Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

In a project like this there is no half way there. You either go all the way or go back to bed..lol.

Great looking scoot but as others have said. This isn't your everyday build and will be $$$

Sweet!

Lets work out a deal on my purple 87 elite if you are interested.
I'll be around all afternoon and night.

Joe

I'm going to see if I can find some to weld it for me. No use patching it if that's not a true fix.

Do you think a hole there is what's causing it to run like crap?

Is there a fix for that hole? I've heard JB weld doesn't do the job. I don't weld.

Any ideas people?

Here is some more investigation with pictures. I hope evilone is still on the board because he helped me out with my last elite in case I can't trouble shoot it myself.

When I started it up tonight I noticed exhaust coming up from the engine area...as well as the muffler.

Upon further inspection I ...

thanks bakaracer! I'm going to check out everything you mentioned. The muffler is not stock by any means and the oil pump is tied wide open. I'll check the air box and punch out tab if it's still there.

I'm not really trying to make this thing a drag racer...just a nice stable riding scooter.

I'll ...

Good point didn't even think of that. It's been awhile since I've had one of these gas consuming toys. I'm looking for a dark tan color for optimal mix right. Black...too rich...and tan or lighter...too lean?

By the looks of the black oil coming out of exhaust I'd be surprised if it was lean but ...

Hey all,

I just picked up a cherry 2000 elite 50S. I'm not sure all of the mods that were done but he did put on a performance exhaust and I see the oil pump is zip tied wide open. The beast starts up and stays running no problem. When it's cold it takes right off but shortly after the throttle ...