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Having trouble getting my honda elite to start
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:19 pm
by dei4life38
I recently bought an 1988 Honda Elite lx sa50. Upon purchasing this scooter, I found out that it didnt run and had not ran sionce last june. I have changed to the spark plug, the ignition coil, spark plug wire, carburreter, all the fuel lines, all the oil lines, voltage recifier, battery, and cdi. Upon replacing all of these parts, I found that I have a blown headgasket. Does anyone know where to find replacment parts but the key is the scooter was upped to 65cc. If anyone knows where I can find these types of parts it would be gratefully appreciated.
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:24 pm
by Kenny_McCormic
Make one from some copper flashing. Or lap the head and jug top and use some permatex super 300 gasket maker(be sure to check clearances).
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:31 pm
by maddog
Thats an FM bore kit which doesn't last long, it blew for a reason?
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:45 am
by Kenny_McCormic
maddog wrote:Thats an FM bore kit which doesn't last long, it blew for a reason?
Probably improper torque.
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:53 pm
by teeoce
Kenny_McCormic wrote:maddog wrote:Thats an FM bore kit which doesn't last long, it blew for a reason?
Probably improper torque.
Improper torque on the head bolts?
havinf trouble getting it started
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:09 pm
by dei4life38
Thank you for all the information but what I need to know is where to find the replacement parts for it. it is a 65cc metrakit Does anyone know where to find this brand or even a similar part style
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:13 pm
by Dac
808-593-7733 VTCycles.
I cant genenty anything, but yeah, they have all sorts of scooter parts, and i know they did have those bore kits, so they might have head gaskets.