Hi Honda guys,
I just wanted to give everybody a nice review of both honda hr214 & hr215 lawn mowers.
HR214 Highs built like a brick ---- house, driveshaft, cables that are motorcycle quality, cast aluminum deck, bbc, cuts well, bags great, super reliable with many still running to this day 30 years later.
Lows- bbc lever (not quite like all the newer ones) 2 speed tranny (compared to hydro) 4hp (good for its day though) bag setup (compared to newer hr215), weight (for some people)
HR215 Highs basically same mower just more refined, more hp, better bbc handlebar, hydro transmission, newer style bag with door that opens.
Both of these mowers are built so well it actually puts other company mowers to shame even by todays standard (except newer hrc216 - cats azz) Ball bearing crank, driveshaft, hydro trans,had mulching kit 2 blade set up available, deck guards available, handlebar mounts available. Unbelievable machines especially for there time. I still have several of these mowers that are in great shape, clean and run like clocks. There is always the big debate about when they changed to nexite decks and I have those also along with hrc models. I will say the new hrx217 do mulch better and the cut is more refined then old 214/215 but those had old 214/215 had gxv motors compared to newer hrx217 have gcv which is consumer not commercial. Please share your thoughts or if any questions. thanks
yes you can rebuild them and bore the cylinder and you have a choice of a couple different piston and ring (bigger) bore sizes available. I know that Plano power equipment in plano, texas will bore them but I do not know price for labor. If you look at a random parts fiche you will see the different size pistons and rings that are available like .25 .50 .75 mm bigger bore sizes I believe. Also you could ask robert@honda about this as he would know for sure about the process and the success of it. If you give him your serial number and engine number he could look up part numbers and such. Good luck:thumbsup:Are the HR214 SX rebuild-able. I have one and it is starting to smoke at startup and for a few seconds. Can you replace the rings to correct this problem?
Are the HR214 SX rebuild-able. I have one and it is starting to smoke at startup and for a few seconds. Can you replace the rings to correct this problem?
One of the problems I may have in rebuilding this mower is the serial number is not readable. I do really like this mower. Not overpowered and light. Great for a relatively small yard. About 2000 sf.
where would I find a mulching kit (really just want the plug) for a hr215sxa. I tried calling online and a local dealer and honda won't support this model anymore (go figure it is really old) but built really well.
Also looking for the a great place to buy a new carb, they go for 41 on ebay with ship (aftermarket not OEM) anyone used aftermarket? experiences
Any help would be appreciated
Thanks
I would also like to add a mulching blade to my hra 214. Could you be kind enough to send me the link to the correct blade infoI have a general question for those who have a HR SX 214. I would like to change the wheels to a large diameter set of wheels, from 8" to 9", my 1986 wheels are passed their prime.
Does anyone have any experience in changing to a large wheel size .. it appears that the HRC 216, have the same slot gear fittings on the rear drive wheels as does my HR SX 214.
I want to raise the cutting height on the mower. Just last year, I added a mulching second blade to my HR 214, even though all the honda dealers reps, I contacted said it couldn't be done. I found a blog, where someone had completed this task and he sent me the info on the second blade, works great. But I want a higher lawn to take the heat during the summer months.
Thanks, John