Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

I recently bought a an 87 elite se50p and I really like it but I need some more speed. It cruises at 27 mph, but I would like to get it close to 40 without killing the bottom end but I dont have alot of cash to spend. The exhaust manifold on it is terrible, its basically straight 3/4 inch tubing welded at angles to get to the muffler and most of the exhaust is escaping at the flange. So I need a new exhaust first but I cant afford a fancy Italian tuned pipe at the moment and I dont want to pay $100 for a new stock exhaust, does any one have a spare exhaust for sale at a reasonable price. I bought a factory Honda replacement piston thats a llittle larger for worn out bores to get some compression back, it was only 25 bucks. Its still in the mail but was this a good buy, I dont have the cash for a big bore kit. Im gona buy a speed variator as well, are the KELI ones on ebay any good? I also saw a preformance cdi on ebay too http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 0267778040
Is this a gimmick? Are the se50p's restricted by the cdi? I also have a non running 1985 aero 50, is there anything I can use from that to get my elite going faster? I already tried the exhaust but that doesnt fit. What else can I do to get more speed that doesnt cost a ton?

They are restricted in the front pulley and the exhaust, people have gotten stock ignitions cranking 11k rpm.

the variator plate has already been taken off.

Sounds like the variator plate was removed but ramp hasn't been changed. I think I have the keli variator, i'm happy with it.

ya, you deffinitly need to find an exhaust. se50p has a horrible exhaust to restrict it. should be able to find one for 40 or 50 shipped

like others saide. you need to get a high speed vaiator and a new ramp plate.

after that, your looking at spending some real money

and cdis are a waste, stock is fine