Fantastic :), It's rare to see such a detailed and complete series of restoration videos! Certainly looking forward to your future projects. And of course, Thank You for leaving links for all the products you used - so very helpful. Thank you, Marty
Thanks for all the awesome input and compliments. It might be a while for my next build because we are fixing to move. Big plus on my part because I needed a bigger garage!
Fantastic man that looks great at 36 y.o I just picked up my very first Honda Odyssey fl250 and I’ve been scavenging CZcams and google for different ideas 🙂 your build looks amazing if you have any updates that would be awesome thank you for the great content
There are definitely different routes you can take to build one of these. I went with mostly a factory, but if I had to do it over again, I wouldn't dump so much money in the engine and went with a 780cc predator in a FL350 only because it has full suspension. Unfortunately, I don't have any updates because I sold it before I moved. The guy that bought it said it was crazy fast!
I know this video is a year old, but I’m wondering how much you ended up selling this machine for? I am looking at a similar one in my area and I’m trying to gauge how much it’s worth after being rebuilt like this? Thank you and awesome video. Subscribed and making my way through some of your others.
I sold it for $2,500. If I had to do it again, I would have done a FL350 or a FL400. I spent way more money for what it's worth. That's why I never put fenders on it. Thanks for the subscription! I really need to start making more videos. I just completed a golfcart build, but I was to lazy to make a video on it. Now I'm customizing my Jeep to be a overlander. I do have pictures of the golfcart and some of my Jeep. I'll post more of my Jeep soon. Instagram: rkunsaw.garage
Thanks! No it's not the oem seat, but here is the one I bought. www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/70250/10002/-1?gclid=Cj0KCQjwg_iTBhDrARIsAD3Ib5ieLF16qVU48YNX-3zHKajTdv9m-h93uI30lsCRvMEfSgdLiGCXtnoaAr1IEALw_wcB
Lol no doubt! If it wasn't for me moving a year ago, I probably would have kept it. I'd love to get my hands on a FL450 at a good price some day. I did keep the Honda fourtrax/John Deer mower.
@@RkunsawGarage I'm sorry ,again, but the Net is awful slow where I'm at . Otherwise , I wouldn't be asking any dumb questions. lol. Did you install a brand new wire harness or is it a used one?
I take that back, the price on these are ok. You'll need 3 of them. www.partzilla.com/product/honda/50220-950-003?gclid=Cj0KCQiAy4eNBhCaARIsAFDVtI224O4G8K7kbD5w5in2hSdP_Gm6FsAzFSzwN6w6IX86wfoLaXvTICMaAnEIEALw_wcB
I have a question I can't find the left lever on the steering wheel for the brakes on a hond odyssey fl 250, can you let me know if you know a website that have it for sale
Here you go oddatv.com/ He has just about anything you need. I also use this website. Whats awesome about them is they have all the part numbers you can cross reference with eBay, and Amazon to find the best price. www.babbittsonline.com/oemparts/l/hon/5054176bf870021c54bef612/1983-fl250-a-parts7
Part number 53170-950-000 www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-FL250-ODYSSEY-OEM-BRAKE-CONTROL-LEVER-53170-950-000-/153891489604?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
I have a question I have a honda odyssey fl 250 and I know that there is a way to change oil in the engine but I can't find a drain plug or fill cap on the engine
I just bought a odyssey fl250 for 200$ and is restoring it and I'm trying to get the engine started and bought new coil and cdi but my dad said that all engine needs to be lubricated with some type of oil where the crank shaft is he told me to find out about it so I ask you.
The fuel/oil mixture flows into the crankcase then it is pushed up into the combustion chamber as the piston moves down. It is amazing how little oil it takes to properly lubricate the whole assembly. The FL250 should have at least 135 psi (to do a compression test, hold the throttle wide open and have someone crank the engine over until the gauge quits moving). Low compression is anything under about 120. I'm not sure what year you have, but this has a lot of helpful information. oddatv.com/wp-content/uploads/2 ... Manual.pdf
@@RkunsawGarage ty, just trying to find the description on the video. I have been rebuilding one for years now. I pretty much did the same as you. What mm carburetor did you put on, quite the debates on Oddy forums
I'd start checking the cheapest thing first. Get a spark plug tester and confirm spark. If that's all good, check for fuel by spraying some starter fluid into the carb. By doing this it will bypass your possible problems with the carb and fuel line. If it's still not starting, go to auto zone and rent a compression tester. You have to have good compression to ignite the fuel.
@@RkunsawGarage how hard would that be because my current engine is weird and I cannot start it because I think the stator has gone bad. I really like the 2 stroke sound but the reliability and the ease of use are tempting with a new engine. Can I just take the engine out and put the new one in with an adapter plate and a torque converter? I don't have any welding skills or any fabrication skills so doing something like building a mounting bracket would be hard
@@charliemaybe The electric start kits are easy to install without any modifications, but they cost $500 plus dollars. Doing 420 engine swap would require some fab work. See the video that I linked below. czcams.com/video/peJfF8ykI9k/video.html
@@RkunsawGarage how hard would it be to put a 670 predator engine in the fl250. I’m not sure on size. But it could be a good engine if it fits because stock it is 22 hp. I do want stock or more than stock hp than the fl250. Maybe I could do something like a stage 1 kit for the 420 engine to get some more power or something along those lines. The 670 though might be too large and it is a bit expensive costing around 900 dollars us
I use and have used Amsoil at 40:1 with no problems in 4 years now...You will NOT blow your engine unless you use weed eater oil or some other cheap lube.
I ran mine 50:1 for 3 years without problems. Most oils of today are formulated for leaner mixes, especially synthetic oils. I run my other toys 40:1 and have for years. No problems and no failures........ Oil has been a hot topic in the past and most guys I would say run 32:1 to 40:1.
I wish I knew I never going hear this Odyssey run I don't get why make all of them videos if you not going show us a finished Restored Odyssey. unless you couldn't get it running.
Fantastic :), It's rare to see such a detailed and complete series of restoration videos! Certainly looking forward to your future projects. And of course, Thank You for leaving links for all the products you used - so very helpful. Thank you, Marty
Thanks for all the awesome input and compliments. It might be a while for my next build because we are fixing to move. Big plus on my part because I needed a bigger garage!
@@RkunsawGarage i just got my hands on an 86 fl250 it needs a lot of love might need your help on the build
That’s looking really good. Well done, I’d love to take it out and play in the mud or ‘snow’ we will have soon
Thanks! It will be up for sale as soon as I'm done and you can mud it all you want. Lol
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Fantastic man that looks great at 36 y.o I just picked up my very first Honda Odyssey fl250 and I’ve been scavenging CZcams and google for different ideas 🙂 your build looks amazing if you have any updates that would be awesome thank you for the great content
There are definitely different routes you can take to build one of these. I went with mostly a factory, but if I had to do it over again, I wouldn't dump so much money in the engine and went with a 780cc predator in a FL350 only because it has full suspension. Unfortunately, I don't have any updates because I sold it before I moved. The guy that bought it said it was crazy fast!
Better to replace the wiring than to have splices inside of the frame...Everything on the Honda looks nice
Thanks, it was a expensive mistake, but it will pay off in the long run.
Can you give the link for the rear brake
oddatv.com/product/honda-fl250-odyssey-rear-disc-brake-pad-set-new/
I know this video is a year old, but I’m wondering how much you ended up selling this machine for? I am looking at a similar one in my area and I’m trying to gauge how much it’s worth after being rebuilt like this? Thank you and awesome video. Subscribed and making my way through some of your others.
I sold it for $2,500. If I had to do it again, I would have done a FL350 or a FL400. I spent way more money for what it's worth. That's why I never put fenders on it.
Thanks for the subscription! I really need to start making more videos. I just completed a golfcart build, but I was to lazy to make a video on it. Now I'm customizing my Jeep to be a overlander.
I do have pictures of the golfcart and some of my Jeep. I'll post more of my Jeep soon.
Instagram: rkunsaw.garage
Just ordered this carb from the link was it good? Any adjustments?thanks
Cool Video, where did you get your seat from? Is that the stock seat the odyssey?
Thanks!
No it's not the oem seat, but here is the one I bought.
www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/70250/10002/-1?gclid=Cj0KCQjwg_iTBhDrARIsAD3Ib5ieLF16qVU48YNX-3zHKajTdv9m-h93uI30lsCRvMEfSgdLiGCXtnoaAr1IEALw_wcB
I think your exact fl250 is for sale on Facebook market place. everything matches and they want $3750
Too funny, and it still looks pretty good.
@@RkunsawGarage its funny i found it 10 min after watching your video for the first time and was like hmm that looks awfully familiar
Lol no doubt! If it wasn't for me moving a year ago, I probably would have kept it. I'd love to get my hands on a FL450 at a good price some day. I did keep the Honda fourtrax/John Deer mower.
@@RkunsawGarage no doubt I'm only waiting on a handful of parts to come so I can finish mine
Good luck, they are fun to work on!
Can you send me the shop manual part were it shows the gear oil for gear box on honda odyssey fl250
oddatv.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/FL250-Manual.pdf
Can you send link of were you got that seat and seatbet from, thanks
Seat
www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/70250/10002/-1
Seat belts
www.jegs.com/i/RJS-Racing-Equipment/140/1127801/10002/-1
What kind of oil do you use for the gear box and how much oil do you need for honda odyssey fl250
0.5 Lit. (1.057 US Pt.) acording to the Shop Manual.
10w40 or gear oil will be fine
Bad ass if you don’t mind me asking how much did you put on it
Way more than a FL250 is worth, maybe 4k. If I had to do it over again, I'd put that much in a FL350 or 450
How much us quarts dose the gear box take for honda odyssey fl 250
I believe I filled it up until it came out of the side drain plug.
Hey, Man! Where on earth did you score that rad aftermarket gas tank and brake light? the audio was silent when i watched your video, after five min
I got them off eBay. Just search for fuel cell, and led jeep or trailer lights.
@@RkunsawGarage thanks !
No problem, I might have the links in the description part of the videos. I'm just not sure which one.
@@RkunsawGarage I'm sorry ,again, but the Net is awful slow where I'm at . Otherwise , I wouldn't be asking any dumb questions. lol.
Did you install a brand new wire harness or is it a used one?
No worries at all, I installed a new one.
oddatv.com/product/honda-fl250-odyssey-complete-wiring-harness-81-to-84-new/
Did you buy a bolts kit for it? I need to get mine going.
No, but it probably would have been cheaper.
Have you got it started yet? I would like to know how that Mikuni worked out for you!
Yes, unfortunately I sold it before I got to make another video due to me moving.
The carb works great!
And one more question I can only find a metal rear motor mount but I want the OME rear rubber mount, where can I find one at?
Those are hard to find and expensive. But they can be found on eBay or oddatv.com
I take that back, the price on these are ok. You'll need 3 of them.
www.partzilla.com/product/honda/50220-950-003?gclid=Cj0KCQiAy4eNBhCaARIsAFDVtI224O4G8K7kbD5w5in2hSdP_Gm6FsAzFSzwN6w6IX86wfoLaXvTICMaAnEIEALw_wcB
@@RkunsawGarage yea they are but I just made my own rubber mount and made my own brake lever got new tires on and should be able to drive today
Mine is a 82 I think and the engine still runs great bough it for 200$
Yeah I bought the back one but made the 2 front ones.
I have a question I can't find the left lever on the steering wheel for the brakes on a hond odyssey fl 250, can you let me know if you know a website that have it for sale
Here you go
oddatv.com/
He has just about anything you need.
I also use this website. Whats awesome about them is they have all the part numbers you can cross reference with eBay, and Amazon to find the best price.
www.babbittsonline.com/oemparts/l/hon/5054176bf870021c54bef612/1983-fl250-a-parts7
@@RkunsawGarage thanks for the info but I just cannot find a level on steering wheel for brakes
Part number 53170-950-000
www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-FL250-ODYSSEY-OEM-BRAKE-CONTROL-LEVER-53170-950-000-/153891489604?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
@@RkunsawGarage thanks for the part information your the best
No problem, luckily eBay had one.
Did the jegs seat you bought, did it fit perfect or did you have to make your own bracket
I had to make a bracket.
I have a question I have a honda odyssey fl 250 and I know that there is a way to change oil in the engine but I can't find a drain plug or fill cap on the engine
The fl250 is a 2 stroke, meaning 2 cycle oil is mixed in with the fuel.
www.hondaatvforums.net/threads/1980-honda-odyssey-fl250.27038/
No I'm talking about the engine the bottom end it need to be lubricated with oil
I just bought a odyssey fl250 for 200$ and is restoring it and I'm trying to get the engine started and bought new coil and cdi but my dad said that all engine needs to be lubricated with some type of oil where the crank shaft is he told me to find out about it so I ask you.
The fuel/oil mixture flows into the crankcase then it is pushed up into the combustion chamber as the piston moves down. It is amazing how little oil it takes to properly lubricate the whole assembly.
The FL250 should have at least 135 psi (to do a compression test, hold the throttle wide open and have someone crank the engine over until the gauge quits moving). Low compression is anything under about 120.
I'm not sure what year you have, but this has a lot of helpful information.
oddatv.com/wp-content/uploads/2 ... Manual.pdf
Please send info on mukini carb ty
Here ya go.
www.ebay.com/itm/202809933937
Also in my descriptions I put the part numbers and links to websites to all the parts I used.
@@RkunsawGarage ty, just trying to find the description on the video. I have been rebuilding one for years now. I pretty much did the same as you. What mm carburetor did you put on, quite the debates on Oddy forums
I used a 28mm
How do you set the points I have a 1980 is it 6 or 12 volt. I order new points and coil still no spart
If I were you, I'd convert it CDI and do away with the points.
oddatv.com/product/honda-fl250-odyssey-ignition-conversion-kit-new-wout-flywheel/
I have a 82 oddesy witha 79 engine cant get it started i need help
@@paulortiz1639 have you checked for spark, fuel, and compression?
@@RkunsawGarage I took it to a mechanic and he said it was a stator I bought a stator and it still don't start
I'd start checking the cheapest thing first.
Get a spark plug tester and confirm spark.
If that's all good, check for fuel by spraying some starter fluid into the carb. By doing this it will bypass your possible problems with the carb and fuel line.
If it's still not starting, go to auto zone and rent a compression tester. You have to have good compression to ignite the fuel.
Can you do a video on installing an electric starter.
Wish I could, but them kits are way to expensive.
If I went that route, I'd just swap the engine out for a 420cc predator.
@@RkunsawGarage how hard would that be because my current engine is weird and I cannot start it because I think the stator has gone bad. I really like the 2 stroke sound but the reliability and the ease of use are tempting with a new engine. Can I just take the engine out and put the new one in with an adapter plate and a torque converter? I don't have any welding skills or any fabrication skills so doing something like building a mounting bracket would be hard
@@charliemaybe The electric start kits are easy to install without any modifications, but they cost $500 plus dollars. Doing 420 engine swap would require some fab work. See the video that I linked below.
czcams.com/video/peJfF8ykI9k/video.html
@@RkunsawGarage how hard would it be to put a 670 predator engine in the fl250. I’m not sure on size. But it could be a good engine if it fits because stock it is 22 hp. I do want stock or more than stock hp than the fl250. Maybe I could do something like a stage 1 kit for the 420 engine to get some more power or something along those lines. The 670 though might be too large and it is a bit expensive costing around 900 dollars us
I have another question what 2 stroke fuel mix ratio do you use for honda odyssey fl 250
I use and have used Amsoil at 40:1 with no problems in 4 years now...You will NOT blow your engine unless you use weed eater oil or some other cheap lube.
@@RkunsawGarage ok we use 50:1 vip racing oil will that work?
I ran mine 50:1 for 3 years without problems. Most oils of today are formulated for leaner mixes, especially synthetic oils.
I run my other toys 40:1 and have for years. No problems and no failures........
Oil has been a hot topic in the past and most guys I would say run 32:1 to 40:1.
@@RkunsawGarage ok thanks
I wish I knew I never going hear this Odyssey run I don't get why make all of them videos if you not going show us a finished Restored Odyssey. unless you couldn't get it running.
Given the circumstances that came up I wish I could have. It basically sounded no different then it did when I first started it.
What seat is that that you went with?
www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/70250/10002/-1