r/HondaMotorcycles

1980 750k and super sport

One has not run in a few year the k needs a battery I have all side covers.

How much are they worth?

Nothing makes us happier than spending time together doing our favourite thing....Plus, if he's pissing me off, i can turn the intercom off and ride away 🤣

As a kid growing up in the early 2000’s I acquired my love of dirt bikes doing things I’m sure a lot of you my age can relate to. Like playing MX vs. ATV Unleashed on the PS2, watching Motorcrossed (yes, the Disney movie), and finding the next ramp/dirt hill I could rip my huffy on. I had the Carmichael, Stewart, Reed, and McGrath mini figures. I thought those guys were the coolest, still do. I wanted to be just like those guys.  I wanted to rip a 2 stroke, wear Fox gear, and spike my hair (with the frosted tips). I was obsessed with everything surrounding that lifestyle, even the music at the time (which I obviously still listen to).

After months of begging my parents to buy me a dirt bike along came Christmas of 2005. They finally came to their senses and bought me the majestic steed you see pictured right off the floor. Rode the hell out of this thing when I was a kid. Once I got into middle/high school I decided to invest my time into sports rather than dirt bikes. As a 30-yr old looking back I’d be lying if I said I regret ever playing sports. Didn’t make it to the NFL but I had a lot of fun and eventually earned a football scholarship helping to pay for my school. However, I do regret not making more of an effort to invest my time into other passions of mine like riding dirt bikes.

About a month ago while getting some things out of the shop I saw my old dirt bike covered in spider webs collecting dust. That image brought back memories of some of the most fun I’d had growing up. Having three kids of my own I thought it’d be cool to get this thing up and running so that I could share that passion of mine with them. I’ve also been itching to get back in the saddle after seeing all these badass bikes littered all over social media.
 
After rebuilding the carb, cleaning the mouse nest out of the air box and replacing the filter, installing a new petcock, replacing the oil, lubing the chain, and replacing the tube in the back tire she’s back and running better than ever. Rode the kids around on it and now they each want one of their own. One of these days I hope to be able to get them a little PW as well as myself a bigger bike to rip around on together.
 
For now, I’d love to have your all suggestions on how I could upgrade this CRF80F. Suggestions to make it faster, look better cosmetically, sound better, ride better. I’m all ears! 

Sooo..My husband and i started a motovlog channel on youtube, instagram and tiktok, we also have a page on facebook...

We created this channel to showcase ourselves and the adventures we go on as a gay married biker couple.

We hope to build a strong loyal community and brand around homomoto to encourage more gay men and woman into biking or feel safe enough to join groups and be who they are.

We hope you come along for the journey !

I found this baby rotting away in Iwakuni, Japan. It’s such a sad sight to see and I wish I was able to get into contact with the owner and save her.

Here we have Baby Blue, Then big Red, and last we have Firefly...HomoMoto are in love with honda's....which is your favoruite ?

If you wanna check out our channel search HomoMoto on youtube and look for our logo, were also on tiktok and insta....just saying

Please help. 2024 CB500F with led lights.

I installed the Denali T3 rear turn signals and the B6 rear license plate light. The running lights and the brake likes work for the T3 lights. However the amber lights will not illuminate when the turn signal is switched on. The front lights "hyperflash" and the rear ambers do not illuminate at all.

Do I need a load resistor or a turn signal led relay to make these lights function properly?

If I run power directly from the battery to the amber light (green) wire the amber lights up.

I tested for power at the connector with it unplugged. 12v pulse at the plug.

If I reconnect the turn signal connector and turn the turn signal on, stripped back the heat shrink, then put the meter at the bare wire it has no power.

Is the computer being tricked somehow since it draws power to the brake/red running light, then cuts that power when the turn signal is pressed. Atleast it should, so that the amber lights will illuminate.

Or are the lights just not working with my turn signal relay?

Per request of others, here’s part two of photo dump of Honda museum in Japan from a few weeks ago.

So my mechanic said the piston was damage and intake and valves are hitting the piston but I asked them they don’t know why. So I would like to ask your personal experience and thoughts on this.

Because I usually ride it normally no crashes. My bike is cbr150r 13k km. I change oil every 3k km. I ride it everyday to work.

I would like to know what causes this to avoid it.

My trip to Alaska... Someday 😂🏍️

For several years now, I’ve had this one idea burned into my mind: riding a motorcycle across the US with the ultimate goal of reaching Alaska.
When I turned 40 back in 2020, I decided I was done saying, "Someday I'll do it." So, I started saving up and putting some serious miles on the bike here in Puerto Rico. I rode every type of road imaginable, getting my body used to spending long, back-breaking hours in the saddle.

And when I say miles, I mean miles. I got to the point where I could pull off a 500-mile day. For those who know Puerto Rico, that’s like crossing the entire island back and forth a little over two times. 😂

Once I finally hit my savings goal, I started putting the project together.

What bike should I get?

Where should I start?

Where am I going to sleep?

How long will it take?

The original plan was to fly out to New Jersey, where my mom was living at the time. I’d buy the bike there, keep it at her place, and launch the trip from NJ. During a visit there, I even checked off all the boring but crucial adult stuff: paperwork, insurance, and everything else you need so your grand adventure doesn't get cut short by a forgotten document. At that point, all I needed to do was pick a date.

Then life said: "Hold my beer."

My daughter started a competitive sports journey. In just ten short months, she made the National Team and qualified for both the Pan American Games and the Central American and Caribbean Games. And just like that, the game changed. Because when your kid gets the chance to represent their country, as a dad, you don't hesitate: "Let’s go. I’m all in."

Meanwhile, my bank account was like: "Well... I’m out." 😂

During her first major international tournament, a massive chunk of my Alaska savings vanished. And I don't mean it went to waste. It went into flights, hotels, gear, registration fees, food, and all those expenses that suddenly skyrocket when your kid plays at an elite level. But hey, that's what being a parent is about. Money can be saved again. Once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for your kids don't wait around.

So, the Alaska project went on the back burner.

By the time I finally decided to dust off the plan, the budget I spent years building was gone. And just to make things more interesting, my mom moved out of New Jersey and back to Puerto Rico. Yep... Mom is back on the island. So, what was I supposed to do with a bike waiting for me in NJ? 😂 Another change of plans.

And then, there’s the little issue of my back. My spine in 2020 is definitely not the same spine I have today. 2020-me could ride 500 miles and then ask what was for dinner. Current-me hits 200 miles and goes: "Are we absolutely sure we need to keep going?"

So right now, I'm sitting down and completely rethinking the whole strategy. This time around, I'm looking at a cheap used bike. Moto-camping. Less gear. Minimalist packing. A budget phone that does the job without costing as much as the motorcycle. And most importantly, a much more realistic budget. I’ve finally realized that I don't need the perfect trip. I just need to make the trip happen.

The goal remains exactly the same: get to Alaska on two wheels. What changed is the path to get there.

And there is still one more stop before I know exactly what's going to happen. My daughter has another commitment with the National Team this September in Houston, Texas. So first... Houston.
After Houston, I'll see how much money is left, how my back holds up, and what remains of the original plan. Because at this rate, after all these years of saving for a motorcycle, I wouldn't be surprised if I end up doing the whole trip on a bicycle. 😂

But hey... Alaska isn't going anywhere. And as long as the itch is still there, the dream stays alive. Maybe it won't be this year. Maybe it won't be on the bike I originally envisioned. Maybe I'll have to sleep in a tent, eat whatever I can find, and wake up the next morning with my lower back calling a family meeting to protest. But someday, I'm pulling out of that driveway. And when I finally do, I hope I can look back and say: "Finally... we are on our way to Alaska."

So, I have a question for the guys here who are 40 or older:

What would you do?
Would you say: "Stay in Puerto Rico. Take care of your family. Be responsible. You have nothing to prove."? (If that's your take, honestly, I think it's a smart choice).

Or would you say: "You’ve taken care of your responsibilities. Your family is good. Now go. Ride to Alaska."? (If that's your take, I think it's a smart choice too).

Maybe that’s what getting older is actually about: realizing that sometimes there is no wrong answer. There’s only the answer that allows you to protect the people you love, while still being able to look back in a few years and say: "I'm damn glad I did it."

Riders over 40... What’s your move?

En español (original)

Mi viaje a Alaska... Algún día 😂🏍️

Durante varios años, he tenido una idea grabada en mi cabeza: conducir una motocicleta por los Estados Unidos con el objetivo de llegar a Alaska.
Cuando cumplí 40 años, en 2020, decidí que no quería seguir diciendo: "Algún día lo voy a hacer". Así que empecé a ahorrar dinero y a poner muchas más millas en la moto aquí en Puerto Rico, conduciendo en todo tipo de carreteras y acostumbrándome a pasar largas horas en el sillín.
Y cuando digo millas, me refiero a millas. Llegué al punto en el que podía conducir alrededor de 500 millas en un solo día. Para aquellos que conocen Puerto Rico, eso es como cruzar la isla un poco más de dos veces. 😂

Una vez que finalmente ahorré la cantidad de dinero que había planeado para el viaje, comenzó a tomar forma el proyecto:

¿Qué motocicleta iba a usar?

¿Por dónde iba a empezar?

¿Dónde iba a dormir?

¿Cuánto tiempo podría durar el viaje?

El plan original era empezar en Nueva Jersey, donde vivía mi madre. Compraría la motocicleta allá, la mantendría allí y comenzaría el viaje desde Nueva Jersey. Durante una visita, aproveché para revisar todas las cosas aburridas pero importantes: papeleo, seguro y todo lo demás que necesitas cuando no quieres que tu gran aventura termine debido a algún documento olvidado. En ese momento, prácticamente todo lo que necesitaba hacer era elegir una fecha.

Entonces la vida dijo: "Espera un minuto".

Mi hija comenzó un viaje deportivo que, en solo diez meses, la llevó a formar parte del equipo nacional y a clasificarse para los Juegos Panamericanos y los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe. Y así, el juego cambió. Porque cuando tu hijo tiene la oportunidad de representar a su país, como padre dices: "Vamos. Estoy totalmente dentro".

Y mi dinero decía: "Bueno... estoy fuera". 😂

En la primera gran competencia, una gran parte de mis ahorros desapareció. Y no me refiero a que se desperdiciara. Se convirtió en viajes, hoteles, equipos, tasas de inscripción, comida y todas esas cosas que descubres que de repente cuestan mucho más cuando tu hijo representa a su país. Pero eso es parte de ser padre. El dinero se puede ahorrar de nuevo; las oportunidades para tus hijos no siempre se repiten dos veces.
Así que mi proyecto de Alaska se detuvo.

Cuando finalmente decidí traerlo de vuelta, el presupuesto que había construido a lo largo de los años ya no estaba allí. Y, solo para hacer las cosas más interesantes, mi madre se mudó de Nueva Jersey de vuelta a Puerto Rico. Bueno... Mamá está ahora en la isla de nuevo. Entonces, ¿qué se suponía que debía hacer con una motocicleta en Nueva Jersey esperándome? 😂 Otro cambio de planes.

Y luego está el pequeño problema de mi espalda. Mi espalda en 2020 no es la misma que tengo hoy. Esa espalda estaba dispuesta a conducir 500 millas y luego preguntar qué había para cenar. La versión actual podría llegar a 200 millas y decir: "¿Estás seguro de que tenemos que seguir adelante?".

Así que ahora me estoy sentando y repensando todo el asunto. Esta vez, estoy mirando una motocicleta usada. Acampar. Menos ropa. Menos cosas. Un teléfono móvil que hace su trabajo sin costar tanto como la motocicleta. Y, lo más importante, un presupuesto mucho más realista. Porque finalmente me he dado cuenta de que no necesito el viaje perfecto. Solo necesito hacer que el viaje suceda.

El objetivo sigue siendo el mismo: llegar a Alaska en una motocicleta. Lo que ha cambiado es el camino para llegar allí.

Y todavía hay una pequeña parada más antes de que sepa exactamente lo que va a pasar. Mi hija tiene otro compromiso con el equipo nacional en septiembre, en Houston, Texas. Así que primero... Houston.

Después de Houston, veré cuánto dinero queda, cómo se siente mi espalda y qué queda del plan original. Porque a estas alturas, después de todos estos años de ahorrar para una motocicleta, no me sorprendería que terminara haciendo todo el viaje en bicicleta. 😂

Pero oye... Alaska sigue ahí. Y mientras todavía quiera llegar allí, el viaje sigue vivo. Tal vez no sea este año. Tal vez no sea en la motocicleta que imaginé originalmente. Tal vez tenga que dormir en una tienda de campaña, comer lo que pueda encontrar y despertarme a la mañana siguiente con la espalda pidiendo una reunión familiar. Pero algún día, me voy a ir. Y cuando finalmente lo haga, espero poder mirar hacia atrás y decir: "Finalmente... estamos de camino a Alaska".

Así que tengo una pregunta para los hombres (y moteros) de aquí que tienen 40 años o más:

¿Qué harías tú?
¿Dirías: "Quédate en Puerto Rico. Cuida de tu familia. Sé responsable. No tienes nada que demostrar"? (Si esa es tu respuesta, honestamente creo que es una decisión inteligente).

O dirías: "Te has ocupado de tus responsabilidades. Tu familia está bien. Ahora vete. Viaja a Alaska"? (Si esa es tu respuesta, creo que también es una decisión inteligente).

Tal vez de eso se trata realmente envejecer: dándome cuenta de que a veces no hay una respuesta incorrecta. Solo existe la respuesta que te permite cuidar de las personas que amas y seguir siendo capaz de decir, dentro de unos años: "Me alegro de haberlo hecho".

Chicos mayores de 40... ¿Qué harían?

08 CRF230L, After a jet kit I need to adjust the D shape screw. I ordered the silly D tool and it stripped the soft brass, tried a double D and same luck. What is the best way to take this bugger out or cut a slot onto it? The dremel blade it going to cut the carb housing when slotting the screw.

3000km under my belt this year - absolutely love the Rebel 500.

So recently while searching eBay I came across a 1972 Honda Trail 90, starting bid $100 USD so I bid $101 USD. Then I get a notification that I've won?! So I added another project to the long list I've already had. I've been searching for awhile now, getting ideas, mods, service, etc.... so I'm open to any suggestions on things to do, change, upgrade, mod, etc ..

Backstory, this is a one owner, with title and original key. The owner got it back in 1972 a young woman going to college needed cheap and reliable transportation and brought this.

Also it's titled as a 1972, but it's a late 1971 on the VIN plate and number. Come to find out that, back in the day they titled by year sold