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quickest way to go 50-55
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:18 pm
by johnlock
what is the quickest, easiest and cheapest way to mod my 2001 honda elite to go 50-55mph? or possibly even faster. im looking to spend about $130.00
Re: quickest way to go 50-55
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 12:19 am
by mousewheels
I think an excellent place to start is from burnt_toast's post on upgrading on a budget. In that thread you can find several ideas to get to 50 & much more in stages. Posters in that thread also cover minimal changes to get to 50 or so.
http://www.hondaspree.net/phpBB3/viewto ... f=4&t=7867
Re: quickest way to go 50-55
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:22 am
by burnt_toast
yeah check that thread out for some info
for $130 budget, I would:
9:1 gears $70
Keli variator or similar $48
plus a roller pack
you'll do 45-50mph fairly easy, get great gas mileage
not quite 55mph, but gotta pay to play if you want to go faster
Re: quickest way to go 50-55
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:08 pm
by burnt_toast
Re: quickest way to go 50-55
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 5:55 pm
by johnlock
alright 9:1 gears and the keli variator seems to be the popular and cheap answer. do i need anything else? everything i have is stock and im assuming if i buy new parts, i would need even more parts to keep my bike healthy
Re: quickest way to go 50-55
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 8:28 pm
by maddog
you could opt for the japan rear pulley drive/front face/boss/ bando belt, this should get a 60mph stock sleeper, if you know to set it up..
Re: quickest way to go 50-55
Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:52 pm
by johnlock
hmmm...that sounds foreign to me where do i go about getting these
Re: quickest way to go 50-55
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:01 pm
by OKC
is this variator similar to the high speed pulley i have on my 99 elite S or is it something different?
Re: quickest way to go 50-55
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:53 pm
by jesse1234
same thing
Re: quickest way to go 50-55
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 7:28 pm
by maddog
This is the Japan zx trans which you can convert to the U.S. version, vt cycles has a good deal on these parts, you will have to shave the high spots on the case so the belt can clear...
Re: quickest way to go 50-55
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:17 am
by qaz
What model Kymco does that variator go to. Where can I find one new and what is the order number?
Re: quickest way to go 50-55
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:13 pm
by needfasterthan31
I just recently ordered and installed 9:1 gears in my 01 elite sr 50 , i also have a keli variator/high speed pulley. it gets my 235 pounds to 45mph.maybe faster once i lose my beer belly and/or get my clutch springs back to stock. i have done 55 mph on some big downhills. i bought the gears through vtcycles.com for $50.00 (best price around) and bought the keli variator from daywot on ebay for $35.00. vtcycles.com is very reasonable on the shipping if i might add.
Re: quickest way to go 50-55
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 3:09 am
by maddog
if you have done the other derestrictions , air filter, main jet, exhaust washer you should be fine.