barn find 1972 honda sl125 road test.

[@danashcroft961]

Very interesting build, who knew that a simple little bike like that could shake out so many issues. Might wanna run some split ring washers on them exhaust studs and that should solve your loosening issue. All in all a very enjoyable sunday watch...As always thanks for inviting me along...

[@andy1056]

Really enjoyed this series. I owned an SL125 in 1974, and rode it everywhere for several years. A special thanks for the ride at the end, which brought back a lot of fond memories.

[@pauls5745]

I love watching it all come together! now I have no fear of bringing an old bike back to life. the 70s bikes are so cool, and they are still out there just tucked away needing some attention

[@maartin111]

In 82 I had a 125 XL and my friend had the SL. The SL was much lighter and I think more fun. Still not easy to corner as the CofG was high. I loved my XL. It looked classic with white mud guards and red tank. Drove it from North to South Wales all the way it rained and have never been so soaked! Quite an adventure for a 125cc bike! The SL though is so light and a lot of fun. I really felt the tension as you went through changing the damaged sprockets, hoping it would turn out right. Thanks for a great series!

[@1947JustinCase]

Loved following your build of this 125. It's a great little bike. I rode a CL90 back in the day, for tens of thousands of miles and love the smaller displacement bikes. Good job. Give us an update once in a while.....

[@steveweber9440]

Thoroughly enjoyed hanging out with you in the garage for this one. Had a few laughs as well. All in fun. I had a couple of SL 70s back in the day. Keep it going. Thanks.

[@johngerraughty]

Great series! I owned an early 70's SL70 around 1982 and this brings back so many memories, especially the sound of the engine when you wind it up! My family thinks I am nuts for staring at my computer screen for hours on end watching you wrench on this thing but it is the cheapest therapy out there. Keep up the good work!

[@codycheney3401]

Hey Darrin, You know I have owned at least a dozen bikes and I have never had a bike that started so easily ! I really learn a lot from your videos ! Thanks for taking the time to make your videos

[@jerrycooper3216]

Watching in UK and really enjoyed each of these videos. I particularly like the way you don't panic when you hit a problem or don't quite get how something works. You are a natural teacher and your repairs and resorations make really good watching. Heartfelt thanks Mustie.

[@timslater2028]

How satisfying to completely rebuild and enjoy the ride. I can almost feel part of your feeling of accomplishment. You are a real talent, love to watch. Tim

[@radiok2ua]

This is an excellent project! Meaty and worthwhile. Really great job. You're a great teacher and it's fun to hang out with you--it's almost like being there. Keep up the great work and thanks for having us along for the ride!

[@SebSar-ef4zj]

SL Hondas were and still are such beautiful bikes and the engineering on these bike were so well sorted out. I had a SL 350 in 1972 , and I've has so many other bikes since, but I must say the SL 350 was the best. Your SL125 look great and I'm sure by the time you finish, it will be a lovely nostalgic bike. Love your work

[@mrcutfish]

Very much enjoyed this build. I had a 1975 Honda 125 when I was a teenager. Many a mile on the trails and backroad of northern Michigan. Really enjoyed the ride part took me back to those days of freedom. Love spending time with you in the shop and your attitude is wonderful. Thank you for being a great friend to visit.

[@ukbusman]

Love to see you work on that steam roller at the end. Lot of effort in this series, thanks for bringing us all along Mustie.

[@chadwilliams4798]

Enjoyed this whole series! The patience you have is amazing! Nice build and thanks for sharing!

[@TheFanitcalFan]

Sweet little bike. Love the vintage bikes. Enjoy your channel very much Thanks for sharing your garage with us

[@mrMacGoover]

I didn't think you where going to get that transmission back together again in proper order... but you proved me wrong... and I'm glad you did!

[@travelthenorth2]

Thanks for bringing this bike back to life and for bringing us along. Enjoy - looks like a fun little bike.

[@Popeye64]

I like this one. Still very good runner. Learned a couple of new things. Thanks to you. Keep on doing it. You are a very good mechanic.

[@momsazombie1]

Great series. Thanks Mustie. I have a CL125 from the same era and I love it, it's all the bike I need. Good looking, light, nimble, economical, easy to work on and can handle some light off roading.

[@NeilABliss]

She's no concourse princess, but having seen the effort that went into make her road worthy... I'd have no problem owning a little sweetie like her. Thanks for the videos... both educational and entertaining.

[@MrMbaines13]

You have so much of your time and skill into re-building this motorcycle.... If it were me I would have a very difficult time of selling it.

[@schwartzenheimer1]

The ride reminded me of my first rides on a friend's Honda 90, circa 1965. I then bought a CB160, but never got over my love for thumpers. Next bike was a 1953 Matchless G80CS - 300+ lbs of leaky 500cc British goodness. Thanks for the memories, and the great restoration...

[@mickey533]

You are having too much fun. Thanks for a great series. You are an inspiration!

[@MMR45660]

A beautiful ride on a beautiful bike in a beautiful area on a beautiful day! Thanks and congratulations.

[@kerryhuston3669]

I wish I had that little Honda. It reminds me of my teen years. Only now I'm old enough to enjoy and just ride for fun. Thanks great show.

[@robinbrowne5419]

A wonderful series of videos. Thank you. I am happy that you choose to rebuild Honda bikes, because, I believe, Honda is the greatest motorcycle company of all times. They basically invented every type of motorcycle that we know today. Robin, Ottawa, Canada.

[@ItsAlwaysRusty]

Cleaned up nice. Great to see back on the road.. The grey paint on the side covers looks good. Close match..

[@gregmannos]

Watching your channel is truly a trip down memory lane.

[@stevemarriott9755]

I do believe we have just seen the next project. This was a great series Darrin thanks for sharing, another one saved from the cabbage

[@ANDYMCNET]

My own Tip & Just The Tip Mind is for pushing wires through Glands/Grommets. Take a cheap pen apart and push the ends of the wires inside the pen body, then use is like a big needle. 👍 P.S I haven’t been a SUBSCRIBER for long but I have watched many other Mustie1 videos now and Iv got to say I have really enjoyed this whole project.

[@jameseasterbrooks5363]

Another nice job rescuing an orphaned machine. It's very satisfying to see a neglected mechanical device come back to useful (and fun) life. Enjoy riding it!

[@jlucasound]

I hope that is riding as nice as it looks. That is a beautiful bike. Excellent job bringing it back into service.

[@sirchomps]

Dang Mustie! You've got me wanting to find an old bike and bring it back from the dead. I already have a fusion in my neck and a plate,and two other discs in my lower back on the"watch list" . All that's probably from my younger years jumping stuff with out a landing ramp,so I have a lot of business getting one! Lol! Thanks! Love the vids!

[@heavenlyblue]

When I was a young teenager, this bike was new, and friends of mine owned this bike and similar, which they use to let me ride occasionally. So seeing and hearing it go down the road brings back memories. They were great bikes back then, and still are. It is hard for me to believe they are still running after all these decades.

[@jusb1066]

there arnt many, honda 4 strokes were the king of small bikes, i could only ever get 2 strokes on my budget, small bikes went out of 'fashion' and got junked mostly

[@dogpound7162]

Nice job Mustie! I had that exact model in 1973, still dream about that bike, loved it to bits! thanks for the memories.

[@reayou]

I always enjoy seeing you work on your projects. I use to live in East Kingston. I live in AZ now, so I enjoy seeing your road tests too, It gives my NH fix!

[@presbyterosBassI]

Really enjoyed this series. Beautiful country, as shown on your test ride.

[@scottcarlon6318]

Remember the old ad campaign? ...you meet the nicest people on a Honda. Another great video Mustie.

[@gregpardee5595]

Awe man! I had the exact bike except mine was gold and black in the 70's. I got my drivers license and cycle endorsement on my birthday in "77". I rode mine until the rod bearing wore out and a replacement crank cost more than I paid for the bike! Thanks for the memories!

[@dub944]

Congrats on a great build! What a beautiful area you live in... I remember NH as a boy, all my aunts and uncles had those houses set way off from the road. Awesome.

[@Polecat54941]

Mustie is a legend,thanks very much for sharing all this and hope you do another old HONDA recondition!

[@David-kq9vp]

This is one of the best channels on you tube . I love the fact you just jump in even if you have know idea what the heck your doing . You can break it any worse

[@Adamyup32]

Another survivor gets to see the road again thanks Mustie

[@josephtaverna1287]

I guess I am 365 days late but you know what they say mustie better late than never the series on this bike was phenomenal you are the man no doubt

[@axeman6560]

A lot of love has gone into this great little bike , good to see it come back. Another Honda lives!

[@Timr45_70]

Was awesome watching you work on the bike , brought back so many memories . I had the same bike as a teenager , learned a lot about working on bikes from that bike. Just awesome !! Thanks

[@Max46423]

Excellent rebuild well done, 46 years old that is a find, at the end with the old Road Rollar I was waiting for "what do you think.....cold start" Greeetings from Mandurah Western Australia

[@Last_one_before_I_go]

Mustie, skimmed this vid from start to finish. You have a beautiful piece of property and every mans (well, most of us) dream of a great shop to work in and "get away" (if you have to). Many of us would opt for the way you live and the toys you play with....be well.

[@markwright2360]

as always another fine episode from mustie1 - thanks for the ride along

[@peej123]

Another great video. Every time I watch one of your videos it inspires me to get off my butt and get out in my garage!

[@alistairpowers8129]

Great video, nice to see the old Fordson Roller complete with the Trembler Coil ignition, these are very rare in the UK

[@arongooch]

Always good to watch. Enjoyed following along on that project.

[@joshuarogers5233]

Hell yeahhhhh! I watched every part of you working this bike! I learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed every part of this restore 👍👍👍👍

[@StephenGreenvideos]

it's been a great journey Mustie! Thank you....

[@cbgreenbay]

My old lady says I can't watch your videos anymore because it's bringing back memories of my youth and makes me watch craigslist for more projects to drag home. I told her I will as soon as she stops shopping online for more shoes and dresses and hand bags when she already has a closet full . I got a bike similar to this in the early 80s for $60 and had to replace the gasket between the two half of the engine , big job ! When I then sold it for $350 I felt like a handy smart 19 year old winner. I now feel stupid for flipping all the good deals I came across back then that I should have kept. Like a 65 Mustang I got for $150 and drove home and later sold for $450. Can I give you $350 for that bike ? LOL .

[@throttlebottle5906]

tell her all your past hobbies were far cheaper than her, just make sure you have a helmet on, because cast iron pans and rolling pins will be flying ;)

[@xan_carman4216]

cbgreenbay "i promise i got it for half off" who hasnt said that lie before

[@Philc231]

glad I am not the only one.

[@mikedurick2728]

Ok

[@LAP1050]

1/6/2019 - Mustie1, just finished watching all of the 125 videos, excellent job. You took us through the ups and downs of the project which was challenging at times but you pushed-on and got it right. One of your best efforts. HGTV is bound to find you one of these days... Keep them coming, all the best to you from Miami, FL. Lou P.

[@theirishviking9928]

Thanks for the ride. I know it's rewarding after the work. Another awesome video!

[@torkandbeans7321]

Great to see it on the road again. That exact bike was my first dirt bike, brings back LOTS of memories!!! I only wish these vids were around back then, my trial and error repairs were much less effective!!! LOL Love the channel, keep the vids coming!!!

[@robbieporter1612]

My first one as well your right good memories

[@paulbowers7343]

Hey, hey the 125 is a GO! Lots of fond memories of my '70 SL100 which was one grand little bike! WELL DONE!

[@richc9503]

Cool! When I was a kid one of my best friends had a Honda just like that. We were all over the county on those things.

[@sail235aeh]

What a great little bike, the way I remember them from my misspent youth ! Good troubleshooting video too. Thanks for your efforts !

[@buffdoc46]

Fun fun fun to watch. Thanks for the restoration ride

[@johng1335]

Many memories were brought back of my 1974 XL125... I loved that bike and rode the piss out of her! There was nothing that could stop me on it..only wish your videos were available some 40 years ago...hell I might still have it if that was the case! Thanks

[@robplotts9412]

Nice man! i like the older bikes. When i was 12 way way back in the early 80s my first dirt bike i bought myself for $75 was a 79 yamaha dt 250. It was a 2stroke i used to have to lean it to a tree to get on and kick it but i brought it back from the dead. Found it in a shed some older guy had it hardly road it so it suffered from just sitting.that bike never left me stranded four four yrs or so i road that thing every where. When i turned 17 i used my dads 66 650 bsa for my road test. Yes right side shift made for a fun experience on the figure eight test lol. I then found a 79 yamaha xs 650 was like new with 500 miles on it and ten yrs of garage dust. She was black and chrome. It was then i learned all about duel points ignition systems what fun ,not really lol but good experience again. That bike still runs to this day and im now in my 40s. Im diggin your channel bud. Keep up the great work

[@brianfatony6115]

I just purchased a 1973 xl175. This video is great to learn how to make repairs. thank you! Your an awesome mechanic. Just got a new sub from me.

[@TheCaffeineRacer]

Loving how you work and your repair logic I am working on a cb350f 1973 at the mo. Keep doing what ur doing a positive inspiration:)

[@billluchterhand9176]

Wow this bike turned out great. Always a pleasure watching you work. I also enjoy the artistic segments at the end of your videos. They seam to relax me

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

Just finished the series, very nicely done! Thanks for sharing!

[@texaswaddie6983]

This takes me back my cousin had this exact bike back when , way back when !!

[@salmonslayer49]

Very enjoyable series Mustie thanks.

[@edmeetze6324]

Nice job..you put a ton of work into it.. hope you enjoy riding it. Keep the cool vids coming .

[@Leesherwood]

You did a super nice job on this bike. All the best of luck with it!

[@johneaston4963]

Great to see it up and running and back on the road,

[@sandeepnaicker2988]

Very nice video I watched the all the episode learnt a lot thank you for a awesome video

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Great series Darrin , SUPER ENJOYED ! I have 2 of those bikes . Great to see them restored ! THUMBS UP FOR SURE ..

[@carolsaxton839]

Used to own one back in 1974 in uk,lovely first bike.i was only16 at the time.

[@voneschenbachmusic]

A beautiful restoration on a very nice bike.

[@oldcoinchaser8723]

Hey mustie, congratulations on the bike. That's one groovy little bike. Years back I had a bike like that. 75 Honda XL 100. Some say that Honda didn't make a XL 100 but that's what the bike said as well as the title. I sure do miss it. I have a 82 Honda CB 650 4 cylinder and a 87 Honda Goldwing GL 1200. They both have been sitting in the garage a very long time. They both ran when I parked them. Stopped riding due to back injury. A little better now. I want to start riding again. Have fun and happy riding. Take care my friend

[@jeffcard3623]

I love this old bike, unfortunately so do many other people, and the price reflects that demand. Perhaps, if I'm patient I too will find a 'fixer upper' that can be resurrected. Great job, Mustie1!

[@johnhartley3596]

Great series. I really enjoyed it. Thanks.

[@cratecruncher6687]

You really showed this little 125 some luv. I guess it's a keeper.

[@HarveySpooner]

Mustie1, Real nice bike there, she runs out real good! God loves a Honda and the folks who restore them,

[@0fend0]

Thank you sir, for another awesome series. So much knowledge shared.

[@martinwright9238]

Hi Mustie 1 great channel ,you are getting quite a following here in the UK keep up the great work.

[@oojagapivy]

Found you today and have binged a bit. Enjoyed this series especially. I've got a 64 Honda Sports Cub that hasn't run in over 30 years and am inspired that it will one day after seeing a few of your projects. Great channel Damo

[@IanRogerson8420]

Fun little bike ... I'm sure you will enjoy running about on it .. thanks for making this set of video's

[@brians48now]

That was my first bike. Bought it in 76 and had a blast.

[@G3A3]

another little beauty back on the road, cheers.

[@1957kevy]

Like your stuff gets me motivated to work on my bike more. Kevin from NEW ZEALAND 😎

[@thegarage5919]

That's a damned fine looking bike to be as old as it is and a barn find. Great work man.

[@molsky13]

looking forward to the next project great stuff

[@lawrenceenderle1768]

Hi, I am really enjoying watching your you tube channel. I am not in a position to work on Mini bikes motorcycles and cars anymore but I am sure learning a lot from you. I especially enjoyed your Barn find Honda CB 350. Great, Loved watching the test drive , brings back memories. You are very knowledgeable and great camera work too. Thanks for the enjoyment. Larry Enderle

[@cheezervvvvv]

I really enjoyed this series. Not sure if I am more impressed with your mechanical abilities or your patience. Very good job producing these videos. I almost feel like i am in the garage with you. Thanks from your new subscriber Steve.

[@Rapid454ss]

Now that roller would be an awesome restoration project for ya!

[@MrEdsster]

I enjoyed the ride along. it reminded me of my 250 dream I had in the early 70s. Now I ride a monster ST1300 which I'll be getting rid of soon and maybe going back to a little trail 90 or Vespa. The ST is just getting too much for me to maneuver. Thanks for the video I'm thinking I might just find me a little Honda and go for it.

[@SteveHacker]

Such a GREAT channel! I subscribed and binge-watched all your videos when I first discovered your channel several months ago, but I keep coming back to this series especially. I have several bikes I want to learn how to restore once I have space, including a 1980 Honda XL125. MORE BIKE restoration videos, please! I'd LOVE to see you do some vintage dirt bikes! Thanks for sharing the great work that you do! Happy New Year! 😊😊😊

[@randeljohnson9048]

Great project video. Enjoyed watching it.

[@niceguy2171]

Was a old car that we found yrs. ago, headlight fit the old bikes, MUCH cheaper, can't remember what it was, maybe a VW? Something round and small obviously, anyone remember what it is, put it in so we all know again, seems it was a old Honda car or something. Had originally thought that I wouldn't have put that much time/work/parts into a 125, or anything under a 250, but the series reminded me the answer to the question people ask me of "why do you restore those old bikes?" and my answer always is "it sure beats walking" and that old Honda does, think in the early 1900's, how much they would like something like that to get you places faster than a horse, with a lot less droppings behind it ;) Great series, and great video as always, hope you did a gasket or cap for that tank, and finished off the rest of it, as that work you put in deserves finishing off!

[@robertkeyes2654]

Wow really neat build. Enjoyed watching you work on this bike. Should have gotten you to fix up my '72 SL 350 I found years ago!