Don't know if you will see my comments but here goes anyway. I grew up on this very motorcycle. My dad bought it for me in 1974. We lived on a farm at that time. When I came home from school riding my motorcycle was my way of getting rid of stress. Lots of memories flooding back to me as I viewed your video. Beautiful restoration.
Same here, I got a 79 XL 185s to ride to Hi-school and back after Foot ball wrestling and weight lifting practice by that time in the afternoon my step dad would be to drunk to come pick me up so we got me the bike, funny right?
Nice Job. The exhaust pipe is in amazing condition. That's the hardest part to replace. Just finishing up mine. Your video helped me a great deal. Thanks for the post!
Your being modest you replaced every nut and bolt and the wiring harness. I hope you hang on to this one, after all the TLC you put into it it is a lovely bike......
@@unclequack5445 A great way to clean a carb is take it apart and then put it in an ultrasonic cleaner. If you don't have one then soaking it in Evapo-Rust also works well.
What about the motor mount bolts and nuts they looked new? I find myself coming back to this video, I like bike's a lot. Been riding since 7 yo. My 1st Bike? 72 Honda CT 70 4 stroke. Good job making your own air filter !
How did they preserve it so well? Sir this XL 175 is very nice you did a proper job fixing it up thank you for this video my friend. RingDing, do you still own and ride this bike?
Nice I like how Honda used the same engines for bikes and 3wheelers. Reliable
I love this video and old Hondas even back in 74 the fit and finish on Hondas was spot on.
I had one of these when I was 14. Absolutely loved this bike. I would love to have one again. I'm 55 now.
Don't know if you will see my comments but here goes anyway. I grew up on this very motorcycle. My dad bought it for me in 1974. We lived on a farm at that time. When I came home from school riding my motorcycle was my way of getting rid of stress. Lots of memories flooding back to me as I viewed your video. Beautiful restoration.
Thanks, nice to hear your memories of it.
Same here, I got a 79 XL 185s to ride to Hi-school and back after Foot ball wrestling and weight lifting practice by that time in the afternoon my step dad would be to drunk to come pick me up so we got me the bike, funny right?
Nice Job. The exhaust pipe is in amazing condition. That's the hardest part to replace. Just finishing up mine. Your video helped me a great deal. Thanks for the post!
I'm glad it helped you. Have fun riding it!
Your being modest you replaced every nut and bolt and the wiring harness.
I hope you hang on to this one, after all the TLC you put into it it is a lovely bike......
I purchased a 75 about 6 months ago. total basket case. 150$ looking forward to riding it any day now. nice job
I keep coming back, I owned a 79 XL 185 s
This is as clean of a XL 175 i've seen.
Thanks.
@@pilotpure I love the bike, please dont sell it they will just ruin it you did a great job preserving it.
@@pilotpure How did you get the carb so clean?
@@unclequack5445 A great way to clean a carb is take it apart and then put it in an ultrasonic cleaner. If you don't have one then soaking it in Evapo-Rust also works well.
What about the motor mount bolts and nuts they looked new? I find myself coming back to this video, I like bike's a lot. Been riding since 7 yo. My 1st Bike? 72 Honda CT 70 4 stroke. Good job making your own air filter !
Mount bolts and nuts were just cleaned. The engine mounting plates were removed, sanded and painted.
I just restored one. It's for sale in Calgary, AB
1974
Hey Ring Ding did you re-plate your own bolts and nuts?
Hey man do you know if thats the typical colors for that bike?
It is called Mars Orange with Silver and was the colors for 1973 and 1974. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_XL175
Oh ok mine is a 1975 wondering if it goes for that year to. Thanks for that link btw
Oh looks like mine is supposed to be Tahitian Red with Silver
Are you still actively doing bikes like these?
No, just riding and maintaining the ones I have done.
How did they preserve it so well? Sir this XL 175 is very nice you did a proper job fixing it up thank you for this video my friend. RingDing, do you still own and ride this bike?
It was stored in a basement and not used much.
la comprarian hoy a 400 dolares? semi usada