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by ALOW1
Tue Aug 05, 2008 2:49 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: What the fork is this thing? (pictures included!)
Replies: 7
Views: 3788

Re: New to nifty 50's etc. What the fork is this thing?

Okay. I'll probably upload pictures later if people have trouble figureing out what I'm trying to describe. My scooter is registered as a 'nifty fifty' 1985 model. No real name like 'elite' or whatever so I'm not 100% as to what it is other than it IS a honda build The Nifty 50 is the same a a Hond...
by ALOW1
Tue Aug 05, 2008 1:55 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: SA50PS needs more top speed
Replies: 17
Views: 4828

the elite S has the washer in the top of the tail pipe, but they have a way better pipe then an Sr. Also, im not sure where kenny gets his info, but i can tell you, Comparing my elite S to my friends Sr. The S has a better pipe, but the S also has the plate on the variator. Personally as the for th...
by ALOW1
Tue Aug 05, 2008 3:24 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 85 spree has zero electrical power
Replies: 7
Views: 3493

Re: 85 spree has zero electrical power

hi the fuse that was connected at the battery was blown when i bought it so i just jumped it to get it running which it did but i am absolutely baffled why there is no power going anywhere now or could i have cooked something by jumping that fuse any help would be greatly appreciated thanks curt I ...
by ALOW1
Tue Aug 05, 2008 3:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ok....almost done. Now i just got to wet pollish it.
Replies: 4
Views: 1890

stealth SE wrote:are those blinkers off a peterbilt or kenworth?
Hey whatever works, I'm sure he will redo them.
by ALOW1
Mon Aug 04, 2008 3:46 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Newbie FAQ
Replies: 4
Views: 2415

Go to advanced tech Docs and click on it. If you want to go 40 to 45 mph get a different scooter. 30 to 35 on a spree is doing great. Well, turns out I am going to be getting a different one. The guy I was going to buy the Spree from didn't have the title or a certificate of origin. And he never re...
by ALOW1
Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:52 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: Synthetic vs. El-Cheapo 2-stroke oil - difference?
Replies: 2
Views: 1661

Re: Synthetic vs. El-Cheapo 2-stroke oil - difference?

A coworker was telling me that I should use synthetic 2-stroke injector oil in my spree instead of regular 2-stroke oil, because it will burn cleaner, and thereby NOT gunk up the exhaust as quickly with build-up. However, synthetic oil (and the Honda oil from the motorsports dealer) is 3-4 times th...
by ALOW1
Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:11 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Variator plate ?
Replies: 5
Views: 2654

Re: Variator plate ?

Just remove these three 7mm bolts, discard plate, and re-install variator for a few more mph? http://www.funkydolphins.com/scooter/IMG_2851.JPG Is there special wrench for these? They are really close tolerance to the plate and I can't seem to slip a regular socket or wrench over them. Thanks. The ...
by ALOW1
Tue Jul 29, 2008 2:16 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Kick start is stuck
Replies: 7
Views: 3029

Kenny_McCormic wrote:You dont have time to take 1 step toward the fron, turn the wheel and look at the frame? Its in big numbers.
Nope, but he has time to take off the belt cover :shock:
by ALOW1
Tue Jul 29, 2008 2:12 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: can I put a better variator on my '89 Elite E?
Replies: 12
Views: 4007

Base4life wrote: But you could buy a dio from this sight for like 200-250$ but that is brand new.mod.
Where at on this site can I buy a Dio brand new for $250?
by ALOW1
Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:26 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: Top Speed 27mph
Replies: 7
Views: 3007

jroyse wrote:I pulled that plate off, drove and no difference. Didnt mess with exhaust yet.
Is the belt wore? If the belts wore that will slow you down.
by ALOW1
Sun Jul 13, 2008 12:31 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Need help for an eBay Spree that wants to run fast!
Replies: 24
Views: 9759

Re: ARRGGGHHH!

As for the muffler, I really want a Spree Speed Pipe- just can't spring the cash right now- I already can tell the difference without the muffler....I just can't stand the screaming from the engine or the neighbors! :shock: You should not run a 2 stroke without the muffler on it. I hope you did not...
by ALOW1
Sat Jul 05, 2008 1:04 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: A Couple Of Elite 94+ Questions
Replies: 5
Views: 2044

Re: A Couple Of Elite 94+ Questions

ALOW1 wrote:
So anyways I bought a Elite, its like a 96-2000 or something. I havent checked vins yet. The title isn't in my hands yet. Its purple with white wheels which I think were available colors 96 and after. Its a SR.
It turns out that its a 1999.
by ALOW1
Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:33 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: A Couple Of Elite 94+ Questions
Replies: 5
Views: 2044

Re: A Couple Of Elite 94+ Questions

Has anyone on this site ever extended the swing arm on their elite? Check out ubcnme's post in the official picture post thread in the general forum. His pics are on the two most recent pages. Thank you, that was exactly what I had planned for mine. I have not seen anybody else do it up till I saw ...
by ALOW1
Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:31 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: A Couple Of Elite 94+ Questions
Replies: 5
Views: 2044

milling the head is something i still want to do to mine. i remember reading the number 20 thousandths. you might just want to do 15 to be safe. Unless other people know for sure. yeah i see people online extend there motor mounts, but that is more often just to give it a low down sleek style. Than...
by ALOW1
Wed Jul 02, 2008 2:03 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: A Couple Of Elite 94+ Questions
Replies: 5
Views: 2044

A Couple Of Elite 94+ Questions

I know you guys will see my post count and see I dont have many so....... Hi I'm Rob. There got that out of the way. I been hanging round here for awhile mainly just reading up stuff. I registered a few days back because I didn't have a scooter yet and was planning on getting an Elite. I figured I w...