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by Mr.T
Fri Apr 18, 2014 3:54 pm
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: Insurance on a Moped in Michigan?
Replies: 2
Views: 5525

Re: Insurance on a Moped in Michigan?

I just recently got insure for my 1997 Honda Elite. $75 for the whole year.
by Mr.T
Fri Apr 18, 2014 1:30 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Recommend me some tires, Honda CH80
Replies: 9
Views: 9013

Re: Recommend me some tires, Honda CH80

Ok so I just ordered a bunch of parts from www.battlescootershopping.com, their prices seem very reasonable. Once I get the parts I will document my install and post a new thread about it.

Here is what ordered:

CH80AF |Elite 80 Air Filter | 1| 7.00 USD| 7.00 USD

901CCH80 |Elite 80 Fuel Filter ...
by Mr.T
Fri Apr 18, 2014 11:23 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Recommend me some tires, Honda CH80
Replies: 9
Views: 9013

Re: Recommend me some tires, Honda CH80

Thank you for the replies! The Shinko's look like a pretty good deal. I found them for $25 per a tire.

I have been finding some mixed responses as to go tubeless or not. What say ye on the matter?

Also, I'm not very familiar with this braking system. Do the drum brakes differ from front to rear? I ...
by Mr.T
Thu Apr 17, 2014 12:56 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Recommend me some tires, Honda CH80
Replies: 9
Views: 9013

Recommend me some tires, Honda CH80

I recently purchased a Honda Elite CH80. I'm going thru it changing the oil and spark plug ect.. Both tires are really dry rotted. Can you guys recommend me some tires to purchase? best place for buying them? How hard is it to install yourself?

Thanks
by Mr.T
Tue Apr 15, 2014 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this 1997 HONDA CH80 a good buy?
Replies: 14
Views: 9579

Re: Is this 1997 HONDA CH80 a good buy?

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by Mr.T
Tue Apr 15, 2014 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this 1997 HONDA CH80 a good buy?
Replies: 14
Views: 9579

Re: Is this 1997 HONDA CH80 a good buy?

I'm trying to post more pics but it keeps flipping everything upside down?
by Mr.T
Tue Apr 15, 2014 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this 1997 HONDA CH80 a good buy?
Replies: 14
Views: 9579

Re: Is this 1997 HONDA CH80 a good buy?

Update: I ended up buying it on Saturday

Some pics....
by Mr.T
Fri Apr 11, 2014 6:53 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Any way to tell if an odometer has rolled over on an Elite?
Replies: 6
Views: 4705

Re: Any way to tell if an odometer has rolled over on an Eli

If its any consilation, I'm picking up a 1997 Honda elite 80 this weekend. It's only got 1,920 miles on the odometer. She looks real clean, but the test drive will be the tell tail. Drive it around a good bit. Shut it down and look for any oil or gas leaks. Make sure it starts back up after you shut ...
by Mr.T
Fri Apr 11, 2014 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this 1997 HONDA CH80 a good buy?
Replies: 14
Views: 9579

Re: Is this 1997 HONDA CH80 a good buy?

Awesome! Thanks for the vote of confidence fellas!

Yeah I have to assume thats its been sitting for a long time, and even when it did get used it was sporadic at best.

I will touch back with the hive once I get her in my possession. You guys haver a wonderful weekend, its going to be perfect ...
by Mr.T
Fri Apr 11, 2014 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this 1997 HONDA CH80 a good buy?
Replies: 14
Views: 9579

Re: Is this 1997 HONDA CH80 a good buy?

Greetings:

If you want a CH80, that one looks like it's worth $500 easily, squeaky rear binders and all. Of course you must add a bottle of Febreze to the cost, to rid it of the Old Lady smell.

Hahahaha :lol: Frebreze! I guess I should check for mothballs in the trunk as well!

I'm meeting the ...
by Mr.T
Fri Apr 11, 2014 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this 1997 HONDA CH80 a good buy?
Replies: 14
Views: 9579

Is this 1997 HONDA CH80 a good buy?

Grettings fellow Honda enthusiasts. I have been wanting to purchase a Honda Elite for some time now. I came across one on craigslist yesterday that seems like a pretty good deal.

Here are the specs: 1997 Honda CH80 Elite, 1920 miles on the odometer. All the info I have from the seller is that it ...