1983 Honda XL600R

JH2PD0308DM008836

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Up for sale is a beautiful 1983 Honda XL600R. I bought this and decided shortly after I would rather have an electric start instead of kick start. I bought this from the second owner who acquired it from a retired Utilities Manager in Skagit County who used it as his work vehicle to check on power line towers and it didn't go but 500 miles per year thus the low original miles and then was stored in a heated building. So, the original owner was Skagit County in Washington state who purchased it new from Al's Honda and Yamaha of Bellingham Washington. This bike looks like it was in a time capsule. I get massive compliments every time I ride it and people always want to ask questions and talk about it. This is just about as original as you can get besides a new chain, new sprocket, new stator, two rectifiers and new battery but that's it. The seat is perfect with no rip or tears or really any signs of wear as crazy as that sounds. All electronics are in working order including blinkers, all lights, horn and speedometer. The tires are like new just with about 90% tread if I had to guess. The only issue I noticed is it looks like there was a fix to the clutch cable with a zip tie at some point but it works just fine so I have no clue why they did that. I looked up a new cable online and its $19.99 if your picky and want a new one. It also has the original Honda tool kit in the affixed tool box that also has a helmet hook lock. It has what I think is a factory chrome rack on the back fender which is pretty rare. I am 6'2 249lbs and have rode it on the freeway and in town and had no issues whatsoever. It rides straight with no hesitation on the throttle response and no issues shifting into any gear. The front shocks feel nice and tight as well as the front and rear brakes and center shock. If you don't know anything about these big bore bikes you should look them up and read about them. These have been used to literally travel the world due to their reliability, comfort and stability, it is truly unreal for a 1983 model. I wanted a commuter and an electric start is more my style over kick start. I bought this because I always wanted one but the ones I saw were beat up and or worn out and looked like they were through the mill. This one was so unreal and 100% original besides the parts I noted above. But I was a little too anxious because of its amazing condition and didn't consider that electric start is way better for the kind of commuting I do.Tabs are current till July 2018 in Washington state I DID HAVE THIS LISTED BEFORE BUT ENDED THE AUCTION BECAUSE I NOTICED THAT THE NEW BATTERY WASN’T CHARGING AND TOOK IT TO THE HONDA DEALER AND THAT’S WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING A NEW STATOR AND TWO RECTIFIERS. ALL THREE ARE MOOSE BRAND AND MOOSE HAS ONE OF THE BEST WARRANTIES IN THE BUSINESS. THAT REPAIR BILL ALONE WAS $600.00.BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING IF BUYING OUTSIDE OF SEATTLE WASHINGTON. I CAN RECOMMEND FORWARD AIR AS I HAVE USED THEM IN THE PAST AND THEY WERE REASONABLY. VIDEO OF IT RUNNING https://youtu.be/bPSd8pxfMxQ The XL600R was sold in 1983 in one color: Monza Red. The gas tank, side covers, fenders, headlight cowl, and frame were red. The seat, fork boots, number plate panels, and engine were black. The wheels, fork legs, and swingarm were silver. The "600R" side cover decal was solid white or black. The engine was a 589cc OHC RFVC single cylinder with two carburetors and two head pipes. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began JH2PD030*DM000027 Report Pre-Number: Initial Vehicle Identification 1983 Honda Xl600 VIN# JH2PD0308DM008836 Make Honda Model XL600 Year 1983 Trim R Style/Body Motorcycle Engine Make in HAMAMATSU, Japan Age 34 year(s)