aero threw my heart

[DeathByFox]

So i have been looking for a scoot to upgrade from my elite 80. Am aero 125 popped up on craigslist close to me. The price was good and the scoot looked Meh. The aero has an aftermarket carb but i cant tell what kind. Pictures to follow..


strange lock by SouthsideSaint, on Flickr Whats this for?


bigger carb by SouthsideSaint, on Flickr The seller told me this was a 26mm carb?


aerodash by SouthsideSaint, on Flickr I love 80's dashboards.


sweet ride. by SouthsideSaint, on Flickr I have actually grown to like the gold

Now it just needs new tires. The front brake cable is frozen. And the plastic peice that goes between your legs and over the battery. Also if anyone has an igniton switch for sale. For that matter any of the things ive listed please pm me for i would like to purchase these items.

[ragtop89]

d***, I want a 125 so bad... How much did it set you back? PS I HATE YOU

[deuce217]

Looks clean Man! How fast do those go? I have an AERO 80.. Its a turd... But I think I might fix her up one of these days..

[motormike]

The strange lock is a parking brake. Depress rear brake pedal and move lever to lock to engage. Move lever to OFF and depress pedal to release....totally unnescessary, and hardly worth spending very much to replace.
The carb doesn't LOOK like 26mm, since the OEM size is 18mm and you are still running a stock intake manifold...IDK
The parts that came off of my Aero I am not selling, but I suggest you get some kind of air filter on it since you're not in Hawaii. (they dont need them in the sweet kona air)
Great find with only 5K showing...I like the gold too, but my "Ruby" satisfies completely.
Spark plug recommended=NGK BPR6HS...gap=.024-.028
Tires size(OEM)=3.50X10 4 ply pressure front=21 psi. pressure rear 28 psi. (cold)
I have installed a pair of Vee Rubber size 100/90 X 10 and there is plenty of room.
"We're all in this together, and I'm pulling for you".....Red Green

[ragtop89]

[motormike]

....freakin' awesome.....

[eliteguy50]

This would be an opportune time to use the handyman's secret weapon. Seal the gap between the carb bell and the airbox so that filter will actually do you some good.

[indetrucks]

suggest you get some kind of air filter on it since you're not in Hawaii. (they dont need them in the sweet kona air)

I laughed

[Bear45-70]

This would be an opportune time to use the handyman's secret weapon. Seal the gap between the carb bell and the airbox so that filter will actually do you some good.

He still has no filter or air box cover.

[motormike]

How fast do those go? I have an AERO 80.. Its a turd

With stock components, my Aero 125 was topping at 60 mph, (not verified)
After installing 24mm Mikuni flat-slide and CT dio intake, the top is now at 65 mph (not verified)
My speedometer is very slow, so the only way I have tested so far is comparing to speedo of fellow rider. Not an accurate test, but close enough to say that the upgrade has increased top end by 5 mph. The more appealling aspect is HOW QUICKLY it gets there....

[Bear45-70]

Honda limited the Aero 80 to about 42 to 45 mph max. The Aero 125 was limited to 55 to 60 mph. The small carbs used on each machine did the limiting.

[DeathByFox]

thanks for the good replys. To whoever asked what it set me back........Three hundred and fifty...dollars. I have the airbox side cover. and an aftermarket air filter. it fits the carb so i dunno. I really need tires and a front brake cable. Love the red green refrences. THeres a little nub on the bottom of the carb thats preventing the intake from sitting right with the carb and i can feel air being sucked in. Would i be okay if i dremeled a tiny bit of the nub off the carb?

[ragtop89]

$350? Man, where am I to catch a 125 for that, even if it needs work well worth it.

[Dio89Elite]

Ouch! I would get an Aero through my heart to for that price
Great find Sir DeathByFox!
Just needs a bit of work and that Aero should be flying once again.

[motormike]

THeres a little nub on the bottom of the carb thats preventing the intake from sitting right with the carb and i can feel air being sucked in. Would i be okay if i dremeled a tiny bit of the nub off the carb?

YES,...it's not only okay, but advised. MUST have complete seal between carb & intake for proper tuning. Too much air leaking into the cylinder will cause lean burn conditions resulting in serious damage.