finally got my 4.7 ga. Clarke Tank on today! I absolutely love it! Now I can go for a decent ride without fear of running out to soon!!!! Plus as you can see I can meter how much fuel is left for theride as the natural color makes the fuel visible. Just thought I'd share!http://i20.photobucket.com http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/85-XL600R-Suspension-Help-Reqd-1-704740.html XLLEE 2006-07-11 00:55:22.0 The RFVC forum... Hi all,another problem does anybody know the amount of air that should be in my front forks as my Haynes manual says look in the specifications and sure enough its not there!!!! any help would be great. http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Topend-job-1-702878.html LandSharkGT 2006-09-27 19:28:22.0 The RFVC forum... How much grief am I gonna be in for doing a big bore kit,gaskets and seals by myself on this 84 XL600R? I have rebuilt many SL125,250 motors and rebuilt my ZX600 motor. Just not sure about all this decompression crud! Or am I just making a moutain out of a mole hill? Thanx, Bill http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/84-XR500-Just-sitting-in-the-shed-waiting-for-some-stuff-1-699376.html lrayvick 2006-12-07 11:28:45.0 The RFVC forum... Just thought I would share that I have one of these RFVCs. I am kinda intimidated but the bike - it's pretty ratty andlooks like its all muscle tall enough forsomeone six one. PO supposedly did some trick stuff to the motor. I finally bought a replacement for the cut brake hose and some throttle cab http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Tell-us-more-about-RFVC-Honda-s-1-695021.html Jeephoto 2009-08-22 03:37:48.09 The RFVC forum... Todd,I saw your website and I really like your XL600R and XL250R. I was impressed with the photos of your 250 on the back of the van. Really cool way of carrying your bike!I'm still learning about Honda XL's so most of my education right now centers on the early 70's XL250 and '350. The single cylin http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Pic-of-my-new-to-me-Honda-NX650-1-680520.html Oldrice 2006-09-28 06:35:07.0 The RFVC forum... Here is my latest addition to my stable...1988 Honda NX650 http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/long-live-xr-xl-1-675814.html martinfan30 2006-03-15 06:39:57.0 The RFVC forum... i am completely with you guys! this site has a true brotherhood feel to it. i went to tt and found good info, but there are so many people posting tht you dont know who you are talking to. it is also not a very user friendlly site. this one is and i love it and all y'all! later! oh motosportsman, di http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Best-clutch-1-672626.html LandSharkGT 2006-09-27 20:35:27.0 The RFVC forum... I have a 84 XL600R would would like to know what is the best aftermarket clutch out there for this application. Otherwise I'm guessing OEM is it. I have used Barnett clutches on my other bikes in the past. But I have not been in the bike realm for quite some time now. Thanx, Bill http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/clutch-noise-1-671873.html martinfan30 2005-10-01 15:49:07.0 The RFVC forum... my 2005 xr650l has a noise from the clutch cover area when cold during warmup. sounds like ticking or buzzing consistent w/engine speed. any body else? or do you know what it is. thanks http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/please-1-666020.html leanjoe 2007-10-13 11:39:07.0 The RFVC forum... Also,could someone tell me what RFVC stands for? I have a few made up but not very nice.