1987 Honda Elite 50 SE50PH Not Started Once

[Ryea]

Hey yall I bought this 1987 honda elite 50 with 5000 miles for 300$. I replaced the spark plugs, completely cleaned the carb but didnt mess with the float and it still doesnt run. I'm suspecting compression so I bought a top end rebuild kit and am thinking of buying new reeds since i kinda messed up the stock one while taking it out. Any ideas on what the issue could be?

[Ryea]

It has spark btw I checked and the carb is working cause when i cover my hand over it fuel comes out

[0U812]

You should have gotten more info from the seller if possible, it may keep you from spending money you don't need to. It may be what happened the last time that it was ridden that is the problem. First check for missing parts. Also check the cylinder compression with the throttle wide-open, and be absolutely sure that no air can get into the motor anywhere else except through the air box (it has to have that air box in place and be secure) or it will affect the fuel/air mixture adversely and cause a no-start condition, of course if the compression is too low (below 90 psi?) then it certainly will not fire up. Look up the specs in our service manual here on the forum it is listed under BOARD INDEX at the top left. The previous owner or rider may have over-heated the motor and caused cylinder wall/piston damage and there by, low compression. There is a section in the help section that describes what to check/do to get a unknown, new-to-me, or found on road dead scooter running again. These are also things that may cause your problem: The oil pump has leaked enough oil into the case to cause poor fuel mixture. Engine is leaking air into the motor at the intake gaskets or head/base gasket. The exhaust pipe may have a huge hole in it near the cylinder. The exhaust pipe is clogged or full of oil. Best of luck and ask questions after you have taken all of this advice/suggestions. Bones

[Ryea]

The seller showed me a video of it running from 3 weeks ago and told me it doesn't run now. It's a single owner scooter with 5k miles, so a rebuild was likely needed in the future. I ordered the rebuild kit, new reed valves, and maybe new crankseals. That'll cover all my bases when it comes to compression.