'98 Elite SA50 ECO Build
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 12:19 pm
Hey guys,
Been years since I've logged a project, but no time like the present, and gonna give it another go
This thread is to chronicle the build process of a '98 Elite SA50 I picked up roughly a year ago, with only 900mi! Prime suspect for some mods no Alas, all I've managed to do since is: removed rear cover, slapped in a Kymco ZX50 variator, rode around a few times. But its 2020 and time to get crackin!
I've built lots of scoots before, fast scoots, street stuff, rat bikes; well this one will have a slightly different purpose. After recently buying a '14 Mitsubishi Mirage and getting into hypermilling, the MPG bug has bit. SO I plan to modify and increase performance, but with economy more in mind than previous builds, hence the "ECO" title. To date, my best on Mirage has been an outstanding 49.6 MPG! While the Elite has averaged 53.7 MPG.. barely better! This needs to be remedied. To start: a few vari options, gears and clutch pictured (trusty pup Foxx inspecting for quality of course). With some partzilla gear cover gaskets on the way.
Follow along as I eek out what I can, while staying 2stroke and 50cc. But who knows what future holds. cheers
Been years since I've logged a project, but no time like the present, and gonna give it another go
This thread is to chronicle the build process of a '98 Elite SA50 I picked up roughly a year ago, with only 900mi! Prime suspect for some mods no Alas, all I've managed to do since is: removed rear cover, slapped in a Kymco ZX50 variator, rode around a few times. But its 2020 and time to get crackin!
I've built lots of scoots before, fast scoots, street stuff, rat bikes; well this one will have a slightly different purpose. After recently buying a '14 Mitsubishi Mirage and getting into hypermilling, the MPG bug has bit. SO I plan to modify and increase performance, but with economy more in mind than previous builds, hence the "ECO" title. To date, my best on Mirage has been an outstanding 49.6 MPG! While the Elite has averaged 53.7 MPG.. barely better! This needs to be remedied. To start: a few vari options, gears and clutch pictured (trusty pup Foxx inspecting for quality of course). With some partzilla gear cover gaskets on the way.
Follow along as I eek out what I can, while staying 2stroke and 50cc. But who knows what future holds. cheers