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Identify this scooter?
Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 5:28 pm
by johollings
I am trying to find a front leg shield for my Honda Melody but its like no other honda melody anywhere!
Can you help me identify it and look for parts
its a 1985 Honda NB50 ME according to the registration documents but I cannot find parts anywhere. Is it the same as a Spree/Elite?
Re: Identify this scooter?
Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 5:34 pm
by motormike
the short answer....NO.....not the same as Spree/Elite.....parts in the states will be un-obtainable......as best I can tell.......rock-on mod-man
Re: Identify this scooter?
Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 7:11 pm
by bakaracer
83-84 honda aero 50 or jdm honda tact in europe might be the same from the looks.
Re: Identify this scooter?
Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 7:15 pm
by Mystic
I was thinking it looked like the early model aero myself. I am really digging the headset on that scoot
Re: Identify this scooter?
Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 10:50 pm
by mbilderb
It's similar to early aero, leg protector maybe similar, but the lights are all diff. 85 maybe?
Re: Identify this scooter?
Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 11:21 pm
by Bear45-70
mbilderb wrote:It's similar to early aero, leg protector maybe similar, but the lights are all diff. 85 maybe?
Nope, the 1985 Aero has turn signals on the leg protectors.
Re: Identify this scooter?
Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 1:31 am
by fightingplankton
its a melody. to the best of my knowledge, it lacks a cvt just like the spree. its parts are unique to itself as far as i know. European version of the spree...again, to the best of my knowledge.
Re: Identify this scooter?
Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 2:25 am
by motormike
more pics.........
Re: Identify this scooter?
Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:24 am
by Wheelman-111
Greetings:
That belt cover is unlike any I've seen. I have not examined the U.S. Aeros, but since the kicker rolls forward, it's a single-reduction transmission, like the Spree/SB. Could this be the elusive Variated Spree - AKA "Pal" in some markets?
I agree, more pics! Also, what is the Engine Code stamped on the rear gearcase cover?
Re: Identify this scooter?
Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:30 am
by nh_scooter
Definitely not too similar to an early aero50, those have the turn signals on the luggage racks, both front and rear. Although motor scooter guide does say that the aero50 was released other places with the "Melody" name, looks more like the late ones, but i dont have one to compare. Does it have a CVT?
Re: Identify this scooter?
Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:38 am
by Wheelman-111
Greetings:
Honda-san tailored the styling to the tastes of each market. Plastic is cheap and easy to modify for a big manufacturer cranking out thousands of examples. The Heavy Parts cost considerably more, so the same engines can be found in a multitude of different-looking scooters. Witness the Aeros and Elites that shared the Variated SE/05 block for years. Melody, Vision, Met-In, Tact, Harmony, Pal... who knows what's hangin' under the fender. Have a look at the engine code. Judging from the width of the clutch cover, I'm guessing this is a variated belt. The engine spins "backwards", so it's an early design.