Honda XRE 300 Motorcycle Problems

Research Links

• google: honda xre 300 cabeçote problema
• O velho e conhecido problema no cabeçote da Xre 300
• YT: Resolvendo Problema do Cabeçote da XRE-300 (Aldo)
• MercadoLivre: xre 300 cabecote nova  many listed on ML – 1200 – 1500 reais 
• XREOnline: Cabecote Trincado
• MercadoLivre:  Cabeçote Motor Xre 300 Cb 300 Modelo Novo Honda Não Trinca   – this part will retrofit on 2012 model.  See Q&A below that details parts required for swap
• Mercadolivre: Cabeçote Vela Fina Cb 300 09 Á 15 Xre 300 Todas Honda  –  Lower cost – quotes backwards compatibility.  1235 Reais.
• Mercadolivre: Kit Cabeçote Xre 300 2017 Vela Fina Longa Original Honda +nf

Retrofitting Newer Part

What will it take to install in previous years? – from MercadoLivre questions and answers in the auction above.

• In the years 2009 to 2012 will be the replacement of the two exhaust valves, valve WASHERS and the spark plug
•  If your motorcycle is year 2013 to 2015 only the spark plug
• The fix uses a smaller diameter spark plug to allow more structure in the head between the spark plug hole and the valve hole.

Notes

• Appears these bikes have a chronic head cracking problem.