Patrick Case 1985 Honda XR350R

Walk around and cold start of 1985 Honda XR350R motorcycles

[@kukdawg1857]

I used to own one and it was totally bulletproof. It was reliable beyond all bikes I've ever owned and geared well for enduro riding. Great bike.

[@purebloodheretic4682]

'85 was the Best Model - Single Carb, Dry Sump, 6 Speed Transmission! Only made for 1yr!! - Amazing Condition for 30+ year Old Dirt Bike! - Cheers👍😉🇦🇺

[@deborahchesser7375]

Carlos Tasty-Weiner I’ve been looking for an 85’ for years, this guy wouldn’t respond, was he just showing them off?

[@bulebearduke]

@@deborahchesser7375 what state got one in nj

[@alexrussell4353]

@@bulebearduke If you have a good condition 1985/1986 XR for sale could you let me know as would be interested to buy it.

[@lorynsteele8106]

I bought one new in 85, never had a problem, but I always ran synthetic. From what I was told there was a timing chain guide wear problem on them, use good oil and replace the oil a lot. Its cheap insurance.

[@mp011972]

a hava a xlx1989r here in Brazil, now im tring to change te top end.. Nice bike you have there. 🙏

[@northerntoyota7584]

I just did a frame up restoration on a 1985 xr250r. Mine is dual carb and I thought the 350's were too (2x26mm keihin carbs) Anyways those bikes look very well preserved and I'd love to add the first one to my collection if I lived closer.

[@clairebaker1683]

I need top end for my 84 model xr250r wanting straight away

[@deborahchesser7375]

Dammit I want one of those!

[@perezm714]

I have an '85 XR350R that is CA street legal =)

[@tw8032]

The quickest way to get piston wear is to rev them cold.

[@roryk.3568]

Still Available? I just picked one up, always want another.

[@jgerke55]

Oh, they sound good.

[@Fives-gm2bv]

Very nice bikes

[@paulcorbin7495]

U very lucky man

[@kryptos5208]

Definitely interested.

[@Cpcsof1]

Interesting, I didn't know it mattered whether you had the choke off or on when kicking it before starting.

[@ocavant]

On my bucket list to own one. Remember in HS reading DB mag and lusting after one. Are they for sale? Are '85s the single carb versions??

[@pauldavis2873]

I've owned 4. Only 1985 had the single carb and front disk and a more "square" frame. the 1983 and 1984 had front drum and a "round" frame

[@bulebearduke]

In NJ

[@MarcDaniels7]

Ive got one too, same year exact same but mine is a little more modified for road (tagged it here in CT). Street tires, signals, rear view mirror etc. Also, and this is partly a question the PO of my bike put a larger sprocket on so the gears weren’t as “short” for easier road riding but I’m thinking of putting the original back on. Mostly bc I want to pop wheelies too haha, but I’ wondering if by doing that the PO compromised the engine in some way..IDk, maybe you had a thought on that if possible. Mine needs some minor attention right now, like the Decomp cable that returns up from the kickstarter, that broke off. I bought it like that 6 months ago so your video gave me a better idea on starting. Mine starts 1 or two kicks as well even with that broken cable but it’s getting fixed now. Do you think that would effect anything as far as power or compression when riding? Or is it strictly for starting etc? I don’t really understand what that truly does. My bike is also leaking some oil right at the level of the exhaust out take on the shifting side, def coming from engine though not exhaust intake is that where the head gasket is basically? You seem like you know your bikes really well, if I wasn’t on the East Coast I’d think about getting another one from you. Sorry for the long post, but at 44 and it being my first motorcycle I’m trying to learn a bit and since it’s 35 years old it is hard to find ANYONE who knows anything about them! Thanks, Marc

[@fraserhenderson8553]

Very very nice

[@salvador94063]

Where did you get parts

[@Denailer]

I had the same bike back in 1985 but it had 2 Carbs

[@ThatRM250guy]

You sure it wasn't an 84. I have an 84 and it's dual carb

[@bonerhaynes8655]

Did you say Tennessee ? I live in Hancock Co. and I'm looking to buy an XR. Is either of these two machines still available?

[@sarahdell4042]

How are these on road? Can you do 500-1000 mile backroad touring on one?

[@nightdrv]

I’m hoping so.. about to pick one up I think, and use it for a commuter 40 miles each way

[@Edubbcamaraman]

What’s up with front brake line?

[@alexrussell4353]

Just found your video. Are any of these bikes still for sale?

[@zekewixon4669]

Were can u find parts

[@arthurleino]

I had a 85, wish I never sold it.

[@deborahchesser7375]

How much?

[@theoriginalmungaman]

You look 67?

[@stubabyfuora5280]

Trade a perfect 83 CR480 for one