Just got a Honda Elite 80

[patthesoundguy]

It was the aero 80 that got me wanting a Honda scooter back in the day. Saw one as a kid and drooled over Honda scoots ever since. That's a wicked find! Congratulations!

[EastCoastCB]

I put 50 miles on it yesterday. I can hit 45+ straight up and with a serious headwind!
I'm not trying to go nuts modifying this one though.

The clutch still makes a tiny chirp sound when engaging. When taking off from a stop.
The bell is brand new oem, the rest of the clutch was changed out for a very clean low mileage used assembly. Looks brand new. New Gates belt.
I guess I'll take off the cover and bell and see if I can find out whats causing this. It was squealing with the old clutch but the shoes on that one had metal embedded in them. Maybe the noise will go away with use, but I'm doubtful. I could live with it if it doesn't get worse.

[EastCoastCB]

It was the aero 80 that got me wanting a Honda scooter back in the day. Saw one as a kid and drooled over Honda scoots ever since. That's a wicked find! Congratulations!

Thanks. I always wanted a scooter since I was a kid too. Every time I ride this scooter anywhere somebody comes up to me smiling and wanting to ask about it.
Feels great to be on a Honda, so easily identified as "friendly". This scooter seems to make everyone smile. Awesomeness...


I'm going to look at a black 99 tomorrow.
It apparently needs carb work and a starter. At the minimum. I'll be getting it for a song, so maybe it will end up as parts. Maybe I'll modify one HEAVILY....

[Wheelman-111]

Greetings:

Check the width of that Gates belt and compare to factory manual spec. Gates sells a few belts as "Fits" certain models, but the specs are way off. It could be that the variator is acting like a second clutch if the belt is too narrow. That would not be good. Honda belts made by Bando are hard to beat.

[EastCoastCB]

The gates belt is a little wider than the factory honda belt. But that is likely due to the oem belt being original and worn.
The noise seems to be fading, but if it persists I'm going to take another look.

[EastCoastCB]

Got this in a barter/trade on Craigslist today. Got for a song.

[motormike]

Got this in a barter/trade on Craigslist today. Got for a song.

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[kevinv710]

I have a pair of them, quiet, lovable and reliable scooters. With only electric stater, it is hard to love them when they are having starting problem, most cases the intake pipe leaking is main issue. For me, take off the rear wheel, when do carb remove/install make a lot easier and safer, install it properly will avoid of intake leaking, one push start every single time.

[EastCoastCB]

I suspect that may be the problem with the black one, thanks!
I plan to keep the yellow one nice, stock and clean.
The black one I may strip down and tinker with more. I'm thinking at least a hi flow air filter setup, upjetting, and a custom exhaust.
I do wish these came equipped with kick starters.

[EastCoastCB]

Nice looking collection, btw Kevin... Trying to clean out my garage to prepare for something similar.

[EastCoastCB]

After a brief ride today the clutch squeal on takeoff is back. I twist the throttle, it goes forward about three to five feet and I hear a squeal from the clutch. The old clutch shoes had pebbles of metal embedded into them and scrapes across them. The bell had a decent amount of galling and wear.
Any ideas? I'm a bit of a perfectionist and can't stand this!

[Wheelman-111]

Greetings:

How much can a good used Honda clutch assembly cost? If you know the diameters and spline pattern. there's a good chance that there's a ton of aftermarket parts that could fit from a very large un-named Asian country too.

[EastCoastCB]

I took out the original clutch pack and replaced it with a new oem bell and used clutch with 1800 miles on it thats in perfect shape.
I'm gonna pull the cover again and see what I can find out. Really maddening!

[Wheelman-111]

Greetings:

If you have the dial gauges to measure runout, it might be worth checking for a bent shaft.

[EastCoastCB]

I don't have a dial gauge. But I can get one. Thanks for the suggestion. I hate when I think I've fixed something only to find out I haven't.