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Discussion topics for Honda XL 500 motorcycles:

• 1982 xl500 ignition switch replcing (By Wessex100, 2024-03-01)
• 1980 XL500s (By Cpeters, 2023-10-06)
• 1981 Honda 500 xl (By mm, 2023-08-07)
• Honda XL500R 1983 (By Brian Moule, 2021-04-13)
• Xl500r rocker cover (By J P Andrews, 2020-05-03)
• 1982 XL 500 S fenders (By Steve F, 2019-03-12)
• No spark coming from stator (By Roy, 2018-09-03)
• HELP ME (By Grant, 2018-03-27)
• 83 xlr500r wats it worth in mint cond?? (By Joely, 2017-09-26)
• 83 xlr55r wats it worth in mint cond?? (By Joely, 2017-09-26)
• Battery/magneto ignition for XL500S (By Forrest W, 2015-06-15)
• XL 500r insurance cost? (By JAMES, 2015-04-14)
• 81 XL500S (By tonsdeterre, 2014-11-12)
• 1980 xl 500s (By Rick, 2014-10-10)
• Xl 500 s idle floats (By Lakeville, MA, 2014-04-08)
• VARADO POR CARBURADOR DE 500 R (By NEVARDO LARGO TO, 2013-07-05)
• 1979 xl500s timing chain (By Ron Ediger, 2013-04-29)
• A legend (By Clayton, 2013-04-01)
• pri. pty owner (By eric mcafee, 2013-02-19)
• 1980 XL500S service manual (By R E Doerfler, 2012-10-21)
• 82´xl500r won´t start when it is HOT (By B Hobart, 2012-09-23)
  • RE: 82´xl500r won´t start when it is HOT (By CLayton, 2013-04-01)
• XL 500 and XL 600 interchange??? (By Kenny H., 2012-08-13)
• FredM (By frednali@bigpond, 2012-06-23)
  • RE: FredM (By Mark, 2012-06-23)
    • RE: FredM (By Battery polarity, 2012-06-24)
• XL 500R vs. XL 500S (By fredtman, 2012-06-11)
• Price Range for XL500 (By fredtman, 2012-06-11)
• XL 500s lost battery power, signals, horn (By XLcolo, 2012-05-14)
• D WILCOX (By THUMPER FAN, 2012-02-05)
• ign wiring diargram (By Don, 2012-01-27)
  • RE: ign wiring diargram (By Norman, 2017-10-10)
• honda xl 500 (By luisja, 2011-10-04)
• masseyfergy (By matt, 2011-09-10)
• 1982 xl500r (By wade, 2011-09-02)
• Tire Pressures (By (Chris,05-24), 2011-05-25)
• 1981 honda xl 500 (By stevo, 2011-05-17)
• luvmyxl (By b***n, 2011-05-09)
• leaking oil behind the plug (By stephanie, 2010-11-13)
• Gas Tank (By Devon, 2010-11-09)
• XL500 boy (By XL500 boy, 2010-11-01)
• I need a complete motor for a 1981 xl500s (By john gursky, 2010-10-05)
• robbie briso (By rjjk, 2010-10-02)
• timing settings and tappet settings (By mike smith, 2010-07-23)
  • RE: timing settings and tappet settings (By richard corbo, 2010-08-22)
    • RE: timing settings and tappet settings (By jeff johnston, 2010-10-11)
      • RE: timing settings and tappet settings (By john gursky, 2010-10-11)
• moto elect prob (By billy bad, 2010-06-28)
• mark (By mark Defrees, 2010-06-10)
• honda (By yo, 2010-05-31)
  • RE: honda (By richard corbo, 2010-08-22)
• In need of a replacement carburator (By James, 2010-05-30)
• electronic ignition (By mike, 2010-05-07)
• Introduction (By huntarch, 2010-05-05)
• Pair of 1982 XL 500 R,s (By RickyB, 2010-03-22)
• clutch problem (By eric koop, 2010-03-05)
• balancer chain size (By robert, 2009-07-24)
  • RE: balancer chain size (By NcalBiker, 2009-09-07)
    • RE: balancer chain size (By NcalBiker, 2009-09-07)
• Steve Matthews (By expolice, 2009-07-20)
  • 1982 XL500 R Need Rear Fender and Lights (By Steve Matthews, 2009-07-20)
  • RE: Steve Matthews (By NcalBiker, 2009-09-07)
• xl 500 1981 (By parts of my xl, 2009-06-12)
  • RE: xl 500 1981 (By richard corbo, 2010-08-22)
• 1982 honda xl500r (By hano kleynhans, 2009-06-10)
• Dr. Mud (By Jay Sandmaier, 2009-05-05)
  • RE: Dr. Mud (By sharp, 2010-05-03)
• Parts diagram (By Paul N, 2009-04-27)
  • DIAGRAMA DE PARTES (By FELIX HERNAN, 2011-02-03)
  • RE: Parts diagram (By Steve C, 2011-11-26)
• Oil Change (By Dave B, 2009-04-22)
  • RE: Oil Change (By zack R, 2010-01-28)
• .....Help the Dummy!!! (that bee ´me´!!!) (By oldholywoodslave, 2009-04-13)
  • RE: .....Help the Dummy!!! (that bee ´me´!!!) (By oldholywoodslave, 2009-04-13)
• mr (By mark broadley, 2009-03-26)
• Front forks (By Travis, 2009-03-18)
  • RE: Front forks (By NcalBiker, 2009-09-07)
• Just became owner of XL 500s (By oms3dad, 2009-03-16)
• 1981 xl500s needing transmission countershaft 28T (By kurtjfred, 2009-01-09)
• retired (By larry keller, 2008-11-12)
• sputters (By billyneu, 2008-10-06)
• XL 500 clutch lifter rod (By Brian, 2008-09-16)
• How do you quiet the engine noise (By Kevin A, 2008-06-24)
  • RE: How do you quiet the engine noise (By Jay Sandmaier, 2009-05-05)
• wiring (By Justin Bye, 2008-03-11)
• 1983 honda xl 500 (By 2sals, 2007-10-13)
  • RE: 1983 honda xl 500 (By Marius, 2015-08-27)
• xl500s Idle problems (By Shawn, 2007-07-05)
• Gear down with sprocket size? (By JM, 2007-06-12)
• luggage rack (By JM, 2007-04-16)
  • RE: luggage rack (By Charlie, 2009-07-19)
    • RE: luggage rack (By NcalBiker, 2009-09-07)
      • RE: luggage rack (By motorhead, 2010-09-01)
• XL versus XR (By Julia, 2007-03-30)
  • RE: XL versus XR (By matt, 2008-02-21)
    • RE: XL versus XR (By willie, 2015-09-25)
• Too Short (By Skip, 2007-03-19)
• 1980 XL500S Headlight issues (By Tom Sawin, 2007-03-07)
  • RE: 1980 XL500S Headlight issues (By richard corbo, 2010-08-22)
• XL500S in Athens (By Georgios, 2007-02-12)
  • RE: XL500S in Athens (By ASFDS, 2009-02-02)
    • RE: XL500S in Athens (By ÍÉÊÏÓ- ÁÈÇÍÁ, 2009-02-11)
      • RE: XL500S in Athens (By �������, 2009-08-21)
  • RE: XL500S in Athens (By ANGELOS, 2009-08-21)
  • RE: XL500S in Athens (By roddy, 2009-11-22)
• Mr. R (By rety, 2006-11-19)
• trooper (By s.smith, 2006-10-25)
• Honda XL 500 R Spares (By pazunmo, 2006-09-16)
• 82 XL 500 (By Tim, 2006-08-31)
  • RE: 82 XL 500 (By gialinn, 2006-08-31)
• swapping clutch?? (By Dirtyracer, 2006-05-17)
• xl500s (By SD, 2006-05-07)
• mr ollie sims (By o.sims, 2006-04-15)
• honda XL 500 S (By justin stracener, 2005-12-16)
• Honda XL 500 S (By Andrés, 2005-12-03)
  • RE: Honda XL 500 S (By roddy, 2009-03-12)
• rear shock (By anton, 2005-10-16)
  • RE: rear shock (By me, 2006-08-25)
• Canada (By Chuck, 2005-08-25)
• XL 500,600 frame specs. (By Violator25, 2005-08-23)
• Parts (By Evo59, 2005-08-04)
• Timing?? (By Louis, 2005-07-31)
  • RE: Timing?? (By ANAI AUTO, 2010-08-07)
• SWE (By Swe, 2005-05-28)
• Motard or less Tard? (By Mengelji, 2005-04-23)
  • RE: Motard or less Tard? (By tiace, 2005-09-13)
    • RE: Motard or less Tard? (By Robin Martin, 2005-12-09)
    • RE: Motard or less Tard? (By Robin, 2005-12-09)
• After Market Exhaust (By Jon B., 2005-03-23)
• What bike? (By A.mazlin, 2005-01-19)
  • RE: What bike? (By Paul, 2008-07-14)
• XL 500 "R" (By Mulepick, 2004-11-06)
  • RE: XR 500 \\ (By grobbie, 2009-04-11)
• Honda xl500s 1981 (By saw2000ph, 2004-10-28)
• ben (By ben, 2004-10-21)
  • RE: ben (By dingospoon, 2004-10-21)
• XL500s Electrical problems and such (By Marten, Holland, 2004-09-20)
  • RE: XL500s Electrical problems and such (By Dave, 2004-09-23)
    • RE: XL500s Electrical problems and such (By Ingmar, 2007-01-09)
    • RE: XL500s Electrical problems and such (By mike, 2007-02-07)
    • RE: XL500s Electrical problems and such (By Cody Warburton, 2020-08-29)
• Need help with suspension parts (By Rocky, 2004-08-05)
• Love this Bike (By dingospoon, 2004-06-14)
  • RE: Love this Bike (By riccardo, 2004-08-30)
  • RE: Love this Bike (By Chris, 2009-06-16)
  • RE: Love this Bike (By R. Sillito, 2012-08-18)
• student from Denmark (By Tommy, 2004-06-08)
• Viking Warrior (By NN, 2004-03-06)
• Electrical wiring diagram (By NN, 2004-03-01)
  • RE: Electrical wiring diagram (By NN, 2004-03-10)
    • RE: Electrical wiring diagram (By diana, 2005-06-28)
  • RE: Electrical wiring diagram (By tristan, 2007-08-04)
    • RE: Electrical wiring diagram (By richard corbo, 2010-08-22)
  • RE: Electrical wiring diagram (By john stewart, 2016-12-16)
• R or S ? (By Old dirt biker, 2003-10-29)
• Comment (By NN, 2003-03-04)
• where´s the pictures (By Mad-Mac, 2003-02-26)
  • RE: where´s the pictures (By Lasse Kangas, 2003-03-18)
  • RE: where´s the pictures (By me, 2006-08-25)
• Bigger fuel tank? (By John Island, 2003-02-03)
  • RE: Bigger fuel tank? (By Lasse Kangas, 2003-03-18)
    • RE: Bigger fuel tank? (By John Island, 2003-03-19)
    • RE: Bigger fuel tank? (By John Island, 2003-03-19)
      • RE: Bigger fuel tank? (By Lasse, 2003-03-26)
        • RE: Bigger fuel tank? (By John Island, 2003-03-27)
  • RE: Bigger fuel tank? (By dp, 2005-03-03)
• Any good links? (By John Island, 2003-01-27)
  • RE: Any good links? (By Brian H, 2004-02-03)
    • RE: Any good links? (By Paul N, 2009-04-27)
• Great Dual Purpose Bike (By Bill Downer, 2003-01-26)
  • RE: Great Dual Purpose Bike (By John Day, 2004-10-18)
• Service Manuals for 1982 Honda XL 500 R (By John, 2002-10-05)
  • RE: Service Manuals for 1982 Honda XL 500 R (By Robin Martin, 2005-12-09)
  • RE: Service Manuals for 1982 Honda XL 500 R (By Csabi, 2007-08-03)
  • RE: Service Manuals for 1982 Honda XL 500 R (By SC, 2009-11-18)
  • RE: Service Manuals for 1982 Honda XL 500 R (By jason, 2010-06-13)
    • RE: Service Manuals for 1982 Honda XL 500 R (By motorhead, 2010-09-23)
  • RE: Service Manuals for 1982 Honda XL 500 R (By motorhead, 2010-09-23)
    • RE: Service Manuals for 1982 Honda XL 500 R (By Cindy, 2017-06-09)
  • RE: Service Manuals for 1982 Honda XL 500 R (By Steve Danger, 2018-09-13)
• gary opheim (By NN, 2002-09-08)
  • RE: gary opheim (By J lorenz, 2003-01-19)
    • RE: gary opheim (By NN, 2003-12-20)
      • RE: gary opheim (By David Senior, 2007-07-26)
  • RE: gary opheim (By xl 500, 2009-06-12)
• gary opheim (By NN, 2002-09-08)
  • RE: gary opheim (By NN, 2002-10-10)
    • RE: gary opheim (By James, 2007-06-02)
    • RE: gary opheim (By Jay Sandmaier, 2009-05-05)
    • RE: gary opheim (By richard corbo, 2010-08-22)
  • RE: gary opheim (By Jakub, 2008-02-21)
• Great old bike ! (By NN, 2002-08-01)
• Awesome Bike (By Simon, 2002-04-06)
  • RE: Awesome Bike (By NN, 2002-11-10)
    • RE: Awesome Bike (By Mad-Mac, 2003-02-26)
    • RE: Awesome Bike (By Ant, 2013-05-13)
  • RE: Awesome Bike (By Nilsen, 2007-04-18)

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