Honda TL 125 K2 Barn Find Full Restoration E6

Well the day has finally arrived for the big reveal i hope you enjoy it.
In this episode the TL125 finally completes its transformation from a pile of junk to a beautiful vintage trials bike that still pulls as well as it did in the mid 70's.
I will be painting the plastics the proper shade of silver to match the previous restoration work i did on the tank, I also will be blasting , zinc plating and painting the rest of the parts needed then once all that is cured it will all be bolted to the bike starting with the air box and finishing with the application of the decals.
There a small mixture of all my skills from welding to painting as well as everything in between. I give a couple of nice explanations in the video as well about what im doing rather than using captions.
Stay tuned for a new coming soon ;)
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A bit of background on the project if your just joining us
Another year another big restoration project.
Anyway onto the bike. As you may remember i restored the tank from this bike in a previous video for the previous owner of the bike. his intention was to have me restore the tank and that would give him the inspiration to get on with the rest of the bike but sadly this was not the case. So i made him an offer on it and now its mine to restore back to its former glory.
It was initially found lying in a barn parted out and whats left is all that you see in the video so theres a lot of bits ill need to source, easier said than done! No one even knows if it runs as whoever parted it out has been long forgotten in the sands of time, then my friend stepped in saved it from the barn and now its in my possession.
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A new addition to my videos from now on will be a water mark and my channel name popping up in random places throughout the video as im getting rather tired of people re-uploading my content as their own i hope you guys understand.
If you like what you see and have any ideas for the channel or would even like to donate something to restore to the channel please get in touch. :)
And as usual if you liked the video please like share and subscribe and help the channel grow.
#Restoration #Honda #Trials
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Honda TL 125 K2 Barn Find Full Restoration E6

[@RRCRestoration]

Hey Guys, As you have probably noticed already i have updated the channel name and logo. The channel is no longer Really Random Channel it is now RRC Restoration. Just incase you were wondering why the water marks in the video still say Really Random Channel. Enjoy.

[@TwofierceTony]

RRC Restoration we don’t care about the name, we value the content! Thank you for the wonderful detailed and informative restorations every time! Keep doing what you enjoy and love! Your great at it! 🍻

[@MrMoremoneymorebitch]

We want more videos

[@martinpip8212]

I have a honda c92 benly 125 twin from 1963, I said I'd never sell it , but I consider swapping it for a tl as nice as that, cracking bike, nice job.

[@easyfishing1936]

As a former small repair shop owner, I have rebuilt a lot of bikes but never to your standards! I would love to own a bike restored/rebuilt by you! The only thing is please put the chain link round the right way! Closed end faces travel direction! Absolutely superb and I admire your work and attention to detail. Bill

[@gashbrother]

I saw that and thought I'm sure you have got it backwards. I was 17 when I learnt that, now I'm 62 and have not used that skill since 1977 however my brain flagged it up after 45 years and I thought I would see if anyone else noticed. Have loved watching this build and full credit to you. I have learnt so much.

[@fredzephire4071]

Haha You noticed that too ! i have only just discovered this channel and i am loving it, i am sure he does some of these things on purpose just to see if we are concentrating 😆. Love every second of it!👍

[@xtremluck6260]

I find myself watching this build over and over again finally realizing I should thank you for providing such an informative video series. These old trail bikes Honda made in the 70's are one of the sexiest bikes to look at. Glad to see you added it to your collection.

[@C0zyDunt]

Freaking Awesome. That iconic exhaust triangle and hearing it fire up, took me back to being seventeen again. The legendary Sammy Miller produced lots of upgrades for the TL125, I bought a 12 - 60 sprocket combination for mine if I remember correctly, from 15 - 52, to try and make it better for trials, plus a chain tensioner. Sorry brings back such great memories. Great job and thanks for sharing.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much for your comment and im glad i could evoke some good memories for you with this project :)

[@austinpaul2170]

That is the first motorcycle i started riding Trials on ! But I made a lot of modifications to it ! I laid the rear shocks down and added a3 inch spring the same size to the front forks and stroked the engine and high compression piston ! I cut down on the weight a lot ! I did some amazing things in the mountains back then !!! I took that TL125 where only deer would go ! And then some !!!! Awesome! Video ! Thanks !!

[@bepearson1]

One of the most thorough rebuilds I've ever seen on KZbin.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@slartybartfarst9737]

Thank you for sharing a superb resto on superb classic. There is nothing more satisfying than taking out and riding your own restoration. Money cant buy that feeling. I find as recommended for even brighter plating, air blast off the liquid after passivisation and put to dry on a radiator straight away, the passivisation is porous until fully dried and can go cloudy if not dried off quick.

[@RRCRestoration]

Hi, Thanks for your kind comment glad you enjoyed the restoration :) Thanks for your information on the plating as i have had a few parts go cloudy and i couldn't figure out why until now, many thanks :)

[@defender_of_wonder]

A masterpiece is born...then what happens he takes it to the dirt and shows why it’s his masterpiece! Brilliant craftsmanship! Great job and beautiful paint work! Thank you for sharing your restoration journey!👍🏻❤️😊🏍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you for coming along for the ride :)

[@jeremysmit8972]

Actually watched the fuel tank restoration first. Then watched the whole series. BRILLIANT end product! And riding it too. Not just for show.

[@coltoncook4058]

I love that you went on a proper trail ride on that beautiful bike after, to show it off the right way.👍

[@sevenmilewhite1407]

Im 40. This was my first bike at 10 years old. Lol. I wanted a CR 80.....my dad sprung for the 200$ 74 TL125 from an old friend lol. I shrugged and was still stoked.....it was a bike and my first one!!! I rode that thing prolly 20+ hours every week of every year for 4 years. Never did it fail to start with 1 kick, and nothing ever broke but clutch n throttle cables....and the peacock needed rebuilding once. Not bad for prolly 2000 hours of riding lol. After that I got a RM125 at 15 years old. I kept the TL. It was stolen when I was in my 20s and never seen again.....still hurts thinking about it. Your project is amazing. Thanks for the nostalgia.....much love.

[@danieldavis3271]

I got the same treatment lol I’m now 50 snd want more then anything to find one ! I got mine at 11 years old got it for Christmas from a uncle who his kids out grew it , I rode that thing everywhere so many memories even ran it into our backyard fence before church trying to pop wheelies lol at 15 I was to old snd big yo dude it a neighbor kid rode it and ceased it sat in the garage til I was 19 snd bored on a summer day me and my best friend took a sledgehammer to the kickstart and we had compression boom switched gas snd fired it right up lol ended up giving it to a younger cousin no idea where it went from there lol

[@AP9311]

I must say, wow this is far most excellent video ever. You take pride in your work in restoring this. I noticed quite a bit of logo label various places. Love it, it sure pops! You really do take the time to make it look awesome job. I'm really blown away by it! Many many thumbs up! You deserve many star rating for sure :)

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for your kind comment :)

[@KBBMX]

Enjoyed watching rhis resto.... I had one of those when i was 16.... In 1982 👌

[@RRCRestoration]

Dont worry guys i spotted the master link on the chain facing the wrong direction the next day. I fitted it wrong as i had so many other jobs going through my mind at the same time.

[@mickenoss]

Lovely job mate, almost a shame to see it being used - look forward to the next rebuild. =)

[@tomnwoo]

Must be so hard setting up all the shots and getting the job done at the same time, I'd have lost the link and or the camera, gone out and bought a bike, swept the old one into the corner.

[@aihal_sakha]

🛠🔩🔧⚙🌏🚀...✊👍

[@heathwellsNZ]

@@mickenoss It would be more of a shame for it not to be used! I think the greatest honour bestowed to a restored car/bike is for it to be used as it was intended! I loved the ending!

[@rronaldreagan]

Really Random Channel did you notice that the carb is bolted on to a transition plate that has a rubber o-ring on one side and a gasket on the other. Given that the side facing the carb will be cold and the one facing the motor really warm, shouldnt the o-ring be placed on the carb side? (You placed it on the motor side)

[@gummybearkiller1]

The best part of the video was to see it getting ridden as it was supposed to. Lovely little bike.

[@robertchongminliang5657]

"O" my God, what had you done? These is the most beautiful job done on a Honda TL 125 K2 had ever seem. Very well and very carefully done up. You had put up a lot of afford in it as I can see. I like it from my bottom of my heart. The reason I say that was because I used to own one. Unfortunately I follow style in changing much newer modern bike.I switch to Honda CB 550. And now I felt very regret for selling it off. Now I keep on looking for one. Can't find, ever there are, I am sure nobody would want to sell. My friend please keep it as long as you do. Don't sell it.

[@davidchristensen6908]

It is amazing how much fun you can have on a 125 Honda. Even the trail90 anyone can operate them. Brings back my youth. When I graduated high school in 1977 I bought a Honda CB 360 T. Live in Portland Oregon and my first trip was to Vancouver BC. My first bike was a 1959 Honda 65 cc when I was in 6th grade. I just loved these smaller bikes.

[@keithmoreton1764]

One of the sweetest lil Hondas ever made. Great job.

[@vikachan19]

I'm currently doing my first restoration, on a 1972 Honda CL100. I love all your series, but this one is helping so much - especially episode 4 and 5!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and being an inspiration!

[@DTAChako]

I really enjoyed that series. Hope the next projects will come soon!

[@merlepatterson]

That's my exact bike I owned back in the late seventies. If I remember correctly, I still had the original tool kit with all the original tools complete that came with it when I sold it. This build brought back memories of all the work I used to do on my own bike.

[@ryanblanco5866]

Really loved watching every episode of this restoration job, absolutely stunning result. Even the decals are upto specs. More bike restoration pls!

[@davidmacgregor5193]

I bought a brand new Honda TL125S in 1978, it cost me £399 on the road and I had a free three hour training session, due to it being my first bike with a manual clutch. My first powered two wheeler was a 1975 Honda ST70 "Monkey Bike". I loved my TL, it was a great little machine.

[@gerrysantos724]

A perfect combination of skills, good materials and a set of excellent tools . . . result is a job well done! 👍

[@BigAfricanAnimals]

The point is... This bike..is retro. The one and the only.. Love your job..so professional.. Greetings from Malaysia bro

[@Gismotronics]

Jeez, I just spent most of Saturday evening watching this series! Great stuff.

[@darrenmarsden6790]

Beautiful restoration. I had the exact model and rode it for many summers. It was abused but always ran and was the best a teenage boy could have and run all day for 0.50 US. One thing about your comment on points based systems is reversed: the closed points charge the coil. When they open the energy build up in the coil is released to the plug.

[@emilelapointe]

What a great series. Your work is very entertaining to watch, and informative. I'm looking around for my next project and this build was a nice way to go through one in my mind while I wait to find a bike I want. Thanks for taking the time to post these videos.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you for taking the time to watch them and i hope you find yourself a nice project soon :)

[@kennyatkins6448]

I had TL150 many years ago had a lot of Sammy Miller mods and aW.E.S. exhaust. Came 2nd in the novice class in the West of Scotland trials championship, loved that bike, thanks for the video brought back a lot of good memories. 👍🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@RRCRestoration]

awesome :) , I'd love to have a go at some trials riding but i wouldn't even know where to begin haha. Im glad my videos could bring back some memories for you.

[@Bartem_]

The chain locking clip is on backwards, The closed end should face towards the front of the bike.

[@RRCRestoration]

Dont worry its now fixed ;)

[@Bartem_]

Really Random Channel haha, rest of the bike is sweet btw👌🏼

[@joewood5647]

That's confusing people though you are right, For if they put the spit link on the bottom run which quite a lot of people do because it's easier to get at, in my 42 years of bike maintenance, So if they do as you say the close end will be facing the front of the bike , but it will be back to front. Because the open end will be leading. The way I tell people is, the closed end should be leading, going in the direction the chain is going in when you are riding the bike and the open end should be following . That way it makes no difference whether they put the link on the top run or the bottom they'll put it on correctly. I hope I haven't offended you , but it's very important to give people the right information, for it's surprising how many people don't know about this important issue. as this video from an experience bike builder shows that even the experts get it wrong.

[@schuur10]

Same missfit i also noticed

[@montyzumazoom1337]

I noticed that too (I think he did it on purpose to see if we were all watching)!

[@markpattison548]

Your explanation about the contact breakers is back-to-front. The breakers close, allowing current to flow around the primary in the coil & the field to recharge (no spark!). When the breakers open the field in the primary coil collapses suddenly (no current), and the voltage in the secondary (which is proportional to the rate-of-change of the field from the primary) spikes - hence the spark. In summary, you get the spark when the points open!

[@RRCRestoration]

Yeah i managed to get myself all confused and backwards on this one haha

[@markpattison548]

@@RRCRestoration easily done, pretty counter-intuitive.

[@Reman1975]

Really nice restoration job, I especially liked seeing it being used at the end. I used to live next door to a little old bloke who collected classic/vintage bikes. He had something like 18 or 20 in total, All from between the 1920's up to the late 1960's. He'd buy them, completely restore them to 100% original condition, Then take 3 or 4 of them out of their heated garage every couple of months, secure them into the purpose made foam lined "Bays" the back of his van, And take them to concours shows. He had some pretty iconic stuff in there. I particularly remember ogling the newest 2 bikes he had. They were a stunning Norton Dominator and an equally stunning Triumph Trident !!! While chatting over the fence with him one day I asked, out of all his motorcycles, which one did he enjoy riding the most? He said "Ride them? Don't be an idiot. You don't RIDE classics like these. They're pieces of art, Things to be admired, They're not TRANSPORT !!!". That kinda perturbed me a little. OK, I can understand that a rare or precious bike isn't something you'd thrash to the shops in the rain, But to NEVER ride them? They were designed to be ridden, and it somehow felt wrong that he never took them on the road, And rarely even started them. 5 or 6 years after I moved to a different area I found out that he'd recently passed away, And his son had promptly sold off the whole collection as individual bikes. Part of me thought it was sad that his son had disposed of his dad's most precious possessions like that, But a slightly bigger part of me was thinking "Well, At least some of them might end up being put back on the road now".........Does that make me a bad person? :S

[@brapamaldi7666]

thats like having a hot wife and never fucking her. enough said.

[@mannye]

Doesn't make you a bad person at all. The bad person is that asshole son who sold a collection off piece by piece. Sad. Although I do agree that he should have started and ridden them all but he took on the role of caretaker which is about the best thing one can do. Even "one of one" cars/bikes/planes etc. should (IMO) be used as they were intended.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much leaving a comment and sharing your memories with us. Its nice to hear everyone's different experiences with bikes :)

[@Reman1975]

@@mannye Yeah, I did think at the time that it was a shame that he didn't approach somewhere like the Haynes motor museum with the whole collection. They would probabbly have gave him a reasonably generous offer and continued to keep them in the condition his dad got them in to. They care for their exhibits, But also have "Drive it days" where paying members of the public get to tootle around the track in or on some of the iconic dream vehicles they have on display.........But in the end his son went after the maximum payout and sold each bike off to the highest bidder. :(

[@theravedaddy]

@@brapamaldi7666 then divorcing it so everyone in the village can have a go on it

[@ethanbowman3532]

This restoration series is beyond amazing, I work at a bike shop and we have a lot of restoration projects and these videos have given me a lot of ideas and motivation. Sometimes you need to take a break from working on new bikes and go back to the basics. Keep up the great work man.

[@mikeb6431]

Fascinating cleaning and plating. Looking forward to a more in-depth video of your cleaning and plating process. Please also list the chemicals you’re using. Thanks for a great and informative series.

[@MrCarltonv]

That's museum quality. Well done sir.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you kindly :)

[@maniyan_wanagi]

Damn, she's beautiful! I remember when those were new - really nice work! I'll be very interested in seeing your plating methods explained more fully!

[@schwartzenheimer1]

Two things:1) you put the chain master link clip on backward, and 2) the plug fires at the exact moment when the points OPEN (not close). Great cosmetic restoration, nice bike.

[@RRCRestoration]

Yeah i got myself a bit muddled up when filming the ignition sequence.

[@tozi993]

Wow, another perfect motorcycle restorations and excellent video as always 👍🏻

[@Milo_Minderbinder]

Thank you for all these enjoying episodes. I'm just resoring a '76 XL125K2. Not that perfect by far. And not that fast. But whenever I see these episodes, it gives me a new kick to move on.

[@mikerogers6742]

Mate that's classy. Hope your next project isn't too far away

[@jeromeygreen4788]

About time someone makes an electroplating tutorial video! Thank you!

[@alecildosouza121]

Nossa...amigo isso é realmente uma bela restauracao......parabens pela habilidade e paciência......muito bom

[@dutycalls4991]

I just binged watched the entire series in one go...outstanding!

[@shadowzedge5793]

GEORGE!!!!! I'm glad he gets to eat so well!! 😁

[@G58]

That’s a sweet little bike from my early biking days. Very nicely restored. Thank you for sharing

[@RRCRestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching :)

[@r32silviatech]

Awesome work man! Great to see the finished product. I thought it was a Trials bike when I saw the bottom of the frame. Nice build.

[@miketiller8430]

I had one in 1978. Great bike. Sammy exhaust ..traded it in for a 175. Bultaco at Geoff chandlers Southampton.I’m 62 now just bought a 250 bultaco Sherpa.. great video love the silence ha ha .

[@American_Jeeper]

Outstanding restoration! There are four idiots who deserve a good kick in the bollocks for giving you a thumbs down. Your work is impeccable, meticulous and a joy to watch. I still say you should do a set of bagpipes, because they're cool as hell.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much for your kind comment sir :) I might get around to doing some bagpipes at some point ;)

[@American_Jeeper]

@@RRCRestoration and you will, of course, have to play "Alba an Aigh" in its entirety, once restored. ;-)

[@afgaafif]

Frederic Lynes and now it’s 62 dumbass.. duno what’s wrong with them and how they really like the thumb down button.. it’s a masterpieces.. how the way it restore the bike condition and how he care about the “details” it just awesome..

[@American_Jeeper]

@Brian kent Regardless of the sex, you have to have a big pair to dislike this video and thus deserve said kick.

[@mathias4060]

Rebuilding a CB125 last year makes me see how many parts were shared. Ingenious

[@crimpcreep6887]

Ah, remembering the old days, my Dad gave me a used Kawasaki, 125, had a switch that would change gears high to low on handlebars. Forget model. Would always put petcock on reserve and wonder why it ran out of gas. Never understood why was hard to go up a hill in 4th gear,I mean 4th was faster, Right? Learned a lot, and it transferred to manual cars.

[@Psstnbooly]

Oooft, had two of these since I was tiny. Both carrier bag builds! Only one left now! Great job! 👏🏼

[@TroodosPoolGuy]

Excellent restoration and an excellent video as always! Surprised the TL doesn't have the rubber protector/chain guide on the swing arm. I might have to find a TL to restore now! Great stuff!

[@RRCRestoration]

Yeah i was quite surprised as well but the more you think about it and the clearance if your running your chain at the correct tension there shouldn't be any reason for the chain to be really close to the swing arm.

[@AndrewBoundy]

I'm learning a lot - thanks for the time you take to make these videos - I suspect it slows the process down considerably.

25:08 You mounted the chain clip backwards. The open end of the clip has to be facing *away* from direction that the chain will be moving, otherwise should it catch on something, the clip might pop off and it's not going to be a good day LOL Fantastic work as always!

[@RRCRestoration]

Dont worry its now fixed ;) Glad you liked the rest of the video :)

[@bldeagle10]

Cant tell you how much this motivates me. Im currently (slowly) restoring a 1973 CB350F thats sat for 20+ years. Ive gotten it running and im at the point where im ready to strip it down to the frame and either paint or powder coat it.

[@RRCRestoration]

Im glad my video could help to motivate you and i wish you all the best with your restoration :)

[@marcelovillarino]

Felicitaciones! Un trabajo impecable. Saludos desde buenos aires. Argentina

[@jimdent351]

Before putting on those decals you should have covered the surface with a layer of soapy water. A misting bottle works well for that. It allows you to move the decals around and remove any air bubbles once the backing is removed.Then you can gently squeegee the water from under the decals with something soft and pliable, such as an auto body filler applicator. Then you allow it to dry and wash away any residue. This is how they apply window tinting too. It works great. Nice restoration BTW.

[@Stoney3K]

Your logic on the points ignition is kind of reversed. Points work because an inductor will resist any sudden changes in current, which generate a high voltage and subsequently a spark. This change in current is caused by the points *opening* at the point of ignition. The current which usually goes through the coil is suddenly interrupted, and the energy stored in the coil is released into the spark plug. Pushing the kill switch will just jumper the points and provide a permanent path to ground so the spark won't fire.

[@RRCRestoration]

Hi, Thanks for the comment. Yeah i hold my hands up and admit i did make a mistake when describing the points i got it all backwards haha ( in my head i knew what i was saying but it didnt come out correctly and i never spotted it during the edit ) No worries though i will correct myself in the next quick tips video ;)

[@BalachandranSumathiB]

Best bike restoration i have even seen

[@likkakek8418]

Wohooooo finally 🙌 well done 👏👏

[@RRCRestoration]

Haha yeah its taken a while but its finally done :)

[@aussiebloke609]

27:03 Closed points is when the coil or magneto starts building its field, and it makes the spark when the points _open_ and the magnetic field collapses. The "F" mark on the crank should ideally come by at the same moment the points open.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thanks for the info, Im a bit rusty when it comes to old ignition systems but i got i running so thats the main thing haha.

[@aussiebloke609]

No worries, mate. I only remember because all the cars I had as a kid used points - and constantly needed tweaking and adjusting and cleaning. After a half dozen times or so being stuck in either torrential downpour or 110F (and occasionally both at once), it kinda sticks in your mind. Remembering this can make it quicker on initial static setup - but so long as it works in the end, that's the main thing. :-D

[@thechorus8981]

This channel is definitely not a random channel ;)

[@ipaddy]

This has got to be one of the best restoration jobs I have ever seen and it's on a cracking bike as well

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for your kind comment :)

[@AhuCJ]

Amazing vid yet again.. 1k views in 20 mins.. your channel is getting there! I would love to see more freq vlogs :)

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :) I'll try my best to get more content out a bit quicker

[@nexpro6985]

A friend of mine had one of these many years ago. We were enjoying riding through a part of the River Lea where we could get all the way across. I was using my YZ400 Yamaha. After a few successful crossings my friend decided to go slightly to the right of our usual path. He suddenly found himself in water that was over the seat and the engine abruptly died. We dragged the bike out and found we could not kick start it as it was hydraulically locking. The cylinder had a lot of water in it. We then removed the spark plug, turned the bike upside down and got all the water out of the cylinder. We also pulled the air filter and got most if the water out of it. After waiting a while and drying the spark plug with a lighter the bike started just fine. It showed no ill effects of it's unconventional engine wash whatsoever. My YZ was less fortunate when my m8 fell off doing a third gear wheelie and bending the frame upwards above the rear mudguard. (easy fix)

[@jeffersonaquiepalmeiras]

The Best !!! Mais uma vez PARABÉNS !!!

[@badtensioner]

Lovely. Just lovely. Resurrecting something from an imminent grave is really a small thing but forever wonderful.

[@leop1830]

Watching your videos and I'm amazed you have the right tools for everything. You're also wearing the right gears for safety. What a smart and skilled worker! Keep it up!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@handry92dequeljoe21]

The results really impressed uncle 😎 i'm from in indonesia uncle 🙏🙏

[@beakittelscherz5419]

uncle who ? lol

[@rafalnegro2133]

Handry92 uncle? Stop taking drugs

[@RadioReprised]

One of the best bikes I ever had and stone reliable even when beaten like a ........well you know. I put a high fender on front and adapted another full length Honda seat and turned it into a Trail Bike, then rebuilt it years later into an Enduro style and painted the frame and tank Red like an Elsinore! The muffler was always a problem so a custom one was made to eliminate the ''Triangle'' and stiffer fork springs helped at speed. Set of points and an oil change was all it took to keep it happy for years of daily flogging!

[@immasurvivor]

You should really invest in a external microphone for when you speak, it was rather difficult to hear what you were saying, poor audio and Scottish is a bad combo xD Other than that, top notch video.

[@RRCRestoration]

Haha yeah dont worry i plan on getting a good mic for talking seeing as im doing a fair bit of it now ;)

[@Rob-hx6on]

Nothing wrong with a good Scottish accent, didn't do Sean Connery any harm.

[@moosey62]

You wanna wash yer ears out mate. Sounded fine to me.

[@johnmarkham7457]

I remember this bike when it came out, I had a TY 250 Yamaha. It was great to see and hear the TL again!

[@RRCRestoration]

I had a TY250 many moons ago too, great bikes really punchy power delivery :)

[@johnmarkham7457]

@@RRCRestoration I would like to get another TY 250 and restore it. Keep your front wheel off the ground as much as possible!!!

[@johnmarkham7457]

@@RRCRestoration I'm going to subscribe to the RRC, I don't have the experience you have but I am in the process of restoring a 1983 Honda V65 magna for myself. Love your channel bro and God bless you,

[@scalecraft4663]

Spectacular work and good info. Noticed the lever dust covers are on wrong. Holes in accordian are for drainage of water, they go on the bottom and the top hole goes on the pivot bolt of the OEM bolt.

[@doubles3871]

Terrific work, sir. I have a '74 TL125 that is torn all the way down in my barn right now. Engine was stuck, but I have feed it up. I have most of the parts to rebuild the engine, but haven't started on it yet. I will likely use this video series to rebuild it. Thank you for taking the time to document a beautiful restoration.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you for watching and i wish you luck with your TL build :)

[@gwc1410]

Very nice. I did not know Honda ever made a trials bike. Explaining what the different types of paint are would be useful.

[@Nigel2Zoom]

Another fine restoration. Almost didn't want to see it get dirty but you have to test ride it.

[@nickclarke171]

Great video. Nice to see you're doing the actual physical restro yourself rather than just bolting a lot of new and refurbed parts together. Top notch. I did spot the spring link going on the wrong way round and also wondered why you torqued up the back wheel spindle BEFORE putting the chain on but thought no point in mentioning it just to appear being a smart arse!!

[@asdfghjkl0226]

本当に素晴らしいリビルト技術だった。 I respect your skill. I love HONDA.

[@Laavaavaal]

I enjoyed that thank you! I especially love that you rode it properly at the end😀😀😀

[@ortederewigkeit1672]

Excuse the bad english. Google translator ;) I love motorcycles from 50 cc to 250 cc. I envy you this Honda. ;) And to see the other two in the end too. ;) I was very happy to see you how you have restored the Honda. With the attention to detail. Right down to the stickers, right down to the smallest screw. I hope you enjoy the bikes. Best regards, Kay.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you for your very kind comment :)

[@rohanvisser9341]

Hey dude. Much love from South Africa. Love the channel. Please do loads more bikes. I just have one thing that I would like to mention. You put the chain link clip the wrong way around. You should put it closed end in the direction of travel. Something can rub or knock against it and it will come off, so it is must safer to place it closed end in the direction of travel of the chain. Keep up the great work.

[@BabaG]

Wonderful to watch the project come together. Meticulous details and doing it the right way. Wish more folks would be like you. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for your kind comment :)

[@bilhep]

It was an honor! Thanks for your diligence.

[@danarnold9557]

Fantastic job! That's the bike I learned to ride on 27 years ago.

[@patriotmu4741]

awesome job. looks and sounds fantastic. makes me wish I kept hold of my '79 XL 125. might have to go find something to "tinker" with

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@unknown-prod]

Superb work, in addition well filmed and mounted! the six videos hypnotized me lol Thank you!

[@cesartabaso6110]

how beautiful you have left her, congratulations, your work is excellent!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@robj2704]

Just finished watching all your episodes on this restoration. You did a great job.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much :)

[@Dylan-ug6jp]

Look at them! What stunning beauties, great work my best compliments! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@tomnwoo]

If I understand ignition coils correctly, the points open to make the spark happen, the high voltage spark is generated by the field collapse in the coil when it is switched of, and works in concert with the condenser (capacitor) to create a resonating "tank" circuit further increasing the voltage when field collapse happens, the points do not make up to create spark. I wish I could paint like you do, everything I paint has my fingerprints in it .

[@RRCRestoration]

Looks like im going to have to brush up on my knowledge on how old ignition systems work haha but at least she runs thats the main thing ;)

[@tomnwoo]

@@RRCRestoration Indeed it is, I admire your ability to get out a polished bike and a great video, keep up the good work.

[@irazu2008]

Great videos, just watched a couple of them back to back. Time well spent. You have a high level of attention to detail, a skill that is not to be underestimated.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Im glad you enjoy my videos :)

[@rogerbarnes2565]

That was great, really enjoyed that restoration project. Always wanted one of these when I was a nipper.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@refiii9499]

Not bashing your work at all its great work. But to go the next step in a restoration like this Honda in the 70’s and 80’s used a black oxide/nickel plating with a 25% olive drab to the parts like the air box, rear brake lever and shifter, grab bars, steering stems, handle bars rear brake rod etc. the plating was more rugged than paint and lasted a lot longer. Bike is looking fantastic! Great job on the restoration. Good luck with her she should last you another 30 years now.

[@RRCRestoration]

I know exactly the type of plating you refer to and if that was an option id have loved to use it for a more original appearance but unfortunately i can only use what i have at my disposal. Yeah now its done i love it to bits already :)

[@PRO4XKEV]

My Father bought me one back in 1976 when I was 15..Loved that bike.. He paid like 750.00 for it at the Dealer, yes it was brand new..

[@thegolfnut812]

Nicely done. I have a 1973 XR 75 that I intend to rebuild soon. Lots of nice tips here, I'll be back to watch again down the road.

[@scalecraft4663]

Very nice work. Your vid is like a video shop manual. Thank you. I just picked up a 74 a few days ago. Its complete, running with pink slip tittle and with the OEM exhaust system!! A few things are incorrect like the perches, kill switch, levers. It's nice but I want to make it as nice as yours. It is missing the tool box. I have a collections of OEM unrestored 73,74,75 Cr's along with a few other hard to find OEM MX bikes. All running with pinks. Thanks Again.

[@jean-marcfrouin9834]

Champion du monde de la restauration, travail soigné, propre, bravo,☕

[@gforcekaras]

Another treasure saved by your amazing skills. Thank you!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you for watching :)

[@customtailored1]

You did an absolutely fantastic restoration job. This is an awesome channel, and I look forward to watching your future restoration projects.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much for your kind comment :)

[@Kenny_P_abz]

Watching you ride I couldn’t help the Kickstart music going through my head. Imagine a Peter Purves commentary. 😁

[@RRCRestoration]

Love it! :)

[@LaminarFlowGaming]

Came on the comments to make a kickstart reference. So pleased I wasn't the only one to think that.