I used to ride my dad´s in high school and it did the same thing, sputtering out at about 55. Just got it from my dad´s this weekend (11 years later) and am trying to restore it because it hasn´t been ran since. If you´ve found anything, let me know. E-mail if you like, I have a few questions I am searching and this is how I came across this forum, the only one I´ve found...
You can post your question, answer or comment as a guest. Or
enter your e-mail to join the forum and get notifcations of new messages.
More 1981 Honda XL 500 S information
Our discussion forums are intended for short messages. We also welcome more extensive motorcycle reviews.
Bikez also recommends that you check out the technical
data and the riders' rating for the 81 Honda XL 500 S.
You can also rate it yourself. Use our efficient motorcycle
classifieds to sell or
buy
this bike. Your motorbike gets a high quality presentation. Ads are free.