We have had a hard year of loss in our family unrelated to COVID. We carried forward by continuing the family Honda tradition albeit not our typical Machines. I have never had a motorcycle or a motor anything but a car so we got a couple of Honda trikes. This would allow me and my son to work on something technical together, while grieving, and learning- trifecta!
Honda runs in our blood from the beginning of my time driving; 83 Prelude, 89 Legend, 91 Integra GSR, 98 Passport(Isuzu Rodeo Rebadge), 06 Ridgeline, 07 CR-V, 11 Fit Sport, 11 CR-Z, 15 CR-Z, 16 Pilot Elite. My family doesn’t hold the Passport against me. My whole life I worked on Hondas and power equipment, so I am familiar with small quality engines. I have only spent a few days at Glamis on a Predator so my exposure is limited.
Recently a friend had an 84 125M and an 85 250SX that he wanted to part with at a VERY reasonable cost. I trailered them home and we got to work; Oil 20w-40 Lucas, fuel hoses, new batteries, carburetors received new jets and new floats and all cleaned out. Tanks got a brief wet cleaning and the 125 had a “Kreamed” the tank that is failing at the top of the tank so I just put in really good filters ahead of the petcock.
We cleaned them up a bit and then we fired them up, dialed in the carbs based on the included mint condition maintenance manuals. The 250 is pretty stout and really goes. The 125 is suffering from a broken Shift stopper boss so I took it to my fabrication shop to have it improved. The plan for weeks end is to initiate the Bonded Title Process here in AZ and ANY advise is welcome.
So it’s all going well and much of that is because of the support I have received here on the forum! I studied for over 3 weeks and feeling good about my knowledge thus far but I have a lot to learn. My fabricator has a guy on hand that restores 350x and has not several but many several in incredible condition. This is the guy who will be overseeing the 125 repair so I am confident it will be done right. I could not have gotten it right without you all so thanks, and it’s good to be here among common minded folks who like well built machines. I realize Honda was not the only brand but they did hold the market for these.
Anyhow thanks for your support! These bikes may not have saved a life but it may feel that way once they are registered and on the trail!