1985 Honda XR 350R - Test Ride Review & Cold start | Enduro Dirt Bike

First Ride XR350R vintage Honda
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[@KingFriday274]

What a gem! Should be in a museum. Wish they still made them

[@rjaybruhh]

*_Growing up as a kid my uncle owned one of these ever since it came out. Now that I'm 20 I asked him if I can use it to learn & get my bikers license 🥹 the bike is literally still like brand new…_*

[@jphdg]

Lovely bikes... Reliable and all up a great machine for an all rounder. I got mine second hand in the late 80's. I still have it today in 2022 and never will be letting it go. Mine is a single carb model.

[@jamesmcintyre3456]

I'm the original owner of one of these and it's a keeper! This particular year was the only year Honda brought this particular configuration into the United States. It has a longer stroke than previous years 350's. The engine was a dry sump configuration rather than previous years wet sump motors so oil temp was not a problem as previous years. It was a counterbalanced motor so it was very low vibration, you could ride it all day and not be vibed out. The torque curve was probably the flattest of any I've ever seen on the dyno, almost tabletop flat from 2000 too 8000 rpm. They're basically wasn't a hill it could not climb. I rode it many times the length of Baja found all over the California and Nevada deserts. Dual carburetor's may sound cool, but they were a pain in the.. I also have a 1983 XL 600 with a motor that they only made that year. They detuned the motor in1984 as the '83 was tuned like a road race motor with a short stroke and large valves and a high RPM cam and not suitable for general purpose dirt use. I used the motor as a flat track race motor for 2 yrs. The 84 and later motors made a better all-around dirt bike motor but the '83 could walk away from it on the highway like it was tied to the proverbial fence post.

[@theendgame7451]

I once had 1985 XL350R, imported from Germany to Finland. It was with dual carbs.

[@andrewwoodward6560]

Nice video, man ! Had a ‘84 XL 200R brand new when I was a kid. Always dreamed of a 350 after that. 🙂✌️

[@user-vt9uh7pt4j]

Have the 84 XR 200. RFVC same colors they have dualcarbs. Very converted. That ones clean. 👍

[@Krwlnrx]

The 85 XL350r was dual carb. About mid throttle the linkage would start to open the second carb. The thing could scream pretty good when it was tunned right. Super fun DS bike with a 6spd that could rip on the trail once you got to it.

[@Jose_4461]

You seem to know a lot can u help me i have one and am struggling to find out what goes where and specs about this bike there’s not too many videos or forms for this beautiful peace of history

[@Krwlnrx]

@@Jose_4461 what’s going on with your bike?

[@Jose_4461]

@@Krwlnrx i got spark shocked my hand i took off decompression as the cable was stuck I try to kick it over but nothing I tried looking for videos of maintenance/ trouble shooting but not much still new to the motor bike so if it’s not enough info any knowledge about the bike would help

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@Jose_4461 Jose, get yourself a Clymer or Hayes repair manual. I suggest the Clymer, they are the best, everything you need to know is in that book.

[@Splintermill]

Sorry bro, you’re backwards. The 83 and 84 were dual carb. Owned one, and when it was right it was super cool. Changed to single carb in 85. Easier to keep consistent. Awesome bikes, wish I’d never sold mine. If I can find one it will definitely live next door to my 650 R and L

[@StevieDee73]

Bikes a gem I’d powder coat that frame red and send it

[@Gary-ce2hk]

Basket case. 4 crates & a frame. Everything buy oil pipe copper seal ring. New crank timing chain. Piston & a hand full of crankcase bearings. Still have that bike. 1983 XR350R. DAUL CARBS RFVC

[@jadenroberts8207]

Might need a value adjustment. But still runs good. Get those values adjusted and a full big gun exhaust and you have gold my friend.

[@ShaneZettelmier]

Yeah the XL had the double carburetor. It’s a little intimidating at first but it’s not really as technical as you think but having a single carburetor with better jets would be a bit easier.

[@mikeadz1]

Sounds good

[@edjacobson8480]

I have one those with a rebuilt engine. Sometimes it doesn't want to start.

[@Workerbee-zy5nx]

Torquey bike.

[@evodiusmshairizi6658]

Good machine

[@torevenheim9607]

Cool bike

[@Willowcreek19]

Not to rain on your parade but for fifty bucks you could make it street legal. XR was a dual sport. Ive had every model since 86. Started on an 80 and still have my 650R

[@karelvopalecky6434]

Hi, nice bike. I have honda XL350r.. where do you get new parts for it like plastics, tank etc. thanks i found some on ebay but Iam from EU so shipping hits hard.

[@RedPill.Action]

My 91 xr250r has a similar exhaust pipe. It is a super trap it looks like yours is missing the cap w the fins

[@jadenroberts8207]

Definitely not a super trapp exhaust. Nice very nice bike. Slap a big gun exhaust on that bad boy.

[@abridgedmammal0973]

Hey do you know where to get engine rebuild kits ?

[@davidsingleton1743]

How does one contact you about a bike you’re selling on consignment, like this XR350R ?

[@frankhuffer9440]

Building a1985 xl350r at the moment. Getting very frustrated with electrical issues and CDI replacement kits. Seeing this XR ripping will keep me going. Anyone found a CDI new conversion kit (UK) and could point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated.

[@Gary-ce2hk]

I went to Dave's used cycles in Phoenix. Broadway rd & the riverbottom. Purchest a 83 xr350r frame. Had vid box on it. Check them out

[@donprince1842]

So, how much to buy it ?

[@Mudsuitable]

My 85 has dual carbs.

[@All_sports_plus]

Is it for sale ? I need an on and off road bike asap !! I even got a katana 600 I can trade for the enduro

[@deborahchesser7375]

If it’s ever for sale, let us know, I’d love to have that gorgeous machine.

[@Asherons]

I have one in the same condition. 3k miles. Just had it fully restored with the bill. Rated excellent. Selling it or trade because my knee can't kick anymore lol. Offer?

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@Asheronsdamn I just now saw this, I bet she’s gone ain’t she ?

[@Asherons]

@deborahchesser7375 Nope. Still got her. Starts up first kick 😀

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@Asherons damn I wish I had the $ right now I love that bike.

[@drumboon1986]

What’s better the xr350 or the xr400.

[@BraapEffex]

They are both good bikes. Personal preference. XR 400 is more updated with rear disc brakes rather than rear drum found on older XR machines. 👍

[@drumboon1986]

@@BraapEffex ok thanks

[@Gary-ce2hk]

Basket case. 4 crates & a frame. Everything buy oil pipe copper seal ring. New crank timing chain. Piston & a hand full of crankcase bearings. Still have that bike. 1983 XR350R. DAUL CARBS RFVC