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I have a 1978 Honda xl 100 I am in the process of restoring and I was wondering if you know of any places i could find a muffler for it as i am having trouble locating one. Any help is greatly appreciated..thanks

Answer
That might be a tough one now... search for any of the following numbers

MUFFLER COMP.
18310-364-791
(18310-382-677) original number.  also 18310-382-671
Note: this part is superseded by 18310-364-797.

Fits both XL100 and XL125

http://www.musket.co.nz/mlbpdfsnew/MUSKET%202007%20CATALOGUE%2017.pdf

http://www.musket.co.nz/musket.asp

Maybe they can help you out...  

Bill Silver  

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Need help with vintage Hondas from the 1960s? I am an expert with 250-305cc bikes in particular and most all of the other pre-91 models, in general. I do NOT claim to have a great deal of experience on Gold Wings, Cruisers, ATC/ATVs and dirt bikes.

Experience

I have owned/ridden/maintained Honda motorcycles for 35 years. I have written five books on Honda repairs and collecting. I was a service manager for two Honda shops back in the 1980s.

Organizations
VJMC (Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club) of North America

Publications
VJMC newsletter, as editor for two years and as contributing editor currently.

Education/Credentials
3 years auto shop in high school, teacher's aide in Automotive Technology in Jr. College, Diesel mechanic course in college, self-taught mechanic and automotive writer.

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