New Memeber Puzzled With A Honda Restoration Project

[gelert]

Hi, I have what I believe to be a Honda TL180 in bits, does anybody know anything about these bikes in their original condition? I want to restore the bike but am struggling to find information/pictures about the bike. When did Honda produce the TL180's? Is the TL180 engine anything to do with the XL185 engine?

Would appreciate any feedback or pics.

Thanks

[maxbikes]

any photos?the standard tl125 was bored to 150 very common.but 180 was possibly the 185 xl,nearly straight fit in,just grind out bit of frame near kick start lump.

[spudsdad]

seem to remember the tl 180 was bored and and the stroke altered to acheive 180 cc

[gelert]

Thanks, will get photos. Noticed engine is stamped 180 would this be from another bike?

[tlrmark]

Yes sounds like a xl185 engine (180cc) in a TL125 frame. Honda never sold anything like a TL180. I have done 3 of these engine swaps myself over the years. Although I always used the xr200 engine into the TL125 frame.

[tltel]

Hi gelert

as already said, sounds like an XL185. what does the number say on the crankcase down by the gear change shaft.

I did have an engine that was bored out to 180 years ago (still got the bottom end) but you had to resleeve a 124 barrel and machine the cases to make it fit. you could see the machining as it cut through an oil way in the case.

hope that helps.

TLTEL

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[gelert]

Thanks mystery solved! It appears to be a XL185 engine in a TL125 frame. Can't seem to post photo's.

[thats_a_five]

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Sounds like you have an interesting project to restore.