1986 Honda XL600R review from United States of America
"A bulletproof dual-sport, good for trails"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
It was very hard starting when hot, needed about 10 kicks. Replaced the stator, now starts reliably in 2-3 kicks. $140 from rickystator.com
General comments?
Plenty of power for the street and trails. I lowered the forks 1.5 inches in the clamp, now it is more stable at high speed on the street.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Acceleration marks | 9/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Handling marks | 5/10 |
| Braking marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 17000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 18000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Kawasaki EX500 |
| Date of Entry | 10th November, 2007 |