1983 Honda XL600R oil & filter change (for the first time by myself)

Finally did the oil and filter change on my vintage 1983 Honda XL600R. Used the Clymer handbook as a manual to make sure I'm doing it right and it was pretty simple. Cheers!

[@danielvolschenk3103]

Hey bud, I also own a 1983 XL600R like yours. I live in South Africa and we have so many dirt roads, you can't cover all of them in a lifetime. What a great bike you have.... Come chase some elephants and crocodiles down here......

[@MrCaribu]

OMG, I love South Africa and that's one of my dreams to ride there! Hopefully some day I'll do it :)

[@motorcyclelad]

What a gorgeous machine!!❤

[@MrCaribu]

Thanks!!❤️

[@deborahchesser7375]

Some of the best bikes ever, that fact that there are still a bunch running around is a testament to their reliability.

[@MrCaribu]

Oh totally! No doubt!

[@tonyking7741]

Honda engines will go on for ever

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@tonyking7741 you keep the valves adjusted and the oil changed they won’t quit

[@nednelp9051]

Your bike looks amazing!!!!

[@MrCaribu]

Thanks! Love it 😊

[@Law_Abiding_Citizen_ok]

Just need to fix the speedo now😂

[@xxswamplordxx2079]

I found the same bike for sale in my area. Are they worth getting & fixing up? The guy is asking $700. Are parts easy to find, or is it a pain to get parts since it's from the 80s?

[@MrCaribu]

There are still parts available depending on where you live. In US it's easier to get parts and once you get it fixed you'll love it. $700 is definitely a good deal if it doesn't engine rebuilt.

[@jackmichael9606]

Hi, I want to restore my 1984 Honda XL600R and would like to know where I can buy original Honda parts and accessories for my old Honda model? Thanks and hoping for your help.

[@MrCaribu]

Hi, I buy all the parts from Ebay and I think that's the only option right now. Good luck with your restoration :)

[@jackmichael9606]

Hi Mr. Caribu, thanks so much for your reply and hopefully I can buy what I need Ebay. Also, when I bought my Honda a long time ago, it did not have the Separator, Breather (Part # 17370-435-315). Is this something important that I should buy and install?

[@MrCaribu]

@@jackmichael9606 sure, well, if you're restoring your bike and want it to be healthier, then yes

[@felixmikkialmosttoasted3911]

@@MrCaribu is the Honda dealership not selling the filters.

[@MrCaribu]

@@felixmikkialmosttoasted3911 I think they sell the filter