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by skip1701
Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1987 SE50 Engine Advice
Replies: 1
Views: 1942

Re: 1987 SE50 Engine Advice

Hiya. I hope my 2 cents might help. My se50 had the same issue in reverse. The bottom end was fine but the top end was toast. I pulled the piston, head and jug from a junkyard motor I had. I got a jug and headgasket set and new rings from Honda installed said parts on my good bottom end and the ...
by skip1701
Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: nh80 wheel
Replies: 2
Views: 2091

nh80 wheel

Hi all, This may be directed at Bear cuz he has the aero80 know-how but everyone please chime in.
Question : What tire/ wheel combo might fit on an 83 aero 80 motor? Alittle machining is ok with me and it will have a custom exhaust. The bigger the better.
by skip1701
Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: zuma bottom end?
Replies: 2
Views: 1917

Re: zuma bottom end?

Went out and ,yup crank turns :smile:
by skip1701
Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: zuma bottom end?
Replies: 2
Views: 1917

zuma bottom end?

Hi all,I'm just testing the waters, I'm toying with the idea of getting rid of my zuma motor. The problem is I picked it up with no top end ,exhaust or flywheel and I cant rotate the assembly with the kickstart.. What is it worth? I'm considering making it a 3 wheeler with atv rear end or putting my ...
by skip1701
Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prj Tempest, Drag Spree - Revival?
Replies: 13
Views: 5118

Re: Prj Tempest, Drag Spree - Revival?

I was bummed you were selling the tempest...and jazzed (oh boy I may have a chance at getting it !) Wife said I got enuff toys :sad: but I still have toys :geekdance: Rebuild that thing man lets see what it can do.
by skip1701
Sat Jan 22, 2011 9:54 pm
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: broke z50r ?
Replies: 1
Views: 1951

Re: broke z50r ? update

stupid me...... :crazy: clutch adjusted too tight...backed it off and started just fine....false alarm folks.
by skip1701
Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:50 pm
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: broke z50r ?
Replies: 1
Views: 1951

broke z50r ?

Hi all.
I just rebuilt the motor in my boss' 1982 z50r...runs great. I put it all back together cleaned it up (409) went to kick start it and the kick start feels like there is no compression like there is no mechanical conection between the kickstart and the crank. But when I put it in gear and ...
by skip1701
Wed Dec 22, 2010 8:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: z50r question
Replies: 8
Views: 4180

Re: z50r question

I cleaned the head and tried something strange..I manually opened and closed each valve then set the head up so i could pour alchol into the intake runner and let it sit....30 min later no sign of leakage...did the same to exhaust..i know it sounds weird but i did it..and can i polish the scores on ...
by skip1701
Tue Dec 21, 2010 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: z50r question
Replies: 8
Views: 4180

Re: z50r question

I ran my nail across all the visible scratches..i tried to catch them but could not..does this mean all i need is a good hone job? and what about that pesky piston? stock size or a little bigger..rings are a no brainer.
by skip1701
Tue Dec 21, 2010 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: z50r question
Replies: 8
Views: 4180

z50r question

Hi all, it's been a while since my last question and I havent forsaken my elites. I'm have been tasked by my employer to rebuild his 1982 z50r.. I know you guys are gonna say "but it's a 4 stroke!" .Well it only had 30psi of compression and the rings look great. The piston is scored but this is ...
by skip1701
Tue Nov 30, 2010 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is this scooter?
Replies: 7
Views: 4942

Re: What is this scooter?

Hey bro. its a qingqi..walk away from it..I have that model and had to seriously upgrade the frame for my mods (nh80 running gear) it comes from the factory assembled worse than a cheap bicycle...just my two cents worth
by skip1701
Tue Jul 27, 2010 11:53 am
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Honqi big block
Replies: 10
Views: 6366

Re: Honqi big block

Hi all.. Bear , you seem to know the nh80 pretty well , I just need to pick your brain , if you dont mind. What would you suggest for a carb an oko or whatelse , I want to go the CT intake route and also..are all those vacuum lines really needed? Id like to keep it as simple and clean as possible ...
by skip1701
Mon Jul 26, 2010 1:00 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Honqi big block
Replies: 10
Views: 6366

Honqi big block

Hi all. The honqi is coming along. It now sports an 83 aero80 driveline ,brakes and wheels, not to mention the lengthened Quingqi frame..Hey folks,any advice on 80 cc motors?
by skip1701
Mon Jul 26, 2010 12:56 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: shs is done I wont do anymore
Replies: 0
Views: 2073

shs is done I wont do anymore

Hi all, I made the announcement that the blue meanie is as finished as its ever gonna get ! I put a lotof time into it and a lot of parts, new, used and questionable. 2 sets of rings in as many weeks, trying to figure the little ins and outs of 2 strokes. It starts and runs any old time I like love ...
by skip1701
Fri Jul 23, 2010 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: big block se50?
Replies: 8
Views: 5855

Re: big block se50?

grind , weld..repeat lol