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Honda XL 250, XL 350, XL 500 repair manuals

A repair manual for your Honda XL 250, XL 350 or XL 500? Here are detailed shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Honda motorcycles. They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.

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Honda XL 250, XL 500 / XR 250, XR 500 (1978-1984) | Haynes Owners Workshop Manual

Haynes Owners Workshop Manual on the Honda motorcycles:
- XL250S (248 cc, 1978-1982), XL250S (248 cc, 1978-1981, USA), XL250R (248 cc, 1982-1984), XL250R (248 cc, 1981-1982, USA)
- XL500S (490 cc, 1979-1982), XL500S (490 cc, 1979-1981, USA), XL500R (490 cc, 1982-1984), XL500R (490 cc, 1982, USA)
- XR250 (248 cc, 1979-1980), XR250R (248 cc, 1981-1982, USA)
- XR500 (490 cc, 1979-1980), XR500R (490 cc, 1981-1982, USA).

Exclusions: This manual does not cover the RFVC engines.

This Haynes manual for the Honda XL 250, XL 500, XR 250 and XR 500 off-road motorcycles provides photos and detailed step-by-step instructions for maintenance and repair of the engine, the clutch and the gearbox.
The cooling system, fuel system, ignition, exhaust, steering, suspension, brakes, final drive, and electrical system are also described.

  • Based on a complete strip-down and rebuild.
  • Includes a maintenance schedule, adjustment data, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
  • Clear and detailed wiring diagrams for easy reference.

Product details

Author:Pete Shoemark
Details:192 pages, 27 x 21.5 x 1.2 cm / 10.6 x 8.5 x 0.47 in, paperback
Illustrations:hundreds of photos and drawings
Publisher:Haynes Publishing (GB, 1988)
Series:Haynes Owners Workshop Manual (0567)
ISBN:9781850102687

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Repair manual: Honda XL 250, XL 500 / XR 250, XR 500 (1978-1984)

Honda XL 250, XL 500 / XR 250, XR 500 (1978-1984)

Language: English

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Honda XL 500, XL 600 / XR 500, XR 600 (1979-1990) | Clymer Service and Repair Manual

Clymer Manual for maintenance and repair of the Honda motorcycles:
- XL500S (1979-1981), XL500R (1982), XL600R (1983-1987)
- XR500 (1979-1980), XR500R (1981-1984) and XR600R (1985-1990).

This Clymer manual for Honda XL500S, XL500R, XR500, XR500R, XL600R and XR600R off-road motorcycles describes service and repair of the engine, clutch and gearbox, the fuel and exhaust systems, the electrical system, and the cooling system.
Also covers the front suspension and steering system, the rear suspension and drivetrain, the brakes and the frame.

  • Step-by-step instructions, many photos and drawings.
  • Includes adjustment data, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
  • Clear wiring diagrams in colour.

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Details:424 pages, 25.5 x 18 x 2 cm / 10 x 7.1 x 0.79 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Clymer (USA, 2007)
Series:Clymer Motorcycle Service and Repair Manual (M339-8)
ISBN:9781599691428

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Repair manual: Honda XL 500, XL 600 / XR 500, XR 600 (1979-1990)

Honda XL 500, XL 600 / XR 500, XR 600 (1979-1990)

Language: English

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Honda XL / XR 250 (1978-2000), XL / XR 350R (1983-1985), XR 200R (1984-1985) & XR 250L (1991-1996) | Clymer Service and Repair Manual

Clymer Manual for maintenance and repair of the Honda motorcycles:
- XR200R (1984-1985)
- XL250S (1978-1981), XL250R (1982-1987), XR250 (1979-1980), XR250R (1981-1982, 1984-2000), XR250L (1991-1996),
- XL350R (1984-1985) and XR350R (1983-1985).

This Clymer manual for Honda XR200R, XL250S, XL250R, XR250, XR250R, XR250L, XL350R and XR350R off-road motorcycles describes service and repair of the engine, clutch and gearbox, the fuel and exhaust systems, the electrical system, and the cooling system.
Also covers the front suspension and steering system, the rear suspension and drivetrain, the brakes and the frame.

  • Step-by-step instructions, many photos and drawings.
  • Includes adjustment data, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
  • Clear wiring diagrams.

Product details

Details:536 pages, 25.5 x 18 x 2.5 cm / 10 x 7.1 x 0.98 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Clymer (USA, 2002)
Series:Clymer Motorcycle Service and Repair Manual (M328-4)
ISBN:9780892878215

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Repair manual: Honda XL / XR 250 (1978-2000), XL / XR 350R (1983-1985), XR 200R (1984-1985) & XR 250L (1991-1996)

Honda XL / XR 250 (1978-2000), XL / XR 350R (1983-1985), XR 200R (1984-1985) & XR 250L (1991-1996)

Language: English

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Honda XL 500 S (1979-1980) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for the Honda XL 500 S.

Engine: 498 cc (34 hp), 1-cylinder rijwindgekoeld.

Production years: 1979-1980.

Pages of the book [5028] Honda XL 500 S (1979-1980) (1)

This Bucheli repair manual for Honda XL500S motorcycles describes extensively work on the engine (block, cylinder head, fuel system, ignition, electric components, intake and exhaust).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox, drivetrain, suspension, front and rear brakes.

  • Complete with technical specifications, torque wrench settings and troubleshooting tables.
  • Clear wiring diagrams.

Product details

Details:98 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2012)
Series:Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (5028)
ISBN:9783716815786

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Repair manual: Honda XL 500 S (1979-1980)

Honda XL 500 S (1979-1980)

Language: German

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Honda XL 250 R (ab 1982) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for Honda XL 250 R motorcycles.

Production years: since 1982.

Pages of the book [5045] Honda XL 250 R (ab 1982) (1)

This Bucheli repair manual for Honda XL250 R motorcycles describes extensively work on the engine (block, cylinder head, fuel system, ignition, electric components, intake and exhaust).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox, drivetrain, suspension, front and rear brakes.

  • Complete with technical specifications, torque wrench settings and troubleshooting tables.
  • Clear wiring diagrams.
  • Reprint of the 9th edition (1983).

Product details

Details:103 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2017)
Series:Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (5045)
ISBN:9783716816127

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Repair manual: Honda XL 250 R (ab 1982)

Honda XL 250 R (ab 1982)

Language: German

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Years: 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000


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