Hi I have just inherited a very neglected TLR had been left exposed to the elements for god knows how long, I'd say at least 2 years maybe more - it all there and amazingly the engine turns over easy with compression and the oil was amazingly good. Do you think it is worth restoring or am I digging another cash hole for myself
The corrosion is amazing I have no idea what model it is the only designation I can read is MD09E Engine number is 1005839 . I am guessing it's the 82 model but I have nothing a but few photos to base that on. I used to have an XR200 - are they the same engine? If so parts should be reasonably accessible - although I note it is only rated at 13.4 hp - I thought the XR200 was a lot more than that.
I'm going to need some help with this - does anyone have a manual of any sort. (UPDATE _ I have downloaded excellent copy of manual ) The carbie is Keihin PW22 and by the looks I need a full gasket kit and probably seat. It appears to work smoothly ie: the slide works well as does the choke. Like every part of the bike corrosion is bad can someone recommend where to start ie: carbie and engine cases.
Are any other parts compatible with other models ie: chain tensioner, brake shoes etc. AND can someone tell me how to remove the rear wheel?? Is there a trick? I removed the main nut but the axle is stuck solid. There is a smaller nut on the rhs bit it won't shift for love or money. ... this could become another epic UPDATE - a litre of WD40 and a half metre extension on the socket handle finally shifted the axle
Honda TLR
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Re: Honda TLR
More questions - the inside of the tank is badly corroded although doesn't appear rusted - just scale etc - what is best way to treat this.
From memory Honda 4 strokes can't run without a battery - is that the case or is there a work around. It's a lot of weight and expense for bike whose lights will end up in a box. UPDATE - I got the battery to take a charge - amazing :)
Are the shocks rebuildable . They move ok but no dampening happening. They are Showa KJ2-003 shocks
Cheers - Andrew
From memory Honda 4 strokes can't run without a battery - is that the case or is there a work around. It's a lot of weight and expense for bike whose lights will end up in a box. UPDATE - I got the battery to take a charge - amazing :)
Are the shocks rebuildable . They move ok but no dampening happening. They are Showa KJ2-003 shocks
Cheers - Andrew
Re: Honda TLR
Hey Andrew
If the oil is good, put an in line filter in between tank and carb, throw some petrol into the tank and ride the blood thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have one which has been with us since infancy and all it gets is a piece of fencing wire up the exhaust for the annual wasp purge.
It is the weapon of choice when nothing else starts after 2 (yes 2) kicks and dawn is approaching!!!!!!!!!
Many a trout stream has been reached prior to sunrise!
They can't be killed.
Alastair
If the oil is good, put an in line filter in between tank and carb, throw some petrol into the tank and ride the blood thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have one which has been with us since infancy and all it gets is a piece of fencing wire up the exhaust for the annual wasp purge.
It is the weapon of choice when nothing else starts after 2 (yes 2) kicks and dawn is approaching!!!!!!!!!
Many a trout stream has been reached prior to sunrise!
They can't be killed.
Alastair
Re: Honda TLR
Alastair
Inspirational stuff - but it does need some parts - and some TLC. I will take my time and hopefully have some fun in a few months
Cheers
Andrew
Inspirational stuff - but it does need some parts - and some TLC. I will take my time and hopefully have some fun in a few months
Cheers
Andrew
Re: Honda TLR
Can someone give me a year for this bike - engine no etc are in first post
thanks
Andrew
thanks
Andrew
Re: Honda TLR
It will be a 1983 model most likely.
I have a spare tank which is clean.
I'm in the UK right now for family reasons but will be back next week.
Send me a PM in due course and we can work something out.
Cheers
Andy
I have a spare tank which is clean.
I'm in the UK right now for family reasons but will be back next week.
Send me a PM in due course and we can work something out.
Cheers
Andy
Re: Honda TLR
Rear sprocket is a little loose even though bolts are as "tight as" - I haven't seen this large circlip arrangement and I don't have clip pliers large enough to remove it. Does the movement (maybe 2 mm) indicate a problem within?
Thanks
Andrew
Thanks
Andrew
Re: Honda TLR
Hi Andrew,
The large circlip holds the sprocket with its four sprocket fixing bolts onto the hub. The hub contains four press-in bushes part #41212-KJ2-000.
If there is that much movement, its usually the pins(part #90128-382-670) or the bushes that are worn beyond limits.
If you leave it the way it is, it WILL damage the hub. They usually crack then chunks come out. Seen a thousand of the bloody things do this way back when Honda fitted these hubs to practically every 100-200cc 4-stroke bike they made.
It definitely needs attention.
I would say 1982 is on the money.
Andrew
The large circlip holds the sprocket with its four sprocket fixing bolts onto the hub. The hub contains four press-in bushes part #41212-KJ2-000.
If there is that much movement, its usually the pins(part #90128-382-670) or the bushes that are worn beyond limits.
If you leave it the way it is, it WILL damage the hub. They usually crack then chunks come out. Seen a thousand of the bloody things do this way back when Honda fitted these hubs to practically every 100-200cc 4-stroke bike they made.
It definitely needs attention.
I would say 1982 is on the money.
Andrew
Re: Honda TLR
Andrew
How do you tell which is worn - or is it a case of replace both at 4 euros each pin and I can't find the bushes any suggestions?
Andrew Hunter
How do you tell which is worn - or is it a case of replace both at 4 euros each pin and I can't find the bushes any suggestions?
Andrew Hunter
Re: Honda TLR
Last Monday I ordered an idle jet , fork seals and chain tension block form CMS in Netherlands they now advise dispatch date should be 13th September
Can anyone suggest an alternative reliable source for these and other parts
Andrew
Can anyone suggest an alternative reliable source for these and other parts
Andrew
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