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==Cycle World 1981== | ==Cycle World 1981== | ||
In 1981, Honda retired the dual rear shocks and introduced the 81 XR 500 Pro-Link rear suspension on the XR 500. This new design brought with it a host of new frame revisions. The "Ride Red" folks also changed the front wheel dimensions too. The '81 XR came with a more conventional 21" inch front wheel, rather than a 23" front wheel. As for the rear wheel, Honda, for some strange and disturbing reason, fitted a 17" rear wheel, rather than go with the previous models 18" rear wheel. (Go figure.) Apparently Honda felt that was enough design gymnastics because the engine did not receive much in the way of changes. | |||
The '82 XR 500 received cosmetic updates. | The '82 XR 500 received cosmetic updates. | ||
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The automatic compression release is retained but modified. The kick pedal automatically activates it when the pedal is depressed and a hand lever is placed on the left bar. The operator can release the compression to ease bump starting on loose ground or to clean out a flooded engine. | The automatic compression release is retained but modified. The kick pedal automatically activates it when the pedal is depressed and a hand lever is placed on the left bar. The operator can release the compression to ease bump starting on loose ground or to clean out a flooded engine. | ||
Carburetion is handled by a 34mm Keihin, 1Suspension and Front Wheel Travel | Carburetion is handled by a 34mm Keihin, 1Suspension and Front Wheel Travel mm smaller than before. It's still a double cable push-pull job. but the throttle is much better. It's designed like the motocrosser but has two cables. | ||
The new frame and suspension forced Honda to change the airbox and filter. The new one is larger and more effective than the old but still won't win any awards. Servicing requires removal of the right side cover and the side of the airbox, then loosening of a clamp and wingnut. On the plus side, the air inlet is high on the frame under the seat where water can't easily get to it. | The new frame and suspension forced Honda to change the airbox and filter. The new one is larger and more effective than the old but still won't win any awards. Servicing requires removal of the right side cover and the side of the airbox, then loosening of a clamp and wingnut. On the plus side, the air inlet is high on the frame under the seat where water can't easily get to it. | ||