I Bought a RARE Honda Odyssey FL350 In Pieces (Only Made One Year)

I buy a 1985 Honda Odyssey FL350 that was sold in pieces. #Honda, #350cc, #2stroke,
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[@robertmontgomery8310]

Very excited for this episode. I wanted on of these so badly in the 80's I was in HS in 1985 and had a poster of an Odyssey in the desert, right next to my Heather Locklear poster :)

[@Military-Museum-LP]

When everyone thinks about Hondas motors they think 4 stroke but Honda made one of the first reliable 2 strokes in the world. Plus when the Elsinore 125 and 250 came out they became known as a ultra high performance 2 stroke manufacturer. I rode a Elsinore the first year they came out and I can remember my smiles it gave me!

[@andymarshall4014]

On the master cylinder you pull the levers back not push them down. They will operate independently. Can’t wait for the drive video!! Always wanted one

[@jameskrause8902]

Dude, this is awesome. Make sure to use the steering wheel straps so you don't break your arms. Thanks for the great content.

[@kelownadug]

Agreed.. USE them.. when those roll (and they do) peoples first reaction is to try and stop the roll with your hands. Bad idea. Strap in and hang on till it stops!

[@perustc9158]

A dealership owner I worked for broke both his arms in one of these surgery traps.... these things were a pain to work on as well.

[@tacticooldennis]

@@kelownadug I had both an FL250 and 350 back in the 90's always wear those loops, and a kidney belt cause your back takes a beating. Also buy an extra 2 gas cans. cause they eat fuel quick and everyone wants to drive them.

[@1965computer]

so need 1 of these lol. 😊 keep the videos going. the last 1 looked so much like an fs1e, but taller lol

[@mikekrodose123]

Years ago a friend had one and some girl kept saying I don’t need those dumb straps… 😂😂😂😂 you Know what happened 😂😂😂😂

[@jeredalmeida1880]

That brake master cylinder is actually designed to pull. The arms act as 2 independent fulcrum on the same pivot point. When you squeeze the brake levers, they pull one side and the opposite side depresses the plunger. That's why they don't push down. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to hear the exhaust note on that DG pipe.

[@martinmcdoniel4551]

Joe, it is a big project but if anyone can do it you can! Saving rare and vintage cycles and ATVs one at a time!

[@2vintage]

Haha thanks we will see! Definitely a big project!

[@benny8300]

Paint the frame and restore it!!!

[@donaldblakley6796]

Very Very nice work bud! I had an earlier 80s 250 oddessy when I was a teenager. Loved it! Can't wait for part 2. Excellent video. U are amazing at what you do

[@michiganmotorsports]

I drove one of those for a weekend in 1986 and it was probably the coolest thing out there at the time, and a blast to ride. I picked up another one around 2016 that was in pretty decent shape. I repaired everything that was wrong with it and then took it out for a ride. Compared to the machines we have today it's really not that great 😆 Awesome vid!

[@2vintage]

That is awesome! They are cool machines! Thank you for watching! I am glad that you enjoyed the video!

[@monte4283]

Great video! Can’t believe the guy was going to part it out. Looking forward to the first ride.

[@thebigguy8306]

Great video, and a learning moment. A Real RAW project, make it your own. 🐶Vinny taking inventory. The homemade rattletraps we had as kids, with old lawnmower/snowblower engines. Diddo the variety of vehicles you service is amazing

[@2vintage]

Thank you so much! I am glad that you enjoyed the video! I have a great time working on all of the machines! Vinnie definitely has thoughts on each machine that I bring home!

[@timhowey]

So amazing!!!! These things are just awesome! Great vids!

[@raynyhus2026]

Was very happy to hear you say you're getting the frame welded up. Definitely need the roll bar mounts at the patched up frame area.

[@2vintage]

Thank you for watching!

[@jeredalmeida1880]

YESSS, Joe!!! Waited so long for this video. Thanks, brotha.

[@smokeyou812]

Never miss an episode but I clicked on this at 🌩 speed soon as I saw it because I almost got one of these when I was 15 and passed on it. Even took it for a field ride but wanted a race quad more. I can definitely appreciate them more now almost 30 years later. Great find Joe!

[@2vintage]

Thank you for watching! I appreciate it! It is an awesome machine!

[@stlrsfan27]

I remember when those came out.. Everybody wanted one.Great video brother.keep up the good work.Its appreciated.its Never too old to have a new life.😎

[@James79561]

Thats a good ride for you . AUTOMATIC so you wont be missing gears all the time .

[@mikejones420]

Joe, you got a lot of interesting vids lately, some really cool stuff that we don't see very often, or ever. Loving it, keep it up :)

[@davidcolesr.8628]

He is the Man to Beat in the Exotics small Engine Class Will it Run Dept. here of Late, I’m liking it Personally.

[@2vintage]

Thank you so much! That means so much! I appreciate you watching! I am glad that you enjoy the videos!

[@shadow7796]

I used to think these were just about the coolest thing in the world when I was young. My neighbor had one but wouldn't let anyone ride it. Honestly, I'd still like to have one, but I've got enough tied up in rebuilding my old Rubicon. Gonna enjoy watching you bring this one back, though.

[@2vintage]

They are cool machines! Thank you so much for watching! I appreciate it!

[@chestermcgillicuddy4368]

Thanks as always for such great uploads. Regarding the OG Odyssey. Approaching 40 years now with this...there was a facility in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada that rented these just like at a plain old asphalt rental go kart track but it was on a very dry and dusty track without googles! Needless to say it was wicked!

[@aaad01]

One of my childhood dreams of owning this thing. Awesome video

[@chadswager1791]

Absolutely love these things super fun and really fast!!!! Can't wait to see first ride!

[@bobgrob4]

had a friend that had 2 of these new and they are really fun to ride. As good of shape this is in, you'll have a really nice one with giving what it needs. Good score. I'm a honda fan anyway.

[@jimsquire9048]

Had one and it was a lot of fun. Sometimes I wish I never sold it but I'm still rippin in a SBS. Thanks for doing your thing.

[@TylerGreenR]

This is AWESOME! take your time and don't rush this thing. That is a machine of beauty.

[@Bri-tg6xr]

I had a FL 250 for a while and its cool to see how it evolved into the 350. A lot of little similar things but def you have the big brother to it. Those pumps always needed primed on mine too.

[@tommygreist9560]

That's a fun looking machine......A 2 Stroke 350 2......,Oh Yeah!

[@michaelmurphyizme]

Pretty cool stuff right there man. I have a Pilot - 2 stroke big brother to yours. Theyre fun and comfy. Look cool as hell. Happy for you! I really am. Vintage Honda is second to none.

[@greathornedowl3644]

Wow, a project, one many of us would have ran not walked away from. Good job, you adapt and overcame obstacles.

[@robsmith1752]

Great vid always good content may seem crazy to some I've never seen one of these machines in person definitely can't wait till the next vid

[@rcclassiccrawlers4368]

Always wanted one of those when I was a kid. Looks a heckuva lot better with the roll bar assembly and plastics re- installed. Sounds pretty darn good too. Hope it runs out as good as it sounds.

[@j.w.3345]

Great find!! I don’t know why they stopped making those. Absolute blast to drive! I wish I kept mine and put it in storage for a few.

[@2vintage]

They are cool machines! Thank you for watching!

[@Rezqewr]

Honda, as well as the other motorcycle manufacturers were switching to liquid cooling, and was tooling up for the Odyssey's replacement, the Pilot.

[@Acemechanicalservices]

They stopped making them because they were junk and constantly broken down.

[@WreckedRevival]

@47:50 you can buy brake hardline, the fittings, line cutters, benders, and a flaring tool from O'reilly auto or various other auto parts stores to just make a new hard line for the rear brakes on it. Always wanted one of the Odysseys pretty cool looking karts, would be wild with an RD350/Banshee engine swap in it.🤙

[@bryankerr69]

The Odyssey was made from 1977 to 1985. It wasn't only one year. Then they came out with the Pilot FL400 in 1989-90. Great machines.

[@01hondascott]

the 77-84 FL350 are pretty much all the same the FL350R was only made in 85 Honda Odyssey 350 Specifications: 1977 to 1984 1977 to 1984: ground clearance is 5.51 inches Turning Radius: 1977-80 = 17.4 feet, 1981-84 = 14.1 feet Dry Weight: 1977-79 = 397 lbs, 1980 = 408 lbs, 1981-84 = 423 lbs Maximum Climbing Angle: 1977-84 = 35 degrees Stopping Distance: 1977-84 = 20 meters from 50 kmh / 61 feet @ 31.25 mph Engine Type: 1977-84 = air cooled 2-stroke engine Engine Displacement: 1977-84 = 248cc, 15.1 cubic inches. Compression Ratio: 1977-84 = 6.6:1 Idle Speed: 1977-84 = 1500 rpm Spark Plug: 1977-84 = NGK BR7ES Brakes: 1977-84 = Self adjusting cable actuated disc Parking Brake 1977-84 = Cable actuated shoe and drum Headlights: 1977-79 = 6V-35W, 1980 = 12V-45W, 1981-84 = 12V-60W Taillight: 1977-79 = none, 1980 = 12V-3W for Canadian Models Only, 1981-84 = 12V-3W Ignition System 1977-80 = Points and Condenser, 1981-84 = Capacitor Ignition System (CDI) FL350 Top Speed = 55 MPH stock (learn more) 1985 Honda Odyssey ATV FL350R Specs Engine: 329.1cc / 20.08cid, 2-cycle, Air-cooled Fuel: Premix 20:1 with a minimum of 89 octane Starter: Electric and recoil Ignition: Solid state CD Clutch: Automatic Transmission: V-belt torque converter with F/N/R gearbox Length: 85 inches Width: 61 inches Height: 54.7 inches Wheelbase: 61 inches Ground clearance: 8.3 inches Fuel capacity: 3.8 gallons, including 0.7 gallon reserve Tires: Front: 21 x 7-10 high flotation Rear: 24 x 11-10 high flotation Suspension: Front: Dual-trailing arms w/hydraulic shocks, 4.3 inches of travel Rear: Diagonal link-type w/gas charged shocks, 5.9 inches of travel Brakes: Front: Dual hydraulic drums Rear: Hydraulic disc Honda Odyssey ATV Dry weight: 584 pounds

[@CraaaigV302]

I love seeing more of these pop up hope u do a series rebuilding this beast they are awesome definitely gonna be a challenge finding parts but looks like it's mostly all there

[@justindavis2856]

I was hoping something good was gonna happen today. then I opened youtube and I see a video on your channel with an odyssey! Todays gonna be a good day!!!

[@scottbehl216]

Nice save Joe. She sounds good !!

[@camshaftshaft2711]

My buddy had one of these in the 80’s it was a blast ! Brings back memories 👍😎

[@Larry-325]

Joe another awesome job!👍👍

[@DirtyDovi]

Killer! As an ATV guy & a Honda guy - These Odysseys are where it's at! A decade or 2 ago, "Moses Mountain" in Maravia, NY used to have a fleet of them.. They 'rented time' for either horses or buggies. Of course I chose the buggies.. We'd ride em' like we stole em', and paid for it.. haha [I still have scars on my spine from it rubbing the seats so bad] Still worth every second. They Should have replaced em' with Honda Pilots, but nope.. They sat, rotted, and finally sold.. Hopefully whoever got them all put em' to use. They're way too much fun to let em' just sit. Congrats on the find/buy, great job breathing some new life into yours, and Have Fun!

[@Military-Museum-LP]

I dreamed about having one of these when they came out. They were so far ahead of the times then.

[@jesse1136]

I can't believe that the previous owner was going to part out a machine as nice as this. They're generally so clapped out I can't believe what people ask for them in "one piece". It's a shame Honda (or any other manufacturer, really) doesnt make anything like this. They should be preserved, not chopped apart and sold to the highest bidder. I'm glad you rescued this one.

[@ka24det]

I'm so jealous right now. Always wanted a Pilot. Drooled over a magazine ad for one my whole childhood.

[@user-ev6kb8nr6f]

Nice job on putting that 350 Odyssey together did a really good job

[@drlest717]

Dude, you're the BOSS!!! You motivate the heck out of me!!!!

[@dubiousf00d]

Just the coolest thing ever! I've always wanted one of these. Sick machine! And that DG exhaust is Fn mint!!

[@GratefulEd907]

The pilot was cooler

[@dubiousf00d]

@@GratefulEd907 yeah. Pilot is cooler. Were those a 400?

[@GratefulEd907]

@@dubiousf00d I had to google it but yeah a 400 I just remember they were all red. My oldest sister and her husband had one when I was a teen. It was a blast to ride the few times they let me. LOL.

[@rm25088]

these are sweet. I am surprised you haven't had any on here. You need to find a Honda Pilot next. Those are the ones you want. I believe you can put a cr500 cylinder on them and make them a rocket. It is a shame this guy was going to part out such a cool machine. Why would he even bother. They are getting harder to find.

[@martintaylor984]

Because it’s worth twice as much in parts as it is whole and you also have to think, one gets parted out to save 5 or 10 with the parts.

[@rm25088]

@@martintaylor984 I could understand if it was junk. This one isn't junk. Thing fired right up and ran nice.

[@minibikemadman]

the pilots are cool liquid cooled but these are just as fun.

[@rm25088]

@@minibikemadman Yeah either one is cool. I really want a pilot. They are really pricey though.

[@martintaylor984]

@@rm25088 like I said worth twice as much in parts as it is whole

[@that_midsize_ranger800]

Dude the 2 stroke sounds so good

[@jeffsmith2070]

I had the earlier version of that, the red one, bought it brand new! No rear suspension, barely any front suspension either, the CV clutch did not like water at all! We had so much fun on that machine, get someone standing on the back(do not attempt this at home) and ride wheelies forever! I worked construction and lived on a huge east coast egg farm as security and would use it for hauling things around the construction site. Between each coop was a swale to drain rain water from between the coops. One evening I was out “patrolling” and there was a crew of winos pulling old hens and I was showing off a little. Recent rains had deepened the swale and I stuffed the nose of that Odyssey into the far side of the swale, causing it to endo violently! I wasn’t wearing a helmet and wasn’t belted in! My head went out the top of the roll bar and slammed into the dirt just before the roll bar got there. I still suffer the affects of my stupidity thirty five years later! Just bought a KTM adventure bike and now wear all the protection, every time! You finding any mushrooms on your property, young fella? I picked 48 today!

[@denniseheim5875]

I have two of these FL350s in great condition. They both run fine and are a blast to drive. You will have fun with this machine !!

[@justjackfromsc]

I have always wanted one of the Honda Odyssey’s.

[@joeybobbie1]

I have always wanted to find one of these and Restore it to like New condition. When I was Little a guy down the Road had one, and that thing would go. It seemed like either they were kinda easy to Roll, or he was just a bad Rider. Living on a Farm now, one of these would be a Lot of fun. You were lucky whoever had it had all the Parts for it. The Engine sounds like it’s in great shape. Good Job putting it back together and getting it running. Great Video, can’t wait to see you riding it.👍👍

[@craigmorgan4676]

Very,quirky Joe,loving this variety u doing on the channel, its great stuff!👌👊💪🦾🦾🦾

[@jayjudd6518]

😮Was not knowing what he got into first. Now I’m interested now. Some interesting things to come I’m sure. Lot of parts and screws to figure out. How does he do that so well ? Excited to see that plastic repairs and welding. I’ll be following for sure .😊

[@martintaylor984]

Those are awesome. I have had 2 fl250 and one fl350. I want a pilot so bad but don’t think I will ever bring myself to pay what they are bringing now.

[@MR-puffnstuff]

That is soo neat never knew there was such a thing 😃.

[@cottonhiker]

Great video, fantastic content! What software do you use for editing?🙏💪🏼

[@toddadamson7272]

Nice find Joe. The odyssey and pilot are pretty cool machines. The pilot came with radiator I believe because the odyssey had cooling issues. Good luck with the build

[@2vintage]

Thank you for watching! I appreciate it!

[@j_rainsgoat3929]

Does anyone find it odd they called the Odyssey and Pilot much like the Honda vehicles today?

[@downsouth701]

Someone cross threaded 1 of my sparkplugs on my 250 and it popped out when riding

[@downsouth701]

Mine was pull start

[@Bunk599]

You are living my dream. When these first came out I wanted one in the worst way. 40 years later it still looks like great fun. It is the genesis of the ATV craze. PS - Maybe you pull the levers on the master cylinder rather than push...it appears that would allow them to work independently...aren't they cable activated?

[@petepeabody8905]

Nice. You really took a big gamble in a basket case. All in all great job so far....Pete

[@jaymugridge1810]

Godfather to the polaris razors.

[@michaelbarbera4923]

You don’t need to turn jumper leads on when using pump or lights . Awesome machine buddy good luck with it!

[@sunnyvale104]

Love your videos brother

[@lynnh7694]

I have been waiting for you to get one of those for a long time.

[@JerAndJo]

I enjoy watching your videos man and the fact that you have a new one very regularly but.... I've notice several times that you say that the carb slide is in right or wrong , but there's actually only one way for the slide to go in on carbs , theres a little nipple inside that the carb slide follows up and down to stay the proper way and ya just cant put them in any other way! Just wanted to mention that to ya! Otherwise, great videos and I look forward to seeing a new one everytime you put one out! Keep them up and we need to see more wheelies lol

[@theoneandonly2421]

Brother that’s awesome. I had the odyssey and pilot growing up. They are amazing machines!

[@petebrand6661]

Now this is a candidate for a ground up bare bones restoration, here in Australia the Fl350 was available for 3 years

[@peteraitken6494]

Hi joe been away camping for a few days this thing is really cool glad you got it going will be a cool video once you finish things up and take it for a spin awesome buy mate wish I had one lol 👍👌🔧🔧🔧❤️

[@1leggedmedia]

I would have taken it the rest of the way apart and welded the frame up and painted it all first ,as it was close to being far enough apart.

[@midwestcrappieman7796]

This is amazing!!!! that said, coming from a Honda fan boy though. I love your videos buddy but my goodness I want to throw your crescent wrench in the same hole you buried the YFZ. 😂😂

[@TheStevo420]

There’s a couple for sale in Canada they are going for around 3500 in the same condition

[@2vintageDeamonFan]

Always a good day when joe posts

[@jasonpardoe1408]

Another great video joe 😎👊❤️🇬🇧

[@davehouston1026]

Cool to see all the old toys I always wanted as a kid be brought back to life.

[@jesimss]

This!

[@heofthesquarebum]

Those mounts that you thought were for the tail light are actually for the combo airbox / taillight housing. If you don't see that in your parts pile you will want to source one

[@CraigArndt]

It'll definitely start with the ignition cap on the spark plug! Haha, I've done that before. These were ahead of their time when I was a kid in the 80s. Just a smaller version of today's side by side.

[@barnbrothers2472]

Used to have one when I was a kid

[@dennislamers986]

I thought the 3 wheeler was cool but the oddessy looks awesome. Soft refridgerator Cooper might be easiest to install. Can't wait to see.

[@ludovikmarlak4109]

Oh yes I enjoy I really inpatient for the next episode for this beast... 😊

[@senseless_appearance69]

What a cool video Man, it got a big FAT LIKE! That buggy is awesome I belive they had some in Crusty demons of dirt Mx movies, awesome

[@scottmottazsr3030]

Nice. Ive got two fl350s, one was converted to a two seater. Ive also got four fl250s. They are all a blast to ride

[@blackink6703]

Good job man. Greetings from San Diego Ca

[@M.TTT.]

I definitely hope to find a fixer-upper like this one day. Good bones for a buggy build rather than starting from scratch.

[@cole2526]

These are one of the most fun factory machines you can find, they are so much fun and are so wild for what they are

[@TroubadourJuggernaut]

I remember being a kid in 1982 riding RM125 and a second gen Odyssey was ripping around in the woods near Banff Canada (Bragg Creek) thought it was cool first time ever seeing one, but still kept riding Motocross bikes !!

[@larryschenk696]

A friend of mine bought I believe a first edition 250 Odessey basically in a box. Put it back together and had instant fun in the desert around Las Vegas. The frame was bent so bad the front wheel on one side didn't always touch the ground. Had a blast on that thing.

[@Smalltowngearheads]

Sweet I want one!

[@jamescarey9197]

Man that thing brings back some memories, can't wait to see you rip in it 😁👍

[@kenjohnson5498]

A guy in Illinois had 4 of these sitting in his yard for years but wouldn't sell them and they sat in the mud until the frame rusted to nothing on all of them.

[@2vintage]

Lol nice

[@quietbrianquiet]

Desirable unit, only made 1 year and stripped down and ready to part out screams stolen to me. I sure hope not! Great Video.

[@chadoakes8002]

amazing find I wish I had one I would be keeping that one of a kind Awesome video love it

[@1176hambone]

editing is awesome, btw.

[@AZVIDS]

Awesome find and fix, looks like fun👍👍👍👍

[@Rokynutz]

I envy you buddy. haha This was a heck of a find. even with that cross bar issue. These go for huge money here on the west coast.

[@James-dtexTexas]

I used to own two Honda Odysseys, loved them. They were a blast to drive.

[@mrnoname3802]

sold mine almost 10 years ago wish i didnt these machines are a different kind of fun if you decide to keep it they are known for getting hot watch temps they sell liquid cooled top end kits still or at least a fan lol always wanted a 400 pilot but around me thats a 7-10 thousand dollar machine wish honda would do a rerelease or update these so much fun sxs are not the same odd atv for parts great guy

[@stugatz2664]

DUDE!!!! thats the TWO STROKE 350!!! HOLY CRAP! YOU ARE GONNA HAVE SOME SERIOUS FUN ONCE YOU GET HER ALL FIXED UP!! seriously, this project is definitely one you must do right to! restoration is not optional! IT MUST BE DONE!!! THAT! is a keeper!!!!

[@kennypreston3302]

I got an 85 sitting in my back shed , I blew it up about 13 years ago ,and there it sets. Would love to rebuild it but time and money, actually saw a set of them for sale on market place in Potsdam ny for $7,000. One running and one for parts

[@joemusicman64]

Cool project. Honda must have known these would become bigger and more popular in the future (UTV). Is there a way to check that the frame is straight before you weld it?

[@wimspies8858]

Nice job, every time! Do u sell to? (i miss that in your YT channel) Nice going, following this for several months now) Greetings from NL, Netherlands ✌

[@glenmallory9982]

Glad this was saved. I remember these. What I heard was the free air cooled engine in the back had heat issues. I never understood why they did not go with a 500cc water cooled single.

[@glenmallory9982]

This just came out at the wrong time. Today folks think nothing of dropping 15 large on a side by side sport. Back then we looked at the price of one and shook our heads. You could buy two ATCs or a couple quads for one of these. I’ve seen several of the 250s converted over to water cooled snowmobile engines.