Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

What paint did you use, what prep work, and how many coats?

after the body repairs, and sanding everything smooth, i used 1 coat of this primer. i got everthing at walmart. All the body panels took about 2 and 1/2 cans of primer total.
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Then i did 3 coats of this regular krylon ...

put the new 270mm shock on, and i forgot to take pictures of the stock and 270 side by side. The 1 cm difference seems like nothing but its a different feel, and the stiffness is a great upgrade. I would recommend this shock to anyone looking for an aftermarket shock.
I also put on the new coil and ...

X-mas came early for me.
thanks to Limp1144 for the oil pump plug + 9.1:1 gears (16 x 42) ,
and DAYWOT for the coil, jets, 3000k clutch springs, 1500k torque spring, 270mm shock and keli speed variator...
the turn signal, spark plug and air filter where at a local motorcycle shop.

I got a lot of ...

Greetings:
If you're planning to keep a mild state of tune and stock carb, 9:1 secondaries may be all you need. These will allow speeds approaching 60 MPH and you'll keep the same take-off as stock or better.
Be careful wringing it out on stock 12:1 gears for now, lest it over-rev and damage that ...

Hey guys. Im in vegas and just got a scooter. Love this forum and all it has done for me and my friends so far.
I bought this 1999 Elite S off craigslist for $500. Its already had a malossi 70 kit and technigas pipe on it, so id say i got a killer deal.
It runs superb, lots of pick up. i just need ...