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by Pete M
Wed Nov 16, 2011 9:53 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Honda Elite SA50 problems...
Replies: 8
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Re: Honda Elite SA50 problems...

First things first. Make sure you have ample fuel going to the carburator. Your compression is very high for that little engine so I would assume you have a buid up of carbon on top of the piston. Do not start disassembling until the problem is identified and confirmed!!!!!!!!! Probably an easy fix ...
by Pete M
Sat Oct 22, 2011 11:41 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: SB50P Question
Replies: 7
Views: 2529

Re: SB50P Question

One more thing......... The top rpm on the stand and on the ground seem/sound to be the same. I'm thinking fuel and my motor head FIL thinks it is the CDI.

Thanks
by Pete M
Sat Oct 22, 2011 11:20 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: SB50P Question
Replies: 7
Views: 2529

Re: SB50P Question

Compression is 100 psi cold. The manual says it is a 7 to 1 comp ratio but I couldn't find the true value stated. My plug looks so good that I am totally confused. If the compression was bad the plug should look fouled and I would think it should smoke, it doesn't. It is consuming oil from the tank ...
by Pete M
Sat Oct 15, 2011 8:36 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: SB50P Question
Replies: 7
Views: 2529

Re: SB50P Question

The reason for my question is that over the last 2 months my scooter has slowed down approx 10 mph and seems to never increase the rpm like it should. I have replaced and cleaned every component that I have read on this site and have come up blank. I read the manual 2 evenings ago and have seen wher...
by Pete M
Fri Oct 14, 2011 5:23 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: SB50P Question
Replies: 7
Views: 2529

SB50P Question

Having an issue and need to know if the timing advances as the engine rpm increases. I think I have a bad CDI. The timing is correct but it doesn't advance as rpm goes up. Any advice would be appreciated.