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by AustinS
Thu Apr 16, 2009 4:23 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: O-Ringing The Cylinder Head
Replies: 9
Views: 3394

I ordered some orings for my carb from http://allorings.com and they have a material guide here http://allorings.com/material_selection.htm

Make sure to get something that isn't going to disintegrate on contact with gas.
by AustinS
Thu Apr 16, 2009 4:16 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: rear wheel?!?!?!
Replies: 12
Views: 5908

is it spinning when you try?

If your brake can't old the rear wheel still enough to remove it then you will probably need a impact wrench. I had an electric impact wrench so it was pretty easy.

You can try to get someone to sit on it while you loosen it. If you have something with a really long ...
by AustinS
Thu Apr 16, 2009 4:12 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Fixing a jet on a carb. [IMAGE]
Replies: 3
Views: 2353

Fixing a jet on a carb. [IMAGE]

I had been reading the forums for a few months and never realized that this forum only deals with 50cc bikes. Well right before I realized this I bought a 80cc Elite thinking I was going to call this website home.

Needless to say, it is hard to find info on my bike. I've accomplished getting the ...
by AustinS
Thu Mar 19, 2009 6:57 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: Where to find info about performance mods for 80cc Honda?
Replies: 13
Views: 10449

thanks wheelman.

I think I'm just going to work on getting the basics working really well and then start with a airbox modification and exhaust. Then I want to learn about rev limiters and rollers. How can I tell if the rev limiter is kicking in?

I do have a question about basics that is driving ...
by AustinS
Wed Mar 18, 2009 10:33 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: Where to find info about performance mods for 80cc Honda?
Replies: 13
Views: 10449

I found an aftermarket exhaust on ebay made by a company called battlescooter. the posting mentioned rejet and air box mods, so I emailed them and they said they sell a jet kit for CH80. Website is http://battlescooter.com
by AustinS
Wed Mar 18, 2009 6:55 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: Where to find info about performance mods for 80cc Honda?
Replies: 13
Views: 10449

thanks for all the answers! Phew that helps a TON.

You guys are great.

I've taken the carb apart and cleaned it but haven't done anything else. The stupid thing is missing the dipstick so I haven't even been able to check the oil level. I'm just going to drain it all and replace it with new oil ...
by AustinS
Wed Mar 18, 2009 5:35 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: Where to find info about performance mods for 80cc Honda?
Replies: 13
Views: 10449

Where to find info about performance mods for 80cc Honda?

I'm trying to find out info about making a custom exhaust (no one makes them for the CH80) and also about rejetting the carb and putting a new airbox in..

I'm guessing I'm goign to have to be the pioneer for the CH80 because I can't find any information on upgrading it.

Mine hits 42 on flats and I ...
by AustinS
Wed Mar 11, 2009 11:58 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: Plastic Repair using Plastex
Replies: 2
Views: 2984

Plastic Repair using Plastex

Has anyone tried this stuff? The video makes it look amazing and I found a review on a corvette page and they said the stuff works awesome. I ordered some and it's on the way.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xBIf_fx708

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/2/9/197/10263/ITEM/G.T.-Motorsports ...
by AustinS
Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:23 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Measuring RPM's. What tachometer is needed?
Replies: 1
Views: 1373

Measuring RPM's. What tachometer is needed?

Can I use a digital tachometer or what? How do you measure the RPM's to make sure the idle is set correctly.

I found a pretty neat little tach that might work but I figured I would ask before blowing $40.

http://www.tinytach.com/tinytach/gasoline.php

anything cheaper that would do the trick? The ...
by AustinS
Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:18 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Measuring Oring's on Carb
Replies: 5
Views: 2902

I did that and the auto parts store I went too had about 50 different sizes and nothing fit right. They were to fat and usually a hair to small.

I've figured out exactly what size I need 20.6MM inner diameter and 1.9mm width. I've found the part on two honda sites but the shipping costs are $15 and ...
by AustinS
Mon Feb 23, 2009 6:37 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Measuring Oring's on Carb
Replies: 5
Views: 2902

Measuring Oring's on Carb

Does anyone know how to measure orings so I can order some? I have a 1985 Honda Elite 80 and I need two orings that go between carb and engine mount.

Using my caliper I measure the width of one edge to be about 2 millimeters. It's hard ot measure the diameter because the oring is flexible but ...
by AustinS
Sun Feb 22, 2009 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Honda Elite 80 - 1985
Replies: 5
Views: 2721

Ugh I didn't realize that I was getting a bike that wasn't documented well when I boguht it yesterday. I remember seeing Spree/Elite and didn't realize these forums were really meant for only 50cc's.

I cant even really find any parts on ebay. I need a air filter and don't know where to get one.
by AustinS
Sat Feb 21, 2009 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Honda Elite 80 - 1985
Replies: 5
Views: 2721

Honda Elite 80 - 1985

Can anyone point me in the right direction to find tech documents or a service manual for this model? I didn't see anything listed in the FAQ's.
by AustinS
Sun Feb 15, 2009 1:35 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Drive Belt Size and tension
Replies: 1
Views: 1677

Drive Belt Size and tension

What kind of tension should the drive belt have? The one that came on this bike I got off craigslist for a 1984 says the following on it "23100-GK8-0030 BANDO" and according to my caliper it is not near 10.5 mm wide. Is there any belt I can go get at an auto parts store today that would work?

Also ...
by AustinS
Sat Feb 14, 2009 2:10 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1984 Honda Spree Cleaning Petcock valve
Replies: 10
Views: 3886

It's working!

The spark plug wasn't gapped properly and a couple of other issues all combined it now works.

Now it has no power!

Time to move on to the drive train. Thanks for welcoming me to the forums!