Almost forgot this "treasure" given to me by a neighbor

[Hitndahed]

Over the past year or so I have been mowing and most recently "cleared" a patch of common ground we (my neighbor and I) both maintain.
My neighbor,, (a Constable) passed my garage on his way home the other evening and I flagged him down to show him the progress on the bobber I have been working on for the past year or so.
When he saw the chop he about had a cow, going on and on how cool it was and how he wished he had the time ,,and space to do one himself.
Anyway,,, after we talked for a half hour or so he told me to "stop by the house today). So I did.
He opened up his 10 x 10 "shed" and pointed to a ragged tarp in the back,, and asked me "what do you think it is"?
Well it looked like a motorcycle I said,,, he grinned and cut the strings holding the tarp on.
Then uncovered a damn near PRISTINE 1976 XL350 Honda endure bike.
Not a scratch anywhere on the paint,,,not even a rub mark on the seat. Heck,, the toolkit was never even opened up.
Still has all the original gauges and lights too.
Best part is that it only has like 8000 miles on it. Last registered in 1984 (according to the plate and inspection sticker).
Then came the kicker,,,, he asked me if I "liked" it? Of course I said HELL YES ,,"I LOVE IT".
Then he told me to take it home as he couldn't get it running and didn't have the time or the finances to get it running.
So I took it home and gave it a good going over and found out why it wouldn't run.
THE BATTERY WAS JUNK,,, dry as a bone in the desert.
Ordered a new sealed battery yesterday and should have that by this coming Saturday.
Should be riding it by 5PM this Saturday,,unless something unseen is wrong.
But I have a good feeling it will fire right up.
Here are 2 pics I took after getting it home.
Seriously folks,,, I am still in shock,,, gonna get it running ,,,clean it up then probably sell it to finish my bobber.

 

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[RustyGold]

That is awesome! What a great gift. That should go a long way in helping you out with your other bike.
Congratulations!

 

[releventchair]

Nice neighbor!
I started out on a CL350. A 68 or 69.
Carbs or ignition /points cleaning and gap and timing check if a fresh battery is not enough , depending on what you find for spark or fuel..
Great little bike.

 

[MPH200]

Awesome gift.

 

[ecmjamsit]

Be careful on the sealed cell battery. I had one kill a CDI on a old OMC motor. Apparently a gel cell does NOT provide a good voltage drop like a wet cell. The wet cell act as a voltage regulator to old motors. Nice find, I'm jealous.

 

[against the wind]

Congrats on the gift, check the rubber on those tires.
Sitting for 20 years might cause dry rot.
Once it is safe to ride,,, take it,,
"against the wind"

 

[Hitndahed]

Well,,
The new battery arrived and I decided on giving it the full once over before trying to fire it up.
Found some stuff that needed attention, like a ratnest in the air box along with a BIG pile of stashed corn and droppings.
Plug and points were gapped and cleaned. Carb choke was froze up so I fixed that.
So now I am getting it all back together this week.
Hope to hear the "rap rap rap of the Supertrapp soon guys
Gonna try and get a video of the first start in probably 20 years.
Tires are NOT cracked by the way.

 

[Sherpat]

Fantastic! That bike should be a hoot - those XL's were very easy to ride, and pretty much bulletproof as far as reliability. Can't wait to see the vid! Talk about bringing back memories....

 

[Bruce R]

Can't see the bobber, there's some old dirt bike in the way.

 

[Hitndahed]

Can't see the bobber, there's some old dirt bike in the way.

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Here ya go Bruce,,,
Been working on this for a year now. Should have it done in time to finish the riding season this summer.

 

[Bruce R]

Sweet 70s , love the ***** bar. Here's mine, I went back to " sort-of" original over the winter, I was bored.View attachment 1317475View attachment 1317476

 

[Hitndahed]

Hell man,,,SWEET BIKE
You are pretty close,,,
We are having a burnpile party this Saturday,,,come on down.
PM me if interested

 

[Bruce R]

I've been dying to get out md-ing and for 4 weekends straight it's poured down rain here, I'm a goin swingin da coil.

 

[Bruce R]

Hey H. here's my Yammer from back in the day, 91 or 92 , loved that bike.View attachment 1321057

 

[cache finder]

Very nice! I would be hesitant to sell, maybe your neighbor gave it to you cause he thought you liked the bike and wanted to keep it for yourself. I am sure he could have sold it in a heartbeat... But that is just my .02

 

[Honest Samuel]

You got a great gift from a great friend.

 

[Hitndahed]

Very nice! I would be hesitant to sell, maybe your neighbor gave it to you cause he thought you liked the bike and wanted to keep it for yourself. I am sure he could have sold it in a heartbeat... But that is just my .02

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He was noving and saw I was into bikes. He was NOT mechanically inclined in any way.
Besides,,, My feet do not touch the ground while I am seated on it..
LMAO

 

[audigger53]

Make sure to ask about the "Title". LOL