1986 Honda XL600R from United Kingdom - Comments

None since overhaul.

I bought this motorcycle in a neglected condition and made an overhaul. Main problems were worn out brakes and chassis bearings.

I found all the parts from factors with the exception of the brake disc, which I obtained from David Silver at a reasonable price, together with a rather expensive master cylinder.

Hey, this bike is 20 years old and considering the abuse it must have suffered, it's still going strong and is a hoot to ride. It just goes to show how well this machine was built, that Honda parts are still available for it, and yes they are a little expensive, but I don't think I will be needing many.

Thanks for the review. I am looking to restore a bike myself. Any tips would be really useful.

ellttkt@aol.com

Hi, I bought a 600, which was imported from Italy. After a long time off bikes, I have found it a very good bike; not too fast as it gets a bit hairy over 70mph, and very good on petrol - I get 70mpg and my daughter loves it too.

Kev from Nottingham.

I have a 1964 XL600R with 12000 miles on it.

I just recently hit some oil, which threw me off, smashing the dash and front clocks, and side panels.

I was in hospital for 4 weeks and really missed riding it.

If anyone has any parts they would like to sell, or know of any that I could put my hands, please contact me on.

Satelites30@hotmail.com

Cheers

Matt Knight

United Kingdom

Get plenty of training into your right leg - starting can be a problem, but a great tip is to remove the resistor from the plug cap and replace with a piece of bolt. A two minute job and gives a much better spark, and makes starting a lot easier!

I have an 1983 Honda XL600R that was given to me. It had carb. problems so I pulled the carbs. to rebuild them. Now that I am putting the bike back together, I forgot how the throttle cables were ran. Does any one know where I can find a parts breakdown on-line, or a service manual to purchase? Let me know at my email anarchyn00dlez@gmail.com.

Thank you very much for your time.

I take it the cables are still on the bike?

If so, carefully inspect the length of the cables. The longer one goes on the rearmost throttle.