quickest way to go 50-55

[johnlock]

what is the quickest, easiest and cheapest way to mod my 2001 honda elite to go 50-55mph? or possibly even faster. im looking to spend about $130.00

[mousewheels]

I think an excellent place to start is from burnt_toast's post on upgrading on a budget. In that thread you can find several ideas to get to 50 & much more in stages. Posters in that thread also cover minimal changes to get to 50 or so.

http://www.hondaspree.net/phpBB3/viewto ... f=4&t=7867

[burnt_toast]

yeah check that thread out for some info

for $130 budget, I would:

9:1 gears $70
Keli variator or similar $48
plus a roller pack

you'll do 45-50mph fairly easy, get great gas mileage

not quite 55mph, but gotta pay to play if you want to go faster

[burnt_toast]

Also consider this:

http://www.hondaspree.net/phpBB3/viewto ... f=2&t=9647

[johnlock]

alright 9:1 gears and the keli variator seems to be the popular and cheap answer. do i need anything else? everything i have is stock and im assuming if i buy new parts, i would need even more parts to keep my bike healthy

[maddog]

you could opt for the japan rear pulley drive/front face/boss/ bando belt, this should get a 60mph stock sleeper, if you know to set it up..

[johnlock]

hmmm...that sounds foreign to me where do i go about getting these

[OKC]

is this variator similar to the high speed pulley i have on my 99 elite S or is it something different?

[jesse1234]

same thing

[maddog]

This is the Japan zx trans which you can convert to the U.S. version, vt cycles has a good deal on these parts, you will have to shave the high spots on the case so the belt can clear...

[qaz]

What model Kymco does that variator go to. Where can I find one new and what is the order number?

[needfasterthan31]

I just recently ordered and installed 9:1 gears in my 01 elite sr 50 , i also have a keli variator/high speed pulley. it gets my 235 pounds to 45mph.maybe faster once i lose my beer belly and/or get my clutch springs back to stock. i have done 55 mph on some big downhills. i bought the gears through vtcycles.com for $50.00 (best price around) and bought the keli variator from daywot on ebay for $35.00. vtcycles.com is very reasonable on the shipping if i might add.

[maddog]

if you have done the other derestrictions , air filter, main jet, exhaust washer you should be fine.