http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoardAimoo CityAimooen-USAimoo http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/replacing-wiring-harness-1-1665709.html brettzilla 2009-11-20 11:40:39.083 XL175 / XL185 anybody know how hard it is to replace a wiring harness.?for instance, how far does one have to dismantle the bike in order to get the old one off and the new one on?its a 78 xl 175. all the electrical except what was needed to run the bike has been removed. all thats left is the harness, coil, and http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/OEM-or-Aftermarket-Exaust-1-1664236.html GavinsHonda 2009-11-14 12:18:29.983 XL175 / XL185 where on this earth can I find a complete exaust system for my 81' XL185? http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/81-XL185-Throttle-Cable-1-1657847.html tx_medic 2009-11-06 06:22:48.08 XL175 / XL185 I'm looking for a throttle cable for my 1981 XL185s.  I've already tried to order one from an ebay parts store, but they sent the wrong size to no fault of their own, it was labeled '81 XL185 but the carb cap was too small.any ideas?  hints?  tricks?please email me at:  ludwigsv@ http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/GAS-TANK-OUTLET-SIZE-1-1648087.html RON175 2009-10-26 07:00:45.123 XL175 / XL185 CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT THE THREAD SIZE,DIAMETER,THE OUTLET IS ON AN 78 XL TANK? http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Help-XL175-1973-1-1646446.html maroco 2009-11-01 04:05:48.217 XL175 / XL185 I need some help I have an oil leak from the push rod that the clutch uses.  when i pull the clutch the push rod starts leaking a lot am i missing a seal? or is there a fix for this? http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Problems-with-clutch-1-1644782.html maroco 2009-11-13 14:32:13.763 XL175 / XL185 My clutch no longer engages and disengages.  I opened the left side of the engine and put it back together when i put it back together the clutch stopped working? The rod that engages and disengages the clutch did it put it back incorrectly?   http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/75-xl-175-weak-mid-range-power-1-1644031.html redchief 2009-10-24 09:47:43.813 XL175 / XL185   Hello I am new to this in every way. Never posted anything before. So any help is welcome. Now for the subject at hand. Resently bought a 75' xl 175  cleaned the carb, put in new spark plug. starts and  idles fine but when I get on it to ride it only runs smooth up to about 3000 rpm http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/1981-XL-185s-Replacement-Motor-1-1639859.html Chrisxl185s 2009-10-16 06:02:15.56 XL175 / XL185 I would like to put a 250cc motor in my XL 185s rolling chassis. Is this Possible? Do i need motor mounts or any other upgrades? http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/large-dimple-in-tank-1-1632857.html orcabee 2009-10-08 03:52:50.547 XL175 / XL185  Has anyone air pressued their tank to pop out a dimple?? How much PSI is safe without blowing the seams? Chuck  PS: I think there are lip prints in the middle of the dent!! http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/1975-XL175-Running-Rich-1-1629107.html Fastmag 2009-10-24 11:17:12.517 XL175 / XL185 So I got my bike running pretty good. It is running really rich however. It has a Uni filter on it because I have not been able to peice together a stock airbox yet. Also the exhaust is stock with most of the internals intact. It runs real rich. During the rebuild I put the clip on the needle in the http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/1-4-throttle-problem-1-1626749.html 1977XL175 2009-10-01 11:53:36.81 XL175 / XL185 Hello all, I am having trouble with my 1977 XL175. It will idle great, and run at higher RPMs wonderfully, but at anything around 2000 RPM it seems like the engine misfires every other revolution. Any help or suggestions would be great. Thanks,Keegan.  http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Idle-problem-1-1616474.html 1977XL175 2009-09-21 01:31:28.98 XL175 / XL185 Hello all on this wonderfully helpful site, I have just purchased myself a 1977 Honda XL175 with only 1800 miles. It had sat for quite a few years. When I got it home I cleaned the carb, and it fired right up. It works wonderful, and always starts on the first kick, but it won't idle. I have adjuste http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Carb-intake-boot-repair-1-1609288.html orcabee 2009-09-11 13:25:32.673 XL175 / XL185  I stretched a length of that rubberized black mastic tape (with paper between layers) and pressed it in over the damaged area and trimmed.......presto, like new.  Chuck http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/points-1-1608404.html tylerxl175 2009-09-15 06:29:02.437 XL175 / XL185 are they interchangeable with any other models, or do they make universal ones, and what should the gap be set too? thanks http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/broke-my-kickstarter-spring-1-1607593.html brettzilla 2009-09-10 07:33:33.33 XL175 / XL185 i've had hard starting with my 78 xl175 all summer. first i thought it was fuel, and replaced the in-line filter, old gas and overhauled the carb. then i replaced the coil and the plug. (just for laughs i replaced the front forks, front wheel, rear wheel, chain, front sprocket and rear sprocket. all http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Seized-Piston-Please-Help-1-1598535.html bobocan 2009-09-03 09:41:45.29 XL175 / XL185 Hello,I was able to get a hold of a 1974 XL175 from a family member for a great price - free!  However, the piston is seized from sitting, and I can not get it loose.I have tried soaking it with penetrating fluid etc. (even tried coke as I hear it is a good substitute), and tapping the piston w http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Anyone-have-Progressive-Suspension-Shocks-1-1594340.html sandmbik1414 2009-08-25 08:07:34.717 XL175 / XL185 Hello, I was wondering if anyone out there has progressive suspension shocks on their XL125?  I like to put a longer than stock shock on my bike I just don't know how much I can get away with out ruining the geometry of the bike.  If anyone has experience putting longer than stock shocks o http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Fun-lonk-and-rectifier-1-1592391.html FreddieANDY 2009-08-22 23:34:57.84 XL175 / XL185 XL'ers Here are some neat web pages which you may already know. One is an excellent, if not kind, road test of a 1978 XL 175. You'll find it at motorbikearchives.com/Bike-Tests/Trail/Honda-XL175-1978. There maybe a link to this already on this excellent site, but you know what they say, totally stam http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/last-piece-of-the-puzzle-1-1587582.html tylerxl175 2009-08-23 04:51:41.823 XL175 / XL185 I'm havin troubles with the carburetor adjustments, when ever i go full bore on the throttle the bike starts to bog down really bad. I've tried adjusting the points and everything, any suggestions? My guess is the carb http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/odometer-tampering-1-1581531.html brettzilla 2009-08-10 23:14:35.857 XL175 / XL185 i have 2 odometers for my bike. the original has been off for years, and the second came with a parts bike i bought. neither of them obviously accurately reflects the actual mileage on the bike. so...does anyone know how to reset the the odometer? i'd like it to read zero-time since i started re-sto http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/lever-question-1-1576857.html brettzilla 2009-08-04 23:06:27.577 XL175 / XL185 i have a 78 xl175. beautiful bike but its in need of some lovin and attention. its been modified over the years and is a kind of frankenstein bike. its runs good, but looks goofy. so i've decided to start replacing the goofy parts with the right parts. so far, i've replaced the muffler (it had a bri http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Need-Stator-Info-1-1573501.html tgrinch 2009-08-03 04:18:56.797 XL175 / XL185  I have a 1977 XL 175 with no spark, and need to know if a stator from a '78 XL 175 will work. http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/tune-up-1-1571361.html Masterofnotrade 2009-08-06 00:36:48.067 XL175 / XL185 Hey again everyone!                 I want to start by saying this group is a huge blessing.  It's great to be able to chat and read things written by people who actually know what they are talking about.  http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Carb-intake-outside-diameter-1-1570493.html orcabee 2009-08-11 00:34:25.623 XL175 / XL185  would somebody with a loose carb check the outside OD so I can find an aftermarket filter/boot combo? Thanx much in advance , Chuck PS the market I'm looking at uses metrics http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/1983-XL185s-wiring-question-1-1568679.html kuzin_it 2009-07-30 00:01:03.653 XL175 / XL185 I am a complete noob here, and hello to everyone in the forum.  I have a 1983 xl185s with no wiring on it period.  Can anyone tell me what I would have to wire to just trail ride the bike. I think someone was planning to try to convert it to a mag. type ignition and removed all the wiring. http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/XL175-Valve-Clearance-1-1567429.html XLMan 2009-07-29 07:37:32.86 XL175 / XL185 Anyone know the stock settings for the valves (int/exh) for a 76 xl175. I've got the old bird running, but several years of neglect have got me thinking the valves may be out of spec. Thanks! http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Rust-in-the-tank-1-1564897.html Masterofnotrade 2009-07-29 13:34:17.47 XL175 / XL185 Hey everyone, I have been working on my pop's '74 honda XL 175, and it seems I have some spotty rusting inside the gas tank (no flaking however) and it seems to be causing carb problems. What is the best way to get the rust out withough going crazy? someone suggested using a car wash http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/78-xl175-wiring-diagram-1-1562664.html mikir 2009-07-22 04:21:06.92 XL175 / XL185 Hello,I have a 1978 xl175 with 3000 original kms.  I am having intermittent weak/no spark.  I have fuel getting to cylinder (wet spark plug after kicking over with choke on) and cleaned carb including ports.I have ignition on and kill switch on.I have fully charged battery.I have cleaned p http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/ignition-coil-1-1561342.html tylerxl175 2009-07-21 02:39:43.797 XL175 / XL185  Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew if a 75'  xl 175 ignition coil would fit on  a 74' xl 175. Its the last part I need to get it running so any help is appreciated. http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/carb-intake-boot-from-filter-1-1555944.html orcabee 2009-07-21 01:57:22.64 XL175 / XL185  Just noticed that the rubber is split pretty good on the mold seam. Looking for a quick (silocone??) fix while looking for a reasonably priced replacement........Chuck  http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Restoring-74-XL-175-1-1552106.html Terabis 2009-07-16 23:18:15.61 XL175 / XL185 So i'm a rookie as far as motorcycles car.  I grew up wrenching on cars in good old Indiana so i'm fairly good when it comes to working on motorized vehicles, but i've never really messed with a motorcycle.   I recently picked up a 74 XL 175 from a friend and am anxious to start restoring it!  I was http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/flooded-carby-1-1551916.html DavidTrip 2009-07-12 23:05:58.373 XL175 / XL185 Just for future reference if i leave the the tap on and flood the carby in the 175, how would i drain it and get the bike working again? - Thanks David http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/how-to-adjust-the-idle-1-1547956.html DavidTrip 2009-07-08 13:04:52.5 XL175 / XL185 Hi its me again replying to KerkN im gonna ride this thing on the road for sure :D soon it is register'dBut my other question is how to adjust the idle? the bike seems to stall in any gear,neutral and while clutched in if i do not accelerate, i was thinking tuning the idle higher would fix this? can http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Regulatorrectifier-com-and-73-XL-175-fender-paint-1-1546900.html Freddered 2009-07-09 07:14:46.377 XL175 / XL185 Great Board, I am a lucky new keeper of a of a well preserved (better than I have been) '73 XL 175. Two questions for you all. I need to get a rectifier for it and found Regulatorrectifier.com's web page. On it they were touting rectifiers that are less expensive and supposably more durable then OEM http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/New-to-xl175-Fuel-Tap-1-1538364.html DavidTrip 2009-06-30 04:37:25.01 XL175 / XL185 Hi i just got my motorbike license and my dad handed down to me his old xl175, i would ask him but his not home atm but worth a shot. i was just wondering which way do you move the fuel tap to turn the fuel on.. is it left-right or center ? and i am assuming off is the opposite way to on? pretty bas http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/NEED-HELP-1-1534090.html tylerxl175 2009-07-07 08:46:39.45 XL175 / XL185  can anyone tell me what way the spindle goes into the engine again , what way do the knobs point up.  mine right now are as is,   spindles--^--gear--v, the triangles are the knobs,  and what way does th ekickstart go on, does it line up with the first knob , and does the ki http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Long-winded-story-on-my-new-to-me-73-XL-175-and-some-questions-1-1533844.html FreddieANDY 2009-06-25 07:16:47.243 XL175 / XL185  Great web site! I had been looking for years for an old SL 125, but in emailing Brad (at Brad's Bikes/Marble Motors - great site) he set me straight on what  fair prices are for a nice original or well restored one of these old jewels ($5000). So I have kept my 1989 KDX 200, I did not rid http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/carb-float-1-1532014.html HES 2009-08-09 02:12:38.327 XL175 / XL185 when I turn the fuel on it leaks out of the bottom of the carb.  Not sure if it needs a new float.  any suggestions? http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Basic-wiring-with-no-batery-1-1522271.html dritchie1 2009-06-16 19:19:09.077 XL175 / XL185 I am at present setting up a Xl 175 for purelly bush work ala moto X . I have a manual which depicts the 250 being set without battery and the bullshit for just that, exept as usual they only tell you to clip in the op wirring loom?They dont give a pure run of it, as in a look at that diagram? I do http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/turn-signal-relay-where-on-1976-1-1520245.html orcabee 2009-06-18 12:08:15.683 XL175 / XL185  took off my gas tank (like my 74 350) thinking I'd find it, but NO! ......wondering if it might be electronic and built into the indicator counsel? Looked at my wire diagram and it shows a mechanical relay. Looked under the seat,  again. Tomorrow I might look under the battery cover...... http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Atlanta-XL-175-400-1-1517065.html Westfalia 2009-06-09 23:02:10.113 XL175 / XL185 Craig's List ad out of Atlanta.  Too far from me, or I'd of bought it.  Missing tail, turns, mirrors and has an aftermarket exhaust.  Not running, but a good starter bike.  Someone here should check it out. http://atlanta.craigslist.org/mcy/1198763115.html http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/KirkN-1-1515165.html orcabee 2009-06-08 12:00:38.91 XL175 / XL185  How about a good pic of your avatar and some juicy info on it! That thing strokes my fur the right direction....! he he http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Need-parts-for-my-1975-XL-175-K2-1-1514185.html Valdezer 2009-06-12 04:14:43.75 XL175 / XL185 Hello all...new to this site.  Seems like a great resource.  I am in need of a brake/tail light assy. with turn signals for my bike.  I also need front turn signals too.  Lastly, I could use the blinker switch as mine has broken off.  Any and all help would be greatly apprec http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/Will-a-125-motor-fit-in-my-75-175-1-1514027.html Westfalia 2009-06-09 04:58:31.13 XL175 / XL185 I found a running 125 motor and am wondering if it will work temporarily in the 175 frame till I finish rebuilding the 175.  Will I be able to make the carb and clutch cables work?   http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/xl185-wont-start-1-1503906.html 86xl185 2009-05-31 11:07:24.577 XL175 / XL185 hello new to the site figured id ask a question.i have a 1986 xl185, i had it running nice last fall first or second kick but now after sitting all winter i cant get it to fire it has spark and fuel but still no go tried bomb starting still no luck, i also removed all unnessesary wiri http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/now-I-understand-completey-almost-he-he-1-1502389.html orcabee 2009-06-03 00:19:19.217 XL175 / XL185  decided to change my new oil to see how much metal the 25+ miles with no oil shaved off. Pulled drain plug...no oil! What the @#&%$!! read old post where another owner  drained an empty case (he he again)......he discovered the other plug, rear and lo and behold! I struck oil.... http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/oil-capacity-1-1501192.html orcabee 2009-06-03 00:29:30.077 XL175 / XL185  What is the XL 175 oil capacity (1976)? Chuck http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/1976-XL-175-oil-filter-1-1492540.html orcabee 2009-05-20 01:31:44.077 XL175 / XL185  Diagram looks way different than the one westfalia posted.  nothing came out when I pulled the drain plug so either it is missing or I gotta 'pluck' it out? , ??? after 25+ miles with a dry case I need to redrain and check large chunks of schratnelPlease give me some guidance 't http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/spindle-question-1-1491345.html tylerxl175 2009-05-28 04:56:32.78 XL175 / XL185 Hey i was wondering if there is any other bike thats spindle can be used on a 74' xl 175. http://forum1.aimoo.com/XLBoard/category/I-m-not-understanding-this-at-all-1-1491284.html orcabee 2009-07-07 08:07:04.437 XL175 / XL185  Got my 76 XL 175 from a local motorcycle repair shop (not ouside with the other ' for sales', but inside in the shop). Took it for a test run about 4 miles out to BLM, up and down the trails for an hour. Coming back, down hill, had a couple of clunk, lurches, then great.   Back