Honda XL70 - first run in 12+ years

[@coreyshort9461]

I had a 74 XL70 like this one when I was a kid. Blinkers forward and aft, 10 inch tall mirrors on both sides, head light, tail light, speedo, and a title. Oh and a 4sp. Fantastic little Honda!

[@markgarrett4700]

My 3 brothers and I got XL70's for X-Mas 1972 ! We really wanted XR 75"s but my pops could not round up 4 of them anytime soon in our area. We loved this bike just the same. We ran the hell out of them for years in the sand pit close to our house in Townsend , De.

[@norcal8718]

Mike Mike Mike I can't believe you put that brand new petcock on there without cleaning out the tank or at least putting a filter in line before the carburetor, c'mon Mike you know better than that, lol. Anyway awesome video thank you for sharing your knowledge with us you are very much appreciated, keep up the good work 🔧👍🏻

[@MiniBikeMike]

I’m a shadetree/backyard mechanic at best. My videos are more for entertainment than education. Don’t do as I do. 🤣🤣

[@chrislollich525]

Speedo yes , I have one of these. I had a 72 sl 70 in 72 , I'm 62 now and have 6 Honda 4 stroke dirt bikes and ride my xl 70 at Least 3 or four times a week. Thanks from NOR-CAL.

[@TMichaelJKnivestmichaeljknives]

I always liked the xl70. Great video Mike! Feels like we are all hanging out with you in your shop while you’re working on bikes. Thanks for sharing !

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thank you for watching!

[@SCREECHTRUMPET1]

I had a 1973 SL70 when I was in High School. It was setup the same as this when I bought it used in 1981. No lights or speedometer, the stock dual purpose tire on the front and a big knobby tire on the back. It was a good bike. Not fast, but it always ran. The four-speed manual transmission is much better for performance than the three-speed automatic clutch transmission on my CT70.

[@geoffreyjones2000]

I use the same arm kick starter, thumb compression gauge and finger feeler gauges, sir ... I rarely loose them

[@MiniBikeMike]

Haha. Yep, they’re always with me.

[@SchoolforHackers]

Yup, that’s how I learned to mech-a-nik too.

[@jamesmziegler]

I remember that exact make and model. When I was a kid, what a ride.

[@marioruiz5313]

It's alive, it's alive 😲...😆👏👏👏 I'm not sure where, but I know I have the taillight bracket for that bike 🤔 Great job Mike 👍

[@cainbeeping8480]

A good bike to play on. Thanks for sharing brother

[@tomnix1941]

Your video is absolutely fantastic and I really appreciate your detail, I have subscribed to your video with a thumbs up and thank you !

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks!

[@jackmcandle6955]

I have the big brother XL100 same color /year, i put on new oem type tires. the bike is hilarious fun in tight trails

[@markiemarc8342]

always fun to watch !

[@jeffferguson899]

neat little bikes. love the channel

[@billystergiopoulos8025]

Cheers from Melbourne Australia Mike love my cubs also mate

[@idiot-proofgarage3739]

Let me know if the other guys don’t take it. For that price I’ll pay you today if I can have a little time to arrange getting it.

[@ttesheba]

saludos mike hermosa la Honda XL70, ojala puedas volver a revivirla.

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks! It was a fun project.

[@mrfenderguy1]

What’s that black bike in the background? Does it run? Maybe a future video? Keep up the good work Mike

[@MiniBikeMike]

It’s an early Honda C110. I had a video on the old channel of getting it going. I should pull it out again. Thanks!

[@bartgoins1782]

Mike, I know it's a little late to be asking this, but is that rear tire and wheel a bit bigger than stock? I just bought the twin to that bike (haven't picked it up yet), and your rear wheel looks much bigger than mine. Maybe that's the reason for the huge sprocket and the way it still had great get up and go.

[@MiniBikeMike]

These bikes came stock with a 2.75-14 rear tire….I think. That looks like a 3.00-14 tire, so yes, a bit oversized. I recently rebuilt another one of these bikes and couldn’t find the stock size tire for the rear, I had to go a little bigger.

[@bartgoins1782]

Thanks for the quick reply. I found a couple of place on ebay that have the stock tires, so that is probably where I'll end up getting mine. I should pick mine up in the next day or so. Well, Happy New Year, and keep the videos coming.

[@mikeb6431]

Nice video Mike. Thanks for sharing.

[@countylinerides4649]

How many turns were you air/fuel screw and idle screw. I have the exact same bike and fixing for my dad and can’t figure out the carb settings

[@MiniBikeMike]

It’s been a while since I worked on this bike, so I’m not exacting sure on the settings. I typically set the air mix screw at 1 turn out and adjust from there. I set the idle screw by whatever rpm at idle sounds best, I don’t count turns.

[@countylinerides4649]

@@MiniBikeMike ok thank you

[@RobertVierra-g5p]

Mike ya know I've just seen your video of for sale XL70's its 74 'youve probably sold it already?.. just texting to let you know I'm always watching your show and here too do that , and want to let you Know I'm interested in all that is from the you tube tonite it's my era ya know?, and I want To buy One I saw the mini bikes too if welcome I am appreciating this time you have I am Jchoice at Jay's channel and at this new channel id not know the sale I'm stuckand sticking thru this I can only look too you Mike try if you give it a read looking to adding one of your garage show rebuilt motorcycles too my life ?

[@MrBeeleevr79]

Nice! I had the same bike as a kid. Looking for my son, is it for sale?

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks. Sorry, it sold a couple days after the video came out, almost a year ago.

[@countylinerides4649]

What are you carb settings for it. Or have anywhere for me to get the right ones

[@battlemonger543]

I have the exact same bike only with a few modifications. Recently out a 125cc engine in it, trying to get running. Harness from stator has 5 wires, factory harness has 4 wires. Only difference is the 5th wire is a trigger wire. Not getting spark, any suggestions?

[@MiniBikeMike]

Are you trying to run lights……or just getting engine to run? If just run, use the simple $15 harness on Amazon. If you’re running all lights and signals, use Trail Buddy harness TB422.

[@bobbers3549]

I’m looking for a wiring diagram for my 74 xl70 . My book doesn’t have one in it ..?????

[@MiniBikeMike]

Honda did a good job of using the same wire colors across their entire motorcycle line. You should be able to google a wiring diagram for a CT70 that had turn signals and be very close to your XL70. Something like a 1977 CT70 will use about the same wiring.

[@gphilipc2031]

I like the bare bones look of that bike. Would be nice with a big thumper from Lifan or one dose.

[@MiniBikeMike]

Check out my latest videos. I just build an SL70 with Lifan 125 and completed a 90 mile group minibike ride.

[@CJD426]

What solution is in the ultrasonic cleaner?

[@MiniBikeMike]

Berryman’s carb cleaner

[@ericavenarius5370]

is it sold?

[@MiniBikeMike]

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