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by Salvatore
Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:16 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Leaking gas tank
Replies: 1
Views: 806

Leaking gas tank

Today I reasembled my aero after completely taking it apart and painting everything. When I was done I filled it up with fluids and only had a little bit of gas so I put that in and went to the station to get more. When got back, all the gas i had previously added seeped through the seams of the tan...
by Salvatore
Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:34 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Stator troubles
Replies: 1
Views: 832

Stator troubles

Hello, While working on my Aero i accidentily severed one wire in on one of the "spools" on the stator by spinning the metal cover with the fan screws too far in. I havent tried seeing if it still works because i was wondering what i could do to fix it while its still apart and out of the ...
by Salvatore
Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:13 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Help My 1983 Honda Aero idles at max speed!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 2281

I had the same problem with the aero i bought and i had to do exactly what Wheelman explained above. I havent soaked it in carb cleaner yet because it seeemed like everything was working fine. Maybe i will do that once i get the rest of the scooter back together. I would wait untill you get the scre...
by Salvatore
Fri Jan 02, 2009 12:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is bedlining the wheels a good idea?
Replies: 5
Views: 2429

thanks for the advice, Ill see how the frame comes out and base my decison on that too.
Thanks,
Salvatore
by Salvatore
Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is bedlining the wheels a good idea?
Replies: 5
Views: 2429

Is bedlining the wheels a good idea?

Hey guys, I am currently restoring an aero 50 and so far have painted the frame a flat black. I live in New England so I figured with the sand/salt it would be a good idea to protect my aero even further by applying that do it yourself herculiner bed liner to the frame. Do you recommend I apply it t...
by Salvatore
Sat Dec 20, 2008 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: do you know any parts/accessories websites?
Replies: 3
Views: 1531

thanks DJ Phatman and tim cat for guiding me in the right direction. Since then I have also come across babbittsonline which also stocks the oil pump set plate that was missing when I bought the scooter. I was ready to make my own plate because according to the dealer honda no longer made them but I...
by Salvatore
Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: do you know any parts/accessories websites?
Replies: 3
Views: 1531

do you know any parts/accessories websites?

Hello fellow honda scooter fanatics I am currently restoring a 1985 honda aero 50 and was wondering if you guys know any good part/accessory websites besides ebay because my local honda dealer doesnt always have what I am looking for. I am currently looking for tires and possibly brake pads. Any sug...
by Salvatore
Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:46 am
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: The big decision
Replies: 8
Views: 2327

Thanks for the advice, ill give vtcycles a call. Also where do you think i can get an R1-vtcycles?.

-Sal
by Salvatore
Sat Aug 30, 2008 11:14 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: The big decision
Replies: 8
Views: 2327

The big decision

Hey Guys, Like many people on this forum i am looking to upgrade my carbonfilled rusted stock exhaust for somthing with a little more performance. I checked previous posts and many like the PG longpipe. i would get it too but i read the description on VTcycles and it is for 70cc+ while i have a stoc...
by Salvatore
Tue Aug 19, 2008 8:36 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: just bought spree, has electrical problems
Replies: 3
Views: 1697

First get a new battery and trickle charger if you dont have one alreadyto protect your investment in a new battery. the battery should fix the horn. As for the blinkers it could be the switch on the handlebarsbut i would download the Spree manual which will guide you on how to fix it the right way ...
by Salvatore
Tue Aug 19, 2008 8:23 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Aero Throttle troubles
Replies: 2
Views: 939

thanks I'll try that and let you know what happens
by Salvatore
Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:42 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Aero Throttle troubles
Replies: 2
Views: 939

Aero Throttle troubles

Hello all, just got an 85 aero i bought running but when its on the center stand idleing and i touch the throttle the rpms continue to increase long after i release the throttle and it snaps back to the idle position. I would think it is the cable that is sticking but how could it if the throttle sn...
by Salvatore
Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:29 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: how to fix cracked body panels
Replies: 2
Views: 1094

how to fix cracked body panels

i just bought an 85 aero 50 and there are a few cracks in the plastic so any guidance on how to go about fixing it without replacing the whole panel would be appreciated
by Salvatore
Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is driving 3.5 hours for an 85 Aero 50 worth it?
Replies: 11
Views: 3955

what a coincidence i just drove 3.5 hours each way to pick up an 85 aero 50 too it was definitly worth the drive
good luck