Hey guys, winter is kicking in here and I found myself a new project, Honda XLX250R MD08,  I have not owned one of these before and will probably be doing some head scratching, at least it comes with a key.  Wife is not happy but says if it keeps me out of trouble for now she will try to ignore it!   
I will be more than grateful to get any help and advice as I start to delve into valve territory

Over 20 years ago I introduced my two boys to motorcycles and we went thru a whole string of Honda XR’s. We had the 100, 200, 250, and 600. My favorite was the XR200. It was the perfect bike on the tight forest trails that we rode. XR’s are like farm tractors. Keep them well oiled and they will run forever.

Both of my boys currently own an XR. One has an XR600 and the other has an XR650L. I guess I did my job planting the seed when they were young.

Schu that's so neat, lovely to hear how you introduced your family to the joys of trail riding. The XR was / is supposedly a little more MX focused, the XLX has I believe slightly poorer suspension and this model has the tweedle dee tweedle dum carb set up - oh no, standing up is enough balancing for me

Thats a good looking bike. Looks like its all there and not beat up.

I have a few 4 strokes. One thing to do is check the VALVE LASH and make sure its good.