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Yes that is true , I really need to buy a compression tester but I blew all my money on scooters this week
But on the upside, I sold my 84 Aero 80 for $900

Excellent question, Mr. Bear! I just wanted to see for myself the condition of ALL the internal bits as this poor thing hasn't run since the Clinton years I really didn't want to start it up only to see it melt down because of something preventable! She's a gem!!!

So I have torn into my new to me little red scoot and I am liking what I'm seeing. 1600 original miles, hasn't run since probably the 90's :surprise: The tank was quite rusty inside but just surface rust, nothing structural. That's the only thing I've found wrong with it. I pulled the cylinder and a...

Can't wait to get started! Total cash outlay $450...actual value, priceless

Awesome!! Where is the surfboard rack??

Sounds like it could be an electrical issue, maybe a weak ground circuit. Have you pulled and cleaned all the various connections in the wiring harness and the ignition module leads? Did you use a new Honda coil or aftermarket? Also pull your ground wires and clean the chassis underneath with a wire...

I would suspect the carb if its one of those cheap chinese knock-offs, I have heard that they can have "issues" when it comes to tuning

I think Bear ran into a similar problem when he tried to fit an electric-choke NH125 carb to one of his NH80's. Sounds like a longer cable might sort it out, though... Good luck

Does anyone know what the thread pitch is on the rear wheel nut on the Elite 80? I know that its an M14 but I need a die to chase the threads clean before I put a new nut on there. Thanks

How does the head gasket install on an 84 Aero 80? Does the domed ridge face up to the head or down on the cylinder? I couldn't see any registration marks and the manual just says "use a new head gasket"... Does it really matter or not?