Need Opinions on My Endeavor
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2019 1:35 pm
I’ve recently picked up my first two scooters. An 86 Spree (Iowa) and an 87 Elite 50S.
https://imgur.com/a/MvlFx4x
The Spree sat in a barn for about 30 years and humidity got the best of it. The gas tank was rusted out and needed to be replaced and the transmission needed to be rebuilt (bearings, seals, gaskets). I have no idea what shape the engine is in, but didn't want to get too far into rebuilding a drivetrain that was restricted to 25mph. So, the original plan was to get an unrestricted AF05.
This weekend I picked up the Elite S with the engine I was looking for. It runs great, but all the plastics are pretty beat - especially the rear panels which won’t stay on while riding. New battery, tires, and cables too.
My real crossroads is that I love the front panel and fender on my Spree, and really dislike the front panel of the Elite. However, I don’t see the point in dismantling a perfectly functional scooter. If I don't swap the engine into the Spree, I'm going to fabricate my own front panel and fender out of thin gauge metal to be somewhat reminiscent of the Spree. Has anyone done this or even run the elite naked? I’m sure I’m going to get burned on this, but I need some input here.
Other things to consider:
Spree
Has mirrors and blinkers
Seat is in great shape, but won’t fit the Elite
Frame has some rust
Wiring is likely going to have some problems thanks to corrosion
Elite
No mirrors, but they look like they can be swapped over from the Spree
Have rear fender with blinkers, but it is broken off
No front blinkers
Seat is torn up
High/Low beam toggle is snapped off, probably still functional
Frame doesn't have any rust
All electrical connections look clean
https://imgur.com/a/MvlFx4x
The Spree sat in a barn for about 30 years and humidity got the best of it. The gas tank was rusted out and needed to be replaced and the transmission needed to be rebuilt (bearings, seals, gaskets). I have no idea what shape the engine is in, but didn't want to get too far into rebuilding a drivetrain that was restricted to 25mph. So, the original plan was to get an unrestricted AF05.
This weekend I picked up the Elite S with the engine I was looking for. It runs great, but all the plastics are pretty beat - especially the rear panels which won’t stay on while riding. New battery, tires, and cables too.
My real crossroads is that I love the front panel and fender on my Spree, and really dislike the front panel of the Elite. However, I don’t see the point in dismantling a perfectly functional scooter. If I don't swap the engine into the Spree, I'm going to fabricate my own front panel and fender out of thin gauge metal to be somewhat reminiscent of the Spree. Has anyone done this or even run the elite naked? I’m sure I’m going to get burned on this, but I need some input here.
Other things to consider:
Spree
Has mirrors and blinkers
Seat is in great shape, but won’t fit the Elite
Frame has some rust
Wiring is likely going to have some problems thanks to corrosion
Elite
No mirrors, but they look like they can be swapped over from the Spree
Have rear fender with blinkers, but it is broken off
No front blinkers
Seat is torn up
High/Low beam toggle is snapped off, probably still functional
Frame doesn't have any rust
All electrical connections look clean