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1994 Honda SR Elite
Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 10:25 am
by caw0215
Hi - new to the forum and new to the SR Elite. Downloaded the user manual for the SA 50 hoping there's very little change between the 2 models. The previous owner provided very little other than it's been sitting a long time and local handy man says it needs a new carb. Removed the gas tank, all gas, carburetor...and next would like to drain out the oil.
Question: can't find a drain plug. YT videos show other models that have one ( allen socket, left side near the swing arm ). Not the 50cc model.
any guidance? TIA-Carey
Re: 1994 Honda SR Elite
Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:19 am
by caw0215
Re-phrasing the question: is there an oil drain plug on the 1994 SR Elite? -Carey
Re: 1994 Honda SR Elite
Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 7:50 am
by Meatball
No drain plug. Just need to disconnect the oil line to drain. Theres a small screen filter inside the rubber boot at the tank connection that should be cleaned while you're in there.
Re: 1994 Honda SR Elite
Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2023 10:47 am
by motormike
Your question SEEMS to indicate that you expect there to be an oil drain plug on the engine case.
My reply is : your bike has a 2-stroke engine that does not have ENGINE OIL.
There is instead: 1. An oil tank that contains 2-stroke oil that is pumped and injected into the intake manifold for consumption by the engine.
2. A gearbox that contains 10W40 oil that keeps the gears lubricated.
My question is this: WHICH oil do you want to change ?
Re: 1994 Honda SR Elite
Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2023 5:52 pm
by caw0215
Sorry for the late response. I was able to change out the 2-stroke oil and replace it. Checked the oil pump marks and it is lined up OK. Added some 2 stroke oil to the gas as well and sprayed a little sea foam fogging oil into the cylinder to lube it up a bit.
Was able to fire it up by kick starting it...ran it for a few minutes and shut it off as I noticed the rear wheel was not spinning even when I revved it up. Not good.
So to your question #2 .. I'd like to change out the gear oil (10-40 ). Any steps or guidance appreciated.
Re: 1994 Honda SR Elite
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 12:55 am
by Meatball
Gear oil should be changed but its not your problem. The issue likely lies under the kickstart covers. Im thinking belt or clutch.
Re: 1994 Honda SR Elite
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 9:04 am
by caw0215
Thanks @meatball for the feedback. Guess I need to asses the situation and see what next steps are and if parts are even available.
Re: 1994 Honda SR Elite
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 5:28 am
by jannick
You should change the oil in your SR Elite 50cc every 1,000 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first.