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by mauitectony
Thu Apr 05, 2012 5:20 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Starting like a new scooter now.....
Replies: 2
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Starting like a new scooter now.....

After three assembly and dis-assembly on my starter rebuild, I finally got it right.
Starts like a new scooter with my handmade parts.
There is a lesson for me here to remember, to * punch all the matching parts
for an easy reassembly.
Still would like to hear about a rebuild kit for the 1979 Elite ...
by mauitectony
Thu Mar 29, 2012 5:14 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 87 Elite 50 Starter Pinion gear will not engage
Replies: 2
Views: 1687

87 Elite 50 Starter Pinion gear will not engage

Mahalo for the forum welcome and the manual reference.

I repaired my starter on that 87 Elite described below.
replacing a spring and insulator, both handmade parts, assembled using brushes that were worn but still good.
It seems to work great at battery check & in place, and spins in the correct ...