I have had the same XL500S more than 40 years ago here in Germany, most of my buddies owned such bikes back in the days. We did almost every weird things when riding off and on road, I do not want to miss this time. greetings from Germany.....
This brings me back, in 1980 my Uncle came to live with us while he went to college. He brought this bike to commute with. As a 10 Year Old back then, it was cool to watch him ride extremely long wheelies until he ran out of road!
I bought my XL new in ‘80, wanted off-road capability back after piloting a stellar GS750 for 3 years… what a go-anywhere bike. Low maintenance, wheelie happy.. Had an ‘82 Ascot FT later, same great engine w/push button start. Honda, ya hit a home run with that engine!!!
I have had the same XL500S more than 40 years ago here in Germany, most of my buddies owned such bikes back in the days.
We did almost every weird things when riding off and on road, I do not want to miss this time.
greetings from Germany.....
This brings me back, in 1980 my Uncle came to live with us while he went to college. He brought this bike to commute with. As a 10 Year Old back then, it was cool to watch him ride extremely long wheelies until he ran out of road!
Sounds like it was a good time, haha!! Thanks for watching
I bought my XL new in ‘80, wanted off-road capability back after piloting a stellar GS750 for 3 years… what a go-anywhere bike. Low maintenance, wheelie happy.. Had an ‘82 Ascot FT later, same great engine w/push button start. Honda, ya hit a home run with that engine!!!
Sounds amazing! Would have liked to see more of the bike itself.
Cool vid fella, loving the sound of the old xl's
Yes the old Xl thumpers have that unique grunt to them lol
Sweet Sounding XL 500, 55mph in the south 10 minutes or so, November you will wear Gloves.
Speedometer in kph
There are few things in life more pleasing than a big thumper going through the gears...thank's !
Haha love that buddy thanks for watching
@@Skecheyboy where is this place?
Rikki Roxx British Columbia, Canada
I own a 1979 xl185s and she is not in the greatest condition but she always starts first kick
Good old Honda’s!!
Very Nice bike
Thank you!!
Hi!
What sprocket do you have front and rear?
Hey, I have a 14T in the front 39T is the rear. The stock gearing is 14t 41t
Thanks!
I have 15 front and 41 rear.
What speed is your bike comfirtable to Cruise With?
Would you sell your XL500?
No sorry lol
@@Skecheyboy All good, nice bike. used to own one many years ago.
@@Eddie-qs2co Eddie, I may have an XL500S if you are looking for one still. Where about are you located?
@@albertcampos959 New Zealand
@@Eddie-qs2co lol, ok that won't work. I'm in Los Angeles!!!
So, how about your comfirtabl cruising speed? :)
I’m pretty conferable at 100kmph or 60mph after that my front handlebars start to shake and it’s a little sketchy for the with the old bike lol :).
@@Skecheyboy Thanks!
What is the top speed?
I once got her up to 140kmph 87mph but it was pretty sketchy at that speed
I just got one of these but it speed wobbles at 60 and I can’t figure out why :/
Mine dose something similar, but at 100. Maybe new tires would help something could be out of balance too.