Honda XR80 1983 locked up

Honda XR80 1983 locked up, can we fix it?

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

I have my own OHV repair shop here and love it when I see those old beasts come in. Easy to repair, cheap to. Sometimes they have me big bore them to 100cc. Once in a while I'll buy them for salvage and fix them up so I can sell em cheap and give a kid a chance to have a blast.

[@andyroo3022]

Good on you.😄😄

[@TN_HondaDad]

That's awesome!

[@troller3155]

I used to have that bike… good memories.

[@autoservicedestollenberg3426]

Expected it to run , it,s a honda , when it,s not broken it should do what it,s supposed to do.

[@rfiskillingussoftly6568]

They were indestructible really" Many a fond memory of xr80's..and xr75's! Thanks for sharing this man!

[@cainbeeping8480]

I just got done with a 1970 xr80. A fun little project

[@KevinsHomeAloneAgain]

I miss my XR75, it was awesome and people with the CR would make fun of me. I tell ya what I went up more steeper hills on that XR75 than they could. That 1st gear was LOW. Good times. The bike was heavy for its size but that made it super tough.

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

I loved my old XR 75. It was a 74 model but ran for years. It was around through both of my sons, they each learned on it and ran the hell out of it for ten years or so. Eventually, they wore it out, so I put new top end on it, now my grandson is learning to ride it. Still looks good, just some scratches and dings, but kicks right over easy!!!

[@justinheard5954]

Transmission fluid fill it full of transmission fluid and diesel fuel pipe loose

[@justinheard5954]

@@troyrosenbaugh9935 and my first bike of the 75 is my uncle to the human damn it was great I think we have is gray

[@andyroo3022]

Thanks. Great little Honda, purring like a kitten now.. I am currently restoring a 1980 XR80 All parts painted now and ready for assembly. Your video has assisted me somewhat. I lost all my close up pics when my phone was dropped. Fortunately my engine is a good runner. I like your hoist as well.

[@gertscheper9653]

Those bolts on the cam are factory. The washers on the studs probebly too. Runs great.

[@TN_HondaDad]

I don't know why so many people to forget to use a telescopic magnet to fish out the chain. I enjoyed the video of you working thru it! Definitely glad you saved the ole gal and to get her going again! If this bike could tell stories!

[@flipfix]

Good call on the magnet and thanks for the comment.

[@jasonjgr8580]

Honda for you started right up.

[@KensSmallEngineRepair]

Amazing, great recovery! Subbed!!

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Cam gear mark is top of head. Make sure Cam Lobes are both down and piston on TDC and you should be fine. Valves should be shut during reinstallation of head. Easy peasy!! Chain has to be on gear to mount up, lube yhe hellbout of it and put some light lube down cylinder.

[@upperroomtoo]

My son has a trash pile find 1982 that was locked up. The piston and rings are trash. Hope to have it bored and new piston and rings. Thanks for the tips on the timing. I don't know how you maneuvered that chain and timing gear in there though!

[@greathornedowl3644]

Thanks, informative video, admire the digging in where others (like me) would run. Like 2vintage channel, always up for a challenge.

[@dano4572]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@bornonfire452]

I have the same bike thanks for the video

[@thomaskavney4656]

I had the same bike with the exact same problem I sprayed pb blaster in the cylinder got on the flywheel with a wrench and turned the engine over back words it freed up and ran great

[@flipfix]

You did it the right way, I still can't believe I didn't think to go that route. This is what happens when you get old. 😂

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Make sure the chain stays on that bottom gear, they can bunch up and cause hell.

[@flipfix]

You're right for sure, I was having a senior moment. 🙂

[@paulbudford]

Nice work. Those four strokes are a bit more tricky to work on for sure.

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Easy peasy!!

[@TN_HondaDad]

@@troyrosenbaugh9935 Easy when you know how the old saying goes. :-}

[@thorjoseph]

Unlocked mine buy pressing the down gear and Kickstart

[@michaeljohnson714]

See ya on the flip side!

[@edensbounty6679]

Could have pulled the 4 studs?

[@flipfix]

Good call, definitely an option.

[@TheChaz81]

Im so thrilled I could shit! Wanna come over i got an 86 with the same issue! Guy I got it from, the grandkids left the spark plug out!

[@Fj-fe6co]

Could have pulled the studs

[@thecommonsenseconservative5576]

My first bike was an 84

[@johnowen9564]

typical honda

[@thorjoseph]

90 degree than kicked off for some reason they like the 90 degree angle

[@bubster1981]

washers are proper 4 sure

[@flipfix]

Good to know, I had watched a video on another XR80 and didn't see any washers.

[@ThePeavey23]

Watch mustie1 if you want to see a true small engine master…

[@Aciecarter238]

Mustie is awesome! But there are plenty of great mechanics out there. This guy knows what he is doing. You can tell when someone is mechanically inclined

[@finbah5706]

@@Aciecarter238 i dunno, he was going to 'part out' this awesome vintage dirt bike cuz the piston was locked up. he gives up waaay too easy on a challenge if you ask me.

[@mikekemsley1531]

@@finbah5706 Looks like it's running to me.

[@bornonfire452]

I went to you Ebay site did u steal have the airbox for sale steal if so send me a link .👍

[@flipfix]

Parts for the XR80 will be listed by Friday afternoon. Use the search box on store home page. Thanks

[@t.s.racing]

Sir, next time use 50/50 Acetone/ATF mixture. Pull the left side engine case cover giving access to the rotor and the nut on the end of the crankshaft. Turn either, back and forth lightly until it turns. Honda roller bearing crankshafts rarely if ever have problems. Pull the cam chain tensioner and you can usually remove the chain from the cam sprocket. Often there's a single bolt for the chain tensioner guide, you must remove this as well. I hope this helps 🙏 T. S. RACING

[@flipfix]

I hear ya, I don't know why I didn't think of it at that time. I guess I'm getting old. 🤪 The Honda Elsinore CR250 we tore down had the left crank bearing rusted stuck.

[@limreygalicia981]

By any chance, do you have a full wiring diagram for this motorcycle? Hoping for your response 😅

[@flipfix]

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[@iandennis7836]

I guess parting it out is now off the menu...?...

[@flipfix]

Actually the XR80 is being parted out and the parts will be available by this coming Friday on Simpy's motorcycle parts barn. Here is the link to the ebay store. www.ebay.com/str/simpysmotorcyclepartsbarn