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by johnritter50
Thu Jun 01, 2023 12:45 am
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Honda Elite 80 Engine swap challenges
Replies: 3
Views: 1573

Re: Honda Elite 80 Engine swap challenges

Update: Got a carb kit from Motoprimo in Lakeville, MN - kit was by the company - Balls Out. (if I remember correctly) Swapped most of the parts in the kit, and it runs like a top. (No air leaks now-which was a contributing problem) Two notes: 1. I thought I cleaned the OEM Low speed (needle jet) ve...
by johnritter50
Sat May 20, 2023 11:29 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Honda Elite 80 Engine swap challenges
Replies: 3
Views: 1573

Re: Honda Elite 80 Engine swap challenges

Appreciate the help motormike. I considered swapping the 1985 Carb, but the intakes are just a little different on the 1985's, and I would need to find different length bolts to make it work. I think the 1985's also have a slightly smaller venturi....or something like that. The carb/intake was chang...
by johnritter50
Sun May 14, 2023 11:34 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Honda Elite 80 Engine swap challenges
Replies: 3
Views: 1573

Honda Elite 80 Engine swap challenges

This a great forum I recently have come across. I have done some searching on here and haven’t been able to find answers to a couple of questions I have. I have a 1985 Honda Elite 80 (CH80) that has 12,275 miles on it. The engine was losing a little power and developed an oil leak a little while bac...