Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

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)

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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