Wheel campatibility 87-89 and de-restricting

twasnt138 · Post by **twasnt138** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:26 pm

Salu-goldern-tations.

So I've got a '87 elite thats in need of love.

The front wheel has a big ol' wobble and I want to replace it. Can I use a wheel from a '89 I see for sale?

Part 2:

http://hondaspree.net/wiki/index.php5?t ... erformance
I see that I have the version with the crap muffler (small tube) and the restricted ramp plate.

Does anyone have a ramp plate for me? Do I also need to get the weights? What exactly is the difference? It shifts later?

I need a few more things, the airbox, tires and tubes, maybe some jets. Any fantastic resource I haven't found yet? Any great suggestions for just modding around (maybe just get _______ clutch set, _____ air intake, _______ jet, and ________ wheel?

New to this forum, but I've turned a few wrenches. Throw me some bones.

-Crappy ol' '87 (restricted)

Trafficjamz · Post by **Trafficjamz** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:35 pm

1. no a 89 elite e is not the same as a 87 elite 50

2. get this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dio-GY6-50-139Q ... 394wt_1037

twasnt138 · Post by **twasnt138** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 3:45 am

Right, they're not the same, but are the wheels? I would be surprised if they weren't...

eliteguy50 · Post by **eliteguy50** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 8:20 am

twasnt138 wrote:Right, they're not the same, but are the wheels? I would be surprised if they weren't...

Then you will be surprised when your brake shoes don't fit in the 89 brake drum that is pressed into the rim.

twasnt138 · Post by **twasnt138** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 9:39 pm

Dang. Are you sure? This website lists them as the same part number:

http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/model_ye ... blies/8073

http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/model_ye ... ront-wheel

Also, could I get the brake shoes for the '89 and then be good? Thanks in advance,

-twostrokejoke

damnSA50 · Post by **damnSA50** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 12:35 am

If theyre the same it doesnt matter if you get 87 or 89 brakes then.

eliteguy50 · Post by **eliteguy50** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 12:45 am

twasnt138 wrote:Dang. Are you sure? This website lists them as the same part number:

http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/model_ye ... blies/8073

http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/model_ye ... ront-wheel

Also, could I get the brake shoes for the '89 and then be good? Thanks in advance,

-twostrokejoke

I was reinforcing Tjamz point about being sure an '89 e wheel will not fir an '87 elite.

I now see that you are talking about an '89 lx wheel. Yes, the lx wheel will fit the '87 elite.

eliteguy50 · Post by **eliteguy50** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 12:46 am

If you did want to use an e wheel, it is much more complicated than switching brake shoes.

twasnt138 · Post by **twasnt138** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 12:47 am

Thanks guys. I actually got an entire bike on craigs so I'm good for now.

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