I would show a picture of my Odyssey in its ragged state here but I don't have any pictures of it all together. When I bought the odyssey it had been sitting under a tree in the middle of the back yard, in pieces.

This was just fine with me because I was looking forward to rebuilding a Honda Odyssey, and now I got my chance.

I spent almost 2 years hunting for an odyssey to rebuild. The funny thing is, they are still very popular and hard to come by. People that have them don't really want to sell them or they want a lot for them in poor condition. You could say that I got lucky this year. It turns out that the guy I bought my odyssey from is my best friends brother-in-law.

If your interested in my project...

Keep checking back from time to time to see my progress.

Specs
Ground Clearance:5.51 inches
Turning Radius:14.1 feet
Dry Weight:423 lbs
Maximum Climbing Angle:35 degrees
Stopping Distance:20 metres @50 km/h-- 61 feet @ 31.25 mph
Engine Type:air cooled 2-stroke
Engine Displacement:248cc (15.1 cu. in.)
Compression Ratio:6.6:1
Idle Speed:1500 rpm
Spark Plug:NGK BR7ES
Main Brake:Self-adjusting cable actuated disc
Parking Brake:Cable actuated shoe and drum
Headlight:12V-60W
Taillight:12V-3W
Ignition System:Capacitor Ignition System (CDI)

Videos

Just Riding around.
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File Size: 7.98 MB
Video Format: QuickTime Movie
Comments: It was a little dark when I did this.

Pictures

This is how I picked the Odyssey up. ( Before any work. )
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I started tearing it apart.
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Well, I finaly started putting it back together. ( 6/16/2001 )
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Ok, So its going to take more than one weekend to get it back together. ( 6/23/2001 )
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It is still not completely finished but is in working condition. ( 8/16/2001 )
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Odyssey Play Day - August 26, 2001
Highslide JS My brother Jason and I took loaded my Odyssey up on the trailer and shuttled it down to Clear Lake. I called a couple of friends of mine, David Hickey and Chris Sanborn. Chris Sanborn has an Odyssey FL-250 also.
The good news or bad news, which ever way you want to look at it, it rained about 2 inches before we got down to the park, making the conditions... very muddy. :)
Right off the bat, I had problems. A loose connection prevented my odyssey from starting and running smoothly until I fixed it.
To see more pictures Click Here

Progress

The Frame. (This turned out to be the hardest item to work on.)
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Hey Look!!! Its me working on my day off...
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Fiberglass foot pan. (Coated with "Toff" spayed bed liner.)
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Skid Plate protecting the clutch and drive belt.
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Upper drive belt guard.
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Lower engine cradle.
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Tail light bracket.
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Fender support rails.
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Upper Engine cradle. (supports the gas tank, tail light, etc...)
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Front skid plate.
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Front bumper / guard rail.
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Front roll bar supports.
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Rear roll bar supports.
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Center roll bar support. ( behind the seat )
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Front roll bar assymbly.
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Steering Column.
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Headlight Bracket
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Aftermarket Seat. ( The stock seat appears to be hopeless. )
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Heat Shield. ( this bolts to the back of the seat. )
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Front Left J-Arm
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Front Right J-Arm
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Air filter intake box. ( I forgot to take a picture before I started working on this part )
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K & N Air filter ( New )
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Comet Clutch System ( New )
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Pull Starter. ( Didn't Take any before pictues. )
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Front Left Wheel Bearings / Hub
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Front Right Wheel Bearings / Hub
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Rear Left Hub
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Rear Right Hub
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Rear Wheels/Rims/Spacers ( I am still looking for the before pictures )
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Front Wheels/Rims/Spacers ( I am still looking for the before pictures too )
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New Tires
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