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a few questions about an elite

Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 3:31 pm
by hurlburtjoa
I have a 98' elite 80cc which i just got, i read about a lot of people cutting a restrictor ring out of the exhaust? im looking to do this, but how do you know what to cut/if it has been cut out already or if this is even possible with my year? Also if this would even do anything for me? I am also looking to do some upgrades, nothing major like a bore kit or anything just the "basics", any ideas would be helpful as i am new to the scooter world. I have read about people changing the variator also, should i do this? rollers? which one should i buy. I mostly drive around town which is rural so i usually am going at a higher rate of speed. although i plan on giving my gf rides when we go down by the shore. she and i weigh about 290lb combined. Any response is appreciated. so far this website has been very helpful thanks again.

Re: a few questions about an elite

Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:00 pm
by motormike
The "ring" you refer to is an Elite 50 restriction. The Elite 80 is ENTIRELY different. There is no restrictor ring in your bike, to my knowledge. Elite 50 is 2-stroke....Elite 80 is 4-stroke. If there are aftermarket variators, I don't know. I have replaced the roller weights in my Elite 80 with new stock size rollers. The old ones were flat-spotted and the new rollers are an improvement. New belt too. With 290 lbs. aboard, the bike will be slower and will bottom out on bumps.

Re: a few questions about an elite

Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:03 am
by hurlburtjoa
Gotcha, figured I'd ask. I guess I'll get some new rollers, im goin to check the stock ones tonight. Also going to order some parts, just goin to get them at the local Honda dealer seeing shipping charges online will add up to the same amount.