Hi Doodler, Thanks for your moto history! If you want to see some super cool older Hondas, check out the earliest years on this website - dakar dantan dot com ...I am a fan of the Dakar rally and Honda won many in the early years of the race before the switched focus to grand prix track racing, though in recent years they've gotten back in the game since the Dakar has moved to South America.
I tried to tighten my chain yesterday but the sprocket bolt/nut is on so tight I'm having a hard time. Will try again today.
Honda XL 250 sounds like it was fun. Hard to imagine metal fenders!
Lucky for me I live in the desert and can ride from our house.
Will post in a bit on the 'meeting' with my H last night, which I am happy to report went better than expected!
I will read your posts so I know what your story is...thanks for the encouragement yesterday.