Hey Sherm
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hmmm, the xl might already be!! seems to me(could be wrong) that the xr was the off road version and the xl was the d/p, in any event, its not hard to convert them. the charging system on those 4 strokes were pretty strong. no prob to run head,tail, and blinkers on them!! actually here's a definate answer. the xl500 is a d/p bike... 
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here is some info on 81 xl500s http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/hon...500_s_1981.php
this site has lots of stuff just make sure you have your pop up blocker on
this site has lots of stuff just make sure you have your pop up blocker on
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Thanks for the super helpful link rdz!
The guy called this one a xl500s. Its cheap 750 bucks and runs, and looks pretty good.
Bad thing is I keep calling there and getting the damn answering machine!
The guy called this one a xl500s. Its cheap 750 bucks and runs, and looks pretty good.
Bad thing is I keep calling there and getting the damn answering machine!
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We used to have a XL500. Street legal, heavy pig off road, lot's of grunt, but don't get her hot and stall her in a bog. Try kick starting that thing with wet, muddy boots and a hot engine... no fun. I miss the old girl though, fun for street driving.
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Thanks for the heads up, I usually try to make it though there wasn`t a lot of interest for me, just the latest & greatest which means big $$$$.
There have been some interesting trikes based on the big Hondas, Harleys as well as some small quad sized 4X4 utility vehicles.
There have been some interesting trikes based on the big Hondas, Harleys as well as some small quad sized 4X4 utility vehicles.
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