Scored - 1973 Honda XL250 with 186 original miles

[Kamloops]

Made room in my Garage beside my FZ6 for this. Found it advertised locally by the original owner who is 71 years old, I was first to call and went right away to see it, I could not believe what I saw. He had purchased it new in 1973 and put 186 miles on it then parked it same year. He stored it indoors under a cover.

Carb cleaned and new battery and it runs like new. Has original everything right down to tires and spark plug. Has original owners manual still in plastic and toolkit.

I am in the process of detailing it but not much to to, it was a little dusty and dirty when I got it but after just washing for soap and water - wow!

I am not sure if I should hand it on the wall or ride it

My first bike was a new 1975 xl100 purchased from the same guy this bike was purchased new so it brings back some memories for me.

First Picture is how it looked when I picked it up, the rest are after a good wash.

 

[chroline]

congratulations on your find

 

[PosterFZ6]

Fantastic score! I am jealous now.

 

[turbid]

really stunning. rare to find such gems in this condition nowadays. most; if not all, would have been restored. Nice find

 

[Red Wazp]

Man that's nice!. Normally I'm a ride it if you own it but this one is just so fine it's a tough call.
It would look good in the living room!

 

[tamucc2004]

Amazing find! And tough call on riding or not.

Also just curious did the original owner say why he put it up so soon and never rode it?

 

[ticktock]

Wow, what a time capsule. Nice find!

 

[cult67]

Very nice!

 

[fastar1]

This should earn you an honorary degree in archeology! You're gonna change all the fluids, right? And replace the tires if you're gonna ride it.

 

[pulsar2]

Do you have a time machine you are not telling us about? That thing does not look 40 yrs old parked under a cover. Awesome find!!!

 

[2nd childhood]

A good friend of mine bought one of those brand new back in the 70's. Borrowed it a few times when my 350 SL was having issues and it's a GREAT bike! Congratulations on your find.

 

[Motogiro]

Beautiful machine!:BLAA:

 

[PFD023]

You gonna put FZ1 bars and two bros exhaust on it? :rockon::rockon:

 

[dpaul007]

Holy moly! Very nice find!!

 

[stink989]

A bloke a work just picked up 2 of these to restore. I will show him this, you are a few steps ahead without any of the work! Top find!

 

[pookamatic]

That's amazing. Have to know... how much did you pay?

If you're not going to ride it, I'd consider calling a couple bike museums... perhaps Honda themselves may be interested.

 

[Kamloops]

I put a video up

1973 Honda XL250 with 186 original miles - YouTube

 

[Kamloops]

My fz7 has a friend now , even if she is 45 years older!